Rebound in non-automobile segments holds key
Domestic commercial vehicles segment remains key area of concern
Bharat Forge, BHEL, Bharat Electronics and Manpasand Beverages have announces bonus shares today.
Given the market share gains, any correction in the stock price would be a good opportunity to buy
The Bharat Forge stock was up 4 per cent on strong March quarter results which beat expectations on all fronts. After falling year on year for the last five quarters, revenues led by higher volumes and realisations grew 11.6 per cent year on year in the March quarter to Rs 1,183 crore compared to consensus estimates which pegged it at Rs 1,067 crore. Growth was led by exports (half its overall revenues) which grew 12 per cent over the year ago quarter. In addition to auto, one of the key sectors that has seen a bit of a rebound is oil and gas space. The company recorded revenues of Rs 300 crore in FY17 for this segment, half of which came in the March quarter. This was due to strong growth in US rig count and an accelerated deployment of idle capacity in the March quarter. The company indicated that demand in the non-auto exports space is also coming back as companies have started restocking and there will be a gradual improvement in the base business in mining and construction. ...
Company had posted a net profit of Rs 165.57 crore during the same period of previous financial year
Higher demand momentum in auto, industrial segments crucial both in US, India for growth trajectory
It gets half of its revenue from commercial vehicles and another 40% from industrial buyers
A foot into these new areas will help the company go beyond its traditional products
The bottoming out of the US heavy truck segment and rising crude oil prices should boost export revenues
In past one-month, post Q2 results, the stock outperformed the market by gaining 13% against 3.5% decline in Sensex.
With the completion of this transaction Walker Forge Tennessee and PMT Holdings, USA have become indirect subsidiaries of the company
Move to give it manufacturing presence in US; resembles its past acquisitions strategies to penetrate European market
Co's board of directors also approved the divestment of its entire share of investment in ALSTOM Bharat Forge Power Private Ltd
Companies are looking at overseas buyouts to beat the slowdown, but many of the earlier acquisitions are still making losses
How the oil and gas vertical shapes up will also play a key role in incremental growth
June quarter results were disappointing; stock gained on expectations the worst is over
The company has also witnessed a decline of 19.3% in its revenue to Rs 957.10 crore as compared to Rs 1,186.10 crore last year
Robust domestic sales of medium and heavy commercial vehicles could provide some cushion
CLSA raises concern on company selling 49% stake of defence subsidiary to promoters