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MOSL: AMBUJA CEMENTS (Neutral)-Earnings miss as costs rise-cut estimates by 6-14%

AMBUJA CEMENTS: Earnings miss as costs rise; cut estimates by 6-14%

(ACEM IN, Mkt Cap USD5.8b, CMP INR208, TP INR220, 6% Upside, Neutral)

 

  • Volumes decline but realizations improve: Volumes declined 5% YoY to 5.23mt in 3QCY19, as demand was impacted by heavy rain and floods in various states. Realizations increased 6% YoY, but were down 2% QoQ to INR4,887/t due to price roll back post May'19 in core markets. Revenues grew 1% YoY to INR26.3b, vs our estimate of INR25.3b.
  • EBITDA/t impacted by higher costs: Cost/t increased 2% YoY to INR4,180 (our estimate: INR3,963) due to higher other expenses/t and power & fuel cost/t. EBITDA/t came in at INR841 (+29% YoY). EBITDA grew 23% YoY to INR4.4b (our estimate: INR5.0b), translating into a margin of 16.7% (+3pp YoY, -6.7pp QoQ). PAT stood at INR2.3b (+31% YoY; our estimate: INR2.8b).
  • Key highlights from management presentation: (1) The board approved the amalgamation of Dirk India Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary, with effect from 1st Jan'20, subject to regulatory approvals. (2) Premium product sales increased 17% YoY.
Underlying
Ambuja Cements Limited

Ambuja Cement is a holding company. Co. is engaged in the manufacture and bulk export of cement and clinker products. Through its subsidiaries, Co. is engaged in investment holding in cement industries; finance services; the manufacture of cement; and property development and construction projects.

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Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal

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