Neogen Chemicals IPO Review



Issue Date: 24th Apr ? 26th Apr 2019
Price Band(Rs): 212 – 215 |? Lot Size (No. of Share): 65

Company Background

Incorporated in 1991, Neogen Chemicals is one of India?s leading manufacturers of bromine-based, and lithium-based, specialty chemicals. Company manufactures specialty organic bromine-based chemical compounds (Bromine Compounds) and other specialty organic chemical compounds as well as specialty inorganic lithium-based chemicals compounds (Lithium Compounds and together with the Bromine Compounds the Products).

Issue Details

Issue Opens 24-Apr-19
Issue Closes 26-Apr-19
Issue Size(Rs in Crore) 132.35
Face value(per equity share) 10
Price Band(Rs.) 212-215
Lot Size(No of Share) 65
No of Shares on Offer(Crore) 0.62
Min order quantity 65
Institutional(%) 50%
Non-Institutional(%) 50%
Commencement of Trading 08-May-19

Strengths

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  • It shown strong revenue growth at 20% CAGR in the last 5 years.
  • It has shown good improvement in margins in the last 5 years. Its profits grown at 31% CAGR. Its profits are at Rs 6.4 for every Rs 100 of revenue.
  • Company is one of India?s leading manufacturers of bromine-based, and lithium-based, specialty chemicals in India.

Concerns

  • There are proceedings pending against the company and its Directors, which, if determined against the company or these directors, may have an adverse effect on its business.
  • Demand dependent on few industry from application industries such as pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals, refrigeration and construction chemicals.
  • Does not have long-term agreements with suppliers for its raw materials. They operate in a highly competitive industry

Our View

The company is asking highest price band of Rs 215 in the P/E of 25x to 49x based on its standalone last year EPS, annualize standalone EPS for 9 months ended Dec-18, and  consolidated EPS of 3 years average. Its competitors like Navin Fluorine International is trading at P/E of 19.5x (Lowest) and Vinati Organics at P/E of 58x (Highest) and the industry average P/E is at 37.6x, hence the IPO Price band of Rs 215 per share is fully priced.

As the company is now in fast forward mode with capacities, it holds a promising outlook and investors may consider investment for long-term prospective.

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