Cement Stocks to Buy: Outlook and Target Prices for 2024Cement Stocks to Buy: Outlook and Target Prices for 2024 Updated on Jul 14, 2024 10:32 PM IST Overview Morgan Stanley has released its latest ratings and price targets for the cement sector. The brokerage firm notes that the near-term picture for the sector is sideways due to a lack of positive catalysts. However, the medium-term outlook remains strong due to demand-driven margin expansion. Companies with capacity expansion and cost improvement potential are expected to perform well. Company-Specific Analysis 1. Ambuja Cement * Target Price: Rs. 775 * Rating: Overweight * Rationale: Strong market position, cost improvement potential, and upcoming capacity expansion. 2. UltraTech Cement * Target Price: Rs. 13,620 * Rating: Overweight * Rationale: Market leader, strong balance sheet, and growth potential. 3. ACC Cement * Target Price: Rs. 2,930 * Rating: Equal-weight * Rationale: Beneficiary of infrastructure growth, but faces execution risk. 4. Grasim Industries * Target Price: Rs. 2,990 * Rating: Equal-weight * Rationale: Strong cement business, but concerns over debt levels. 5. Dalmia Bharat * Target Price: Rs. 1,990 * Rating: Equal-weight * Rationale: Downward revision due to concerns over execution and cost pressures. 6. Shree Cement * Target Price: Rs. 27,000 * Rating: Underweight * Rationale: Downgraded due to high valuation and concerns over margins. Bull Case for UltraTech and Ambuja Morgan Stanley is optimistic about UltraTech and Ambuja, citing their strong market position, growth potential, and cost improvement initiatives. Disclaimer This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice. Consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 10:32 PM IST
Cement Stocks to BUY: The securities firm notes that the picture for the cement sector may remain sideways in the near term due to a lack of significant positive catalysts.
Stock market firm Morgan Stanley has announced price targets for the cement sector. (Image: Shutterstock/ET NOW News)
Cement Stocks to BUY: Brokerage firm Morgan Stanley has released its latest ratings and price targets for the cement sector. The brokerage firm notes that the short-term picture for the cement sector may remain sideways due to a lack of significant positive catalysts. However, the medium-term picture is still strong due to the demand-driven story of margin expansion. Stocks with capacity share expansion and cost improvement potential are expected to do well. Here is an in-depth analysis of the updates:
Ambuja Cement target price 2024
Shares of Ambuja Cement closed at Rs 676.30 on BSE with a slight gain of 0.42 per cent. The company’s stock was trading at a 52-week high of Rs 706.85 and low of Rs 404, on July 12, 2024. The stock has risen nearly 60 per cent in a year.
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The brokerage house has upgraded its rating to Overweight from Equal-weight on the Adani-backed stock. The firm has also raised the target price to Rs 775 from Rs 665.
UltraTech Cement target price 2024
Shares of UltraTech Cement closed at Rs 11600.95 on BSE with a slight gain of 0.33 per cent. The stock of Aditya Birla Group Company was trading at a 52-week high of Rs 12,078.15 and low of Rs 7,940.55, on July 12, 2024. The stock has risen nearly 41.11 per cent in a year.
The brokerage house, maintained Overweight on the stock price of Aditya Birla Group cement company. The company has raised the target price to Rs 13,620 from Rs 11,600.
ACC Cement Share Price Target 2024
Shares of ACC Cement closed at Rs 2,685.80 on BSE with a slight gain of 0.33 per cent. The stock of cement manufacturing company was trading at a 52-week high of Rs 2,843 and low of Rs 1,763.25, on July 12, 2024. The stock has risen nearly 50.10 per cent in a year.
The brokerage house has maintained the Adani Group-backed cement company at Equal-weight. The brokerage house has also raised its Target to Rs 2,930 from Rs 2,700.
Grasim Industries Stock Price Target 2024
Shares of Grasim Industries closed at Rs 2,843.10 on BSE, registering a slight gain of 1.44 per cent. The stock of cement manufacturing company was trading at a 52-week high of Rs 2,849.50 and low of Rs 1,737.22, on July 12, 2024. The stock has risen nearly 60.94 per cent in a year.
Morgan Stanley has maintained Equal-weight rating on Grasim Industries stock. The brokerage has raised the target Price to Rs 2,990 from Rs 2,570.
Dalmia Bharat target price 2024
Shares of Dalmia Bharat closed at Rs 2,843.10 on BSE, registering a gain of 3.78 per cent. The cement manufacturing company’s stock was trading at a 52-week high of Rs 2,428.85 and low of Rs 1,664.20, on July 12, 2024. The stock has given a negative return of -6.39 per cent in a year.
Brokerage house downgraded the company’s shares to Equal-weight from Overweight. The firm also lowered the target price of the cement company to Rs 1,990 from Rs 2,200.
Shree Cement Share Price Target 2024
Shares of Shree Cement closed at Rs 27650.80 on BSE with a slight decline of 0.48 per cent. The stock of cement manufacturing company was trading at a 52-week high of Rs 30,710.15 and low of Rs 23,023.05, on July 12, 2024. The stock has gained 13.92 per cent in a year.
Brokerage firm has downgraded cement company shares to Underweight from Overweight. The firm has lowered its target price to Rs 27,000 from Rs 30,000.
Bull Case for UltraTech and Ambuja
Morgan Stanley believes UltraTech and Ambuja are optimistic given their strong market position and growth potential.
(Disclaimer: The above article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice. ET NOW DIGITAL advises its readers/audience to consult their financial advisor before taking any financial decisions.)
