Stock views on AIA Engineering, Mcnally Bharat Engineering, KEC International

SKP Securities on Mcnally Bharat Engineering - Target of Rs 103

SKP Securities has maintained its buy rating on Mcnally Bharat Engineering with a target price of Rs 103 in its research report.

"With an order book of Rs 2200 crore which is 2xFY09 revenues and bidding for Rs 4075 crore worth of orders we feel the company is poised to manage healthy growth rates over the next 2-3 years. Though managing the debt component will be a challenge for the compnay we believe falling raw material prices and low interest rates will aid the company in managing its debt prudently. We feel the company will be able to manage to grow at CAGR of 30-35% over the next 24 months on the basis of current order book and expected orders. We maintain a buy on the company with a target price to Rs 103/- in 15 months implying a p/e multiple of 8x FY10 earnings," says SKP Securities' research report.

FinQuest Securities on KEC International - Target of Rs 368

FinQuest Securities has recommended a buy rating on KEC International with a price target of Rs 368, in its report.

"KEC plans to expand its Railway business by entering into areas like tracking, signaling and railway platforms. We expect KEC to report an EPS of Rs 37.7 and Rs 46.3 for FY10 and FY11 respectively. Given the strong pipeline of orders, and earnings growth visibility over the next two years, we believe valuations are attractive. It is currently trading at 6.3x its FY11 EPS. We initiate coverage with a buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 368," says FinQuest Securities' report.

Sunidhi Securities on AIA Engineering - Target of Rs 235

Sunidhi Securities & Finance has recommended a buy rating on AIA Engineering with a price target of Rs 235, in its report.

"Although there has been some slowdown witnessed due to global factors, with the Asian hunger for metals growing, mining activity too is expected to go up. Companies have increased their exploration budgets and fresh capacities are coming up in sectors such as steel, aluminum and copper. AIAEL also expects to enter the mining segment where the market potential is 10 times bigger than cement. At the CMP of Rs 190, the share is trading at a P/E of 10.2 on FY09E and 8.4 on FY10E. We recommend buy with a target of Rs 235 in the medium term," says Sunidhi Securities & Finance's research report.

Stock views on Exide Industries, LIC Housing Finance, Thermax

Sharekhan on Thermax - Target Rs 422

Sharekhan has recommended a buy rating on Thermax, with a price target of Rs 422, in its report.

"Thermax has been witnessing slower order inflow on account of a significant cut in the capital expenditure (capex) of India Inc. Recent data shows that cement and metal sectors will be relatively much stable business environment. The revival of capex plans in these two industries in particular could strengthen the order inflows for the company in the future. Thermax' leadership in the captive power generation equipment space and its agreement for utility boiler could also provide a significant boost to its order inflows. We maintain our Buy recommendation on the stock with a revised price target of Rs 422 (12x FY2011E EPS). At the current market price the stock discounts our FY2010E EPS 13.3x and enterprise value (EV)/earnings before interest, depreciation, tax and amortisation (EBIDTA) of 6.6x," says Sharekhan's report.

FinQuest Securities on LIC Housing Fin - Target of Rs 512

FinQuest Securities has recommended a buy rating on LIC Housing Finance with a target price of Rs 512 in its research report.

"Post interest rate cuts and correction in property prices (especially in big cities), the demand for housing loans is picking up. Last two months (March and April) the disbursements grew by 42% and 34% respectively for the company which indicates strong trend. Further correction in property prices coupled with easing of interest rates will boost the demand. We expect disbursemnts to grow at a CAGR of 22% for the company over FY09-11E."

"We expect company's loan book to grow at CAGR% of 22% over FY09-FY11E led by drop in the interest rates and correction in property prices. Net interest margins are expected to remain stable at 3% despite lending rate cuts. Current valuations of 1.1x FY11 BV is attractive considering higher RoE's (26% & 27% for FY10, FY11), better asset quality and huge growth potential in the housing finance segment. We have a target price of INR 512 for the stock which is 1.3xFY11 BV. We recommend 'Buy' on the stock," says FinQuest Securities' research report.

Parag Parikh on Exide Industries - Target of Rs 72.6

Parag Parikh Financial Advisory Services has maintained its buy rating on Exide Industries with a target price of Rs 72.6 in its research report.

"Exide Industries (EIL) has reported a flat top-line growth of 1% for Q409. Net Revenues for the company stood at Rs 7,983 million v/s Rs 7,913 million for Q4 '08. With a surge in taxation, PAT for the company stood 13.6% higher at Rs 2,844 millio for FY09 v/s Rs 2,503 millio for FY08. Exide Industries had recently acquired two lead smelting plants (Tandon Metals and Leadage Alloys) which now contribute 28% of total lead requirement for the company. This captive sourcing of lead and lead alloys will have a positive impact on the company's overall margins. Maintain 'BUY' on the stock with a target price of Rs 72.6/- (16x FY10E earnings and Rs 6.3/- value of investment in ING Vysya Life Insurance)," Parag Parikh Financial Advisory Services' research report.

Stock views on Ashok Leyland, Punjab National Bank, Deepak Fertilizers

Angel Broking on Ashok Leyland - Target Rs 27

Angel Broking has maintained its accumulate rating on Ashok Leyland with a target of Rs 27.

"For 4QFY2009, Ashok Leyland (ALL) reported 52.5% yoy decline in Net Sales to Rs 1,218 crore, which was in line with our expectation of Rs 1,217 crore. Net Profit declined 70.5% yoy to Rs 53.3 crore. We estimate ALL to clock EPS of Rs1.7 in FY2010 and Rs 2.4 in FY2011. We reiterate an 'Accumulate' on the stock to play out the turn in the economic and commercial vehicle (CV) cycle, with a target price of Rs 27. Majority of the factors that drive freight demand and consequently M&HCV demand are expected to turn positive in the medium term. We expect the CV manufacturers to benefit from the expected economic recovery in 2HFY2010," says Angel Broking's research report.

IIFL on Punjab National Bank - Target Rs 754

IIFL has maintained its add rating on Punjab National Bank with a target price of Rs 754 research report.

"PNB’s 4QFY09 net profit was up 59% YoY to Rs 8,656 million, while full-year FY09 net profit was up 51% to Rs 31 billion. Rise in operating expenses and provision charges was more than offset by strong growth in interest and non-interest income. NPLs fell sharply even as the bank restructured 2.6% of its loans, taking problem loans to 4.4% as at end-FY09 from 2.7% as at end-FY08. The bank made aggressive provision for loan-loss charges, which increased 3x for full-year FY09, raising the NPL coverage to 91%, the highest in our coverage universe. We are upgrading our FY10 profit estimates by 8%, and are now forecasting 10% growth in profits. We maintain 'ADD', target price of Rs 754," says IIFL's research report.

PINC Research on Deepak Fertilizers - Target Rs 98

PINC Research has recommended a buy rating on Deepak Fertilizers (DFPCL), with a price target of Rs 98, in its report.

At the CMP, DFPCL is trading at a P/E of 6.2x and EV/EBITDA of 3.5x FY10E. Favourable fertiliser policy & expected increase in availability of gas post RIL KG basin development, augurs well for DFPCL. We maintain our ‘BUY’ recommendation with a target price of Rs 98, which implies a P/E of 7x FY10 earnings that is less than 5 years historical median P/E of 7.4x, says PINC's research report.