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MOSL: BLUE STAR (Neutral)-Results below expectation-Margins disappoint

Blue Star: Results below expectation; Margins disappoint

(BLSTR IN, Mkt Cap USD0.8b, CMP INR587, TP INR620, 6% Upside, Neutral)

 

  • Results below expectation: 3QFY19 sales at INR11b grew 18% on YoY basis, ahead of our estimate of INR10.5b. It was supported by strong pick-up in UCP segment sales (+22% YoY), and timely execution of projects in the EMP segment (+16% YoY). EBITDA of INR423m (-0.2% YoY) was below our estimate of INR585m, impacted by weaker-than-estimated margins in UCP segment (-250bp YoY; 2.4%) and EMP segment (-80bp YoY; 4.6%). Adj. net profit declined 53% YoY to INR62m, impacted by one-time expense of INR72m for the company's Platinum Jubilee Celebration and loss in its Oman JV (INR141m loss in 3Q19), which Blue Star has exited with the entire exposure being provided for during the quarter.
  • Commercial Refrigeration segment drives UCP growth: The UCP segment reported sales growth of 22% YoY to INR3.9b, supported by better performance in the commercial refrigeration segment (+35% YoY) and growth in the air cooler and water purifier business. Room AC sales grew 8% YoY, ramping up its market share by 50bp to 12.5%. EBIT margin declined 250bp YoY to 2.4%, impacted by inventory liquidation in the Room Ac segment. Management guided for 9.5-10.0% margin in FY19, excluding 100-150bp impact from water purifiers where it expects to book INR0.8-1b of sales in FY19.
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Blue Star Ltd.

Blue Star is an air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration company. Co. is engaged in the provision of cooling solutions as well as import distribution and maintenance of professional electronic and industrial equipment and systems, including turnkey engineered solutions in the areas of banking, telecom, healthcare, defense, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and research and development. Co.'s business segments are Central Air-conditioning Systems, Cooling Products and Professional Electronics and Industrial Equipment.

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Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal

​Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. is a reputed name in Financial Services and Online Trading with group companies providing services such as Private Wealth Management, Retail Broking and Distribution, Institutional Broking, Asset Management, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Commodity Broking, Currency Broking, Principal Strategies & Home Finance. 

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