NML_Fundamentals remain intact
​Based on its continued focus on value added segment and higher expected payout from portfolio companies, NML (TP: PkR185.3/sh, upside: 23.7%) remains our preferred play in the sector. Benefitting from its garment capacity expansion, NML registered 38%YoY sales growth in garment segment in 9MFY17, where we expect this trend to continue and support topline growth (FY18F: 11%YoY) despite declining trend in non-value added sales. In addition, textile export package (FY17/FY18F incremental EPS: PkR2.35/PkR6.5/sh) and healthy payout from associated companies (FY17/FY18F: +12%/+5%YoY) are likely to keep NML's earnings robust going forward (FY17/FY18F EPS: PkR16.71/20.01/sh). Our TP of PkR185.3/sh has room for upside given the company's recent bid to enter into automobile sector considering fast-paced growth in the sector. Given the prevailing bearish market sentiment (KSE 100 index down 7% since May'17), we believe NML presents a buying opportunity at current price levels.
AKD Securities Ltd. is one of the leading securities firm in Pakistan, providing a comprehensive range of investor focused services, including equity brokerage, economic and securities research, investment banking and financial advisory services. AKD Securities accounts for more than 6% of the average daily value of the Karachi Stock Exchange. AKD Securities was the first brokerage house to launch an online trading platform in Pakistan in November 2002 and now has the largest market share with over 6000 customers. This has helped diversify and expand the retail investor base in the country and ushered in a whole new universe of investors to the stock market.
AKD Securities Ltd. caters to a diversified group of domestic and international institutional investors, high net worth individuals and upscale retail clients, including expatriate Pakistanis. With high quality research, unparalleled execution and distribution capability for both regular and large block trades, AKD Securities Ltd. has earned an outstanding reputation in the Pakistani securities industry.Outside of commercial banks, AKD Securities Ltd. is one of the biggest capital market firms in the country. AKD Securities is the leader in raising and providing risk capital in underwriting, market making and mergers and acquisitions in Pakistan. Good corporate governance and professionalism are emphasized throughout the firm and AKD Securities Ltd. is amongst the very few companies to have introduced a firm-wide comprehensive CODE of ETHICS, overseen by an independent compliance manager.Ultimately, our success is based on the quality of service we provide to our customers and the trust and confidence reposed in us by them. Our focus, therefore, remains on customer satisfaction at all levels in the company.
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