Equity Research case studies, worked step by step

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  1. 010Coravi Auto Parts sells 45% of its output to the US, and a 25% tariff is imposed. Customers absorb 40% of it. What happens to volumes and EBITDA, and how would you defend your view under challenge?Macro and commodity sensitivityHardFranklin TempletonSan Mateo · 2024
  2. 020Crude-linked raw materials are 55% of Rangora Paints' cost of goods. Crude rises 20% and price hikes follow one quarter later. What happens to gross margin over the next three quarters?Macro and commodity sensitivityCoreSell-side equity researchIndian brokerage research
  3. 035Tamravat Copper mines 200,000 tonnes a year at a cash cost of USD 6,500 a tonne. The copper price falls from USD 9,000 to USD 8,000. What happens to EBITDA, and how does a 30% hedge at USD 8,800 change it?Macro and commodity sensitivityHardSell-side equity researchHedge fund long/short
  4. 046Rainfall is 10% below normal. Kheta Agri Inputs' volumes historically fall 0.6% for each 1% rainfall shortfall. With a 12% EBITDA margin and 40% of costs fixed, what happens to volumes and profit?Macro and commodity sensitivityWarm upSell-side equity researchIndian brokerage research
  5. 060Crude falls from USD 90 to USD 60 a barrel. Fuel is 38% of Skyvela Airlines' costs and the rupee is flat. What happens to costs and EBITDAR if fares hold, and if half the saving goes into fares?Macro and commodity sensitivityCoreSell-side equity researchHedge fund long/short
  6. 085An Indian IT exporter earns 80% of its revenue in dollars. The rupee strengthens from 84 to 80 and half the exposure is hedged at 83. What happens to rupee revenue and margin?Macro and commodity sensitivityCoreState StreetBoston · 2020
  7. 096Suppose the GST rate on small cars falls from 28% to 18% and a carmaker passes it on fully. With demand elasticity of 1.2, what happens to prices, volumes and the carmaker's profit?Macro and commodity sensitivityWarm upSell-side equity researchIndian brokerage research

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