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Premier Energy IPO Prediction: Will a Strong GMP Deliver 100% Return? | Market News

Premier Energy IPO Prediction: Will a Strong GMP Deliver 100% Return? | Market News


Price forecast for Premier Energies: The unlisted shares of photovoltaic (PV) cell maker Premier Energies, which is scheduled to make its stock market debut on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, continue to fetch a significant grey market premium (GMP) before the listing. According to market sources tracking grey market activity, Premier Energies shares are trading at a premium of Rs 470, up 104.44 percent from the upper end of the IPO issue price of Rs 450.

As investors await the company's listing on the BSE and NSE, the strong GMP indicates a positive market response. Based on the current GMP, Premier Energies shares are expected to trade at around Rs 920, potentially offering investors a substantial return of almost double their initial investment.

The IPO attracted overwhelming interest from investors, with the subscription rate on the last day standing at 74.38 times. This was mainly due to qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) who bid an exceptional 216.67 times the shares on offer.

Considering all parameters like subscription demand, market sentiment and industry significance, Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research) at Mehta Equities, expects a robust stock market gain of over 60-70 percent or even more than the issue price of Rs 450 per share.

Tapse further said, “The long-term sector trend remains intact, but if we see an IPO gain of 80 to 100 percent, we would recommend allotted investors to take profits on the IPO day. Such an IPO gain would be justified due to the reasons mentioned above.”

According to him, the company's strategic alignment with government initiatives to boost domestic solar production, as well as its diversified customer base and recognition as a top player in module reliability, point to a promising future. In the long term, Tapse believes the market may value its leadership position at a premium multiple, which could also lead to decent gains post-listing. “Post-listing, the company may move from a reasonable valuation to an over-extended valuation in terms of valuation, which would be a reason for profit-taking attempts at high levels,” he added.

Meanwhile, Shivani Nyati, Head of Wealth at Swastika Investmart, remains optimistic about the listing of Premier Energies shares, saying that the company is poised for a remarkable stock market debut. In her view, the company's strong fundamentals and growth prospects underpin this enthusiasm. Nyati further pointed out that Premier Energies has a diversified customer base, a solid order book and a recent increase in profitability. Although the company has faced challenges such as underutilized capacity and historic losses, its strong financial performance in FY2024 demonstrates its resilience and ability to weather industry headwinds.

“While the solar industry remains highly competitive, Premier Energies stands out due to its strategic positioning and focus on innovation. Given the company's strong fundamentals, robust investor response and favorable market conditions, Premier Energies is poised for an excellent IPO,” Nyati added.

The public issue promised the issue of 28,697,777 new equity shares and an offer for sale in which promoters and investors will offload nearly 34,200,000 equity shares of face value of Rs 1 each. The shares were available at a price of Rs 427 to Rs 450 in a lot size of 33 shares.

Premier Energies’ IPO received generally positive reviews from brokerage houses such as Reliance Securities, Deven Choksey, Anand Rathi Research, Choice, Geojit, Canara Bank Securities and Swastika Investmart. READ MORE

First published: 02 September 2024 | 15:18 IS

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