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Tata Steel Limited — Q4 FY24

Tata Steel's Q4 FY24 consolidated revenue stood at INR 58,687 crore with EBITDA of INR 6,631 crore, translating to a 12% margin (up 200 bps QoQ excluding FX).

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Revenue ₹58,687 Cr
EBITDA ₹6,631 Cr
PAT ₹555 Cr
EBITDA Margin 12% +200bps
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Tata Steel's Q4 FY24 consolidated revenue stood at INR 58,687 crore with EBITDA of INR 6,631 crore, translating to a 12% margin (up 200 bps QoQ excluding FX). India standalone EBITDA margin was 22%, while UK and Netherlands losses narrowed significantly. The company achieved highest-ever crude steel production of 20.8 million tons and domestic deliveries grew 9% YoY. Key drivers included strong India volumes, cost optimization, and improved European operations post-BF6 reline. Guidance for FY25 includes India volume growth of 1.4 million tons, capex of INR 16,000 crore (75% in India), and UK cash breakeven by H2. Risks include UK restructuring execution, Chinese steel imports via FTA routes, and potential delays in Kalinganagar ramp-up.

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Quarter Snapshot

Crude steel production 20.8M tons
+9% YoY

Highest-ever annual crude steel production, driven by India operations.

Domestic deliveries growth 9% YoY
+9% YoY

Leveraged persistent domestic demand; automotive volumes up 8% YoY.

India EBITDA per ton INR 15,573
+400bps YoY margin

Full-year India EBITDA margin improved 400 bps YoY to 22%.

UK EBITDA loss -GBP 34M
narrowed from -GBP 159M QoQ

Q4 UK EBITDA loss reduced sharply QoQ due to lower costs and carbon credit benefit.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q4 FY24 vs Q3 FY24
4 new guidance4 dropped2 new risk2 risk resolved
NEW
India volume growth of 1.4 million tons in FY25

Consolidated volume guidance of 1.4 million tons increase, driven by Kalinganagar expansion (1.7 million tons) offset by Jamshedpur BF reline.

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Capex of INR 16,000 crore in FY25

Total capex guidance of INR 16,000 crore, with 75% allocated to India for Kalinganagar expansion and downstream projects.

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UK cash breakeven by H2 FY25

UK operations expected to be cash neutral in the second half of FY25, with full-year EBITDA positive in FY26.

NEW
Net debt/EBITDA below 2.5x by FY25 end

Management targets net debt to EBITDA ratio below 2.5x by end of FY25, assuming market conditions remain at cycle bottom.

DROPPED
India realizations expected ~INR 1,000 lower QoQ in Q4

Management guided for a sequential decline in net realizations in India for Q4 FY24.

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Coking coal consumption cost ~$10 higher QoQ in Q4

Coking coal cost on consumption basis expected to increase by about $10 per ton in Q4.

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UK losses to be halved in FY25 vs FY24

Management expects to significantly reduce UK losses next year, targeting a 50% reduction.

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Netherlands to be EBITDA positive in FY25

Management expects Netherlands operations to turn EBITDA positive next financial year.

NEW RISK
Chinese steel imports via FTA conduits

Management flagged concern about Chinese steel entering India via Southeast Asian FTA partners, potentially pressuring domestic prices.

NEW RISK
Kalinganagar ramp-up delays

Blast furnace blow-in targeted for September 2024; any delay could impact volume guidance and cost profile.

RISK GONE
Coking coal cost volatility

Coking coal costs are expected to rise $10 QoQ in Q4, and further increases could pressure margins.

RISK GONE
Chinese steel export surge

High Chinese steel exports could depress global prices and impact Tata Steel's realizations.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Chinese steel export surge pressuring global prices

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24

High Chinese steel exports could depress global prices and impact Tata Steel's realizations.

Netherlands to be EBITDA positive in FY25

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24

Management expects Netherlands operations to turn EBITDA positive next financial year.

India net realizations expected up INR 2,200/ton QoQ in Q3

Mentioned in Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24

Management guided for a sequential decline in net realizations in India for Q4 FY24.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance India volume growth of 1.4 million tons in FY25

Consolidated volume guidance of 1.4 million tons increase, driven by Kalinganagar expansion (1.7 million tons) offset by Jamshedpur BF reline.

Top risk UK restructuring execution risk

Closure of blast furnaces by June/September 2024 may face operational or regulatory delays; grant funding agreement not yet signed.

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