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Pakistan cement manufacturers posted profitability decline of 3% YoY (pretax profits down 15%) during 1QFY18 vs. double digit growth of 17% and 32% seen in 1QFY17 and 1QFY16, respectively. Our analysis is based on a sample of 15 listed cement producers (out of a total of 18) which represents 99.7% of total cement companies’ market capitalization.During 1QFY18, sector sales grew by 11% YoY, mainly supported by 21% growth in local dispatches (total volume up 15%).  Performance of local dispatches…

Pakistan cement manufacturers posted profitability decline of 3% YoY (pretax profits down 15%) during 1QFY18 vs. double digit growth of 17% and 32% seen in 1QFY17 and 1QFY16, respectively. Our analysis is based on a sample of 15 listed cement producers (out of a total of 18) which represents 99.7% of total cement companies’ market capitalization.During 1QFY18, sector sales grew by 11% YoY, mainly supported by 21% growth in local dispatches (total volume up 15%).  Performance of local dispatches…

Pakistan Cements: Sector Profits -3%, Pretax Profits -15% YoY in 1QFY18

Equity Bottom-Up

We initiate coverage on Pakistan’s 9th largest concrete producer with a ‘Buy’ stance. Our liking for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/24045" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24045:1">Cherat Cement Company Limited (CHCC PA)</a> stems from its:<ul><li>capacity at hand to cater increasing high margin local cement demand,</li><li>shift towards efficient fuel mix (further room for improvement), and</li><li>expansion in North where cement consumption is 80% of local cement demand.</li></ul>More below the fold.

We initiate coverage on Pakistan’s 9th largest concrete producer with a ‘Buy’ stance. Our liking for Cherat Cement Company Limited (CHCC PA) stems from its:capacity at hand to cater increasing high margin local cement demand,shift towards efficient fuel mix (further room for improvement), andexpansion in North where cement consumption is 80% of local cement demand.More below the fold.

Cherat Cement (CHCC): Expansion to Unlock Value

Pakistan

Cherat Cement Company Limited manufactures, markets, and sells ordinary Portland cement and clinker in Pakistan. The company sells its products under the Cherat brand name. It also exports its products to Afghanistan and India. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Cherat Cement Company (CHCC PA)

Pakistan Cements: Sector Profits -3%, Pretax Profits -15% YoY in 1QFY18

Pakistan cement manufacturers posted profitability decline of 3% YoY (pretax profits down 15%) during 1QFY18 vs. double digit growth of 17% and 32%...

Topline Securities

Cherat Cement (CHCC): Expansion to Unlock Value

We initiate coverage on Pakistan’s 9th largest concrete producer with a ‘Buy’ stance. Our liking for Cherat Cement Company Limited (CHCC PA) stems...

Topline Securities

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