Stock Analysis of Gujarat Fluorochemicals
The factors considered below present an overview of the Indian chemical Industry in general and stock analysis of Gujarat Fluorochemicals in particular. For a full financial analysis: visit here – Gujarat Fluorochemicals Financial Statements. Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd (“GFL” or the “Company”) is part of the $2 billion INOX Group of Companies which manufactures and sells resins, chemicals and refrigerant […]
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A few days back I got a call to subscribe for a service which promised to offer powerful trading calls which will help my financial planning goals. Given that I do a fair bit in the financial planning area, I probed further. They proposed a free trial for a couple of days after which I had […]
Stock Analysis of Hexaware Technologies
Hexaware Technologies Limited (“Hexaware” or the “Company”) is a global provider of IT, BPO and consulting services. Company’s key domains include Banking and Financial Services (“BFS“), insurance, logistics and transportation. The factors considered below present a stock analysis of Hexaware Technologies Limited. WHAT’S DRIVING THE STOCK Combination of Existing & New Clients | Large deals […]
Stock Analysis of Amara Raja Batteries Limited
Amara Raja Batteries Limited (“Amara Raja” or the “Company) is the second largest manufacturer of lead-acid storage batteries for industrial and automotive applications in India. The Company’s products are supplied to various user segments viz., telecom, railways, power control and UPS under Industrial Battery business; and to automobile OEMs, replacement market under Automotive Battery business. Amara Raja’s […]
Stock Analysis of Dr Reddys Laboratories Limited
The factors considered below present stock analysis of Dr Reddys Laboratories Limited. For a financial report: visit here – Dr Reddys Laboratories Limited. WHAT’S DRIVING THE STOCK Strong financial position Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Limited (“Dr Reddy” or the “Company”) has grown consistently over the last few years and continued to expand its operation despite the subdued […]
Asian Paints Stock Analysis
Asian Paints Limited (“APL” or the “Company”) operates in Decorative Coatings and Industrial Coatings segments across India and in the geographies of Asia, Middle East, Caribbean and South Pacific Islands through its subsidiaries and joint ventures. Decorative paints account for over 75% of the overall paint market in India and include wall finishes for interior […]
Can you buy / sell stocks after market hours?
Constant news flow and major corporate announcements after market hours make many wonder if they should buy/sell their stocks as soon as the market opens? For example – when a company reports really bad quarterly results or an extremely bad news surfaces post trading hours, far too often, investors wonder if they should sell their holding […]
Gaming Industry in India
The factors considered below present an overview of the gaming industry in India. The analyses below are based on the circumstances of Delta Corp Limited which runs the largest casino operations in India. WHAT’S DRIVING THE STOCK Rising internal consumption and favorable demography Over the last few years, domestic consumption in India has kept the economy insulated from […]
Price to Book Value Ratio (P/B ratio)
Investors spend time in identifying companies with strong profits and growth prospects. Before investing in the stock market, the uncertainties, the ups and downs, questions like what is the fair value of the share, what price should I pay for a company’s shares etc. become relevant, rightly so. Various valuation techniques like the price to […]
Short term financial position – analysis of working capital
In order to meet immediate obligations as they arise in the regular course of business, companies often rely on short term finance (i.e. loans and credit facilities that must be repaid in less than 1 year). The short term liabilities for a business consist of items such as accounts payable, taxes, utilities payable and other accrued expenses. In […]