CRISIL's Q1CY12 results were inline with expectations with Adj. revenue of Rs2.27bn and Adj. net profit of Rs537mn.
Rating revenues (adjusted for one time income of Rs73mn), grew by a robust 30% yoy to Rs939mn, aided by strong growth in BLR/ debt issuances/ ratings on securitization transaction.
Research revenues remain flat qoq at Rs1.15bn. However adj for fx translation loss, full time equivalent would have grown by a strong 7-8%.
Strong cash flow generation capabilities of the comp should continue to support the exp valuations. With recent sharp run up in the stock price, rate ACC with PT of Rs1,240.