External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Axis Direct is the flagship brand under Axis Securities Limited, a subsidiary of Axis Bank in India. 

Content available is external broker reports authored by a third party outside the Smartkarma network and has been aggregated by an online aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed by Smartkarma in this format for user's convenience and general informational purposes only. Content does not constitute investment or financial advice and Smartkarma makes no representation or warranty regarding its accuracy or contents. Original third party author retains all copyright and other proprietary rights in the content. Access or use of third party links not controlled by Smartkarma are at the user's own risk.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>The companies under our coverage reported Volume/Revenue/EBITDA/APAT growth of 14%/13%/73%/162% YoY against expectation of 13%/12%/75%/165%. </li><li>EBITDA margins improved by 560bps YoY. EBITDA/tonne for the quarter stood at Rs 852, up 60% YoY . </li><li>Realization/tonne was flattish at Rs 5,552 both YoY/QoQ. Cost/tonne stood at Rs 4,701, down 7% YoY and flattish QoQ.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

The companies under our coverage reported Volume/Revenue/EBITDA/APAT growth of 14%/13%/73%/162% YoY against expectation of 13%/12%/75%/165%. EBITDA margins improved by 560bps YoY. EBITDA/tonne for the quarter stood at Rs 852, up 60% YoY . Realization/tonne was flattish at Rs 5,552 both YoY/QoQ. Cost/tonne stood at Rs 4,701, down 7% YoY and flattish QoQ.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), HDFC Securities

HDFC Securities

HDFC securities is the best online trading platform for stocks, IPOs, mutual fund in India. 

Content available is external broker reports authored by a third party outside the Smartkarma network and has been aggregated by an online aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed by Smartkarma in this format for user's convenience and general informational purposes only. Content does not constitute investment or financial advice and Smartkarma makes no representation or warranty regarding its accuracy or contents. Original third party author retains all copyright and other proprietary rights in the content. Access or use of third party links not controlled by Smartkarma are at the user's own risk.

<ul><li>Demand momentum remains robust: We estimate our coverage universe of 15 companies will deliver strong 12% YoY volume growth (four-year CAGR: 9%) in Q2FY24</li><li>On a QoQ basis, we estimate sales volume will reduce 11% on seasonal demand weakness</li><li>Aggregate utilisation should expand ~350bps YoY to 76%, in our view</li><li>We expect industry-leading volume offtake (13% and more) by UltraTech, Birla Corp, JK Cement, Ramco Cements, and Sagar Cement.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Demand momentum remains robust: We estimate our coverage universe of 15 companies will deliver strong 12% YoY volume growth (four-year CAGR: 9%) in Q2FY24On a QoQ basis, we estimate sales volume will reduce 11% on seasonal demand weaknessAggregate utilisation should expand ~350bps YoY to 76%, in our viewWe expect industry-leading volume offtake (13% and more) by UltraTech, Birla Corp, JK Cement, Ramco Cements, and Sagar Cement.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Cement (Q2FY24 Results Preview): Robust demand for sixth consecutive quarter

<ul><li>Cement demand momentum continued in Q2FY24: Following robust volume growth in Q1FY24, cement demand momentum continued in Q2FY24, although Q2 is typically impacted by seasonal fluctuations due to the monsoon.</li><li>Demand momentum was primarily driven by government-led infrastructure and housing development, as well as encouraging real estate demand.</li><li>Demand momentum had slowed in Jul'23 due to monsoon rains, but strengthened in Aug’23 and continued in Sep’23, albeit with some moderation due to monsoon rains.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Cement demand momentum continued in Q2FY24: Following robust volume growth in Q1FY24, cement demand momentum continued in Q2FY24, although Q2 is typically impacted by seasonal fluctuations due to the monsoon.Demand momentum was primarily driven by government-led infrastructure and housing development, as well as encouraging real estate demand.Demand momentum had slowed in Jul'23 due to monsoon rains, but strengthened in Aug’23 and continued in Sep’23, albeit with some moderation due to monsoon rains.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

<ul><li>Marico: Marico’s consolidated revenue fell by 3% YoY, given a one-off channel inventory adjustment leading to a 5% decline in domestic revenues as four-year volume CAGR was flat (+3% YoY)</li><li>However, healthy offtake along with market share gains indicate an uptick in volume growth in the coming quarter</li><li>The overall demand recovery trend has sustained led by urban markets while rural recovery has been slower than expected</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Marico: Marico’s consolidated revenue fell by 3% YoY, given a one-off channel inventory adjustment leading to a 5% decline in domestic revenues as four-year volume CAGR was flat (+3% YoY)However, healthy offtake along with market share gains indicate an uptick in volume growth in the coming quarterThe overall demand recovery trend has sustained led by urban markets while rural recovery has been slower than expectedContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

HSIE Results Daily: Marico, Macrotech Developers, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services

<ul><li>We expect industry volume to grow by ~9% YoY in FY24</li><li>We expect fuel prices to further correct by at least ~INR 100 per MT QoQ each in Q2/Q3FY24</li><li>So, we expect realisation to fall 1-2% YoY in FY24, as the industry would partially pass on the cost savings</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

We expect industry volume to grow by ~9% YoY in FY24We expect fuel prices to further correct by at least ~INR 100 per MT QoQ each in Q2/Q3FY24So, we expect realisation to fall 1-2% YoY in FY24, as the industry would partially pass on the cost savingsContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Cement: Demand stays strong; fuel costs cool off further

India

India Cements Limited manufactures different varieties of cement and clinker. The Company also manufactures and exports textiles.

Birla Corporation Limited is a manufacturing company that produces and sells cement, automobile trim parts, jute goods, synthetic and cotton yarns, and PVC floor coverings and coated fabrics. The Group also manufactures calcium carbide, ferromanganese, silico manganese, oxygen and iron and steel castings.

Orient Cement Limited manufactures and distributes cement.

Prism Johnson Limited manufactures and sells building materials. The Company offers a wide range of products such as cement, ready-mixed concrete, tiles, bath products, aggregates, sand, sanitary ware, faucets, modular kitchens, marbles, and construction chemicals. Prism Johnson serves customers in India.

Orient Refractories Ltd. fabricates metal products.  The Company manufactures slide gate plates, nozzles and well blocks, tundish nozzles, bottom purging refractories and top purging lances, slag arresting darts, basic spray mass for tundish working lining, and castables.

Heidelbergcement India Ltd. manufactures portland slag cement and portland pozzolana cement.

Mangalam Cement Limited develops, manufactures and distributes portland cement and clinker.

KCP Limited is a diversified company with interests in heavy engineering, sugar, cement, hydel-power, information technology, and biotechnology.

Sagar Cements Ltd. produces and distributes portland cement.  The Company offers slag, super grade, and special sulphate resistance cements.

Sanghi Industries Ltd. manufactures cement.

Siam City Cement Public Company Limited produces and distributes cement under branded names with various type of cement for different applications.  The Company also also produces and distributes ready-mix concrete and aggregates under branded names, as well as branded wood-replacement products.

Henan Tongli Cement Co., Ltd. produces and sells cement.  The Company's products include ordinary Portland cement, Portland slag cement and other cement equipments.

Sichuan Shuangma Cement Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets cement and cement products.  Through its subsidiaries, the Company also generates electric power and trades construction materials.

Shandong Jinjing Science & Technology Stock Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets float glass, coated glass, and ultra-white glass.  The Company's products are used in glass processing and construction industries.

Anhui Fangxing Science & Technology Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets float glass, coated glass, ITO conductive coated glass, glass deeply-processed products, and other advanced materials.

Guangdong Tapai Group Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets cements.

STO SE & Co. KGaA manufactures and sells building materials and products for the commercial and residential construction industry in Europe.  The Company offers a variety of climate and acoustic insulating modular facade and interior wall systems in plaster materials.  Sto also offers painting and recycled glass products for construction and provides consulting services.

Marshalls plc is a holding company.  Through its subsidiaries, the Group manufactures and sells a variety of building materials for the construction, home improvement and garden landscaping sectors.  Their merchandise includes concrete, stone and clay, patio and driveway products, drainage systems, and DIY items.

Nuh Cimento Sanayi AS manufactures and sells cement, clinker, and autoclaved aerated concrete.

Cimentas Izmir Cimento Fabrikalari Turk AS produces cement, cement-related building materials and construction products.  The Company supplies cement domestically and exports to Russia, the Middle East, and Africa.

J.K. Lakshmi Cement Ltd. manufactures cement, which it sells under the brand name JK Lakshmi.

Price Gauge
52-week Range	0.00 - 0.00
Market Cap (USDm)	0.00
P/E	0.00
Dividend (Yield)	0.00

JK Lakshmi Cement (JKLC IN)

Cement Sector: Q2FY24 Review

The companies under our coverage reported Volume/Revenue/EBITDA/APAT growth of 14%/13%/73%/162% YoY against expectation of 13%/12%/75%/165%

Axis Direct

Cement (Q2FY24 Results Preview): Robust demand for sixth consecutive quarter

Demand momentum remains robust: We estimate our coverage universe of 15 companies will deliver strong 12% YoY volume growth (four-year CAGR: 9%) in...

HDFC Securities

Cement - Q2FY24 Earnings Preview

Following robust volume growth in Q1FY24, cement demand momentum continued in Q2FY24, although Q2 is typically impacted by seasonal fluctuations...

Axis Direct

HSIE Results Daily: Marico, Macrotech Developers, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services

Marico: Marico’s consolidated revenue fell by 3% YoY, given a one-off channel inventory adjustment leading to a 5% decline in domestic revenues as...

HDFC Securities

Cement: Demand stays strong; fuel costs cool off further

We expect industry volume to grow by ~9% YoY in FY24. We expect fuel prices to further correct by at least ~INR 100 per MT QoQ each in Q2/Q3FY24

HDFC Securities

Price Gauge

52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

Dividend (Yield)