NEW DELHI: The initial public offer (IPO) of Kalyan Jewellers India opened for public bidding on Tuesday. Analysts say the issue is richly valued but there are reasons to subscribe for the long term.
The company and its shareholders plan to raise Rs 1,175 crore from the market. The issue, priced in the range of Rs 86-87, comprises a fresh issue aggregating up to Rs 800 crore, and an offer for sale worth up to Rs 375 crore.
At Rs 87 per share, the stock is available at 0.9 times FY20 market cap/sales, and 63 times FY20 EPS. In comparison, at the current price, Titan is valued at 186.74 times earnings. Despite being relatively cheaper, investors do not seem that enthused about the issue.