“Mphasis 1QFY10 results were in line with expectations, excluding impact of higher than anticipated forex gains on revenue and other income. EBITDA margins were in line with expectations at 26.3% (v/s est. of 26.4%) and profits were flattish, excluding impact of forex gains. The stock quotes at P/E of 13.9x FY10 (YE Oct) and 13.3x FY11 earnings. We downgrade the stock to Neutral, with a target price of Rs 710, based on 14x FY11 earnings. We expect pricing cut from its parent HP and uncertainty on applications pricing going forward to weigh on the stock in the interim. Lower than anticipated pricing declines can provide upsides to our estimates, “says Motilal Oswal research report.
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