ICICI Direct: Graphite India Posts Muted Q1 Performance; Outlook Remains Challenging

BQ Blue’s special research section collates quality and in-depth equity and economy research reports from across India’s top brokerages. These reports offer BloombergQuint’s subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy..ICICI Direct Report.Graphite India Ltd. reported a subdued set of Q1 FY21 numbers wherein it reported a consolidated loss at the Ebitda, profit after tax level. During the quarter, the performance was impacted by inventory write down taken by the company.For Q1 FY21, Graphite India reported a consolidated topline of Rs 409 crore (down 58% YoY, 32% QoQ), compared to our estimate of Rs 335 crore. Better than expected topline was on account of higher-than-expected capacity utilisation.Consolidated capacity utilisation in Q1 FY21 was at 36% (75% in Q1 FY20, 41% in Q4 FY20), higher than our estimate of 30%. Consolidated other income for the quarter was at Rs 68 crore (up 196% QoQ), higher than our estimate of Rs 20 crore.Consolidated Ebitda loss came in at Rs 131 crore (our estimate of consolidated Ebitda loss of Rs 70 crore). Net consolidated loss was at Rs 78 crore (our estimate of consolidated net loss of Rs 68 crore).During the quarter, Graphite India had recognised it carrying inventory on net realisable value (NRV) basis to the extent applicable and has accordingly taken a charge of Rs 159 crore on the cost of inventory. This resulted in negative reported Ebitda and net loss for the quarter..Click on the attachment to read the full report:.DISCLAIMERThis report is authored by an external party. BloombergQuint does not vouch for the accuracy of its contents nor is responsible for them in any way. The contents of this section do not constitute investment advice. For that you must always consult an expert based on your individual needs. The views expressed in the report are that of the brokerage and do not represent the views of BloombergQuint..Users have no license to copy, modify, or distribute the content without permission of the Original Owner.

ICICI Direct: Graphite India Posts Muted Q1 Performance; Outlook Remains Challenging

ICICI Direct: Graphite India Posts Muted Q1 Performance; Outlook Remains Challenging

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