This Transformer Stock is About to Hit Rs 10,000. Is it Still Value for Money?
The role of transformers in this clean energy revolution is becoming imminent.
Transformers shift the voltage - step it up or down - to meet the needs of transmission and distribution.
You see, the renewable energy sources can be erratic depending on weather and time.
As such, the relevance of transformers in the evolving energy mix gets even stronger.
They help adjust the irregular energy input and supply.
A good transformer should be able to perform in harsh environmental conditions, that comes along with reliance on wind and solar energy.
In the last one year, the word 'transformer' has done wonders for companies.
Performance of Transformer Stocks
Company | Current Price (Rs) | 1-Year Gains (%) |
---|---|---|
Apar Industries Ltd. | 7,836.0 | 188% |
Bharat Bijlee Ltd. | 3,130.8 | 131% |
CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd. | 542.1 | 76% |
Indo Tech Transformers Ltd. | 1,870.0 | 817% |
Pitti Engineering Ltd. | 859.3 | 175% |
Shilchar Technologies Ltd. | 5,818.6 | 536% |
Transformers & Rectifiers (India) Ltd. | 658.7 | 857% |
Voltamp Transformers Ltd. | 10,429.0 | 246% |
At the top of the list, a little-known power player that generated mediocre returns year after year, has suddenly shot up from Rs 3,000 a year ago to Rs 9,700 at present.
About Hitachi Energy
Following the demerger of ABB India's power grid business unit, Hitachi Energy India was formed to provides product, system, software, and service solutions across the entire power value chain.
At present, the company's portfolio includes an extensive range of high-voltage transformers, grid automation products, and power quality products and systems.
The company has a strong market position in the power grid equipment and automation solutions segments. As part of ABB India, it has completed several major orders in the past.
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The company was instrumental in bringing the Hitachi patented HVDC technology to India.
The parent company acquired majority stake in Hitachi Energy a couple of years ago. This solidified its position in India.
Lately, shares of the company have been in focus owing to Hitachi's continued work towards three major growth sectors:
- Renewable energy
- Electrification of Indian Railways
- Metro expansion and improving connectivity
Why Hitachi Energy Share Price is Rising all of a Sudden?
The sharp run up in the company's stock price in recent weeks comes after the company said it's looking to open more global capability centres in India.
The Zurich based company, which makes transformers and large-scale power transmitters, operates in a country where high power demand has led to the government ramping up generation.
The company is currently looking at Hyderabad and Pune for these capability centres.
This development has surprised so many investors because the company's stock price was around Rs 800 not many years ago and yesterday, the stock went up by Rs 800 in a single trading session.
The parent company views India as a high-growth market. It not only manufactures an extensive range of products locally for the Indian market, but also exports to group entities globally.
The company's management has many times highlighted the need for supporting entities globally in managing the semiconductor shortages.
Over the years, the company's margins have reduced.
Financial Snapshot
Rs m, standalone | FY20 | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net Sales | 32,361 | 34,204 | 48,840 | 44,685 |
Growth (%) | - | 6% | 43% | -9% |
Operating Profit | 3,376 | 2,865 | 3,890 | 2,651 |
OPM (%) | 10% | 8% | 8% | 6% |
Net Profit | 1,654 | 998 | 2,034 | 939 |
Net Margin (%) | 5% | 3% | 4% | 2% |
ROE (%) | 19.7 | 11.3 | 19.7 | 8.0 |
ROCE (%) | 20.9 | 16.4 | 30.1 | 13.5 |
Dividend (Rs) | 0.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 |
Debt to Equity (x) | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
Going forward, the company is expected to improve margins as it executes the orders received in the past year.
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However, analysts are now concerned that the biggest beneficiaries of this upcoming transmission capex have already priced in the growth for the coming year.
Take a look at some of the ratios of Hitachi along with its peers.
Comparative Analysis
Company | Hitachi | CG Power | V-Guard Ind | ABB India | HPL Electric |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ROE (%) | 8.0 | 37.2 | 12.3 | 22.9 | 3.6 |
ROCE (%) | 13.5 | 43.8 | 15.1 | 30.8 | 8.6 |
Latest EPS (Rs) | 23.8 | 6.6 | 4.6 | 58.9 | 6.1 |
TTM PE (x) | 392.3 | 82.3 | 75.0 | 108.8 | 61.8 |
TTM Price to book (x) | 31.7 | 25.8 | 8.8 | 22.9 | 2.9 |
Dividend yield (%) | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
Industry PE | 88.5 | ||||
Industry PB | 14.6 |
Low Float Company
That apart, one more reason behind the sharp rally is the low float that Hitachi Energy commands.
Promoters of the company hold 75% stake. That means out of the 42 million shares, 31.5 million shares are with promoters.
From the remaining shares, a huge chunk is also owned by domestic mutual funds.
When you combine low float with a steady moat and narratives driving the growth, this is what you get.
In the past three weeks, despite high valuations, many fund houses and PMS managers entered the stock.
In fact, mutual funds have added stake in this company for the past eight quarters, taking their stake from 2.1% to 6.4% at present.
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What Next?
In the third quarter, Hitachi has received major orders worth Rs 12.4 billion (bn), with a focus on solar, wind energy, data centres, and transmission.
Its order backlog stood at Rs 75.5 bn, providing revenue visibility for almost 22 months.
Towards ESG, the company is focusing on improving waste flow management to reduce water and air pollution.
It has ongoing sustainability projects such as water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and installation of rooftop solar.
Going forward, with projected demand to generate at least 3-4 times of what's being currently done, the company's order book is expected to swell, and it will be interesting to see how Hitachi's execution comes into play.
How Hitachi Energy Share Price has Performed Recently
Hitachi Energy share price is up 15% in the past 5 days. In the month gone by, the stock is up 33%.
Hitachi Energy has a 52-week high of Rs 9,765 touched on 25 April 2024 and a 52-week low of Rs 3,244 touched on 26 April 2023.
In the past one year, shares of the company have rallied 183%.
In fact, the company is all set to join the list of elite stocks that command a share price of Rs 10,000 or above.
Indian Stocks with 'High Price Tag'
Company | Current Price (Rs) | Marketcap (Rs m) |
---|---|---|
MRF Ltd. | 129,600 | 549,652 |
Honeywell Automation India Ltd. | 44,923 | 397,184 |
Page Industries Ltd. | 35,541 | 396,416 |
3M India Ltd. | 29,948 | 337,371 |
Bosch Ltd. | 28,908 | 852,602 |
Kaycee Industries Ltd. | 26,125 | 1,658 |
The Yamuna Syndicate Ltd. | 25,990 | 7,988 |
Abbott India Ltd. | 25,664 | 545,331 |
Shree Cement Ltd. | 23,946 | 863,982 |
Bombay Oxygen Investments Ltd. | 18,700 | 2,805 |
Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd. | 16,734 | 178,766 |
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd. | 16,121 | 523,308 |
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Ltd. | 13,991 | 265,366 |
Disa India Ltd. | 13,850 | 20,141 |
Polson Ltd. | 13,150 | 1,578 |
Wendt (India) Ltd. | 12,928 | 25,856 |
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. | 12,906 | 4,057,711 |
Tasty Bite Eatables Ltd. | 11,711 | 30,050 |
Voltamp Transformers Ltd. | 10,429 | 105,511 |
In Conclusion
At Equitymaster, we've been writing about this major transformer theme for months.
Going forward, the Indian transformer industry is poised for substantial growth, buoyed by favourable demand for transmission and distribution products.
Additionally, increased international orders, rising infrastructure spending globally, the "China plus one" strategy, the embrace of renewable energy, and supplier consolidation collectively contribute to a promising future for the industry.
For more, check out the below video where Zill Jain talks about the top 5 transformer stocks in India.
Stay tuned to this space and happy investing.
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