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Investing.com - Bernstein SocGen Group initiated coverage on Titan Co Ltd (NS:TTAN) with an Outperform rating and a price target of INR4,200.00 on Monday.
The research firm cited Titan’s ability to navigate challenges in the gold market, where prices have increased 75% over the past two years, impacting consumer demand. Bernstein expects gold price stability in the coming quarters to revive growth with Titan leading market share gains.
Bernstein highlighted three key advantages for Titan in the increasingly formal and contemporary jewelry market: brand strength providing 300-500 basis points in pricing power, a product range 1.5 times larger than its nearest competitor, and a robust supply chain and franchisee ecosystem. The firm also noted that Caratlane is an "under-appreciated asset" given its product and omnichannel positioning.
While acknowledging potential risks from lab-grown diamonds to Titan’s higher-margin studded jewelry sales, Bernstein suggested the near-term impact may be limited as 95% of Titan’s sales are below 1 carat, where diamond price drops have been minimal.
The research firm also pointed to Titan’s growth opportunities, including international jewelry expansion following the Damas acquisition in the Middle East, and the Indian eye care business segments, which offer "longer term incremental growth opportunities, if executed well."
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