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Jindal Stainless is an Iron & Steel company with the stock ticker JSL. It has a market capitalization of Rs. 53,924 Crores.
The company specializes in manufacturing and selling stainless-steel flat products both in India and internationally. Its diverse product range includes:
These products find applications across various sectors such as architecture, building and construction, automotive and transport, railway, consumer durable goods, and process industries.
Founded in 1970, Jindal Stainless is headquartered in New Delhi, India. The company's trailing 12 months revenue stands at Rs. 38,819.8 Crores.
Jindal Stainless is also committed to providing returns to its investors, distributing dividends with a yield of 0.46% per year. In the last 12 months, it returned Rs. 3 dividend per share. However, it's worth noting that the company has diluted its shareholdings in the past, with a 63.4% dilution over the last three years.
Despite this dilution, Jindal Stainless has experienced significant growth, achieving a 107.7% revenue growth over the same period.
Technicals: Bullish SharesGuru indicator.
Size: Market Cap wise it is among the top 20% companies of india.
Smart Money: Smart money has been increasing their position in the stock.
Balance Sheet: Strong Balance Sheet.
Dilution: Company has a tendency to dilute it's stock investors.
Momentum: Stock is suffering a negative price momentum. Stock is down -6% in last 30 days.
Comprehensive comparison against sector averages
JSL metrics compared to Ferrous
Category | JSL | Ferrous |
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PE | 19.12 | 44.76 |
PS | 1.19 | 1.19 |
Growth | -0.5 % | -1.1 % |
JSL vs Ferrous (2021 - 2025)
Understand Jindal Stainless ownership landscape with insights into key distribution patterns, offering investors a clear view of stakeholder dynamics.
Shareholder Name | Holding % |
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JSL OVERSEAS HOLDING LTD | 15.96% |
JSL OVERSEAS LTD | 12.29% |
Virtuous Tradecorp Private Limited | 7.41% |
ELM PAPARK FUND LIMITED | 4.8% |
Sun Investments Pvt Ltd | 3.33% |
Savitri Devi Jindal | 3.09% |
ALBULA INVESTMENT FUND LTD | 2.85% |
Jindal Equipment Leasing And Consultancy Services Limited | 2.05% |
Jindal Strips Limited | 1.9% |
Hexa Securities And Finance Co Ltd | 1.77% |
Vrindavan Services Private Limited | 1.77% |
Jsl Limited | 1.7% |
Mansarover Tradex Limited | 1.36% |
ICICI PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND | 1.23% |
Siddeshwari Tradex Private Limited | 0.99% |
Gagan Trading Company Pvt Limited | 0.88% |
Colorado Trading Co Pvt Ltd | 0.74% |
Nalwa Investments Limited | 0.61% |
Jindal Infrastructure And Utilities Limited | 0.56% |
Stainless Investments Limited | 0.52% |
Distribution across major stakeholders
Distribution across major institutional holders
Summary of Jindal Stainless's latest earnings call, featuring management's outlook on business performance, financial results, and analyst Q&A sessions that highlight key strategic initiatives and market challenges.
Last updated: Feb 25
Management Outlook:
Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL) anticipates sustained growth in domestic stainless steel demand (11% CAGR), driven by infrastructure, railways, and processing industries. Export challenges persist due to geopolitical tensions and weak EU demand, but the company aims to offset this via niche markets (auto, elevators, white goods) and alternative shipping. Capacity expansion (Chromeni operational, Indonesia SMS plant by FY27) and raw material security (NPI ramp-up in Indonesia) are priorities. ESG focus continues, with renewable energy reaching 17% in Q3. Financial health remains robust, with controlled leverage (net debt/EBITDA: 0.9x) and a double-digit volume growth target for FY26.
Major Points:
The company remains confident in India's growth trajectory, leveraging capacity expansion and sustainability to maintain leadership.
Last updated: Feb 25
Question 1:
What is the outlook for the safeguard duty investigation on stainless steel imports, given that stainless steel products were initially excluded from the investigation?
Answer:
The steel and stainless steel safeguard duty applications are separate, with stainless steel filings slightly delayed. Authorities are engaged, and the company expects similar positive outcomes as seen in the steel industry, despite current exclusion.
Question 2:
Can you elaborate on product development in niche areas like defense, nuclear, and hydrogen economy?
Answer:
The company supplies stainless steel for defense (e.g., BrahMos missiles, ISRO satellites), nuclear projects, and emerging sectors like hydrogen infrastructure and ethanol blending. Focus remains on replacing corrosion-prone materials with stainless steel.
Question 3:
What is the revised FY25 volume guidance, and does it include Chromeni's contribution?
Answer:
Stand-alone FY25 volume guidance remains ~10% growth, excluding Chromeni (targeting ~30k tons in FY25). FY26 double-digit growth guidance includes Chromeni, though specifics depend on budget policies and global demand.
Question 4:
How does Chromeni's cold-rolled (CR) capacity impact product mix and margins?
Answer:
Chromeni boosts CR capacity (targeting 75% CR share vs. 45% earlier), aligning with global demand trends (~80% CR consumption). Margins benefit from higher value-added CR sales, though blended guidance includes Chromeni's gradual ramp-up.
Question 5:
What is the impact of potential US tariff changes under the Trump administration?
Answer:
US accounts for 15-20% of exports, already under 25% tariffs. The company anticipates sustained exports due to US supply deficits and infrastructure spending, prioritizing domestic growth (90% of sales) amid global uncertainties.
Question 6:
What caused the decline in EBITDA/ton, and how will margins improve?
Answer:
Lower export margins (due to EU price declines) and subdued nickel prices pressured EBITDA/ton. Focus on domestic demand, Chromeni's value-added CR sales, and stable raw material costs aim to offset these challenges.
Question 7:
What is the import intensity in India's stainless steel market, and how is it addressed?
Answer:
Imports account for ~30% of domestic consumption, mostly CR from China. Safeguard duty efforts and Chromeni's CR capacity aim to reduce import reliance while targeting niche domestic segments to protect margins.
Question 8:
How is the Indonesia JV (NPI project) progressing, and what are its benefits?
Answer:
The NPI plant operates at ~65% utilization, ramping up to full capacity by FY26. It secures low-cost nickel (Indonesia is the cheapest producer) and supports raw material stability despite current subdued nickel prices.
Question 9:
What are the updates on corporate restructuring (JCL, Indonesia CR mill)?
Answer:
JCL sale concludes in 4"“6 weeks, while Indonesia CR mill assets fetch ~$20M. Merging Chromeni with JSL (for tax benefits) is under evaluation, with potential FY27 savings.
Question 10:
How does CBAM affect operations, and what sustainability steps are taken?
Answer:
CBAM applies to stainless steel, but JSL proactively increased renewable energy share to 17% (from 1% in FY24) via solar installations. Emissions reduction aligns with long-term sustainability goals, irrespective of CBAM outcomes.
Detailed comparison of Jindal Stainless against industry peers, highlighting key financial metrics, valuation ratios, and performance indicators to provide competitive context within the sector.
Ticker | Name | Mkt Cap | Revenue | Price %, 1M | Returns, 1Y | P/E | P/S | Rev 1-Yr | Inc 1-Yr |
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JSWSTEEL | JSW SteelIron & Steel | 2.51 LCr | 1.71 LCr | -2.66% | +13.53% | 75.93 | 1.47 | -3.36% | -70.93% |
TATASTEEL | TATA STEELIron & Steel | 1.73 LCr | 2.22 LCr | -10.89% | -17.20% | 68.58 | 0.78 | -5.52% | +164.84% |
SAIL | Steel Authority of IndiaIron & Steel | 47.42 kCr | 1.02 LCr | +1.34% | -30.40% | 21.11 | 0.46 | -5.18% | -27.54% |
RATNAMANI | Ratnamani Metals & TubesIron & Steel Products | 18.78 kCr | 5.06 kCr | -0.26% | -11.17% | 35.33 | 3.71 | -0.92% | -14.90% |
SUNFLAG | Sunflag Iron & Steel Co.Iron & Steel | 4.44 kCr | 3.59 kCr | +7.14% | +13.76% | 27.42 | 1.24 | +7.36% | +15.32% |
Investor Care | |
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Dividend Yield | 0.54% |
Dividend/Share (TTM) | 3 |
Shares Dilution (1Y) | 0.04% |
Diluted EPS (TTM) | 29.29 |
Financial Health | |
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Current Ratio | 1.24 |
Debt/Equity | 0.41 |
Debt/Cashflow | 0.76 |
Valuation | |
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Market Cap | 46.08 kCr |
Price/Earnings (Trailing) | 19.12 |
Price/Sales (Trailing) | 1.19 |
EV/EBITDA | 9.45 |
Price/Free Cashflow | 17.05 |
MarketCap/EBT | 13.91 |
Fundamentals | |
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Revenue (TTM) | 38.82 kCr |
Rev. Growth (Yr) | 9.16% |
Rev. Growth (Qtr) | 1.86% |
Earnings (TTM) | 2.41 kCr |
Earnings Growth (Yr) | -5.35% |
Earnings Growth (Qtr) | 7.36% |
Profitability | |
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Operating Margin | 8.54% |
EBT Margin | 8.53% |
Return on Equity | 15.57% |
Return on Assets | 7.07% |
Free Cashflow Yield | 5.87% |