Cement, Auto, and Metals posted a YoY earnings decline while IT and O&G reported flattish YoY earnings for the quarter.As the benefit of the recent moderation in commodity costs start accruing in 2HFY23E, we expect other sectors to contribute too.As of 31st Jul’22, 31 Nifty stocks reported a sales/EBITDA/PBT/PAT growth of 29%/9%/15%/12% YoY respectively, single-handedly driven by BFSI. Of these, 12 companies each surpassed/missed our PAT estimates.
Avoid euphoric valuations, keep cash for better entry points: Pankaj Tibrewal
Pankaj Tibrewal of IKIGAI Asset Managers finds current valuations too high for new investments. Defence sector valuations are especially prohibitive. Cement sector, particularly in South