Equities. Commodities. Metals & Mining

Rahul Jain

More than 20 years experience in covering in Indian metals and mining sector as a sell side analyst. Focus on global commodity trends and actionable ideas. Have deep sectoral understanding and corporate connects. Have had several mine, plant visits and have engaged with 100s of buyside fund managers and analysts across the globe.

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HZ IN: Operational Targets and Valuation Framework

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hindustan-zinc-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8688:1" rel="noopener">Hindustan Zinc (HZ IN)</a> is set to see significant earnings upgrades driven surge in silver prices (40% EBITDA share), local currency weakness and benign costs.</li>
<li>Planning for major US$2-2.5b growth expenditure to double output over next 3=5 years.</li>
<li>Valuations: Entering a strong earnings upgrades cycle. Stock can re-rate despite trading at slight premium to historic averages. Stake sales by key holders is a risk.</li>
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Hindustan Zinc (HZ IN) is set to see significant earnings upgrades driven surge in silver prices (40% EBITDA share), local currency weakness and benign costs.
Planning for major US$2-2.5b growth expenditure to double output over next 3=5 years.
Valuations: Entering a strong earnings upgrades cycle. Stock can re-rate despite trading at slight premium to historic averages. Stake sales by key holders is a risk.


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