Castrol India Ltd. share price target

Castrol India's revenue and EBITDA exceeded our expectations. Castrol's sales increased by 7% YoY, led by 8% YoY volume growth on the back of strong volume growth in the industrials segment (+13% YoY) and rural geographies (+12% YoY). Personal Mobility and CVs reported high single digit volume growth. EBITDA increased by 8% YoY to Rs3.5bn, with EBITDA margin expanding by 28bps YoY to 23.4%, primarily due to lower A&P spends and price hikes. Management remain focused on expanding the distribution network and deepening penetration in the Industrials segment. Castrol has gained 40bps...

Castrol’s 4QCY24 EBITDA was a beat on our estimate, as the EBITDA margin came in at 27.8% (our est: 21.7%). The 4Q volumes were in line at 59m lit.

Castrol’s (CSTRL) revenue grew 9% YoY to INR13b in 3QCY24, driven by 8% YoY volume growth. EBITDA margin stood at 22.2%.

Castrol’s (CSTRL) revenue grew 2% YoY to INR13.3b in 1QCY24, driven by 5%
YoY growth in volumes; however, EBITDA margin declined to 22.2%, mainly
due to higher raw material cost and other expenses during the quarter.

Indraprastha Gas (IGL) is one of India's leading CGD companies, which primarily operates in NCT of Delhi and will benefit from stricter environmental regulations in Delhi. Continued capex, newer areas and CNG conversion of vehicles will support further volume growth...