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8/29/26
Prakash Pipes (PPL.BO)
Saturday
3:23 AM
ThesisPrakash Pipes: the story is balanced — Government infrastructure budget allocations and tender release schedules for Jal Jeevan Mission (₹3.6 trillion program)…
01Government infrastructure budget allocations and tender release schedules for Jal Jeevan Mission (₹3.6 trillion program) and state water supply projects
02Pig iron and scrap steel price movements, which directly impact gross margins with 2-3 month lag due to inventory and contract pricing
03Capacity utilization rates and order book visibility (typically 6-9 months forward coverage)
04Working capital management and cash conversion, particularly receivables from state government entities which can extend 90-180 days
05Ductile iron pipes for municipal water supply and distribution networks (estimated 70-75% of revenue)
06DI pipe fittings, joints, and accessories for water infrastructure (estimated 15-20%)
07Industrial piping solutions for power plants, irrigation, and process industries (estimated 10-15%)
value - Trading at 0.7x P/S and 3.5x EV/EBITDA despite 16.6% revenue growth suggests deep value opportunity if margins stabilize.
Moderate impact through two channels: (1) Project financing costs for state water boards affect tender economics and project viability…
Watch on earnings: Monthly pig iron prices (domestic Indian market) and scrap steel rates as leading indicators for gross margin trajectory, Government of India infrastructure budget allocations and Jal Jeevan Mission fund releases (quarterly), Order inflow run-rate and book-to-bill ratio to assess demand momentum.
One Sentence Summary:
Prakash Pipes: the story is balanced — government infrastructure budget allocations and tender release schedules for jal jeevan mission (₹3.6 trillion program) and state water.
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