MOSL: PI INDUSTRIES (Buy)-Subdued performance over the year-Back-ended growth expected in FY19
PI Industries: Subdued performance over the year; Back-ended growth expected in FY19 driven by new product launches
(PI IN, Mkt Cap USD1.8b, CMP INR812, TP INR958, 18% Upside, Buy)
- Revenue in-line; EBITDA, PAT miss estimates: Revenue grew 3.2% YoY to INR6,251m (est. of INR6,392m) in 4QFY18. EBITDA declined 12% YoY to INR1,347m (est. of INR1,553m), with the margin contracting 390bp YoY to 21.5% (est. of 24.3%). Adj. PAT fell 22% YoY to INR1,054m (est. of INR1,156m) due to a higher tax rate (19.3% v/s -4% in 4QFY17). For FY18, revenue remained flattish at INR22,771m, EBITDA margin contracted 260bp to 21.7% and adj. PAT declined 20% to INR3,676m.
- Strong guidance for FY19 backed by CSM: FY18 witnessed deferment of business due to weak global demand. However, moving into FY19, the company has started witnessing a significant improvement in enquiry. Given the expected revival in demand, it has launched four new products for exports in FY18. PI expects to commercialize 4-5 products both in the domestic and exports markets. Additionally, PI is targeting to commission two new multi-product plants by 3QFY19 and 3QFY20, which would boost growth. PI has, thus, guided for blended growth of 18-20% in FY19.
PI Industries Limited is a holding company. The Company is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of agro chemicals. Its geographical segments include Sales within India and Sales outside India. The Company manufactures agrochemicals, plant nutrients and plant protection, specialty fertilizers and hybrid seeds. It offers insecticides under various brands, including LEPIDO, DODGER, COLT, OSHEEN, COLFOS, FOSMITE, JUMBO, FORATOX, CARINA, MAXIMA and VIBRANT. The Company offers fungicides under brands, which include CUPRINA, LURIT, KITAZIN, SANIPEB, CLUTCH and LOGIK. It offers herbicides under the brands, including SOLARO, NOMINEE GOLD, INRO, BINGO, PIMIX, BUNKER and MELSA. Its specialty products include BIOVITA Granules and BIOVITA Liquid. The Company provides services in various areas, including contract research, process development, analytical method development, process safety data generation and process detailed engineering.
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