SJVN presents favourable risk-reward positioning, offer of sale's worth a bid
Retail investors may consider participating in government's share sale in hydroelectric power company SJVN if they can withstand short-term swings in the stock price. With the stock having more than doubled in the past three months, analysts said the near-term upsides seem capped, but the company's growth plans and a stable dividend-paying record are driving investor interest.
The government will sell 174 million shares or 4.92% stake in the state-owned company at a floor price of ₹69 per share through a two-day offer for sale.
Shares will be sold to retail investors on Friday, the second day of the OFS.
The OFS, which opened for non-retail investors on Thursday, was subscribed 2.4 times. The OFS garnered demand for 200 million shares, as against the 96.6 million shares on offer.
The indicative price on the first day stood at ₹69.64, exceeding which retail investors can place their bids on Friday.
«With an improving financial landscape and a focus on renewable projects, SJVN's offer for sale becomes a compelling prospect for long-term investors keen on the renewable energy sector,» said Manick Wadhwa, director of strategy, SKI Capital Services. «The projected three-year revenue from new capacities is around ₹10,800 crore to ₹11,800 crore.»
Shares of SJVN, which surged 128% in the last six months, ended 13% lower at ₹ 71.05 on Thursday.
Analysts said the company's dividend payout of 57.1% is healthy.
SJVN aims for a six-fold capacity increase within three years. With 16 projects under construction and 40 in the pipeline, the company is expanding into renewable energy.
«Like NTPC, we believe SJVN's combination of steady cash flows from regulated business and robust growth outlook from renewable energy provides a favourable
