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Cummins India's PAT falls in Q1 FY23.

Cummins India’s PAT falls in Q1 FY23.

Cummins India on Wednesday reported a 20% decline in PAT at Rs 198.13 crore  for June quarter. The company’s consolidated profit after tax (PAT) was Rs 246.94 crore in the year-ago period. The consolidated sales during this period increased 41.47% to Rs 1,666.11 crore from Rs 1,177.71 crore in the June quarter of 2021. Domestic sales were 1,172 Cr., a 36% increase over June 2021 and a 12% increase over March 2022.

The export sales were valued at  485 Cr., increased by 58% compared to June 2021 and by 14% compared to March 2022. The profit before tax at 264 Cr. is lower by 13% compared to June 2021 and higher by 8% compared to the March 2022 quarter.

Cummins India is planning to increase its sales volume.

They are closely monitoring the results of the geopolitical events unfolding in different parts of the world and their impact on global demand and the supply chain. Cummins India effectively deals with challenges and monitors any potential impact of rising interest rates on demand. However, they remain optimistic about the short-to-medium-term demand outlook. The company believes that the strong demand from various end-markets may likely be sustained, but at the same time, high inflation and supply chain issues will, in all probability, continue to impact the industry.

The company believes that the strong demand from various end markets may likely continue. At the same time, surging inflation and supply chain disruptions will, in all probability, continue to impact the industry. The company, being part of the global supply chain, is well placed to manage parts supplies to mitigate the impact on revenue and profitability. They are closely monitoring the results of the geopolitical events unfolding in different parts of the world and their impact on global demand and the supply chain. Considering the uncertainty, the company will not provide any guidance for FY 23.

Valuations:

The P/E for the company is at 40.0 times and the 5Y P/E ratio is 28.6 times. The ROCE is 21.3%.While the company’s ROE is 16.9%.The EVEBITDA ratio is 26.0.EPS for the company is Rs. 30.6 per share. The debt-to-equity ratio is currently 0.08.The scrip closed at Rs.1239 and was up by 6.15% on Thursday.

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VRL Logistics has reported its highest revenue since the pandemic.

VRL Logistics has reported its highest revenue since the pandemic.

VRL Logistics reported a total revenue of Rs. 717 Cr. in the June quarter as against Rs. 665 Cr. in the March quarter. The company reported a net profit of Rs. 49 Cr. in Q1 FY23 compared to Rs. 56 Cr. in Q4 FY22 and Rs. 6 Cr. in Q1 FY22. 117 Cr. in the June quarter compared to Rs. 126 Cr. in the March quarter. The growth in the transport business is contributing 90% of the total revenue and was at 609 Cr. The increase was due to tonnage of around 44% and the other was due to realization.

New branch additions:

The company added 68 branches in Q1 FY23, giving an overall of 157 total branches. It intends to map out new locations and expand its reach. The new branches contributed 8% in Q1 FY23. They are in touch with the small operators as this can help them to have a strong base. The government has made it a norm in April to generate an E-invoice above 20 Cr, which will be decreased to 10 Cr. in the near future. This indicates that the business will be done in a more organized way.

Many commodities and new contracts are gradually shifting to the company as a result of their proper compliance procedure, and the number of customers has increased from 4 lakh in pre-covid level to 7 lakh customers. The diesel cost has increased from 29% of the total revenue to 31%. This rise is due to an increase in procurement costs, which was at Rs. 85 to Rs. 93 in the current quarter. The company is unable to get fuel from the refinery, which was 40% of their consumption. It declined to 25% in Q4 FY22 and null in the current quarter due to increases in bulk purchases by the government due to which they lost Rs.2 per liter.

The employee costs is constant in VRL Logistics. EBIT was 69 cr in Q1. The company has also increased the useful life of the asset from 9 to 15 years. The net free cash was at 100 Cr, out of which 85 Cr was used to fund Capex for the goods transport business.

Valuations:

The P/E for the company is at 24.8 times, and the 5 year P/E and 3 year P/E ratios are 27.8 times and 27.3 times, respectively. ROCE for VRL Logistics is at 22.7%. While the company’s ROE is 25.1%.The EVEBITDA ratio is 11.8.EPS for the company is Rs. 24.4 per share. The debt to equity ratio is at 0.82. The scrip closed at Rs. 604.45 and was up by 0.92% on Thursday.