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Mold-tek packaging's (MPL) Q4FY21 result was better than our estimates on key parameters. Strong sales volume growth and higher NSR (on account of increased raw material prices) supported net sales, while higher share of IML products in total volume led to EBITDA margin expansion. Net sales increased by 51.2% YoY to Rs1,610mn, while EBITDA came in at Rs320mn, higher by 75% YoY. The company reported net profit of Rs181mn, growth of 106.1% over Q4FY20. The management remained confident to keep the earnings growth momentum once pandemic situation comes under control. Second wave of Covid-19 has dented product off-take owing to statewide lockdown,...

In our midcap universe of 11 companies, we expect Tata Chemical, VA Tech Wabag, Emmbi Industries and Kanpur Plastipack to be the most impacted stocks given that all these have revenue contribution in excess of 30-35% from the said geographies. We have envisaged the impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19) on our midcap coverage universe based on the revenue contribution from both the US as...

Essel Propack (EPL) reported flattish topline (down ~9% QoQ) led by poor performance in AMESA and EAP regions (mainly India and China respectively). While India demand slowdown due to macro headwinds, the Chinese revenue slowdown was largely due to ongoing US-China trade issues. Despite significant rise in the contribution of non oral care to topline (up from 40.7% in Q1FY19 to 46.6% in Q1FY20) the EBITDA margin was under pressure mainly due to sharp decline in the profitability of the AMESA regions. We believe, the lumpiness of domestic business coupled with...

Sector: Auto Ancillaries /Mid-Cap | Earnings Update 4QFY19 Background: Balkrishna Industries (BIL) is focused solely on 'off-highway' tyres catering to agricultural & industrial segments. The company has a ~7% share of the global market. While OTR forms ~65% of the global market, for BIL, it only contributes ~33% to its revenue. The company has been undertaking various actions like setting up warehouses in markets in North America and Europe to be closer to the customer and have a just in time (JIT) system. The company sales to over 130 countries through...

Ester Industries (Ester) reported a healthy Q4FY18 performance. Net sales for the quarter were at | 220 crore, up 11.7% YoY. EBITDA in Q4FY18 was at | 22.7 crore with corresponding EBITDA margin of 10.3%. Consequent PAT in Q4FY18 was at | 5.6 crore. Q4FY18 marks a turnaround quarter resurfacing double digit EBITDA margins, best in the last 10 quarters. PAT of ~| 6 crore is also the highest in the last 12 quarters. However, the management has revised its downward its guidance in the quite essential speciality polymer segment, which was the key driver of growth for Ester...

Essel Propack Ltd. (Essel) declared its Q1FY17 results recently. 1. The company had a break through invention Mystik, which is an innovative tube solution on laminate platform with a novel multi-functional...