This report is an updated version of the report published on 11 November 2022 at 2:58 PM (PDT)
EnerSys
ENS Details
EnerSys (NYSE: ENS) provides stored energy solutions for industrial applications and manufactures & distributes a range of batteries for consumer use.
Financial Results for 2Q’FY23
- Net sales of the company increased to USD899 million, including (USD45) million FX impact, up 14% YoY as reported and up 19% YoY in Constant Currency.
- The rise in net sales was primarily due to a 9% rise in pricing and a 10% rise in organic volume. 2Q’FY23 is the second highest quarterly revenue in history, despite absorbing ~USD45 million of FX headwinds
- It reported USD1.4 billion of backlog, up 38% YoY, primarily driven by robust demand and order trends across all segments.
- Launched NexSys® customer day featuring TPPL and lithium-ion line tours
Outlook
The company expects a dynamic macro environment with FX headwinds and European utility inflation to continue. The order book is expected to remain solid, benefiting from cycle-independent. For Q3FY23, the company anticipates adjusted diluted earnings per share in the ambit of USD1.20-1.30, indicating sequential volume and price/mix improvement, supportive demand trends and a healthy backlog. Further, it projects a gross margin between 21% - 23%. For FY23, the capital expenditure is expected to be ~USD100 million.
Key Risks
A slowdown or adverse economic conditions could adversely impact the business. The company continues to operate in a dynamic macro environment with potential forex headwinds and the impact of Europe utility inflation.
Valuation Methodology: EV/Sales Based Relative Valuation (Illustrative)
Stock Recommendation
Over the last one month, the stock has given a return of ~31.18%.
The stock has been valued using EV/Sales multiple-based illustrative relative valuation, and the target price so arrived reflects a fall of low double-digit (in % terms). A slight discount has been applied to EV/Sales Multiple (NTM) (Peer Average), considering fall in Cash and cash equivalent and slight slowdown in backlog in Q2FY23.
Considering the resistance, the Fed’s latest announcement, current trading levels, risks associated, and volatile market conditions on the back of rising interest rates, a ‘Sell’ rating is assigned to the ‘ENS’ at the current market price of USD 78.40 (as of 11 November, at 8:20 AM PST).
Technical Overview:
Daily Price Chart
Markets are trading in a highly volatile zone currently due to certain macro-economic and geopolitical tensions prevailing. Therefore, it is prudent to follow a cautious approach while investing.
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