Zicom Electronic Security System Ltd: Buy

CMP: Rs.67

Incorporated in 1994, Zicom is a pioneer and leader in the field of Electronic Security in India. With operations in over 5 countries, 400 cities in India and One million-plus customer’s, Zicom is today synonymous with Electronic Security in India. In less than two decades Zicom has established itself as a leader in the security domain, introducing distinct innovations that the rest of the industry has followed.
Zicom has been the first Indian Electronic Security Systems company to:

• Be listed on the Indian Bourses in 1995.
• Pioneered the category of Electronic Security In India.
• Introduce 24 x 7 Zicom Command Centre (ZCC) in 1995.
• Introduce wireless security equipments in the home and retail segment.
• Introduce Security Services called e-SaaS (Electronic Security as a Service).

The scrip has a consolidated 9MEPS of Rs.16.34 and book value of Rs.86.98. The current market capitalisation stands at Rs.118.80 crore. The company has reported a consolidated sales of Rs.238.17 crore and a Net Profit of Rs.12.26 crore for the quarter ended Dec 2013. In FY13, its total sales were Rs.691.3 Cr, Net profit of Rs.30.32 Cr and EPS of Rs.19.23. 

Buy the scrip at the CMP of Rs.67, for a target of Rs.84, in the short term. Please keep a SL of Rs.61.70.