Jindal Stainless Ltd
Jindal Stainless Ltd
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Jindal Stainless Ltd is India's largest stainless steel producer with a market cap of ₹60,710 crore, trading at a PE of 18.8x. The company delivered FY25 revenue of ₹40,182 crore (up 5% YoY) with PAT of ₹2,711 crore (up 7% YoY), and has a 5-year compounded profit CAGR of 55%. It operates 3 MTPA domestic melt capacity with aggressive expansion plans, while India's stainless steel per capita consumption at 3.4 kg remains well below the global average of 6 kg.
- Strong 5-year compounded profit CAGR of 55% and 10-year profit CAGR of 23%, demonstrating sustained earnings growth across cycles
- India's stainless steel per capita consumption at 3.4 kg is nearly half the global average of 6 kg, implying significant long-term demand runway with industry growth projected at 7-8% annually
- Dominant domestic market position with 3 MTPA melt capacity and plans to reach 7 MTPA domestically (plus 1.2 MTPA Indonesia JV), targeting 8.2 MTPA global capacity
- Balance sheet has dramatically improved — net debt-to-equity fell from 0.6x in March 2025 to 0.14x by Q1 FY27, and net debt-to-EBITDA at 0.53x provides headroom for capex funding
- Consistent ROE of 18% over 3 years and 21% over 5 years on a price-to-book of 3.09x indicates efficient capital deployment
- FY25 sales volume grew 9% YoY to 23.73 lakh tonnes, and Q4 FY25 revenue jumped 13% YoY to ₹10,786 crore showing accelerating momentum
- DGTR has launched anti-dumping probes into stainless steel imports from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam (October 2025), which could provide protection to domestic producers
- 10-year stock CAGR of 40% and 5-year stock CAGR of 36% reflect sustained long-term value creation for shareholders
- PE of 18.8x is relatively elevated for a metals company, and the 1-year stock CAGR of only 2% suggests the market may have already priced in near-term growth
- FY25 EBITDA declined 3% YoY to ₹3,905 crore despite revenue growth, indicating margin compression from rising input costs or pricing pressure
- TTM sales growth of 10% and 3-year sales CAGR of only 6% represent a notable deceleration from the 5-year CAGR of 29%, raising questions about growth sustainability
- Massive capex plans — ₹2,700 crore for FY26 alone and a proposed ₹40,000 crore Maharashtra greenfield project — carry significant execution risk and could strain cash flows
- China remains a structural threat as the world's largest stainless steel producer with overcapacity; cheap imports continue to pressure domestic pricing even with anti-dumping probes underway
- Stainless steel is inherently cyclical and tied to nickel prices — India has no domestic nickel reserves, exposing JSL to commodity price and currency volatility
- Dividend yield of only 0.54% offers limited downside protection, with most returns dependent on capital appreciation
- The company's global expansion into Indonesia through a JV (49% stake) introduces geopolitical and operational risks in a new jurisdiction
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AI News Digest
- Q1FY26 standalone profit dips Aug 3
Standalone net profit fell 5.6% YoY to ₹605.89 crore from ₹641.64 crore, indicating some margin pressure at the entity level despite consolidated growth.
- FY26 PAT up 27.4% YoY Aug 8
Consolidated PAT rose 27.4% YoY to ₹3,185 crore with EBITDA up 19.2% YoY on net revenue of ₹42,955 crore per the FY26 Annual Report.
- Final dividend ₹3/share declared Aug 8
Record date set for August 21, 2026 for a final dividend of ₹3 per share, subject to approval at the 46th AGM on September 2, 2026.
- Emissions down, recycling up Aug 8
FY26 BRSR report shows 5% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and 70.12% recycled material usage, strengthening ESG credentials.
- Hydrogen train steel supplier Jul 20
Jindal Stainless supplied 40% of stainless steel for India's first hydrogen-powered train using grade X5CrNi1810 from Jajpur and Hisar plants.
- Nine quality & sustainability awards Jul 31
Won six NAMC awards (Jul 24), three TQM awards at Jajpur (Jul 31), and the Ecopreneur Lifetime Achievement Award at Hisar (Aug 1) in a single month.
- Q1FY27 consolidated profit up 7.7% Aug 3
Consolidated net profit rose 7.7% YoY to ₹768.66 crore on higher revenue, showing continued growth at the group level.
- Investor roadshows in Asia Aug 6
Management to meet investors including Sumitomo Mitsui, Invesco, and Allianz on Aug 10, followed by a non-deal roadshow in Hong Kong and Singapore from Aug 11-13, 2026.
- Q1FY27 earnings call held Aug 4
Q1FY27 earnings conference call hosted by Anand Rathi Research was held on August 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM IST; audio recording published per SEBI LODR.
TL;DR: Jindal Stainless delivered strong FY26 results with PAT up 27.4% and EBITDA up 19.2%, supported by operational efficiency and a growing sustainability profile. The only headwind is a modest 5.6% dip in standalone Q1 profit, though consolidated Q1FY27 numbers still grew 7.7%. Multiple awards and strategic supply wins (hydrogen train) reinforce brand positioning. The trend is clearly improving with robust profitability, shareholder returns via dividend, and active investor engagement signaling management confidence.
Quarterly Results
| Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 10,184 | 9,797 | 9,127 | 9,454 | 9,430 | 9,777 | 9,907 | 10,198 | 10,207 | 10,893 | 10,518 | 11,337 | 11,279 |
| Expenses | 8,992 | 8,566 | 7,881 | 8,419 | 8,219 | 8,590 | 8,714 | 9,165 | 8,911 | 9,519 | 9,110 | 9,882 | 9,949 |
| Operating Profit | 1,192 | 1,231 | 1,246 | 1,035 | 1,210 | 1,186 | 1,193 | 1,033 | 1,296 | 1,374 | 1,408 | 1,455 | 1,329 |
| OPM % | 12% | 13% | 14% | 11% | 13% | 12% | 12% | 10% | 13% | 13% | 13% | 13% | 12% |
| Other Income | 76 | 140 | 52 | 53 | 51 | 47 | 99 | 87 | 69 | 107 | 77 | 84 | 153 |
| Interest | 100 | 156 | 146 | 153 | 143 | 159 | 161 | 150 | 144 | 141 | 134 | 149 | 146 |
| Depreciation | 188 | 222 | 236 | 233 | 232 | 241 | 242 | 241 | 252 | 262 | 269 | 278 | 302 |
| PBT | 981 | 993 | 917 | 702 | 886 | 834 | 890 | 729 | 969 | 1,078 | 1,082 | 1,112 | 1,034 |
| Tax % | 25% | 23% | 25% | 29% | 27% | 27% | 26% | 19% | 26% | 25% | 24% | 25% | 26% |
| Net Profit | 738 | 764 | 691 | 501 | 646 | 609 | 654 | 590 | 715 | 808 | 828 | 834 | 769 |
| EPS in Rs | 9.06 | 9.4 | 8.41 | 6.08 | 7.87 | 7.42 | 7.95 | 7.17 | 8.67 | 9.79 | 10.05 | 10.23 | 9.33 |
Profit & Loss
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 6,933 | 7,144 | 9,279 | 11,638 | 13,557 | 12,951 | 12,188 | 32,733 | 35,697 | 38,562 | 39,312 | 42,955 | 44,026 |
| Expenses | 6,564 | 6,571 | 8,113 | 10,294 | 12,392 | 11,819 | 10,764 | 27,642 | 32,111 | 34,052 | 34,844 | 37,473 | 38,460 |
| Operating Profit | 368 | 573 | 1,166 | 1,343 | 1,165 | 1,132 | 1,424 | 5,090 | 3,586 | 4,511 | 4,469 | 5,482 | 5,566 |
| OPM % | 5% | 8% | 13% | 12% | 9% | 9% | 12% | 16% | 10% | 12% | 11% | 13% | 13% |
| Other Income | 1,238 | -14 | 63 | 62 | 45 | 44 | 148 | 171 | 236 | 515 | 438 | 388 | 421 |
| Interest | 942 | 1,030 | 788 | 566 | 637 | 586 | 480 | 344 | 325 | 554 | 612 | 568 | 570 |
| Depreciation | 411 | 316 | 325 | 320 | 352 | 425 | 403 | 759 | 724 | 879 | 956 | 1,060 | 1,111 |
| PBT | 253 | -788 | 116 | 520 | 222 | 165 | 690 | 4,159 | 2,774 | 3,592 | 3,339 | 4,242 | 4,307 |
| Tax % | 0% | -29% | 28% | 34% | 35% | 56% | 39% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | — |
| Net Profit | 253 | -556 | 83 | 346 | 145 | 73 | 419 | 3,109 | 2,084 | 2,693 | 2,500 | 3,185 | 3,239 |
| EPS in Rs | 11.17 | -24.05 | 2.04 | 7.16 | 2.97 | 1.46 | 8.6 | 58.59 | 25.68 | 32.95 | 30.41 | 38.74 | 39.4 |
| Div. Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% | 9% | 10% | 10% | — |
Balance Sheet
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 45 | 46 | 80 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 105 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 165 |
| Reserves | -214 | 1,666 | 1,734 | 2,369 | 2,495 | 2,620 | 3,108 | 9,718 | 11,766 | 14,193 | 16,523 | 19,626 |
| Borrowings | 11,289 | 10,347 | 5,888 | 5,015 | 4,388 | 3,903 | 3,230 | 4,007 | 3,958 | 6,052 | 6,402 | 7,460 |
| Other Liabilities | 2,898 | 2,798 | 3,208 | 3,354 | 3,736 | 4,057 | 4,300 | 8,746 | 11,226 | 10,355 | 12,827 | 13,189 |
| Total Liabilities | 14,018 | 14,858 | 10,909 | 10,834 | 10,715 | 10,678 | 10,735 | 22,576 | 27,115 | 30,765 | 35,917 | 40,441 |
| Fixed Assets | 7,552 | 6,863 | 6,609 | 6,342 | 6,345 | 6,181 | 5,855 | 8,646 | 9,961 | 13,254 | 14,800 | 18,217 |
| CWIP | 144 | 70 | 29 | 144 | 29 | 15 | 58 | 525 | 773 | 1,112 | 1,783 | 1,806 |
| Investments | 14 | 393 | 404 | 439 | 454 | 449 | 456 | 626 | 970 | 1,246 | 1,646 | 1,547 |
| Other Assets | 6,308 | 7,532 | 3,868 | 3,909 | 3,887 | 4,033 | 4,365 | 12,779 | 15,411 | 15,152 | 17,688 | 18,871 |
| Total Assets | 14,018 | 14,858 | 10,909 | 10,834 | 10,715 | 10,678 | 10,735 | 22,576 | 27,115 | 30,765 | 35,917 | 40,441 |
Cash Flow
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | 554 | 966 | 5,115 | 1,452 | 1,419 | 1,180 | 1,308 | 1,038 | 3,096 | 4,818 | 4,718 | 3,395 |
| Investing | -1 | 1,053 | -30 | -194 | -192 | -186 | -152 | -985 | -2,480 | -3,229 | -3,433 | -3,500 |
| Financing | -580 | -1,972 | -5,106 | -1,257 | -1,237 | -991 | -1,119 | 101 | -386 | -829 | -1,882 | -112 |
| Net Cash Flow | -28 | 47 | -21 | 1 | -11 | 4 | 37 | 154 | 229 | 760 | -597 | -217 |
| Free Cash Flow | 556 | 798 | 5,057 | 1,258 | 1,213 | 1,006 | 1,145 | 70 | 1,448 | 3,367 | 2,890 | 755 |
| CFO/OP | 139 | 166 | 441 | 107 | 122 | 104 | 91 | 37 | 107 | 123 | 119 | 80 |
Ratios
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 57 | 48 | 35 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 28 | 43 | 37 | 27 | 29 | 26 |
| Inventory Days | 147 | 154 | 133 | 116 | 96 | 117 | 130 | 116 | 125 | 108 | 132 | 122 |
| Days Payable | 104 | 143 | 119 | 104 | 99 | 113 | 123 | 98 | 117 | 95 | 124 | 106 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 101 | 59 | 50 | 41 | 22 | 23 | 35 | 61 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 42 |
| Working Capital Days | 29 | 75 | -77 | -20 | -19 | -24 | -2 | 33 | 30 | 23 | 12 | 5 |
| ROCE % | 0% | 2% | 9% | 14% | 12% | 11% | 16% | 44% | 21% | 22% | 18% | 19% |
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Company Information
Jindal Stainless Ltd is one of the largest manufacturers of Stainless Steel flat products, in Austenitic, Ferritic, Martensitic and Duplex grades in India used in a variety of industries like automobile, railways, construction, consumer goods etc. [1]