21 January 2011

India Cement Sector 3QFY11 preview: Anand Rathi

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India Cement Sector
3QFY11 preview
3QFY11 revenue of cement companies is expected to grow 3%
yoy, mainly owing to 3% improvement in realization. We expect
EBITDA margin to decline ~710bps yoy on an average and net
profit to dip 32% yoy.

 Realization to aid revenue growth. Cement companies’ revenue
is likely to increase 3% yoy and 17% qoq. Aggregate volume is
estimated to rise 1% yoy, while average realization is likely to rise
3% yoy and 7% qoq. Lower demand from real estate and
government projects led to lower volume growth, and price
discipline by manufacturers resulted in recovery in prices qoq.
 EBITDA margin to decline yoy. We expect EBITDA margin to
decline ~710bps yoy, mainly due to lower volume growth and cost
increases. Average realization is expected to increase 3% yoy and
8% qoq. Average utilization rate during 3QFY11 stood at 76%
(~83% yoy and 73% qoq). All-India average cement prices were
up 3% yoy and 5% qoq.
 Profit to be 32% lower yoy. Aggregate net profit is estimated to
decline 32% yoy (up 63% qoq), owing to 25% yoy dip in EBITDA
and higher depreciation expenses.
 Factors to watch. Updates on commissioning of fresh capacities
and outlook on price would be key events to watch.

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