AMTEK AUTO

Equity : 26.69 Cr, BSE Code : 520077, CMP : 417

 

BUY AMTEK AUTO @ 415 / 418 Target 455 / 458

 

Amtek Auto Limited (AAL), which was incorporated as a public limited company (under the name ��A.M.Metal Cast Limited�) in 1985, is among the largest manufacturer of Forgings in India.

 

The Company produces more than 300 varieties of components and assemblies for use in engine, transmission and suspension systems. The major categories of components include connecting rod assemblies (largest in India), steering knuckles, suspension and steering arms, CV joints, crankshaft assemblies for two wheelers, torque links, machined aluminum case components and a wide range of precision forgings. In order to take advantage of new business opportunities & to penetrate & expand in some of the most developed markets of the world, the company has done more than 10 acquisitions in the last decade. The company (including its subsidiaries) has 26 manufacturing facilities spread across India, UK, USA and Germany.

 

Global structural changes in automobile industry have thrown up huge outsourcing opportunities for Indian Forging companies. Indian Forging Industry�s exports grew by almost 30% to around $250 million in 2005 and are expected to increase to US $3 billion by 2015. Moreover, the domestic demand for Indian Forging companies is also expected to grow in double digits on account of strong demand for automobiles led by continued expansion in the Indian Economy.

 

� Amtek Auto in order to benefit from the large global demand for forgings has been aggressively expanding its capacities in India by installing world class forging & machining units on one hand, on the other hand it has been very aggressive in acquiring forging companies & capacities across various geographies. The company has done more than 10 acquisitions in the last decade with consolidated sales growing at a CAGR of 59% (from FY1996 to FY2005).

 

Amtek Auto is expanding capacities to meet the demand of overseas subsidiaries and domestic demand.

 

Sales and NP for year ended 06 � 07 were 1195.7 Cr & 235.8 Cr. Sales and NP for latest Quarter 311.7 Cr & 63.8 Cr.

 

On YOY basis NP has increased by 45 % & based on quarter latest its increased by 25 %