Wipro Limited ADR

Recommendation: Buy

Entry Date Symbol Recommendation Entry Price (USD) Target 1 (USD) Target 2 (USD) Holding Duration Potential Upside
25 Jun, 24 WIT Buy USD 5.83 USD 6.2 USD 6.85 24 days 17.5%

Fundamentals

  • Previous Close 6.37
  • Market Cap29447.42M
  • Volume718734
  • P/E Ratio21.19
  • Dividend Yield1.42%
  • EBITDA169063.01M
  • Revenue TTM917662.01M
  • Revenue Per Share TTM169.34
  • Gross Profit TTM 259430.00M
  • Diluted EPS TTM0.26

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Company Overview

Wipro Limited operates as an information technology (IT), consulting, and business process services company worldwide. It operates through three segments: IT Services, IT Products, and India State Run Enterprise Services (ISRE). The IT Services segment offers IT and IT-enabled services, including digital strategy advisory, customer-centric design, technology and IT consulting, custom application design, development, re-engineering and maintenance, systems integration, package implementation, cloud and infrastructure, business process, cloud, mobility and analytics, research and development, and hardware and software design services to enterprises. It serves customers in various industry sectors, such as healthcare and medical devices, consumer goods and life sciences, retail, transportation and services, communications, media and information services, technology products and platforms, banking, financial services and insurance, manufacturing, hi-tech, energy, and utilities. The IT Products segment provides a range of third-party IT products comprising enterprise platforms, networking solutions, software and data storage products, contact center infrastructure, enterprise security, IT optimization technologies, video solutions, and end-user computing solutions. It serves enterprises in various industries primarily in the Indian market, which comprise the government, defense, IT and IT-enabled services, telecommunications, manufacturing, utilities, education, and financial services sectors. The ISRE segment offers IT services to entities and departments owned or controlled by the Government of India and/or various Indian State Governments. It also provides cybersecurity consulting services. The company has a partnership with ServiceNow, Inc. to develop Wipro CyberTransform - Intelligent ServiceNow Risk and Security Solutions. The company was incorporated in 1945 and is based in Bengaluru, India.

Key Positives

Large deal bookings reached a total contract value (TCV) of USD 4.6 billion in Q4FY24, a 17.4% growth from the previous year

Free cash flow amounted to USD 2002.1 million in FY24, increased from USD 1441.6 million in FY23

Key Negatives

Lower returns to shareholders: ROE of 14.4% in FY24 vs. industry median of 26.5%

Higher Balance sheet risk: Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22x in FY24 vs. industry median of 0.07x

Key Investment Risks

Client Concentration Risk, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Risks

Recommendation Summary

Technical Summary

Entry Price Support* Target 1 Target 2
5.83 4.9 6.2 6.85

Data Source: REFINITIV, Analysis: StockNextt

*Support can be considered as an indicative stop-loss, and if prices move below that level on closing basis individuals may evaluate exiting the position depending on their risk appetite, previous holdings, and other factors considered. The support and resistance levels may need to be re-evaluated within 4-6 weeks’ time frame depending on the stock price movements from the date of recommendation on the stock.

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Key Reasons for Buy

 

  • Performance and Resilience Amidst Challenges: Despite significant industry challenges and a tough macroeconomic environment over the past year, Wipro demonstrated resilience and adaptability. The Company reported gross revenue of USD 10.8 billion for FY24, with an operating margin of 16.1%. Large deal bookings reached a total contract value (TCV) of USD 4.6 billion, a 17.4% growth from the previous year, and the full-year TCV was USD 14.9 billion. Wipro also increased revenue share from its top clients and added three new clients to the USD 100 million-plus bracket.
  • Strategic Initiatives and Investments: Wipro has consistently enhanced its expertise through significant investments in a domain-focused consultative approach. The Company has built a strong, global, and diverse team and made bold moves in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), such as acquiring
  • Capco and Rizing to boost consulting capabilities:Streamlining the operating model for greater efficiency has also been a priority. Continuous investments in talent and strategic acquisitions are set to fuel Wipro's growth. For FY25, Wipro has identified five key strategic areas aimed at revitalizing the Company, with a commitment to rigorously executing these priorities.
  • Al Strategy and Technological Transformation: Wipro is strategically prepared for a significant technological transformation, with a focus on Al. The launch of Wipro ai360, an Al-first ecosystem backed by substantial investment, has begun unlocking significant business value. The Company has trained over 225,000 associates on basic GenAl fundamentals and more than 30,000 on advanced Al. Wipro holds 470 Al patents, and its Lab45 Al platform is ready for use. Collaborations with partners have led to a suite of Al-powered industry solutions that enhance customer service, patient care, sales effectiveness, factory operations, and more.

Technical Summary:

  • • The stock has given a mere return of 2.82% in the last three months as well as by 17.54% in past nine months. 
  • • The stock is leaning towards the higher band of its 52-week range of USD 6.45 and 52-week low price of USD 4.48, with the current price near an important support zone of USD 5.50-USD 5.70, with expectations of upward momentum, if these levels sustains. 
  • • The price is currently above both its short-term (50-day) SMA and long-term (200-day) SMA, with the current RSI of 65.42. 

Considering the decent fundamentals, associated risks, consistency in top line financials, improved free cash flow generation, other key financial highlights, and current valuation, a "Buy" recommendation is given on the stock at the closing price of USD 5.83, as of June 24, 2024.

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Peer Comparison

Sector: Technology Industry: Information Technology Services

Company Change (USD) Price (USD) Trailing PE (x) Forward PE (x) Price Sales TTM (x) Price to Book Value (x) Enterprise Value to Revenue (x) Enterprise Value to EBITDA (x)
WIT
Wipro Limited ADR
0.04 0.71% 6.42 21.19 17.70 0.03 3.20 0.03 0.15
ACN
Accenture plc
5.51 1.53% 365.89 27.55 26.11 3.07 7.31 3.04 18.21
IBM
International Business Machines
5.62 2.46% 234.24 20.85 16.29 2.43 6.44 3.21 13.87
FI
Fiserv, Inc.
-0.17 0.09% 187.77 28.20 15.58 4.24 2.70 5.45 13.13
INFY
Infosys Ltd ADR
-0.025 0.11% 23.30 25.55 22.78 4.20 8.01 4.10 15.87

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Disclosures:

Markets are trading in a highly volatile zone currently due to certain macroeconomic issues and geopolitical tensions prevailing. Therefore, it is prudent to follow a cautious approach while investing. 

Note 1: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. 

Note 2: The reference date for all price data, currency, technical indicators, support, and resistance levels is June 24, 2024. The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV. 

Note 3: Investment decisions should be made depending on an individual's appetite for upside potential, risks, holding duration, and any previous holdings. An 'Exit' from the stock can be considered if the Target Price mentioned as per the Valuation and or the technical levels provided has been achieved and is subject to the factors discussed above. 

Note 4: The report publishing date is as per the Pacific Time Zone. 

Technical Indicators Defined: - 

Support: A level at which the stock prices tend to find support if they are falling, and a downtrend may take a pause backed by demand or buying interest. Support 1 refers to the nearby support level for the stock and if the price breaches the level, then Support 2 may act as the crucial support level for the stock. 

 Resistance: A level at which the stock prices tend to find resistance when they are rising, and an uptrend may take a pause due to profit booking or selling interest. Resistance 1 refers to the nearby resistance level for the stock and if the price surpasses the level, then Resistance 2 may act as the crucial resistance level for the stock. 

Stop-loss: It is a level to protect against further losses in case of unfavorable movement in the stock prices.

Technical Indicators Defined: -

Support: A level at which the stock prices tend to find support if they are falling, and a downtrend may take a pause backed by demand or buying interest. Support 1 refers to the nearby support level for the stock and if the price breaches the level, then Support 2 may act as the crucial support level for the stock.
Target: A level at which the stock prices tend to find resistance when they are rising, and an uptrend may take a pause due to profit booking or selling interest. Target 1 refers to the nearby resistance level for the stock and if the price surpasses the level, then Target 2 may act as the crucial resistance level for the stock.
Stop-loss: It is a level to protect further losses in case of unfavourable movement in the stock prices.

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