Garware Hi-Tech Films Ltd. share price target

GHFL has evolved from a diversified portfolio with a focus on commodity-oriented businesses to a powerhouse in the specialty films industry. This transformation has yielded results with EBITDA margins surging from ~6.7% in FY15 to 15.8% in FY23.

For Q2FY2024, GHFL reported 0.6% y-o-y revenue growth to Rs 397 crore, in line with our estimate. The CDP segment reported revenue growth of 53% y-o-y in Q2FY2024, while the IPD segment reported a decline of 32% y-o-y in Q2FY2024.

We initiate viewpoint coverage on Garware Hi-Tech Films Limited (GHFL), an export oriented global specialty film producer, with a Positive view and expect a 30% upside as capacity ramp-up is expected to drive 2x PAT growth and improve RoE/ROCE to 23.5%/31.8% (adjusted for land holding value of Rs. 1,005 crore).