SJS Enterprises IPO subscribed 62% so far on last day: Can it sail through?

New Delhi: The 800 crore IPO of SJS Enterprises continued to receive a muted response from investors as only two-third of shares on offer were subscribed so far on the last day of the bidding on Wednesday.

According to the data from National Stock Exchange (NSE), as of 12.33 pm, the issue garnered bids for 65,57,787 equity shares or 62 per cent of total issue size of 1,05,46,140 equity shares.

The company will look towards institutional investors for the offer to succeed as they usually apply on the last day.

Majority of analysts are positive about the issue, thanks to its solid track record, robust portfolio, strong relationship with top tier clientage and supply chain network.

“At a higher price band of Rs 542, SJS is demanding a P/E multiple of 31.7x, which seems to be on a higher side. Thus considering the above observations we assign a “Subscribe with Caution” rating for the issue,” said Choice Broking.

SJS Enterprises is a leading player in the Indian decorative aesthetics industry offering the widest range of aesthetics products in the country.

The company is selling its shares in the range of Rs 531-542 apeice, with no major interest from the grey market, where its activity has not started yet.

Marwadi Shares and Finance, which has a ‘subscribe’ rating on the issue said that considering the FY-21 adjusted EPS of Rs 15.69 on the post-issue basis, the company is going to list at a P/E of 34.54 with a market cap of Rs 16,497 million.

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