Pakistan Cement_Sept’17 Dispatches Review
As per provisional data released by APCMA, total dispatches during Sept'17 dropped 5.1%YoY/22.9%YoY, primarily led by significant decline in export dispatches to 0.372mn tons (-28.8%YoY/-9.2%MoM) and flattish domestic demand at 2.53mn tons (-0.2%YoY/-24.6%MoM). Local dispatches growth came into the red zone again owing to slow demand due to Muharram factor. On a cumulative basis, total dispatches growth reached 12.0%YoY in 1QFY18 vs. 8.3%YoY growth recorded in 1QFY17 led by domestic demand growth of 18.3%YoY in 1QFY18 vs.9.5%YoY in 1QFY17. Post Eid-ul-adha, extended rainfall and Muharram season, we anticipate total dispatches growth to remain healthy going forward. We derive our thesis from: 1) strong PSDP and provincial spending in 2HCY17 running up to national polls (83% unutilized federal PSDP at the end of Sept'17) and 2) impressive growth in private sector credit related to construction activity (+40.9%YoY in Aug'17). While risk of pricing indiscipline prevails with upcoming expansions, we feel current price levels offer attractive entry points especially when growth dynamics remain intact. Maintaining our preference for the sector, our top picks include LUCK (TP: PkR1,150/sh), DGKC (TP: PkR260/sh), MLCF (TP: PkR166/sh) and FCCL (TP: PkR56/sh).
Maple Leaf Cement Factory is engaged in the production and sale of white cement, grey cement and clinker. Co. is a subsidiary of Kohinoor Textile Mills Limited.
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