Based on our recent discussion with the cement industry we downplay the risk of any sudden fall in local cement prices due to major factors including persistent increase in cost pressures of local components
Resultantly, we believe that despite no major uptick in dispatches, local cement prices would continue to remain at current levels of PKR410-425 per bag in 2HFY12 as well, thus contributing into double digit growth for cement sector in FY12
We expect Lucky’s bottom line to remain in tune of PKR3.05bn (EPS PKR9.50) compared to PKR1.46bn (EPS PKR4.52) in the same period last year
Moreover, 2QFY12 is expected to conclude in more optimistic note as we expect the company to post profit of PKR1.55bn (EPS PKR4.80) up 112% compared to PKR734mn (EPS PKR2.27) in the corresponding period last year