>GMR INFRASTRUCTURE: Infrastructure giant

With a broad portfolio of infrastructure projects supported by a track record of good execution, GMR looks ready to deliver flagship projects in airports and power. We value GMR on an NAV basis, leading to our TP of Rs78.4. Recent long term fund raising has strengthened the balance sheet; we initiate with a Buy.

GMR enjoys first-mover advantage in the high entry barrier infra developer space
In the high entry barrier infrastructure developer space, GMR has a first-mover advantage as it aggressively builds a portfolio in transport (airports and roads), energy (thermal and hydro power, mines) and urban infrastructure (real estate and special economic zones (SEZ)). GMR's majority-management and financial control of projects have given it a strong execution track record in Indian infrastructure, in which overruns on time and costs are usual.

Largest airport developer in India should benefit from 15% CAGR in traffic
We forecast GMR's airport division, with controlling stakes in Delhi and Hyderabad airports,
commanding nearly 27% of India's air traffic, will grow at 15% CAGR in FY10-13F. Building on its first-mover advantage in the sector, we believe GMR has created a strong brand by giving international-quality service to Indian consumers. Supported by an open sky policy and project funding, we believe GMR offers a safe play on air traffic growth. GMR derives nearly 27% of its SOTP value from airports, which we see as more stable than cyclical airlines or the hotel industry. The adjoining premium land parcels supporting airport capex contribute 17% of our SOTP value.

Ambitious power portfolio to start delivery in FY13F; will reduce project-specific risk
GMR's judicious mix of fuel, customer profile, geography and fuel supply security in its energy business should lead to a sharp ramp-up in performance beginning in FY13F. Meanwhile, with a recent equity fundraising of US$510m, management appears on course to nearly triple sales, with an 85% CAGR in EPS FY10-13F. We value GMR on a SOTP basis at Rs78.4, in which we value projects on NPV of free cash flow to equity (FCFE), the highgrowth EPC division at an FY12F PE of 12x, and InterGen and Homeland at book value. GMR's monopoly in premium assets, good mix of regulated and market return projects, and ROE supported by government policy merit a premium valuation, in our view. We initiate with a Buy.

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