External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

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<li>Astral posted consolidated revenue growth of 8.1% YoY in Q3FY24, majorly led by growth in Plastic (+7.1% YoY) and Adhesive segment (+10.7% YoY).</li>
<li>The Plumbing division reported strong volume growth of 15% YoY while realisations decreased due to high volatility in PVC prices to Rs 189/kg. In Q3FY24, average realisations stood at Rs 189/kg (-6.8% YoY) and EBITDA stood stable at Rs 31/kg (-7.9% QoQ) which includes losses of Rs 4 Cr in the Sanitaryware and Faucets segments.</li>
<li>The company’s full-year volume growth guidance has been increased to +20% YoY (vs. 15% YoY earlier). </li>
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Astral posted consolidated revenue growth of 8.1% YoY in Q3FY24, majorly led by growth in Plastic (+7.1% YoY) and Adhesive segment (+10.7% YoY).
The Plumbing division reported strong volume growth of 15% YoY while realisations decreased due to high volatility in PVC prices to Rs 189/kg. In Q3FY24, average realisations stood at Rs 189/kg (-6.8% YoY) and EBITDA stood stable at Rs 31/kg (-7.9% QoQ) which includes losses of Rs 4 Cr in the Sanitaryware and Faucets segments.
The company’s full-year volume growth guidance has been increased to +20% YoY (vs. 15% YoY earlier). 

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Astral Ltd - Continuous Inventory Losses Led to Lower Margins

<ul><li>Astral posted consolidated revenue growth of 16.3% YoY in Q2FY24, majorly led by growth in Plastic (+17.3% YoY) and Adhesive segment (+14% YoY).</li><li>The Plumbing division reported strong volume growth of 27.8% YoY while realisations decresed due to high volatility in PVC prices to Rs 188/kg. In Q2FY24, average realisations stood at Rs 196 (-8.2% YoY) and EBITDA stood stable at Rs 34/kg (-1.5% QoQ) which includes losses Rs 4.1 Cr in Sanitaryware and Faucets segments.</li><li>The company’s full-year volume growth guidance has been increased to 20% YoY (vs. 15% YoY earlier). </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Astral posted consolidated revenue growth of 16.3% YoY in Q2FY24, majorly led by growth in Plastic (+17.3% YoY) and Adhesive segment (+14% YoY).The Plumbing division reported strong volume growth of 27.8% YoY while realisations decresed due to high volatility in PVC prices to Rs 188/kg. In Q2FY24, average realisations stood at Rs 196 (-8.2% YoY) and EBITDA stood stable at Rs 34/kg (-1.5% QoQ) which includes losses Rs 4.1 Cr in Sanitaryware and Faucets segments.The company’s full-year volume growth guidance has been increased to 20% YoY (vs. 15% YoY earlier). Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

<ul><li>Astral posted consolidated revenue growth of 15.4% YoY.</li><li>In the Plastic segment (95% Plumbing revenue), the company reported volume growth of 30% YoY which indicates the company is gaining market share.</li><li>The company’s Gross Margins fell by 164bps YoY due to a fall in PVC prices, leading to an inventory loss of ~Rs 25 Cr.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Astral posted consolidated revenue growth of 15.4% YoY.In the Plastic segment (95% Plumbing revenue), the company reported volume growth of 30% YoY which indicates the company is gaining market share.The company’s Gross Margins fell by 164bps YoY due to a fall in PVC prices, leading to an inventory loss of ~Rs 25 Cr.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Astral Ltd - Strong Volume Growth Led by Channel Restocking and Improved Demand

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), ICICI Securities Ltd

ICICI Securities Limited

ICICI Securities Ltd

ICICI Securities Limited provides investment services. The Company provides corporate and investment banking, securities, wealth management, retail brokerage, initial public offerings, and advisory services. 

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<ul><li>Astral is the leader in the CPVC piping segment and expanding into other building material business like adhesive, paints and sanitary ware.</li><li>Astral is the third largest piping company with a value market share of 9%.</li><li>In FY22, piping, adhesive contributed 77%, 23%, respectively, to its topline</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Astral is the leader in the CPVC piping segment and expanding into other building material business like adhesive, paints and sanitary ware.Astral is the third largest piping company with a value market share of 9%.In FY22, piping, adhesive contributed 77%, 23%, respectively, to its toplineContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Astral - Inventory Losses, Higher A&P Spend Drag Margin…

<ul><li>Astral is the leader in the CPVC piping segment and expanding into other building material business like adhesive, paints and sanitary ware.</li><li>Astral is the third largest piping company with a value market share of 9%.</li><li>In FY22, piping, adhesive contributed 77%, 23%, respectively, to its topline </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Astral is the leader in the CPVC piping segment and expanding into other building material business like adhesive, paints and sanitary ware.Astral is the third largest piping company with a value market share of 9%.In FY22, piping, adhesive contributed 77%, 23%, respectively, to its topline Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Astral Ltd (ASTPOL) - Inventory Losses, Higher A&P Spend Drag Margin...

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Astral Polytechnik Limited manufactures and markets CPVC plumbing systems for residential and industrial applications. The Company also manufactures ASTM solvent weld lead free PVC plumbing systems.

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Astral Ltd (ASTRA IN)

Astral Ltd - Continuous Inventory Losses Led to Lower Margins

Astral posted consolidated revenue growth of 8.1% YoY in Q3FY24, majorly led by growth in Plastic (+7.1% YoY) and Adhesive segment (+10.7% YoY).

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Astral Ltd - Revenue Guidance Increased

Astral posted consolidated revenue growth of 16.3% YoY in Q2FY24, majorly led by growth in Plastic (+17.3% YoY) and Adhesive segment (+14% YoY).

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Astral Ltd - Strong Volume Growth Led by Channel Restocking and Improved Demand

In the Plastic segment (95% Plumbing revenue), the company reported volume growth of 30% YoY which indicates the company is gaining market share.

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Astral - Inventory Losses, Higher A&P Spend Drag Margin…

Astral is the leader in the CPVC piping segment and expanding into other building material business like adhesive, paints and sanitary ware.

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Astral Ltd (ASTPOL) - Inventory Losses, Higher A&P Spend Drag Margin...

Astral is the leader in the CPVC piping segment and expanding into other building material business like adhesive, paints and sanitary ware.

ICICI Securities Limited

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