Tata Steel Ltd
Tata Steel Ltd
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Key Insights
Strengths
1- Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 25.4%
Weaknesses
2- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 8.21% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of 7.44% over last 3 years.
Growth Rate
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
Tata Steel Ltd is India's largest steel producer with a consolidated capacity of ~26.6 MTPA following its ₹27,000 crore Kalinganagar Phase II expansion. The company trades at a P/E of 20.6x and P/B of 2.3x with a market cap of ₹2.31 lakh crore, while its consolidated net debt-to-equity rose to 0.90x in FY25 from 0.78x in FY24 as European operations continue to weigh on group profitability.
- TTM profit growth of 147% signals a strong earnings recovery from the FY24 consolidated net loss of ₹4,910 crore to a FY25 net profit of ₹3,174 crore
- Kalinganagar Phase II expansion (₹27,000 crore investment) takes India capacity from 21 MTPA to ~26.6 MTPA, providing significant volume growth runway
- Consolidated EBITDA grew to ₹25,802 crore in FY25 from ₹23,402 crore in FY24, a 10% YoY improvement despite weak steel prices
- India standalone operations remain highly profitable with PBT of ₹18,719 crore and standalone net debt-to-equity of only 0.44x in FY25
- Cost optimization delivered ~₹6,600 crore in savings across geographies in FY25 (₹2,800 crore India, ₹2,600 crore UK, ₹1,150 crore Netherlands)
- Healthy dividend payout of 25.4% with a current dividend yield of 2.15%, providing income support through cycles
- 10-year compounded profit CAGR of 24% and stock price CAGR of 18% over 10 years demonstrate long-term value creation
- India steel demand supported by infrastructure spending; company achieved record crude steel production of 20.8 MT in FY24 with further volume upside from new capacity
- Consolidated net debt-to-equity worsened from 0.78x in FY24 to 0.90x in FY25, with total borrowings rising to ₹94,801 crore from ₹87,082 crore
- UK operations reported EBITDA loss of £364 million in FY24 and continued losing £66 million per quarter in Q2 FY26, remaining a persistent drag on group earnings
- Consolidated revenue declined from ₹2,29,171 crore in FY24 to ₹2,18,543 crore in FY25, reflecting weak global steel prices and a 3-year sales CAGR of negative 2%
- 3-year average ROE of only 7.44% is low for a capital-intensive business, indicating sub-par return on shareholder funds over recent cycles
- 5-year compounded sales growth of only 8% (5-year stock CAGR of just 5%) reflects the cyclicality and muted top-line expansion
- P/E of 20.6x is elevated for a cyclical steel company, leaving limited margin of safety if earnings revert toward mid-cycle levels
- Standalone net debt-to-equity jumped from 0.27x to 0.44x in one year due to the Kalinganagar capex, with benefits yet to fully flow through
- Global trade uncertainty and tariff risks could pressure steel export realizations and demand from key markets
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AI News Digest
- ₹25K cr tax dispute restored Jul 25
Bombay High Court restored Tata Steel's writ petition regarding a ₹25,185.51 crore loan waiver tax dispute, with hearing scheduled for August 19, 2026.
- 90% output from older mines Jul 31
Tata Steel disclosed that 90% of its iron ore production comes from legacy mines, highlighting structural reliance on aging assets for raw material supply.
- Q1FY27 profit up 29% YoY Jul 30
Tata Steel reported standalone net profit of ₹4,535.59 crore for Q1FY27, up 29% YoY. Board also approved ₹33,873 crore capex for NINL capacity expansion.
- JFSPL stake sold for ₹100 Aug 14
Tata Steel divested its 100% stake in Jamshedpur Football and Sporting Private Limited to Churchill Brothers FC for ₹100, ensuring continuity for ISL players and coaches.
- Amalgamation hearing Aug 24 Aug 11
Tata Steel's scheme of amalgamation with Rujuvalika Investments Limited is scheduled for NCLT Mumbai Bench hearing on August 24, 2026.
- Analyst meet at Emkay Confluence Aug 7
Tata Steel announced an analyst and institutional investor meeting on August 12, 2026 in Mumbai as part of Emkay Confluence 2026.
- Q1FY27 earnings call Jul 31 Jul 28
Tata Steel scheduled its 1QFY27 earnings discussion for July 31, 2026, live-streamed via YouTube and Webex with investor Q&A.
TL;DR: Tata Steel delivered strong Q1FY27 results with 29% profit growth and committed significant capex (₹33,873 crore) for NINL expansion, signaling confidence in domestic steel demand. The key risk is a large ₹25,185 crore tax dispute now active before the Bombay High Court. Reliance on aging mines is a longer-term structural concern. Near-term momentum is positive, but the tax overhang warrants monitoring as hearings progress in August.
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 | 59,490 | 55,682 | 55,312 | 58,687 | 54,771 | 53,905 | 53,648 | 56,218 | 53,178 | 58,689 | 57,002 | 63,270 | 60,794 |
| Expenses | 54,587 | 51,414 | 49,048 | 52,087 | 48,077 | 47,789 | 47,745 | 49,659 | 45,751 | 49,793 | 48,803 | 53,441 | 51,530 |
| Operating Profit | 4,903 | 4,268 | 6,264 | 6,601 | 6,694 | 6,116 | 5,903 | 6,559 | 7,428 | 8,897 | 8,200 | 9,829 | 9,264 |
| OPM % | 8% | 8% | 11% | 11% | 12% | 11% | 11% | 12% | 14% | 15% | 14% | 16% | 15% |
| Other Income | 1,190 | -6,568 | -33 | -382 | -6 | 617 | 142 | 149 | 236 | -6 | 465 | 42 | -17 |
| Interest | 1,825 | 1,959 | 1,881 | 1,842 | 1,777 | 1,971 | 1,804 | 1,789 | 1,852 | 1,775 | 1,747 | 1,792 | 1,771 |
| Depreciation | 2,412 | 2,480 | 2,422 | 2,568 | 2,535 | 2,597 | 2,569 | 2,720 | 2,744 | 2,893 | 3,049 | 3,268 | 3,640 |
| PBT | 1,855 | -6,739 | 1,928 | 1,809 | 2,377 | 2,164 | 1,672 | 2,200 | 3,067 | 4,222 | 3,869 | 4,810 | 3,838 |
| Tax % | 72% | -3% | 73% | 69% | 61% | 65% | 82% | 45% | 35% | 25% | 29% | 38% | 38% |
| Net Profit | 525 | -6,511 | 522 | 555 | 919 | 759 | 295 | 1,201 | 2,007 | 3,183 | 2,730 | 2,965 | 2,385 |
| EPS in Rs | 0.52 | -5.07 | 0.42 | 0.49 | 0.77 | 0.67 | 0.26 | 1.04 | 1.66 | 2.48 | 2.15 | 2.34 | 1.86 |
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 | 1,39,504 | 1,01,965 | 1,12,299 | 1,23,249 | 1,57,669 | 1,39,817 | 1,56,477 | 2,43,959 | 2,43,353 | 2,29,171 | 2,18,543 | 2,32,140 | 2,39,756 |
| Expenses | 1,36,095 | 1,02,590 | 99,156 | 1,01,816 | 1,28,351 | 1,22,354 | 1,25,973 | 1,80,469 | 2,11,053 | 2,06,923 | 1,93,244 | 1,97,788 | 2,03,567 |
| Operating Profit | 3,409 | -625 | 13,144 | 21,433 | 29,318 | 17,463 | 30,504 | 63,490 | 32,300 | 22,248 | 25,298 | 34,352 | 36,189 |
| OPM % | 2.4% | -0.6% | 12% | 17% | 19% | 12% | 19% | 26% | 13% | 10% | 12% | 15% | 15% |
| Other Income | 5,994 | 10,346 | -3,789 | 10,898 | 1,524 | -2,884 | 180 | 1,300 | 1,569 | -6,005 | 877 | 738 | 485 |
| Interest | 4,848 | 4,221 | 5,072 | 5,455 | 7,660 | 7,533 | 7,607 | 5,462 | 6,299 | 7,508 | 7,341 | 7,167 | 7,085 |
| Depreciation | 5,944 | 5,306 | 5,673 | 5,742 | 7,342 | 8,441 | 9,234 | 9,101 | 9,335 | 9,882 | 10,421 | 11,955 | 12,850 |
| PBT | -1,388 | 193 | -1,391 | 21,135 | 15,841 | -1,395 | 13,844 | 50,227 | 18,235 | -1,147 | 8,413 | 15,969 | 16,739 |
| Tax % | 185% | 358% | 200% | 16% | 42% | -184% | 41% | 17% | 56% | 328% | 62% | 32% | — |
| Net Profit | -3,939 | -497 | -4,169 | 17,743 | 9,122 | 1,174 | 8,190 | 41,749 | 8,075 | -4,910 | 3,174 | 10,886 | 11,264 |
| EPS in Rs | -3.48 | -0.34 | -3.76 | 11.93 | 9.07 | 1.38 | 6.26 | 32.88 | 7.17 | -3.55 | 2.74 | 8.65 | 8.83 |
| Div. Payout % | -20% | -203% | -23% | 9% | 15% | 74% | 40% | 16% | 50% | -101% | 131% | 46% | — |
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 | 971 | 970 | 970 | 1,145 | 1,145 | 1,145 | 1,198 | 1,221 | 1,221 | 1,247 | 1,247 | 1,247 |
| Reserves | 30,378 | 42,762 | 36,849 | 59,726 | 67,780 | 72,431 | 73,041 | 1,13,222 | 1,01,861 | 90,788 | 89,922 | 1,00,920 |
| Borrowings | 80,701 | 81,987 | 83,014 | 92,147 | 1,00,816 | 1,16,328 | 88,501 | 75,561 | 84,893 | 87,082 | 94,801 | 92,382 |
| Other Liabilities | 47,059 | 51,165 | 51,614 | 55,704 | 63,032 | 59,245 | 81,169 | 92,417 | 97,421 | 90,195 | 89,488 | 1,01,965 |
| Total Liabilities | 1,59,109 | 1,76,884 | 1,72,447 | 2,08,722 | 2,32,773 | 2,49,149 | 2,43,909 | 2,82,422 | 2,85,396 | 2,69,312 | 2,75,459 | 2,96,515 |
| Fixed Assets | 68,100 | 72,200 | 92,007 | 96,105 | 1,24,442 | 1,34,551 | 1,35,775 | 1,33,288 | 1,46,621 | 1,48,814 | 1,50,914 | 1,79,908 |
| CWIP | 28,678 | 35,996 | 15,784 | 16,614 | 18,641 | 19,497 | 19,007 | 22,046 | 31,213 | 34,356 | 41,622 | 28,497 |
| Investments | 3,455 | 10,714 | 12,457 | 17,899 | 5,738 | 6,285 | 10,682 | 13,140 | 8,410 | 6,258 | 6,194 | 7,089 |
| Other Assets | 58,876 | 57,974 | 52,200 | 78,103 | 83,952 | 88,816 | 78,445 | 1,13,948 | 99,151 | 79,885 | 76,728 | 81,021 |
| Total Assets | 1,59,109 | 1,76,884 | 1,72,447 | 2,08,722 | 2,32,773 | 2,49,149 | 2,43,909 | 2,82,422 | 2,85,396 | 2,69,312 | 2,75,459 | 2,96,515 |
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 | 11,880 | 11,455 | 10,824 | 8,023 | 25,336 | 20,169 | 44,327 | 44,381 | 21,683 | 20,301 | 23,138 | 35,064 |
| Investing | -9,021 | -8,794 | -9,490 | -11,730 | -29,176 | -14,012 | -9,437 | -10,905 | -18,179 | -14,253 | -13,611 | -14,397 |
| Financing | -2,617 | -4,729 | -2,579 | 6,640 | -673 | -1,695 | -37,090 | -23,401 | -6,981 | -11,097 | -7,002 | -21,387 |
| Net Cash Flow | 241 | -2,068 | -1,245 | 2,933 | -4,513 | 4,462 | -2,200 | 10,075 | -3,477 | -5,049 | 2,524 | -720 |
| Free Cash Flow | -169 | 1,523 | 3,397 | 724 | 16,712 | 10,156 | 37,793 | 34,428 | 7,868 | 2,569 | 8,731 | 21,906 |
| CFO/OP | 420 | -2,078 | 96 | 51 | 104 | 128 | 148 | 89 | 84 | 115 | 103 | 115 |
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 | 35 | 43 | 38 | 37 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Inventory Days | 165 | 180 | 230 | 224 | 190 | 197 | 215 | 213 | 175 | 176 | 171 | 184 |
| Days Payable | 126 | 167 | 172 | 161 | 130 | 136 | 167 | 161 | 122 | 108 | 113 | 136 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 74 | 56 | 96 | 99 | 87 | 82 | 69 | 71 | 66 | 78 | 67 | 56 |
| Working Capital Days | -6 | -47 | -32 | -31 | -18 | -38 | -55 | -34 | -42 | -59 | -50 | -56 |
| ROCE % | 1% | 1% | 6% | 12% | 14% | 6% | 12% | 31% | 13% | 7% | 9% | 13% |
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Company Information
Tata Steel Ltd is Asia's first integrated private steel company setup in 1907.[1] The company has presence across the entire value chain of steel manufacturing from mining and processing iron ore and coal to producing and distributing finished products.[2] The company has a target to increase domestic steelmaking capacity to 30 MnTPA by 2025.[3]