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Cera Sanitaryware Ltd

Ceramics / Marble / Granite / Sanitaryware

Little Masters

CMP
Rs. 6023.80
Rating:
Buy
February 15, 2023

Stock Info

BSE
532443
NSE
CERA
Bloomberg
Reuters
Sector
Ceramics / Marble / Granite / Sanitaryware
Face Value (Rs)
5
Equity Capital (Rs cr)
Mkt Cap (Rs cr)
7,693.17
52w H/L (Rs)
6150.00 - 3515.00
Avg Daily Vol (BSE+NSE)
9,604

Shareholding Pattern

(as on 31-Dec)
%
Promoter
54.48
FIIs
17.52
DIIs
9.37
Public & Others
18.64
Source: Ace equity, StockAxis Research

Price performance

Return (%)
1m
3m
12m
Absolute
10.24
10.63
36.47
Sensex
1.56
-0.96
8.20
Source: Ace equity, StockAxis Research

Q3 FY23 Results update

Q3 FY23 Performance Analysis

Cera Sanitaryware (Cera) reported a strong Q3Fy23 performance. During the quarter ended 31st December 2022, the Revenue stood at Rs 456 crores, an increase of 18% & 10% on YoY & QoQ basis respectively. The growth in sales is on account of an all-round growth in Sanitaryware/ Faucetware / Tiles. Gross margin expanded 200bps YoY (-130bps QoQ). EBITDA for the quarter was Rs 73 crores, an increase of 19% & 10% on YoY & QoQ basis respectively. The EBITDA margin remained stable on both quarterly & yearly basis. The PAT for the quarter stood at Rs 56 crores, an increase of 33% & 11% on YoY & QoQ basis respectively. Increase in PAT is on account of higher sales and a multi-fold increase in Other Income of the company to Rs 11 crores for Q3 FY23.

Business Development

  • The company has witnessed strong growth during the quarter in its business on account of higher sales led by stable demand for home improvement.
  • It has planned brownfield capex in Faucetware is on track and it is expected to be commissioned by July 2023.
  • The greenfield expansion in sanitaryware is in progress.
  • During the quarter the company has not taken any price hikes as raw material prices stabilised.
  • Management reiterated their target of doubling the topline in 40-months from FY22 base which will be on the back of strong demand coupled with market share gains.
  • During Q3FY23, premium products contributed 45% in revenue (vs. 43% in 2QFY23) while contribution of new products launched in the last 3 years was 39% (vs. 36% in 2QFY23) respectively.

Outlook & Valuation

We like Cera because of its focus on launching products in premium and mid segments, pricing power & strong balance sheet.  We believe demand momentum persists on the back of healthy real estate scenario, market share gains, strong traction in replacement demand, and sturdy demand from Tier-II&III cities. We also expect Cera’s margin will improve on account of softening on commodity prices & increase in contribution of premium products. 

At CMP of Rs 6089, the stock is trading at 29x its FY25E earnings. We recommend ‘Buy’ for the stock.

Consolidated Financial Statements