29 August 2011

BAJAJ AUTO: BUY, TP-Rs1,665 (14% upside)::PINC Power Picks August 2011

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What’s the theme?
With the success of Pulsar135 and Discover twins (100cc and 150cc), Bajaj Auto's brand-centric strategy has
been validated. In its attempt to leverage these brands, Bajai Auto recently launched Discover125cc and is all
set to launch Pulsar250cc in Sep'11. The high-margin brands, Pulsar and Discover, now account for 70% of
the company's motorcycle sales. In addition, continued demand for 3-wheelers and robust exports would help
Bajaj Auto achieve volume growth of 16.2% in FY12 and 11.9% in FY13.
What will move the stock?
1) Despite rising macro headwinds, we expect Bajaj Auto to be less sensitive to such concerns. Given a slew of
product launches in the near future, Bajaj Auto would be able to maintain market share with domestic volume
growth of 16%, in line with industry growth. 2) Export outlook continues to be stable with total exports expected
to touch 1.4mn in FY12. 3) Management expects to improve market share with growth of 22% to 4.8mn units
during FY12 as against our volume estimate of 4.5mn units. 4) Increased proportion of high-margin motorcycles
and continued contribution of three-wheelers would enable the company to tide over the input cost pressures
and restrict the contraction in margins to 70bps 5) Opening up of new permits for three wheelers in Karnataka
would be a further boost to domestic sales 6) The company is in the process of reviving the Boxer brand with
a 150cc motorcycle especially targeted at the rural segment wherein Hero MotoCorp is the dominant player.
Where are we stacked versus consensus?
Our FY12 and FY13 earnings estimates are Rs107.5 and Rs123.3 respectively. We have a 'BUY'
recommendation on the stock with a target price of Rs1,665, discounting FY13E earnings at 13.5x. Our
FY12 earnings estimate is 6.1% higher than consensus estimate of Rs101.3.
What will challenge our target price?
1) Significant increase in prices of commodities such as steel and rubber are likely to pressurise margins.
2) The company draws significant benefits from the DEPB scheme and withdrawal of the same would
impact profitability. In case the incentive is entirely withdrawn, our earnings estimate would reduce ~10%.

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