18 January 2018
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Today’s top research idea
Hindustan Unilever: Impressive volumes
Strong margin expansion despite high adspend
HUVR’s 3QFY18 net sales rose 11.5% YoY to INR85.9b. Domestic consumer
business grew 17% YoY, with 11% underlying volume growth. EBITDA increased
by 23.9% YoY to INR16.8b (est. of INR16b) and PAT (bei) by 30.2% YoY to
INR12b (est. of INR10.9b).
We believe that four key trends are particularly relevant for HUL, which should
lead to an elevation in its earnings growth trajectory compared to the past – (i)
rapidly improving adaptability to market requirements, (ii) recognition of
Naturals as a key sub-segment across categories, (iii) continuing strong trend
toward premiumization and (iv) extensive plans to employ technology.
On a target multiple of 50x Dec’19 EPS (well-deserved 15% premium to three-
year average due to significantly improved business fundamentals), we get a
revised target price of INR1,585. Maintain
Buy.
Research covered
Cos/Sector
Hindustan Unilever
Larsen & Toubro
Bharti Infratel
Zee Entertainment
Jubilant Life
Mindtree
Delta Corp
Jyothy Labs
DCB Bank
S H Kelkar
Healthcare
Results Expectation
Key Highlights
Impressive volumes, strong margin expansion despite high adspend
The Monitorable Troika
Tenancy declines 3% QoQ, keeping rental revenue flat; EBITDA up 1% QoQ
Better growth to drive valuation
Life Science Ingredients segment drives earnings
Back in the game with 3Q beat and sanguine outlook
Robust performance; earnings drivers intact
Mixed performance; Growth outlook maintained
Income beat offset by elevated opex; advances growth picks up
Volume recovery leads to a strong quarter
IPM – growth picks up on higher volumes
ADSEZ | BHARTI | CYL | DBCL | HZ | UTCEM | YES | ZENT
Chart of the Day: Hindustan Unilever – Impressive volumes
Underlying volumes grew 11% YoY in 3QFY18; highest in last 27 quarters
Research Team (Gautam.Duggad@MotilalOswal.com)
Investors are advised to refer through important disclosures made at the last page of the Research Report.
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