The oscillation of Tata Power’s equity value witnessed a tumultuous trajectory on the ninth day of May. After the declaration of a combined total earnings of INR 1,045.59 crore during the conclusive quarter, surpassing prognosticator anticipations by 11.37%, the market value descended by more than 3% in the initial exchange transactions.
This apparent incongruous reaction may be ascribed to the intricacies prevalent within the financial operational efficacy of Tata Power.
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Strong Core Business vs. Weak Renewables
On a note the main thermal coal generation business of the company showed performance. The profitability, from this sector led to an increase in profit. Moreover, there is a rise in power demand in India with an estimated growth rate of 8% for the next 2 to 3 years. The stable prices of imported coal are also contributing to the outlook for the company.
Nevertheless, not everything looks bright. Tata Powers renewable energy division, seen as an area for expansion experienced lower profitability in Q4. This along with losses in the thermal generation sector (excluding coal) has raised concerns, among analysts.
Analyst Concerns and Sell Ratings
CLSA and Kotak Institutional Equities two brokerages were not pleased, with the outcomes. CLSA highlighted concerns about the profitability in the energy sector and emphasized that a substantial portion of the profits relied on a one-time dividend. As a result, both CLSA and Kotak recommended selling the stock setting target prices below the market value. This indicates a decrease of 32% to 45%.
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Goldman Sachs pointed out that the stock is currently trading at a valuation, around 35 times its projected earnings, which is well above its historical norms. This suggests a concern, for investors as the stock price may not accurately represent the worth of the company.
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