Arvind Fashions share price up 35% in November, antique sees further upside

Arvind Fashions share price has been on a roll in November so far. Arvind Fashions share price has surged almost 35 per cent in November so far while the Sensex has gained nearly 5 per cent. Year-to-date, Arvind Fashions share price is up over 24 per cent while the Sensex has gained about 10 per cent.

Despite such sharp gains this month, the stock may have some steam left.

Brokerage firm Antique Stock Broking initiated coverage on the stock with a buy recommendation, pegging the target price of Rs. 565, implying a 31 per cent upside.

Antique observed that Arvind Fashions' business strategy revolves around five key brands that have the possibility of category expansion and the potential to deliver across its distribution reach in even tier 2 and tier 3 towns.

The brokerage firm pointed out that over the past 18-24 months, the management has taken various corrective actions across its product portfolio to drive long-term growth. Arvind Fashions has a very strong portfolio of brands in the fast-growing casual wear category that has a high recall value.

According to the brokerage firm, the focus will be on scaling up existing brands profitably and not adding new ones over the next two to three years.

Antique believes the company is well-placed to revive/scale up brands like Arrow, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein and Flying Machine backed by an experienced management team, as showcased in the case of US Polo Association. The company is expected to focus on aggressively expanding its network through franchisees.