Transformers & Rectifiers India Ltd:-High Voltage

Scripscan:Transformers & Rectifiers India Ltd
cmp:180
Traded in:Nse-bse

Story:The company is engaged in the business of manufacturing transformers with a current capacity of 7,200 mega volt amperes (MVA). It has two manufacturing facilities in Ahmedabad and plans to set up another unit, which may be commissioned by FY09-10. The new facility will increase the total capacity to 23,200 MVA. The company derives nearly equal revenue from state utilities and industrial customers. Almost three-fourths of its revenue comes from power transformers, which attract lesser competition, and hence generate better margins.The transformer industry received a major push in ''01-02 with the start of the government''s reform programme, which highlighted the urgency to build robust power infrastructure and reduce transmission & distribution losses. New generation capacity addition and thrust on rural electrification are also providing a boost to the industry. While the government''s effort to provide power to all by ''12 may seem too ambitious, these efforts will maintain the industry''s momentum. The total capacity requirement of transformers is expected to be 140,000-150,000 MVA in the next few years, against current production of 110,000 MVA. There''s enough room for growth in the medium term.The company also plans to manufacture 400kV transformers from its new set-up, which is quite complex technologically. This will yield significant topline and bottomline growth. But the benefits from this new segment will take some time to fructify. In view of the current industry scenario, the stock is attractively placed. The sector will be among the least affected in case of a downtrend or growth moderation. Hence, investors with medium-term horizon can consider buying the stock.