Scripscan:RDB Rasayans Ltd
cmp:8
Code:533608
Story:RDB Rasayans (RRL) is part of the Kolkata-head quartered RDB Group promoted by the 56 year-old Sunder Lal Dugar. Engaged in infrastructure development, tobacco/cigarettes, printing/packaging, containers/bags, automobiles marketing, retailing, production/installation of power transmission lines and logistics, RDB group boasted consolidated revenue of over Rs 1100 crore in fiscal 2010.In fact RDB is not new to investing public. The group has five listed entities of which two namely NTC Industries and RDB Realty & Infrastructure are listed on the country's premier stock exchange, BSE.Even though RRL was incorporated in 1995, the company commenced manufacture of small poly bags only in 2003. Manufacture of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC) or Jumbo Bags with installed capacity of 1,800 TPA was started in 2004. The capacity was reportedly increased to 6,050 TPA in 2009 and further to 7,000 TPA in 2010.As regards RRL's track record, sales have grown inconsistently over the years and profitability has been under pressure from increased input-costs. The company does not enjoy any technological advantage but, on the contrary, faces stiff competition from other players. Though it has strategic location advantage in terms of proximity to clients and nearby ports enabling it to timely delivery with minimal logistics costs, it has experienced labor unrests in the past. Occurrence of such events in the future could hamper company's operations.Poly sacks segment is one of the poorest discounted industries on the trading floor.RRL's current EPS is only Rs 1.38 which is the highest in last three year. The book value of the share amounts to Rs.13.53.At present prices its a hold.
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