We looked for quality companies with robust earnings & fair valuations gaining big from India’s infrastructure boom.
1. Over 10% revenue, EPS growth (5Y), 2. ROCE of over 20% (5Y), 3. Debt to equity below 0.5, 4. P/E-to-Median P/E below 1.5, 5. Stock rating of at least 4
Only one name made the cut – PSP Projects. Swipe to know more about the company.
The Gujarat-based firm was founded with just Rs 2 lakh in 2008. Thanks to its quality standards, it is now bagging construction orders worth thousands of crore.
The company has to its name prestigious projects like the Surat Diamond Bourse or SDB (worth Rs 1,575 crore) & Surat Municipal Corporation (worth Rs 1,344 crore).
In the last 10 years, its revenue and net profit have compounded 25% and 30% annually owing to steady order inflows & fast cash conversion due to shorter projects.
It trades at a P/E of 15 times, the lowest among its peers. Swipe to know why.
Due to short-term projects, its order book-to-revenue ratio is low. This has led to lower revenue visibility, impacting investor sentiments.
In recent years, delayed payments from the SDB project have impacted cash flows. So, it raised short-term debt, which increased finance costs.
Its UP projects are nearing completion. This can help improve cash flows & reduce debt. Steady order flows remain crucial to sustain growth.