Bhandari Hosiery Exports Downgraded to 'Sell' by MarketsMOJO Due to Weak Fundamental Strength and Poor Growth

Bhandari Hosiery Exports, a microcap company in the textile industry, has recently been downgraded to a 'Sell' by MarketsMOJO on September 2, 2024. This decision was based on several factors, including weak long-term fundamental strength, poor growth in net sales and operating profit, and a high debt to EBITDA ratio. The company's average Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) over the last 5 years has been 8.93%, indicating a weak long-term fundamental strength. Additionally, the net sales have only grown at an annual rate of 1.31%, while the operating profit has been at 6.42% over the same period, showing poor long-term growth. Moreover, Bhandari Hosiery Exports has a high Debt to EBITDA ratio of 4.84 times, indicating a low ability to service debt. In the latest quarter, the company's interest expenses have grown by 20.80%, while the net sales have fallen by -12.9%. The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were also at a low of Rs 0.09. In the last 1 year, the stock has underperformed the market, generating a return of only 15.12%, compared to the market (BSE 500) returns of 38.49%. However, the stock is currently in a mildly bullish range, with the key technical factor, KST, being bullish since August 29, 2024. On a positive note, Bhandari Hosiery Exports has an attractive valuation with a ROCE of 9.8 and an enterprise value to capital employed ratio of 1.5. The stock is also trading at a discount compared to its average historical valuations. However, despite generating a return of 15.12% in the last year, the company's profits have fallen by -1.1%. In conclusion, while Bhandari Hosiery Exports may have some positive technical and valuation factors, the overall weak fundamental strength and poor growth make it a 'Sell' according to MarketsMOJO. Investors should carefully consider these factors before making any investment decisions.