Monday, August 22, 2016

Adani Enterprises Ltd
CMP: Rs.75.50
The Adani Group has grown to become a global integrated infrastructure player with businesses in key industry verticals - resources, logistics and energy. The integrated model is well adapted to the infrastructure challenges of the emerging economies.

The company said that its coal business, ports and power businesses continue to scale up steadily. Further, improved utilization of operational capacity has resulted in robust overall performance.

Key Statistics: 
Face Value of the shares: Re.1
Book Value of the shares: Rs.121.98
Enterprise Value (22-Aug-2016): Rs.269.37 billion (Rs.26,937 Cr) as against a market cap of only Rs.8309.07 Cr
P/E: 8.11 against the industry P/E of 18.96
EPS: Rs.9.32
Dividend: 40%
52-week low/high: Rs.58.45/Rs.101.90

Adani Enterprises Ltd, the flagship company of Adani group, reported a flat consolidated net profit of Rs.363.71 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2016.

The company had posted a consolidated net profit after taxes, minority interest and share of profit of joint ventures and associates of Rs.363.57 crore in the year-ago period.

Net sales in April-June quarter were also almost flat at Rs 8,884.74 crore as against Rs 8,828.81 crore in corresponding period of FY16. The total expenses during the quarter was at Rs 8,468.68 crore, over Rs 8,393.11 crore in the year-ago period.

"Adani Enterprises continue to focus on the sectors of national interest through presence in critical and often under penetrated spaces. The investment climate in the country is building up and the intent of Government to pursue economic reforms is clearly visible. We remain committed to our investment plans in Renewables and domestic Mining sectors as they align with national priorities," Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said. Ameet Desai, CFO Adani Group and Executive Director, Adani Enterprises, said, "We maintained our earnings growth trajectory during this quarter. This is testimony of intrinsic strength of our business portfolio."

The government spending on infrastructure and other development projects, well progressing monsoon and pay revisions shall drive an uptick in the investment cycle and energy demand leading to our improved performance, Desai said.

"In Q1FY17, Coal Mining volume grew by 122 percent to 2.1 MMT (Million Metric Tonnes) and in Q1FY17, City Gas Distribution volume is 97 MMSCM," the statement said. Adani group is one of India's leading business houses with revenue of over USD 10 billion.

Adani Enterprises Ltd, recently incorporated a subsidiary, Korba Clean Coal Pvt Ltd for carrying on the business of coal washing. 

There were also news reports that the Queensland Federal Court said there were no grounds for a judicial review of the decision to grant the mining lease to the MNC.

Buy the shares of the company at Rs.75.50 for a short term target of Rs.83-85. The stock is above its 150D SMA. If it is able to clear the resistance around Rs.79-80, then we can look for ward for targets of Rs.87-91.

Moreover, at present the major indices are going to remain flat, but action will be seen in the beaten down counters. Therefore, don't look at the indices for your buy and sell decision. 

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