Hindalco Industries Ltd. share price target

Novelis delivered better than expected Q4FY20 earnings on the back of better than expected margins in spite of lower volumes. Adj. EBITDA grew by 1% YoY to USD361mn (PLe:345mn), led by 9% growth in unitary margins offset by 7% YoY dip in volumes at 811kt. Novelis' earnings would emerge strongly from Q2FY20 with auto plants restarting in North America and Europe. We reiterate our positive stance on HNDL on the back of attractive valuations, comfortable B/S and stable earnings outlook. Maintain BUY with TP of Rs175...

We maintain our FY21/FY22E EBITDA estimates and reiterate our rating on expected deleveraging in FY22E supported by lower capex, cost control and resilient volumes (exports and strong beverage can demand). After adjusting for hedging gain of INR1.0b in the copper business, Adj. EBITDA stood at INR13.4b, up 10% QoQ (down 3% YoY). HNDLs consolidated FY20 revenue/EBITDA/Adj. PAT declined at a lesser rate of 9%/8%/29% YoY to INR1,181b/INR142b/39b on strong margins at FY20 OCF/FCF (post capex and interest) stood at INR127b/INR30b. For FY21, management has guided for 1% YoY decline in aluminum volumes whereas copper volumes are expected to remain flat. The company has lowered its capex guidance to INR15b for the India business, which includes INR3.5b for the Utkal expansion. Share of CC rods stood 4QFY20 cost of production declined 5% QoQ due to lower coal and other Copper segments reported EBITDA includes hedging gain of INR1.0b due to sharp decline in copper prices during the quarter.

Novelis auto finishing lines that constitute ~20% of its volumes, however, have been impacted as its auto customers are either shut or operating at low production levels. As a result, we expect Novelis volumes to decline by 10% YoY and EBITDA per ton to fall by 14% YoY to USD380/t in FY21, leading to a 23% YoY fall in FY21E EBITDA to USD1.1b. We expect both volumes and margins to recover in FY22E as auto sales normalize driving an expected 17% YoY EBITDA growth. While cost benefits (lower energy cost, higher linkage coal supply, lower caustic soda cost, etc.) should help partly cushion the impact on margin, we still estimate India EBITDA to decline 26% YoY in FY21 due to lower volumes and LME price. We also expect LME to improve gradually from current 10- year lows due to supply curtailments and average USD1,575/t in FY21 and USD1700/t in FY22E.

Novelis delivered better than expected Q4FY20 earnings on the back of better than expected margins in spite of lower volumes. Adj. EBITDA grew by 1% YoY to USD361mn (PLe:345mn), led by 9% growth in unitary margins partially offset by 7% YoY dip in volumes at 811kt. South American/Asian operations drove the show with 13%/24% YoY growth in EBITDA at USD112mn/USD56mn on the back of better scrap spreads and higher premiums. European...

However, we rating given the attractive valuation (5x FY22E EV/EBITDA) and ~75% EBITDA contribution from the non-LME business (Novelis and Aleris), which provides more stability to earnings. While beverage can demand remains resilient in North America and Europe due to strong in-house consumption trend, it could get impacted in Asia and South America due to trade restrictions, lower tourism and decline in consumer spending. Reduced tourism, public events and consumer spending should impact demand Due to Auto customer shutdowns in Europe and North America from late- Mar20, Novelis auto facilities remain shut. We have also reduced volume estimates by 9% in FY21E and expect normalized We have factored in EBITDA of USD210m/USD250m from Aleris operations for FY21/FY22E. With ~75% EBITDA contribution from non-LME business i.e. the conversion business (Novelis + Aleris), we see stability in Hindalcos earnings.

EBITDA declined 9.9% YoY impacted by lower realizations, only partially offset by lower costs; However, Novelis' EBITDA rose 7.0% YoY to USD 343mn and EBITDA/tonne stood at USD 430 (+7.0% YoY) driven...

Hindalco (HNDL) fell 16% in last one week, factoring in unrealistic scenario of Change in Estimates | Target | Reco strong quality of Novelis and resilient domestic operations. Admittedly,...

Novelis, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hindalco, reported a steady set of operational numbers for Q3FY20 with adjusted EBITDA/tonne at US$430/tonne. Net sales revenue was at US$2.7 billion while adjusted EBITDA came in at US$343 million, up 7% YoY. For Q3FY20, the reported net income attributable to its common shareholder was at US$107 million, up 37% YoY. Excluding special items, net income was at $132 million, up 31% YoY. Over the last few quarters, Novelis has reported a good set of numbers wherein EBITDA/tonne has consistently stayed above...

Novelis delivered strong quarter with EBITDA margin at US$430/t and flat volumes impacted by temporary destocking. However, headwinds on margins are clearly visible due to accentuating competition and contracting scrap spreads. Incrementally, impending acquisition of Aleris would deteriorate earnings and B/S quality due to its cyclical portfolio, peaked-out margins and high debt. Hence, we maintain Accumulate with TP of Rs225...

Hindalco Industries Ltd.'s quarterly profit fell in-line with market' expectations from a decline in spot metal prices and lower sales volume due to prolonged rains. Hindalco consolidated net sales fell 9% to Rs 29657 crore in Q2FY'20 compared to corresponding previous year period. Operating margins of the company fell 30 bps to 12.2% leading to 10% decrease in operating profits to Rs 3631 crore. Other income rose 31% to Rs 287 crore. PBDIT decreased 8% to Rs 3918 crore. Interest cost fell 4% to Rs 922 crore in current quarters compared to Rs 962 core in the corresponding...