Investment Conclusion: While sugar stocks have underperformed the markets by over 20% over the past three months, we see further downside from current levels. A combination of higher-than-
What's new: The Indian Sugar Mills Association now estimates F2010 domestic sugar production at 16.8mn tons, up from earlier estimate of 15mn tons. While this does not materially alter our near-term thesis of tight domestic demand supply balance, it does affect our F2010 sugar production estimates.
On a higher base, a 40% production increase means sugar production will likely equal domestic sugar consumption in F2011, effectively capping domestic prices, in our view. Where we differ: 1) millers have imported sugar at relatively high prices. Continuing sharp fall in domestic sugar prices combined with higher-than- F2010 coupled with good weather may induce a sharper-than- Weather – Biggest risk to our investment thesis: Safe Harbor Statement: Some forward looking statements on projections, estimates, expectations & outlook are included to enable a better comprehension of the Company prospects. Actual results may, however, differ materially from those stated on account of factors such as changes in government regulations, tax regimes, economic developments within India and the countries within which the Company conducts its business, exchange rate and interest rate movements, impact of competing products and their pricing, product demand and supply constraints. Nothing in this article is, or should be construed as, investment advice. |
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