Empire Industries Receives 'Buy' Rating from MarketsMOJO After Strong Financial Performance

Aug 19 2024 06:55 PM IST
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Empire Industries, a microcap company in the glass industry, received a 'Buy' rating from MarketsMojo on August 19, 2024, after reporting positive results in the June 2024 quarter. The company's strong financial performance, attractive valuation, and bullish technical indicators make it an attractive investment opportunity. However, high debt and poor long-term growth should also be considered.
Empire Industries, a microcap company in the glass industry, has recently received a 'Buy' rating from MarketsMOJO on August 19, 2024. This upgrade comes after the company declared positive results in the June 2024 quarter, following two consecutive negative quarters.

One of the key factors contributing to this upgrade is the company's strong financial performance. The operating profit to interest ratio for the quarter was at an impressive 3.36 times, while the net profit after tax grew by 58.3% to Rs 9.69 crore. Additionally, the debt-equity ratio for the half-year was at a low of 0.56 times, indicating a healthy financial position.

From a technical standpoint, the stock is currently in a bullish range and has shown improvement from a mildly bullish trend on August 19, 2024. Multiple technical indicators such as MACD, Bollinger Band, and KST also suggest a bullish outlook for the stock.

Moreover, the company's valuation is very attractive with a ROCE of 12.3 and an enterprise value to capital employed ratio of 1.9. The stock is currently trading at a discount compared to its historical valuations, making it an attractive investment opportunity. In the past year, the stock has generated a return of 33.04%, while its profits have increased by 13.6%. The PEG ratio of the company stands at 1.1, indicating a fair valuation.

However, there are some risks associated with investing in Empire Industries. The company has a high debt to EBITDA ratio of 3.20 times, which could affect its ability to service debt. Additionally, the company's long-term growth has been poor, with net sales growing at an annual rate of 2.25% and operating profit at 4.61% over the last 5 years.

In conclusion, Empire Industries' recent 'Buy' rating from MarketsMOJO is a positive sign for the company, backed by its strong financial performance and bullish technical indicators. However, investors should also consider the risks associated with the company before making any investment decisions.
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