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30 Aug

Amazon deal not just for funds; it’s to share payment ecosystem: Future Group Founder Kishore Biyani

Dated: 29th August 2019

Updates on Indian Market:

On Wednesday, BSE benchmark Sensex plunged over 300 points intraday, but recovered to settle at 37,452, down  0.50%, while the Nifty closed below the 11,050-mark led by a rebound in HDFC and gains in IT stocks. Yes Bank, Tata Steel shares emerged among the biggest losers, slumping up to 7%. Concerns over the state of the Indian economy stayed as analysts believe government’s dole-outs may not do much to prop up demand.

Amazon deal not just for funds; it’s to share payment ecosystem: Future Group Founder Kishore Biyani

Global E-Commerce giant Amazon acquired a 49% stake in Future Group’s Future Coupons, with an option to acquire the entire stake later. Future Coupons Limited is engaged in developing innovative value-added payment products and solutions such as corporate gift cards, loyalty cards, and reward cards primarily for corporate and institutional customers. Future Coupons currently does not own a stake in Future Retail but recently subscribed to convertible warrants for Rs 20 bn.

According to the founder of Future Group – Kishore Biyani, the deal is not just to raise money but also to become a part of the payment ecosystem. The deal is basically aimed at enhancing the payments portfolio of both companies.

Mr Biyani mentioned that they have a database of 8 bn transactions and 55 mn customers. Payments are one platform where they can acquire the customer base and if the customer starts using your payment mechanism then loyalty increases. So it’s about getting into the ecosystem. Meanwhile, Amazon had also emphasized the same saying that the tie-up between the two will enhance Amazon’s existing portfolio of investments in the payments landscape in India.

Food distribution centres: Mr Biyani also stated that the company has embarked on Rs 10 bn investment plan to create distribution centres for its food-on-demand venture. The group’s supply chain company, Future Supply Solutions plan to set up about 38 such centres. Named India Food Grid, the project will connect the entire country through a single, multi-layer network.

Media reports that Future Coupons, owned by Future Group promoter Biyani, holds 39.6 million warrants in Future Retail, which when exercised, will convert into a 7.3% stake in the company. Future Coupons said the stake will be acquired for about Rs 20 bn through warrants in February. The first tranche of Rs 5bn was issued in April. Amazon is paying the remaining amount of Rs 15 bn to get 3.5% stake in Future Retail, said officials aware of the development. This translates into Amazon valuing Future Retail at more than double its current market capitalisation of about Rs 210 bn  

Consensus Estimate (Source: market screener website)

Future Retail stock price was Rs 391/- as of close price of 28-08-19 and traded at 45x /37x /28x the consensus EPS for FY20E / 21E / 22E EPS of Rs 17/17.8/19.5 respectively. Consensus target price is Rs 533/- implying PE of 27x for FY22E EPS of Rs 19.5.

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23 Aug

Bluestar (BLSTR): Company takes a cautious approach in the troubled times

Dated:- 22nd August 2019

Update on the Indian market:

In the past few days, all eyes are towards the government, expecting to announce stimulus measures for the economy to rekindle the risk appetite of investors. The Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) Krishnamurthy Subramanian’s comments reduced such a possibility, leading to a sell-off in the markets. NIFTY fell by 1.6%. Amongst the NSE 50, worst performers were Yes Bank (-12.2%), Vedanta Limited (-7.6%), Bajaj Finance Ltd (-5.2%) and Indiabulls Housing Finance Limited (-5.2%). While the best performers were Britannia (+1.7%) and Tech Mahindra (+1.5%). In the sectoral indices, the realty sector was the worst performer (-6.7%); followed by Metal (-3.6%), PSU Bank (-3.6%).

Bluestar (BLSTR): Company takes a cautious approach in the troubled times

In an interview on CNBC-TV18 on 21st August 2019, Bluestar MD, Mr B Thiagarajan talked about industry scenario. Key highlights are below:

·       The performance of the Electro-Mechanical Projects and Packaged Air Conditioning Systems (EMP) was a conscious decision made by the management. The order inflows from across the segments remain healthy. BLSTR reported 34% YoY increase in the order book at ~Rs 28,410 mn.  BLSTR delayed the order execution with the focus on controlling working capital.

·       BLSTR reported ~9% YoY growth in 1QFY20 in the Unitary Products segment revenues. The Room Air Conditioners (RAC) revenues grew by ~25% YoY while the commercial refrigeration product revenues de-grew by ~22% YoY. The decline in the commercial refrigeration products sale was a result of efforts for migration to a new technology product range. The commercial refrigeration product sales peaked in 4QFY19 and were muted in 1QFY20. BLSTR is seeing improved demand in 2QFY20.

·       ~40% of the air conditioner sales are through consumer finance schemes. The payback period is ~10 months and currently, no repayment issues have been noticed. BLSTR deals through financers like Bajaj Finance.  The demand is higher for the lower end products.

·       The floods in certain parts of India may lead to subdued demand in the festive season. BLSTR expects ~10-15% growth in the unitary products segment for FY20E. The Rupee depreciation will put stress on costs. 

·       BLSTR intends to focus on margins and cash. The cash position has been improving at BLSTR. In 1QFY20, it became ~Rs 10 mn net cash company from a borrowing level of Rs 4,050 mn in 1QFY19.

Consensus Estimate (Source: market screener website)

·       The closing stock price of BLSTR was Rs 710/- as of 22-August-19. It traded at 31x / 25x / 22x the consensus EPS for FY 20E / FY 21E / FY 22E EPS of Rs 23.0 / 28.3/ 32.8 respectively.

·       Consensus target price of Rs 779/- implies a PE of 24x on FY22E EPS of Rs 32.8

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19 Aug

Bluestar: 1QFY20 – Increase in raw material prices impact profitability

Dated:- 16th August 2019

1QFY20 Results

·       Bluestar (BLSTR) reported consolidated revenue growth of 4% YoY to Rs 15,755 mn in 1QFY20. The Electro-Mechanical Projects and Packaged Air Conditioning Systems (EMP) segment reported muted revenues at Rs 6,239 mn impacted by a slowdown in the execution of projects business. The Main business of ACs – Unitary Products (UP) – segment revenues grew by 9% YoY to Rs 9,069 mn. The Professional Electronics and Industrial Systems (PEIS) segment revenues declined by 23% YoY to Rs 446 mn on a higher base of 1QFY19.

·       The EBITDA declined by 16% YoY to Rs 1,149 mn. The raw material costs increased by ~440 bps YoY while the other expenses reduced by ~325 bps YoY. The EBITDA margin contracted by ~180 bps YoY to 7.3%.

·       All segmental margins were lower YoY. In the UP segment, the EBIT margins declined by ~50bps YoY to 10.9%. The EMP segment margins declined by ~100 bps YoY to 5.4%. The PEIS segment margins declined by ~450 bps to 9.9% impacted by the variation in the mix of new orders.

·       The other income was higher at Rs 217 mn on account of receipt of an industrial promotion subsidy for the manufacturing facility at Wada.  The finance costs were lower at Rs 82 mn (v/s Rs 121 mn in 1QFY19) due to the effective management of working capital and consequently lower borrowings in Q1FY20. Consolidated PAT stood at Rs 768 mn v/s Rs 916 mn in 1QFY19.

Management Commentary

·       Rs 140 mn industrial promotion subsidy received for the manufacturing facility at Wada; includes Rs 84 mn allocated to the EMP segment and Balance Rs 56 mn allocated towards the UP segment.

·       For the EMP Segment, the order book reported a growth of 34% Yoy to Rs 28,410 mn and the order intake increased by ~55% YoY at ~Rs 9,669 mn

·       The UP-segment margins were impacted due to the adverse product mix. In 1QFY20, there was an increase in the demand for 2 Star – 3Star fixed speed ACs which are comparatively lower margin products.

·       Management guided for 12-15% YoY revenue growth for the Room AC segment for FY20E and margin guidance of ~9.5%-10%. BLSTR’s current market share is ~12.5% and the management expects to reach 13.5% by FY20E end.

·       The Market size of Room ACs is ~Rs 110 -120 bn with annual volumes of 5.5 mn-6 mn units. The industry market share of inverter AC segment was ~60% in Q1FY20, BLSTR’s inverter share was 52% during the quarter.

Consensus Estimate (Source: market screener website)

·       The closing price of BLSTR was Rs 702/- as of 16-August-19. It traded at 30x / 25x the consensus EPS for FY 20E / FY 21E EPS of Rs 23.3 / 28.3 respectively.

·       Consensus target price of Rs 776/- implies a PE of 27x on FY21E EPS of Rs 28.3.

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13 Aug

Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN): Unitary cooling products performance takes the heat off in 1QFY20.

Dated:- 9th August 2019

1QFY20 Results

·       Voltas reported a 24% YoY growth in consolidated revenues to Rs 26,540 mn. The revenue growth was driven by 47% YoY growth in the Unitary Cooling Products (UCP) (main revenue earning air conditioners) segment at Rs 17,488 mn. The Electro-Mechanical Projects (EMP) segment revenues declined by 5% YoY to Rs 8,241 mn and the Engineering Product Services (EPS) segment revenues declined by 4% YoY to Rs 740 mn.

·       The EBITDA margin declined by 35 bps YoY in 1QFY20 to 11% from 11.35% in 1QFY19.

·       Voltas reported EBIT margin expansion of ~60 bps YoY in UCP to 13.1%. The EBIT margins declined by ~220 bps YoY and ~230 bps YoY in EMP (8%) and EPS (32.4%) respectively.

·       Voltas reported a one-time expenditure of ~Rs 430 mn towards a Voluntary Retirement Benefits Scheme. The adjusted Consolidated PAT for 1QFY20 stood at Rs 1,941 mn v/s Rs 1,839 mn in 1QFY19. The profit share in the joint ventures including was Rs 213 mn in this quarter v/s Rs 193 mn in 4QFY19.

Management Commentary

·       Voltas continues to be the market leader in Room Air conditioner business with a market share of 24.1% for 1QFY20 (25.3% for June 2019) at Multi-Brand Outlets. The Air Conditioning industry grew by 36% YoY; Voltas grew higher than the industry YoY growth of ~47%. The inverter ACs accounted for more than 50% of the total revenues.

·       Commercial Refrigeration products and Air Coolers witnessed increased demand in the quarter. The air purifiers too received an encouraging response.

·       Management guided for UCP segment EBIT margins to remain in the range of 11-12% for FY20E.

·       In the EMP segment, the order book stood at Rs 47,560 mn, higher by ~3% YoY. The domestic order intake during 1QFY20 was Rs 4,490 mn v/s Rs 1,500 mn in 1QFY19. On the International front, Voltas continues to be cautious.

Consensus Estimate (Source: market screener website)

·       The closing price of VOLT was Rs 606/- as of 09-Aug-2019. It traded at 33x / 28 x / 24x the consensus EPS for 20E /21E /22E EPS of Rs 18.2 / 21.8 / 25.1 respectively.

· Consensus target price of Rs 630/- implies a PE of 25 x on FY22E EPS of Rs 25.1/-

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05 Aug

Varun Beverages Ltd. 2QCY19 – Hot summer boosts beverage sales

Dated: 2nd August 2019

Varun Beverages Ltd. (VBL) reported consolidated revenue growth of 36.5% YoY to Rs 28,105 mn in 2QCY19.
• Consolidation of South and West regions from 1St May 2019, extended summers, penetration into existing geographies and good growth from international geographies led to volume growth of 44% YoY. Out of total volume sales of 192 mn cases, 172 mn were sold in India and 24 mn cases in international markets (Sri Lanka, Morocco and Zimbabwe).
• Organic volume growth in India was 18.5% whereas it was 34.2% in international geographies. 
• Realisation per case declined by ~5% due to change in product mix in India post-acquisition of South and West sub-territories, the introduction of packages water in Morocco and lower sales realisation in Zimbabwe to avoid forex fluctuations. 
• Gross Margins declined by 70 bps as sugar prices increased by ~3%. Management expects raw material prices to be stable for CY19.
• Net debt stood at Rs. 37,295 mn as on June 30, 2019, as against Rs. 26,715 mn as on 31st December 2018. Debt: Equity ratio stood at 1.49x as on 30th June 2019 and Debt: EBITDA ratio stood at 2.95x for the trailing twelve months EBITDA. 
Management Commentary
• Company will start selling beverages in Zimbabwe in local currency now instead of USD. Hence, revenues may move up in the coming quarters, but there is a possibility of providing for higher currency depreciation. 
• Production of Tropicana Juices at its Pathankot plant has commenced from 1st Jul’19.
• The company plans to enter the dairy products market under its own brands in the coming quarters. It will be required to pay 1% royalty to Pepsi for selling these dairy brands.
• Capex for CY19 and CY20 is expected to remain less than depreciation cost.
• Company is running at ~60% capacity utilisation levels after the newly acquired regions.
• EBITDAM are expected to be in the range of 21-22% for consolidated business.
• Management expects ROCE levels to improve by 200-250 bps every year.

Consensus Estimate (Source: market screener website)
The closing price of VBL was Rs 623/- as of 02-August-19. It traded at 43x/ 34x the consensus EPS for CY 20E / CY 21E EPS of Rs 14.6/18.6 respectively· Consensus target price of Rs 713/- implies a PE of 38x on CY21E EPS of Rs 18.6

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