India’s Top Monopoly and Near-Monopoly Businesses
You may have heard enough about buying monopoly businesses or businesses with a strong economic moat which can not be replaced. The article below presents examples of some such monopoly businesses in India. Company Name Market Share Description Coal India 82% market share in coal production Indian Energy Exchange Ltd Controlling over 98% of electricity […]
TITAN BIOTECH – Stock Analysis
Price: Rs 584 (Recommended on 16th August 2024) Target Rs 1500 – 48 months Titan Biotech Ltd. offers a compelling investment opportunity in the niche biotechnology sector, producing products essential for industries experiencing strong growth, such as agriculture, diagnostics, animal nutrition, and human nutraceuticals. The Indian Biotechnology Market, valued at USD 101.5 billion in 2024, […]
Tata Motors – Stock Analysis
Tata Motors is undergoing a significant restructuring to unlock shareholder’s value- The Company announced plans to demerge its commercial vehicle (CV) and passenger vehicle (PV) businesses into separate listed entities, with an expected completion timeline of 12-15 months. Tata Motors announced a value-unlocking exercise to demerge its Passenger and Commercial Vehicles segments into two separate […]
Zomato: Investor Euphoria or Bubble?
Zomato, an Indian online food delivery company, listed on July 14, 2021, at ₹115 per share, delivering a strong 53% listing gain and reaching ₹161 shortly after. However, by November 2021, market sentiment shifted, as valuation concerns surfaced given widening losses, weak macro factors, and bearish sentiment in the tech sector leading to a significant […]
Asian Paints: A Rare Bargain?
Asian Paints has long been recognized as a cash-generating powerhouse. Currently, the stock is undergoing a time correction and is available at a 5-year low PE ratio of 63, which stands below its historical median PE ratio of 76.4. Despite the near-term challenges of rising competition, inflationary pressures, and subdued demand, we see promising signs […]
Heidelberg Cement India- Stock Analysis
Our Take – Heidelberg Cement India Key Focus: EBITDA/Tonne and Premium Positioning Heidelberg Cement is strategically enhancing its EBITDA per tonne and reinforcing its premium market positioning. The company is actively de-bottlenecking its existing clinker capacity, which is anticipated to drive higher volume growth moving forward. Positive Demand Outlook The long-term cement demand outlook remains […]
Axis Bank – Stock Analysis
Founded in August 1993, Axis Bank (“AXIS” or “Bank” or “Company”) is engaged in commercial banking activities in India. The Bank classifies its business in four segments: 1) Retail; Corporate 2) Investment Banking 3) Wealth Management; and 4) Other Banking Operations Apart from Net Interest Income (NIMs), Axis Bank earns a sizeable portion of its […]
HDFC Bank – Stock Analysis
Founded in August 1994, HDFC Limited (“HDFC” or “Bank” or “Company”) is engaged in commercial banking activities in India. The Bank classifies its business in four segments: 1) Treasury; Corporate 2) Wholesale Banking 3) Retail Banking; and 4) Other Banking Operations Apart from accepting deposits and providing loans, HDFC also provides life, health, and general […]
Shree Karni Fabcom- Stock Analysis
Earlier this year in March 2024, Shree Karni Fabcom made a stellar debut listing at Rs 260 apiece, a premium of 14%. Its IPO offer price was Rs 228. At present, the stock trades at Rs 750 per share. Financial Metrics Shree Karni Fabcom Market Cap ₹ 534 Cr. Current Price ₹ 755 Stock P/E 36.3 ROCE 21.34 […]
L T Foods Stock Analysis
Valuations L T Foods L T Foods is available at cheap valuations. Company is growing revenue (19% CAGR over last 3 years) and profits (29% CAGR over last 3 years) at good rate, however, it is still valued at a PE of 16, which signifies good scope of re-rating. In our opinion, L T Foods […]