Premier Energies IPO Set for Impressive Market Debut with Anticipated 100% Gains

Premier Energies is gearing up for a remarkable stock market entry with its Rs 2,830 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company's shares are expected to make a notable debut, with grey market data suggesting a premium of over 100%. The robust response in the unofficial grey market, where shares are traded ahead of their official listing, points towards a potential listing gain of approximately 111%.

The IPO, which combines a fresh issue and an offer-for-sale, saw an overwhelming subscription rate of 74.14 times its total size during its three-day bidding period. Investors bid for approximately 330.98 crore shares, compared to the 4.46 crore shares on offer. Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) led the charge with a massive 216.67 times subscription, followed by non-institutional investors at 49.81 times. Retail investors subscribed 7.33 times, while employees showed notable interest with a 10.84 times subscription rate.

Premier Energies, a leading player in the renewable energy sector, has invested heavily in expanding its production capabilities, including a new 4 GW TOPCon solar cell line. The company's improved Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) — rising from 3.6% in FY22 to 25.6% in FY24 — underscores its strong market position and financial growth. As per Akriti Mehrotra, a research analyst at StoxBox, a listing gain of 80-90% seems likely, fueled by these positive developments.

Specializing in integrated solar cells and panels, Premier Energies offers a range of products, including monofacial and bifacial modules, and provides end-to-end EPC and O&M solutions. The company operates five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Hyderabad, Telangana. Prashanth Tapse, Senior Vice President of Mehta Equities, believes the strong investor demand is driven by the company’s strategic positioning in the renewable energy sector and its status as India's second-largest integrated solar cell and module manufacturer.

The funds raised from the fresh issue will be utilized to invest in Premier Energies Global Environment Private Limited, a subsidiary, to develop a 4 GW Solar PV TOPCon Cell and Module manufacturing plant in Hyderabad. Additionally, the proceeds will be allocated for general corporate purposes.

According to Narendra Solanki, Head of Fundamental Research at Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, Premier Energies’ price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is currently at 87.7 times based on its FY24 earnings. However, this ratio is expected to decrease significantly to 25.5 times when annualized for FY25 earnings. The company's market cap-to-sales ratio stands at 6.4 times, reflecting its solid market position, diversified customer base, and strong technical expertise.

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Trading for Premier Energies shares will commence on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on September 3, marking the company's official entry into the public market. The optimistic outlook from market analysts and investors alike sets the stage for a promising debut.

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