Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd
Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd
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Technical Indicators
Key Insights
Strengths
1- Company has delivered good profit growth of 24.0% CAGR over last 5 years
Weaknesses
1- Working capital days have increased from 93.9 days to 165 days
Growth Rate
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd is a vertically integrated metals, mining, and energy company with a market cap of ~₹17,890 crore, trading at a P/E of 15.6x. FY26 consolidated revenue grew 23% YoY to ₹5,928 crore with EBITDA up 44% to ₹2,025 crore and PAT up 58% to ₹1,109 crore. The company is net debt-free and has outlined a ₹10,000 crore capex plan to double energy capacity and quadruple mining operations by FY30, though working capital days have nearly doubled and the stock has declined 8% over the past year.
- FY26 PAT grew 58% YoY to ₹1,109 crore, with a 5-year profit CAGR of 24%, demonstrating consistent earnings momentum
- FY26 EBITDA surged 44% YoY to ₹2,025 crore with EBITDA margin expanding to ~34%, and Q1 FY27 margin further improved to 44.4%
- Company is net debt-free with a debt-to-equity ratio of just 0.35x, providing significant balance sheet headroom for expansion
- Ambitious ₹10,000 crore capex plan targets doubling thermal power capacity from 762 MW to 1,362 MW and scaling renewables from 168 MW to 400 MW by FY30
- Coal mining capacity planned to quadruple from 1.8 MTPA to 7.1 MTPA, significantly improving raw material self-sufficiency and cost structure
- Revenue has compounded at 21% CAGR over 5 years and 14% over 10 years, indicating sustained top-line growth across cycles
- Stock has delivered a 10-year CAGR of 43% and 5-year CAGR of 45%, reflecting long-term value creation
- P/E of 15.6x is relatively modest for a company delivering 20%+ profit growth, with consistent ROE of 15-17% over 3-5-10 year periods
- Working capital days have nearly doubled from 93.9 days to 165 days, indicating deteriorating cash conversion efficiency
- Stock has declined 8% over the past 1 year despite strong earnings growth, suggesting market concerns about sustainability or valuation re-rating risk
- TTM sales growth has decelerated to just 6% versus 11% 3-year CAGR and 21% 5-year CAGR, raising questions about near-term revenue momentum
- ₹10,000 crore capex plan represents over 55% of current market cap, carrying significant execution risk across multiple segments simultaneously
- Metals and mining sector is inherently cyclical — steel and ferro alloy prices are subject to global demand fluctuations and Chinese overcapacity
- Dividend yield of just 0.39% suggests limited near-term cash return to shareholders despite net debt-free status
- Vertical integration across energy, mining, and metals creates operational complexity that may strain management bandwidth during a large-scale expansion phase
This is AI-generated analysis, not financial advice. Do your own due diligence.
AI News Digest
- Q1FY27 profit up, margins expand Aug 3
Consolidated net profit rose to ₹458-478 crore YoY (from ₹434 crore in Q1FY26) with EBITDA margin expanding to 40.67% from 36.54%. Power segment contributed ₹502.75 crore in profit.
- ₹300 cr green capex approved Jul 25
Subsidiary Sarda Metals & Alloys approved ₹300 crore capital expenditure for a waste heat recovery plant and mineral wool expansion at Vizianagaram.
- Subsidiary upgraded to 4-Star Export House Aug 7
Sarda Metals & Alloys received Four Star Export House status from DGFT, valid until June 30, 2031, recognizing strong export performance.
- Q1 revenue flat YoY Aug 3
Revenue stood at ₹1,610 crore vs ₹1,633 crore in Q1FY26, a marginal 1.4% decline despite profit growth. One-time benefit from Sikkim Hydropower Plant cost approval aided results.
- Q1 FY27 earnings call held Jul 29
Management held Q1 FY27 earnings conference call on August 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM IST with MD and CFO participating.
TL;DR: Sarda Energy delivered a strong Q1FY27 with meaningful margin expansion to 40.67% and profit growth despite flat revenue, supported partly by a one-time hydropower cost approval. The ₹300 crore green capex and export house upgrade signal continued investment in capacity and trade positioning. No material headwinds are visible, though revenue stagnation and reliance on one-time items bear monitoring. The trend is positive with operational momentum and capex pointing to sustained growth.
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 | 1,052 | 1,001 | 925 | 889 | 926 | 1,159 | 1,319 | 1,239 | 1,633 | 1,528 | 1,276 | 1,254 | 1,608 |
| Expenses | 837 | 759 | 737 | 737 | 666 | 821 | 950 | 968 | 1,016 | 1,016 | 965 | 906 | 955 |
| Operating Profit | 215 | 242 | 188 | 152 | 261 | 337 | 369 | 271 | 617 | 512 | 311 | 348 | 653 |
| OPM % | 20% | 24% | 20% | 17% | 28% | 29% | 28% | 22% | 38% | 34% | 24% | 28% | 41% |
| Other Income | 83 | 24 | 32 | 42 | 75 | 51 | 0 | 46 | 80 | 68 | 95 | 5 | 108 |
| Interest | 35 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 36 | 50 | 64 | 70 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 54 | 58 |
| Depreciation | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 62 | 78 | 87 | 81 | 85 | 86 | 88 | 89 |
| PBT | 218 | 186 | 143 | 121 | 255 | 276 | 226 | 160 | 553 | 431 | 255 | 210 | 615 |
| Tax % | 20% | 19% | 25% | 37% | 24% | 26% | 17% | 41% | 24% | 27% | 28% | 33% | 25% |
| Net Profit | 172 | 149 | 114 | 88 | 198 | 203 | 200 | 100 | 437 | 328 | 190 | 155 | 478 |
| EPS in Rs | 4.85 | 3.99 | 3.32 | 2.68 | 5.64 | 5.55 | 5.6 | 3.07 | 12.33 | 9.17 | 5.4 | 4.48 | 13 |
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 | 1,760 | 1,480 | 1,434 | 2,174 | 2,324 | 2,000 | 2,199 | 3,914 | 4,212 | 3,868 | 4,643 | 5,690 | 5,665 |
| Expenses | 1,383 | 1,289 | 1,217 | 1,772 | 1,842 | 1,644 | 1,679 | 2,559 | 3,152 | 3,070 | 3,406 | 3,903 | 3,842 |
| Operating Profit | 377 | 191 | 217 | 402 | 482 | 356 | 520 | 1,355 | 1,060 | 798 | 1,237 | 1,787 | 1,824 |
| OPM % | 21% | 13% | 15% | 18% | 21% | 18% | 24% | 35% | 25% | 21% | 27% | 31% | 32% |
| Other Income | -77 | 35 | 96 | 63 | 17 | -17 | 130 | 43 | 49 | 181 | 172 | 247 | 276 |
| Interest | 120 | 112 | 94 | 97 | 99 | 82 | 79 | 147 | 124 | 128 | 220 | 244 | 240 |
| Depreciation | 93 | 75 | 69 | 73 | 76 | 78 | 75 | 143 | 178 | 183 | 271 | 341 | 348 |
| PBT | 87 | 39 | 150 | 294 | 324 | 179 | 495 | 1,108 | 807 | 667 | 918 | 1,449 | 1,511 |
| Tax % | 35% | 68% | 15% | 30% | 36% | 24% | 23% | 27% | 25% | 24% | 26% | 27% | — |
| Net Profit | 56 | 13 | 127 | 205 | 207 | 128 | 376 | 807 | 604 | 524 | 702 | 1,109 | 1,151 |
| EPS in Rs | 1.53 | 0.35 | 3.66 | 5.62 | 5.64 | 3.5 | 10.4 | 22.31 | 17.09 | 14.84 | 19.86 | 31.38 | 32.05 |
| Div. Payout % | 20% | 143% | 11% | 9% | 9% | 14% | 7% | 3% | 9% | 7% | 8% | 6% | — |
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 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Reserves | 1,174 | 1,187 | 1,322 | 1,540 | 1,707 | 1,834 | 2,182 | 2,968 | 3,375 | 3,853 | 6,251 | 7,335 |
| Borrowings | 1,482 | 1,221 | 1,363 | 1,386 | 1,395 | 1,694 | 1,714 | 1,581 | 1,407 | 1,366 | 2,861 | 2,632 |
| Other Liabilities | 352 | 382 | 395 | 451 | 543 | 538 | 587 | 714 | 664 | 747 | 977 | 1,369 |
| Total Liabilities | 3,044 | 2,827 | 3,115 | 3,413 | 3,682 | 4,102 | 4,518 | 5,298 | 5,481 | 6,002 | 10,125 | 11,371 |
| Fixed Assets | 1,333 | 1,226 | 1,183 | 1,358 | 1,349 | 1,323 | 1,287 | 2,853 | 2,907 | 2,853 | 5,845 | 6,109 |
| CWIP | 441 | 594 | 799 | 783 | 1,063 | 1,374 | 1,616 | 133 | 132 | 251 | 621 | 463 |
| Investments | 279 | 205 | 226 | 241 | 213 | 191 | 266 | 500 | 422 | 659 | 792 | 1,645 |
| Other Assets | 991 | 803 | 907 | 1,030 | 1,057 | 1,214 | 1,349 | 1,812 | 2,020 | 2,239 | 2,867 | 3,154 |
| Total Assets | 3,044 | 2,827 | 3,115 | 3,413 | 3,682 | 4,102 | 4,518 | 5,298 | 5,481 | 6,002 | 10,125 | 11,371 |
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 | -36 | 469 | 177 | 300 | 480 | 336 | 188 | 917 | 701 | 742 | 886 | 1,735 |
| Investing | 330 | -148 | -241 | -156 | -399 | -415 | -186 | -466 | -431 | -423 | -2,132 | -1,166 |
| Financing | -385 | -383 | 63 | -86 | -106 | 199 | -70 | -331 | -479 | -223 | 1,200 | -519 |
| Net Cash Flow | -91 | -61 | -1 | 58 | -24 | 120 | -68 | 120 | -208 | 96 | -46 | 50 |
| Free Cash Flow | -50 | 309 | -63 | 49 | 155 | -16 | -115 | 644 | 485 | 477 | 396 | 1,400 |
| CFO/OP | -2 | 254 | 89 | 90 | 123 | 112 | 52 | 87 | 88 | 112 | 74 | 98 |
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 | 20 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 15 | 23 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 18 |
| Inventory Days | 177 | 84 | 133 | 102 | 107 | 141 | 157 | 107 | 106 | 80 | 115 | 99 |
| Days Payable | 29 | 42 | 59 | 39 | 46 | 72 | 67 | 46 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 22 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 168 | 72 | 101 | 85 | 76 | 92 | 113 | 77 | 98 | 64 | 105 | 96 |
| Working Capital Days | 7 | 117 | 154 | 99 | 96 | 120 | 97 | 53 | 67 | 49 | 68 | 165 |
| ROCE % | 12% | 6% | 8% | 14% | 13% | 8% | 15% | 29% | 19% | 15% | 15% | 17% |
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Company Information
Incorporated in 1973, Sarda Energy & Minerals Limited (SEML) is the flagship company of Sarda Group and is engaged in the production of steel, ferro alloys and power. [1]