Why Morgan Stanley Remains Bullish on CG Power Despite High Valuations
About CG Power: CG Power and Industrial Solutions manufactures transformers, switchgear, motors and automation systems for industrial, utility and renewable sectors. The company has been actively diversifying into export markets and semiconductor-grade power equipment, aiming to reduce domestic cyclicality and capture higher-margin global opportunities.
Morgan Stanley retains an Overweight stance on CG Power with a target price of ₹799, citing exceptional order inflows, near-full utilization in core transformer and switchgear facilities, and an expanding export mix that reduces reliance on domestic demand cycles.
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Morgan Stanley: Key Observations
| Metric | Value / Note |
|---|---|
| Target price | ₹799 (Overweight) |
| Order inflows | +81% YoY — strong commercial traction |
| Export share | ~20% — increasing international mix |
| Semiconductor G2 facility | Completion by 2026; 14.5 MU/day capacity noted |
| Capex & support | Capex ~₹7,600 crore; ~64% subsidy support (Centre + State) |
Operationally, Morgan Stanley highlights near-full utilization at core transformer and switchgear lines, which should translate volume into margin recovery as fixed costs are absorbed. The semiconductor facility will create an adjacent, higher-value product vertical that could materially improve blended margins once ramped.
Peer Snapshot — Capital Goods & Power Equipment
| Peer | Positioning | Key contrast vs CG Power |
|---|---|---|
| BHEL | Large PSU; strong utility footprint | More government exposure; slower export pivot |
| ABB / Siemens (India operations) | Global tech leaders; premium solutions | Higher premium; stronger global engineering; CG trading cheaper but with turnaround risk |
| Domestic transformer specialists | Niche focus, export capabilities vary | CG’s semiconductor push differentiates it from traditional peers |
Valuation is elevated relative to some domestic peers because the market is pricing in a successful semiconductor ramp and sustained export growth. Morgan Stanley’s Overweight call assumes execution risk is managed and that incentives/capex convert into profitable capacity rather than extended cost burdens.
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Valuation Considerations & Risks
| Consideration | Implication |
|---|---|
| Execution risk on semiconductor ramp | Delay or low yield could defer margin benefits |
| Subsidy dependency for capex | Policy changes may affect project IRR |
| Order book concentration | High reliance on a few large projects increases counterparty risk |
Morgan Stanley’s thesis is straightforward: if CG Power converts capex into quality manufacturing for semiconductors and sustains export momentum, EPS and ROIC should expand meaningfully and justify a premium multiple. Short-term volatility is expected as markets reprice execution milestones.
Investment Horizon Verdict
Short Term (1–3 months): High volatility expected; traders should use tight risk management around order news and capacity updates.
Medium Term (3–9 months): Positive risk-reward if semiconductor facility progress continues and export orders mature.
Long Term (9+ months): Attractive structural opportunity if CG converts capex into sustainable, higher-margin revenue streams — suitable for accumulation on confirmed execution.
Investor Takeaway
Indian-Share-Tips.com Nifty Expert Gulshan Khera, CFP®, who is also a SEBI Regd Investment Adviser, notes that CG Power is a classical execution-driven re-rate candidate: the upside is real but conditional. Investors should watch the semiconductor ramp milestones, subsidy confirmations and order conversion timelines before committing large exposures.
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SEBI Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Readers must perform their own due diligence and consult a registered investment advisor before making any investment decisions. The views expressed are general in nature and may not suit individual investment objectives or financial situations.
