SAIL, Omax Auto, Jyothi Structures, BHEL, Motherson Sumi, India Technicals

Angel on SAIL

Better-than-expected Q4FY2007 performance: Public sector steel major, SAIL, reported a better-than-expected performance for the quarter ended March 2007 (Q4FY2007). It reported a yoy Topline growth of 15.7% to Rs10,385cr (Rs8,980cr). This was primarily led by higher realisations even as volume sales declined during the quarter. It must be noted that the company is already operating at around 119% capacity utilisation, which leaves little room for volume-led growth until new capacities come onstream.

At the CMP, SAIL trades at 11.8x FY2009E EPS, 6.8x EV/EBITDA and P/BV of 2.3x. Considering current valuation of the stock and the outlook in the medium-term, we maintain our Neutral view on the stock.

Angel on Omax Auto

In line Q4FY2007 results: In Q4FY2007 the company’s Net Sales grew by 27.6% yoy Rs181.2cr. The company sustained its margin improvement achieved in 9MFY2007 on the back of a lowered cost base. Operating Profit grew 59.3% yoy to Rs16.3cr. Net Profit grew 116% yoy to Rs8.1cr mainly on account of an 88.2% jump in Other Income. Omax has lowered its operating cost base over the last two quarters and will further benefit from partial captive sourcing of steel and higher capacity utilisation at its Bangalore and Binola plants.

Valuation: At the CMP, the stock trades at 7.3x FY2008E and 6.5x FY2009E Earnings. It appears very attractive at EV/EBIDTA of 4.7x FY2008E and 3.7x FY2009E. We maintain a Buy on the stock with a Target Price of Rs105.


Angel on Motherson Sumi

Consolidated Performance: Motherson Sumi Systems (MSSL) reported Net Sales of Rs462.7cr for Q4FY2007 as against Rs305.4cr in 4QFY2006. The results are not exactly comparable with the corresponding quarter of last year, as Q4FY2007 results include Motherson Advanced Polymer (MAPL) numbers, a 100% subsidiary amalgamated with MSSL with effect from February 1, 2006. OPM, for the quarter, was flat at 16%. Net Profit was Rs45.7cr (Rs42.2cr).

MSSL is a leader in wire harnessing and controls over 65% of the domestic passenger car market. The company is now focusing on the supply of higher level assemblies and modules where the Margins are comparatively higher. The company is also increasing content per car to diversify its product portfolio. MSSL is laying emphasis on its global product plan (GPP) wherein it would enter into JVs with leading tier-I suppliers to upgrade its technology base and increase clientele. MSSL targets to achieve 60% of consolidated turnover from overseas clients. The company expects to continue exploring opportunities in the non-automotive segments, which contributed 15.8% to FY2007 consolidated Revenue compared to 13.8% in FY2006. Increased
share of non-automotive segment is expected to help the company de-risk its business.

We remain positive on the company. We believe MSSL will grow at a CAGR of around 30% over the next two years. We upgrade our consolidated EPS for FY2008E and FY2009E to Rs6.9 and Rs8.4, respectively. At the CMP, the stock trades at 20.4x FY2008E and 16.6x FY2009E consolidated earnings. We maintain a Hold on the stock with a Target Price of Rs130.


Angel on BHEL

Net Sales surge: For Q4FY2007, Bharat Heavy Electricals (Bhel) reported a strong yoy growth of 25.5% to Rs6,919.7cr (Rs5515.7cr). For FY2007, the company reported growth of 29.7% to Rs17,237.5cr (Rs13,289.28cr). This was expected FY2007 being the last year of the Tenth Plan.

Strong Order Book: Bhel clocked a sharp increase in order inflow of more than 88% (5%) to Rs36,300cr (Rs1,9318cr). In absolute terms, order inflow increased by around Rs17,000cr as against a relatively moderate increase of Rs2,650cr in turnover has resulted in an unexecuted order book of Rs55,000cr, an increase of 47% (18%). Of this, the power segment, which accounts for more than 70% of the company's revenues, contributed Rs27,700cr with orders for nearly 9,900MW of capacity being booked during the year. Apart from this, transmission sector orders doubled to Rs1,170cr. FY2007 has been a significantly better year than FY20, in terms of the order intake and order book position, which had grown at a modest rate of 5% and
18% only in FY2006.

Bhel has grown at a CAGR of more than 25% in terms of sales over the past three years. With significant growth in sales, and fixed cost getting spread over a larger base, profits have risen sharply by around 43%. The growth in sales came on the back of a strong order book and government initiatives in the power sector. Going ahead, we expect a slow down in order book to slowdown as there have been issues regarding delays in execution, capacity limitations of the company and the government requires faster execution of the projects to meet the targets set for the Eleventh Plan. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) had undertaken assessment of preparedness of Bhel to meet the capacity requirement of the power sector during the Eleventh Five Year Plan. The report stated that while some of the delays in the Tenth Plan were on account of state power utilities, major delays have been attributed to Bhel -- “major delays are attributable to Bhel”. Hence, the Ministry of Power has held Bhel responsible for much of the delays in the Tenth Plan, which led to a shortfall of nearly 15,000MW in the period.
At the CMP, the stock trades at 22.2x and 18.2x FY2008E and FY2009E EPS. With valuation stretched and sustained earnings momentum also factored in, we remain Neutral on the stock.


ABN Amro Technicals

The broader indices namely BSE Midcap and C NX 500 are trading near their weekly resistance levels. However, the BSE Smallcap index seems to have some more steam left on the upside. All the major sectoral indices namely, Auto, Capital Goods, Consumer Durables, Healthcare, Oil & Gas, PSU and Bankex are trading near their medium term resistance levels. However, IT Index is trading near the lower end of its channel which suggests the fall in the sector is likely to get arrested in the short term.
The FMCG Index and the Metal Index are also showing some strength in the near term.
To sum it up, the broader indices and major sectoral indices are near their strong resistance levels, after the recent up move. Therefore caution and some profit booking is advised in the short term.

BSE Midcap Index is trading near its weekly trend line resistance of 6187 and 6314. Sustaining above 6314 on a weekly basis can take the index to 6600. On down side support is at 5752.

BSE Small Cap Index faces resistance at 7510; currently the index is in mid way suggesting that it can still witness some up move. Support comes at 6971 and 6815 thereafter.

CNX IT index is trading near its lower band of long term channel hence the chance of bounce back is not ruled out. It needs to sustain and make a good base around 5060, from where it can rally to levels of 5900. In case support is broken on monthly basis it could be headed towards 4500.


ABN Amro on Jyothi Structures

Strong sector growth outlook: The transmission business has high visibility over the next few years, with a continuous focus on improving the power infrastructure in the country. Projects such as Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (APDRP), Rural electrification under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) and measures to reduce Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses by upgrading the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) infrastructure would drive demand for the services rendered by the transmission companies. An investment of Rs4270bn is envisaged during the 11th 5 Year Plan on various schemes in the T&D sector.

Valuation: JSL’s revenues and PAT are estimated to grow at a CAGR of 33% and 51% between FY07- FY09. At the CMP of Rs185, JSL trades at 17.3x FY08F EPS of Rs10.7 and 11.8x FY09F EPS of Rs15.7. We reiterate our Buy call on JSL, given the high earnings visibility for the sector, and greater comfort over management