Share Tips: Vishal Retail Ltd.

CMP: 780
Target Rs 1180

Vishal Retail is one of the fastest growing retail companies, having opened 70 stores in 49 cities over past five years. They have strong and very aggressive management which has decided to almost double the stores in 2008. They may even rise some money by equity dilution.

Retail Sector is expected to grow at very fast pace in years to come and Vishal has highest EBITDA margin amongst peers like Shoppers’ stop and Pantaloon retail. So, it is all set to be re-rated. Grab it before it is too late…

Report card

PE ratio 59.77 14/12/07
EPS (Rs) 13.63 Mar, 07
Sales (Rs crore) 129.76 Jun, 06
Face Value (Rs) 10
Net profit margin (%) 4.14 Mar, 07
Return on average equity 19.77 Mar, 07