22 August 2012

Global uncertainty + Regulatory intervention = Overhang on Oil and Gas Sector ::LKP


The global economy has been affected by the ongoing Euro-zone debt crisis and slowdown in China and India on account of anti-inflationary policies. To our mind, a slowdown in global economy would lead to a fall in crude oil prices which bodes well for India’s Oil and Gas sector as it would lead to lower under recoveries. However, the fragile political situation in the Middle East and the ongoing tensions between Iran and US could lead to spike in crude oil prices on account of high risk premium. This could have serious implications for the India’s Oil and Gas sector which is already reeling under record high under recoveries.

The ongoing efforts by the gas sector regulator to control marketing margins and regulate tariffs have affected the valuations of companies operating in this sector. Further, the fall in domestic gas production on account of inability of RIL to increase production at its KG D6 fields has led to increase in imports of high priced LNG, thus increasing costs for gas suppliers and consumers.


Companies
CMP
Price Target
Reco
RIL
799
803
NEUTRAL
ONGC
286
335
BUY
OIL
486
578
BUY
CAIRN
330
343
NEUTRAL
IOC
254
276
NEUTRAL
BPCL
346
363
NEUTRAL
HPCL
318
329
NEUTRAL
GAIL
375
430
BUY
PLNG
154
182
BUY
IGL
266
319
BUY
GGCL
305
289
SELL
GSPL
72
89
BUY


Thanks & Regards

Chirag Dhaifule, CFA
Equity Research Analyst
LKP Securities

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