Cosmo Films Ltd (Rs 104)
(BSE Code – 508814, NSE Code - COSMOFILMS)
(P/E - 4.5, Dividend Yield - 4.8%, Market Cap - Rs202 cr, FY09 Sales - Rs655 cr)
Cosmo Films (CFL) is one of the leading players in production of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films. The product is used mainly by FMCG players like Parle, Britannia, Hindustan Unilever, Nestle and Dabur, which use tetra packs and BOPP films for packing their products. Cosmo currently has an aggregate capacity to manufacture up to 96,000 tpa of BOPP films, which will be enhanced to 105,000 tpa by the first quarter of ’10. The company not only supplies to FMCG multinationals operating in India and local players, but has also established its presence in overseas markets like the US and Europe. At present, close to 55% of the company’s net sales are accounted for by exports. In India, the company faces competition from Uflex and Jindal Polyfilms. Apart from BOPP films, the company manufactures thermal films with annual production capacity of 21,000 tpa. This is a value-added product, made out of BOPP films, which carries a higher realisation.
The Indian BOPP market is estimated at 1.70 lakh tonnes and growing at 20% a year, with Jindals being the biggest producer of this product. Cosmo, promoted by Mr Ashok Jaipuria, operates two plants with six lines of production in Aurangabad and Vadodara. The demand for BOPP packaging material is increasing in India due to the retail boom. The major end-users of this product are food, confectionery, cosmetic, toiletries, label films, and cigarettes makers. CFL is now also looking at new geographies, with focus on parts of Africa and Eastern Europe. The global demand for BOPP products is estimated at 4.7 million tonnes and growing at 4-5% annually.
For the Q1 ended June 2009, Cosmo’s domestic sales volume increased by 39% whereas export volume declined by 9% resulting in 5% drop in net sales to Rs 176.06 cr.. Higher interest/Depreciation due to commissioning of new BOPP line in March 2009 lead to 14% lower PAT at Rs 12.41 cr.. The EPS for Q1 stood at Rs 6.4. For the half year ended Sept. 2009, Cosmo’s net profit stood at Rs 21.19 cr. on net sales of Rs 347 cr.. OPM improved to 15.3% from 13.7%.
During FY09, Cosmo’s net sales grew to Rs 655 cr. from Rs 585 cr. in FY08. The slow growth was on account of the company’s conscious decision to go slow on production in anticipation of a possible downturn in the BOPP cycle. The PAT was marginally down to Rs 42.74 cr. from Rs 44.5 cr. in FY08. PAT after extraordinary item (due to change in method of depreciation, there was surplus of Rs 44.72 cr.) was Rs 87.46 cr.. On a equity of 19.44 cr.(Promoter’s stake- 44%), the EPS before extraordinary item stood at Rs 22 and dividend of 50% was declared. CFL also completed the acquisition of GBC Commercial Print Finishing with global revenues of approx. $100 mn. Post this acquisition, CFL is expected to successfully establish itself as the global leader in thermal lamination segment. At the current market price of Rs 104, the scrip trades at 4.7 times its FY 2009 earnings (Rs 22) and 4.3 times its estimated FY 2010 earnings (Rs 24). Cosmo has one of the highest dividend yields among its peers at 4.8%. The stock holds good potential for decent appreciation (35%-40%) in the next six months. Accumulate.
Source: Internet (Valuenotes by Sanjay Chhabria)
(BSE Code – 508814, NSE Code - COSMOFILMS)
(P/E - 4.5, Dividend Yield - 4.8%, Market Cap - Rs202 cr, FY09 Sales - Rs655 cr)
Cosmo Films (CFL) is one of the leading players in production of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films. The product is used mainly by FMCG players like Parle, Britannia, Hindustan Unilever, Nestle and Dabur, which use tetra packs and BOPP films for packing their products. Cosmo currently has an aggregate capacity to manufacture up to 96,000 tpa of BOPP films, which will be enhanced to 105,000 tpa by the first quarter of ’10. The company not only supplies to FMCG multinationals operating in India and local players, but has also established its presence in overseas markets like the US and Europe. At present, close to 55% of the company’s net sales are accounted for by exports. In India, the company faces competition from Uflex and Jindal Polyfilms. Apart from BOPP films, the company manufactures thermal films with annual production capacity of 21,000 tpa. This is a value-added product, made out of BOPP films, which carries a higher realisation.
The Indian BOPP market is estimated at 1.70 lakh tonnes and growing at 20% a year, with Jindals being the biggest producer of this product. Cosmo, promoted by Mr Ashok Jaipuria, operates two plants with six lines of production in Aurangabad and Vadodara. The demand for BOPP packaging material is increasing in India due to the retail boom. The major end-users of this product are food, confectionery, cosmetic, toiletries, label films, and cigarettes makers. CFL is now also looking at new geographies, with focus on parts of Africa and Eastern Europe. The global demand for BOPP products is estimated at 4.7 million tonnes and growing at 4-5% annually.
For the Q1 ended June 2009, Cosmo’s domestic sales volume increased by 39% whereas export volume declined by 9% resulting in 5% drop in net sales to Rs 176.06 cr.. Higher interest/Depreciation due to commissioning of new BOPP line in March 2009 lead to 14% lower PAT at Rs 12.41 cr.. The EPS for Q1 stood at Rs 6.4. For the half year ended Sept. 2009, Cosmo’s net profit stood at Rs 21.19 cr. on net sales of Rs 347 cr.. OPM improved to 15.3% from 13.7%.
During FY09, Cosmo’s net sales grew to Rs 655 cr. from Rs 585 cr. in FY08. The slow growth was on account of the company’s conscious decision to go slow on production in anticipation of a possible downturn in the BOPP cycle. The PAT was marginally down to Rs 42.74 cr. from Rs 44.5 cr. in FY08. PAT after extraordinary item (due to change in method of depreciation, there was surplus of Rs 44.72 cr.) was Rs 87.46 cr.. On a equity of 19.44 cr.(Promoter’s stake- 44%), the EPS before extraordinary item stood at Rs 22 and dividend of 50% was declared. CFL also completed the acquisition of GBC Commercial Print Finishing with global revenues of approx. $100 mn. Post this acquisition, CFL is expected to successfully establish itself as the global leader in thermal lamination segment. At the current market price of Rs 104, the scrip trades at 4.7 times its FY 2009 earnings (Rs 22) and 4.3 times its estimated FY 2010 earnings (Rs 24). Cosmo has one of the highest dividend yields among its peers at 4.8%. The stock holds good potential for decent appreciation (35%-40%) in the next six months. Accumulate.
Source: Internet (Valuenotes by Sanjay Chhabria)
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