India Cements - 2QFY2016 Result Update - Angel Broking

India Cements (ICEM)' operating performance for 2QFY2016 has come in better than our and street estimates. ICEM reported an EBITDA growth of 27.6% yoy to Rs. 228.6cr, which is above our estimate of Rs. 193.9cr. The EBITDA margin improved by 536bp and came in at 21.2%, which is above our estimate of 17.7%. Consequently the net profit jumped to Rs. 41cr as against Rs. 7.5cr during the same quarter last year. The net profit was higher on account of better than expected EBITDA numbers and lower depreciation and interest expenses. The top-line is marginally below our estimate, mainly due to weak cement demand and subdued realization. The realization/tonne fell 2.4% qoq (improved by 5.8% yoy) to Rs. 4,925 and was below our estimate of Rs. 4,995.

EBITDA margin jumps 536bp yoy: ICEM's top-line fell by 4.6% yoy, impacted by low demand in its key markets of South India. The company's cement sale volume was down by 8.1% yoy to 2.16mn tonne (mt) and was in line with our estimate of 2.15mt. Cement realization fell 2.4% qoq to Rs. 4,925/tonne and was below our estimate of Rs. 4,995/tonne. However, the OPM improved by 536bp on a yoy basis to 21.2%, aided by a decline in operational costs. The company reported an operating profit to Rs. 228.6cr, an increase of 27.6% yoy. The EBITDA/tonne came in at Rs. 1058. Higher EBIDTA and lower depreciation & interest expenses led to an increase in the net profit to Rs. 41cr as against our estimate of Rs. 29.5cr.

Outlook and valuation: ICEM's return ratios have remained subdued over the years due to weak profitability. However, we expect the company's earnings profile to improve going ahead due to better demand and stable realizations, which would result in higher return ratios. We expect revenue to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% and EBIDTA to grow at CAGR of 34.5% over FY2015-17. At the current market price, the stock trades at 4.1x FY2017 EV/EBIDTA and EV/tonne of $55 on FY2017 blended capacity. We maintain our Buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs. 112(7x EV/EBIDTA and EV/tonne of $65).

Shares of INDIA CEMENTS LTD. was last trading in BSE at Rs.82.35 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 83.6. The total number of shares traded during the day was 521133 in over 2880 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 85.2 and intraday low of 81.75. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 43540669.

Source : Equity Bulls

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