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IPO : "20 MICRON" -A BAD INVESTMENT IDEA


With a public issue of 43.51 lakh equity shares of Rs.10 each, in the band of Rs.50 to 55 per share , 20 Microns is entering the capital market on 8th Sep 2008, with offer for sale of 26.76 lakh shares.

The company is into mining and mineral business with its plants located at Rajasthan , Gujarat & Tamil Nadu. Financial Year 2008 topline of the company was at Rs.108 crores, which includes trading turnover of Rs.38 crores. Net profit for the year was at Rs.4.59 crores, with an EPS of Rs.3.69 (Appx).

Issue of 16.75 lakh shares even at the upper band of R.55, it would be able to accumultae Rs.9.20 crores . This would be used to finance the ongoing expansion at five places, estimated to have an outlay of Rs.19.20 crores, including issue expenses and general corporate purposes. Rs.10 crores is being mobilized as a term loan from IDBI.

Financial situation as at 31.03-08 has not been very good. Inspite of gross block of Rs.76 crores as at 31-03-08, the turnover of the company for FY 08 was just Rs.69 crores. Debt of the company was at Rs.46.51 crores on a net worth of Rs.28.20 crores, resulting in a Debt equity ratio of 1.65 to 1. Even expansion is being carried out on an estimated debt equity of over 1:1. Post issue, equity of the company, will rise to Rs.14.12 crores with promoters stake of 43% only.

Present issue, even if considered at the lower band of Rs.50, is being made at a PE ratio in double digit, which is definitely very high.


It Could be finally concluded that investment in this stock would be a bad idea.