Not all chemicals companies are expensive today. I’d screen those where current EV/Sales is in 3-5x range and more importantly where the capex is set to unfold that should improve ROE, ROCE and EV/Sales. It’s more about the individual business cycle leading to earnings growth …
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Research in CDMO/APIs is never a slam dunk. It may take ages to yield results. CEP filings can be lumpy as a result. As I wrote last year (link below), Hikal has been consistently sacrificing operating profits for a sustainable future. Best is ahead 🎥 🍿
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#Hikal has stepped up R&D in recent years. Next few years (capex & launches) should yield superior earnings. Wish them all the luck \U0001f44d
— Sajal Kapoor (@unseenvalue) September 26, 2020
D: invested and biased view for sure, but it was below 1x price to sales vs 12x price to sales for many chemicals and generic players. No reco!! pic.twitter.com/aqPUKbziHK