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Jindal Saw (500378) Aug 2025 Filing Analysis
Does management do what it says?
Contrary to the commitment to decrease debt, total standalone debt increased from Rs. 30,881 million in June 2025 to Rs. 33,104 million in September 2025, driven by a rise in working capital debt. (1 missed, 3 met across 4 tracked commitments)
“We believe that in a couple of months, the working capital utilization level will come to more acceptable level and it could -- overall debt will come down.”
Standalone revenue increased from Rs. 34,091 million in Q2 FY26 to Rs. 41,570 million in Q3 FY26. EBITDA also improved from Rs. 3,349 million to Rs. 5,271 million in the same period. (2 met, 2 missed across 4 tracked commitments)
“I think we can go back to easily to the Q4, which is 4,35,000 tons. So that would be a normal, let's say, quarter despite the teething issues what the water sector is facing today.”
The company is establishing a Helically Spiral welded (HSAW) pipe project in KSA through a 51:49 joint venture. — target: USD 60 million cost
“To set up a Helically Spiral welded (HSAW) pipe project in KSA by way of entering into JV agreement... Expected project cost is approx. USD 60 million... Expected timeline approx. 2 years”
Management is implementing cost optimization initiatives, including a new coke oven battery and waste-based power plant in Mundra to improve profitability.
“For example, we have implemented and we have replaced one of our coke oven battery in Mundra, where we are installing the wasted-based power plant. Now that would contribute to, let's say, the lower cost of the coke and lower power cost.”
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How durable is the business?
The company continues to aggressively reduce long-term institutional debt, which fell by 32% since the previous quarter, though short-term working capital debt rose due to inventory build-up from deferred shipments. (2 expanding, 1 contracting, 1 shifted)
“Above table demonstrates a reduction in the long-term debt at standalone as well as at a consolidated level.”
Pellet production was significantly impacted by a scheduled one-month maintenance shutdown at the Bhilwara plant, leading to a loss of approximately 120,000 to 130,000 tons. (1 contracting)
“Broadly, you can say, let's say, we would have lost close to 120,000 to 130,000 tons of pellet for that.”
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What could break the thesis?
The risk is intensifying as management acknowledges that new bidding is being done at current (lower) raw material prices in a competitive market with multiple producers. (1 intensifying)
“whatever new bidding will be done, that will be based on the current raw material prices. and it's a competitive market. There are half a dozen DI producers, okay? So if you -- if I -- let's say, if I believe that I will consider, let's say, $250 of coking coal, I will be outbid.”
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