Nuvama has maintained a ‘Buy’ rating on DOMS with a target price of ₹3,210/share, reflecting a potential upside of 15.4% from the current market price (CMP) of ₹2,780.00.
Key Takeaways from Management Meet:
- Demand Recovery:
- Management noted signs of recovering demand across core segments, driving optimism for FY25.
- Capacity Utilization:
- Existing capacities remain optimally utilized, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Revenue Growth:
- Core business revenue is expected to grow 20% YoY in FY25E.
- Consolidated revenue growth projected at 23-25% for FY25E.
- Uniclan Revenues:
- Revenues are set to rise significantly with the addition of a third production line, although EBITDA margins for Uniclan are expected to remain within 5–7%.
- New Capacities:
- New pencil manufacturing capacities will come online partially in Q4FY25E and fully by Q1FY26E, adding to future growth potential.
- Margins:
- Overall EBITDA margin is expected to be 17–17.5% in FY25E, reflecting stable profitability.
- Earnings Revision:
- Due to low-margin guidance, Nuvama has revised its FY25E/26E/27E EPS downward by 3%/6%/7%, respectively.
Nuvama highlights DOMS’ robust revenue growth outlook, driven by recovering demand, capacity expansion, and operational efficiency. While low-margin guidance has led to a slight earnings revision, the company’s long-term growth prospects remain strong, making it an attractive investment opportunity.
Disclaimer: The above analysis is based on provided data and is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Readers should consult their financial advisors before making investment decisions