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JSW Steel
Q4 FY26 · Manufacturing
JSW Steel reported a strong Q4 FY26 with consolidated revenue crossing ₹51,100 crore for the first time, adjusted EBITDA of ₹9,713 crore (19% margin), and normalized PAT of ₹3,475 crore (excluding exceptional gain of ₹17,888 crore from BPSL JV). The quarter was driven by record steel sales of ~8 million tons, 96% capacity utilization (ex-BF shutdown), and improved product mix. Management guided FY27 consolidated production of 29.75 million tons (+13% YoY) and sales of 28.6 million tons (+10% YoY), supported by domestic demand growth of 7-9%. Key risks include higher coking coal costs ($12-15/ton QoQ), Middle East conflict impacting gas/LPG supply, and potential safeguard duty withdrawal. The company announced a capex plan of ₹126,000 crore over 4-5 years to reach 62 million tons standalone capacity by FY32.
- Guidance read
- FY27 consolidated production target of 29.75 million tons: Management guided production of 29.75 million tons for FY27, representing ~13% growth on a like-for-like basis (excluding BPSL). FY27 sales volume guidance of 28.6 million tons: Sales volume expected at 28.6 million tons, implying ~10% growth YoY, including BMM Ispat acquisition. Capex of ₹22,000-24,000 crore in FY27: Part of the ₹126,000 crore growth capex plan to be spent over 4-5 years; FY27 spend guided at ₹22,000-24,000 crore. Target of 62 million tons standalone capacity by FY32: JSW Steel aims to expand standalone capacity to 62 million tons by FY32, with additional 16 million tons via JVs (JF Steel and POSCO).
- Risk read
- Key risks include Coking coal cost inflation — Management expects coking coal costs to rise by $12-15/ton in Q1 FY27, impacting margins.; Middle East conflict impact on gas/LPG supply — Analyst raised concern about gas shortages; management acknowledged limited exposure (5-6% of production) but noted cost impact and potential disruption if conflict escalates.; Potential withdrawal of safeguard duty — Analyst questioned risk of protection removal; management argued current duties are moderate and prices are aligned with international levels, but did not fully address the risk.; Execution risk on multiple large expansions — Simultaneous projects at Dolvi, Vijayanagar, Utkal, and JVs could strain execution and capital allocation..
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Jindal Steel
Q4 FY26 · Manufacturing
Jindal Steel reported a strong Q4 FY26 with consolidated gross revenue of ₹19,399 crore, up 28% QoQ, driven by volume ramp-up at the expanded Angul facility and a recovery in steel prices. Adjusted EBITDA stood at ₹2,647 crore with per-ton EBITDA of ₹10,093, though PAT was impacted by a ₹1,433 crore impairment on Australian assets. The company achieved record production of 2.65 million tons and sales of 2.62 million tons, up 26% and 23% YoY respectively. Management guided FY27 production of 11-11.5 million tons and sales of 10.5-11 million tons, with coking coal costs expected to rise $20-25/ton in Q1. The slurry pipeline commissioning in Q1 FY27 is expected to deliver ₹750-1,000 per ton savings. Key risk: volatility in coking coal prices and steel price realizations could pressure margins.
- Guidance read
- FY27 production guidance: 11-11.5 million tons: Management expects continued ramp-up of Angul capacities to drive volume growth in FY27. FY27 sales guidance: 10.5-11 million tons: Sales volume target reflects improved capacity utilization and demand environment. Q1 FY27 coking coal cost increase of $20-25/ton sequentially: Management expects higher input costs in the near term due to volatile coking coal prices. Slurry pipeline commissioning in Q1 FY27 with ₹750-1,000/ton savings: The pipeline is expected to reduce raw material costs significantly once fully operational.
- Risk read
- Key risks include Coking coal price volatility — Management highlighted a $20-25/ton sequential increase in coking coal costs for Q1 FY27, which could pressure margins if steel prices do not keep pace.; Steel price realization risk — Analyst raised concerns about recent dip in steel prices; management acknowledged but said market is holding firm. However, any sustained decline could impact revenue.; Value-added product mix decline — Value-added share fell to 61% from 66% QoQ due to ramp-up focus; recovery timeline may slip if capacity utilization targets take precedence.; Australian asset impairment and closure — The company recognized a ₹1,433 crore impairment on Australian assets after closing the shaft; further cash outflows are minimal but the loss of reserves is permanent..
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