Review By on August 12, 2013
While there are two BSE SME IPOs currently on for subscription, we have yet another surprised announcement of an IPO for BSE SME listing. Details of the same are as under:
Kushal Tradelink (KTL) is Gujarat-based company operating as a trader of natural paper. The company is one of the leading wholesalers in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It purchases paper from the paper mills and supplies it to various customers like newspaper agencies, packaging product businesses etc. The company's core business comprises of products such as Kraft paper, Duplex board and waste paper. It also deals in news print paper and reel core & copier paper.
The company currently has three stocking facilities located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with certain processing facilities like sheet-cutting, rewinding, bailing, reel to sheet making etc. The KTL group consists of Kushal Infrastructure and Ashapura Paper Mills.
To part finance its proposed expansion of paper unit and setting up of a new corporate office and meet other general corpus fund, the company is coming out with an IPO of 7928000 equity share of Rs. 10 each with a fixed price of Rs. 35 per share to mobilize Rs. 27.75 crore. The issue opens for subscription on 14.08.13 and will close on 21.08.13. Minimum application is to be made for 4000 shares and in multiples thereof, thereafter. Issue is lead managed by Aryaman Financial Services Ltd. and Bigshare Services Pvt. Ltd. is the registrar to the issue. Post allotment the shares will be listed on BSE SME. The issue and the net issue constitutes of 33.41% and 31.69% of the post-issue paid-up equity share capital respectively.
On the financial front, the company posted average EPS of Rs. 1.77 for last three fiscals. For the year 2012-13 it earned net profit of Rs. 4.09 crore on a turnover of Rs. 246.10 crore and if we attribute this earnings on expanded equity of Rs. 23.73 crore post this issue it amounts to an EPS of Rs. 1.72 and on this basis the asking price is at a P/E of 20+ and on the NAV of Rs. 13.23 as on 31.3.13, it is at a P/BV of 2.65 and thus is an expensive offer. Its trading business has thin margin which may diminish going forward as the direct supply from paper manufacturing will give tough competition. In April 2009 it issued bonus shares in the ratio of 11 for 1 and in August 2011 in the ratio of 8 for 10 and thus its equity rose to Rs. 15.80 crore before IPO. This will further rise to Rs. 23.73 post issue.
On merchant banker’s front, it has poor track record and credibility in the market. Since 2010-11, it has brought 7 IPOs which have poor performance track record.
Remark: It is better to “SKIP” this issue.
Review By on August 12, 2013
Dilip Davda is a veteran financial journalist associated with the Indian stock market since 1978. He has been contributing to print and electronic media on capital markets, insurance, and finance since 1985.
He is widely recognized for reviewing public issues and non-convertible debentures (NCDs) in the primary market. Drawing on over three decades of market experience and close interaction with merchant bankers, his reviews focus on detailed fundamental and financial analysis of companies, with a special emphasis on SME public issues.
Dilip Davda
SEBI Registered Research Analyst – Mumbai
Registration No.: INH000003127 (Perpetual)
Email: dilip_davda@rediffmail.com
Disclaimer: The information provided herein is solely for educational and informational purposes and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Readers are advised to consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks. The author does not intend to invest in the securities discussed.
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Our recommendation for Kushal Tradelink IPO is to avoid.
As per the analysis by our lead analyst Mr. Dilip Davda, we suggest you to avoid the Kushal Tradelink IPO.
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