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Jayaswal Neco
Our verdict on Jayaswal Neco isn’t the consensus take — see where we landed, and the one risk the bull case glosses over.
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The company successfully redeemed the earlier NCDs aggregating to Rs. 2,271 Crores on 12th December, 2025, using internal accruals and proceeds from a fresh issuance of lower-cost NCDs. (1 met across 1 tracked commitment)
“On 12th December, 2025, the Company redeemed the earlier NCDs aggregating to Rs. 2271 Crores from its internal accruals and out of the proceeds of fresh allotment of 12.50%... Non-Convertible Debentures.”
The company has successfully enhanced its iron ore mining capacity to 7 MnTPA (6.00 MnTPA at Chhotedongar and 1.00 MnTPA at Metabodeli). (2 met, 1 not yet due across 3 tracked commitments)
“Implement 1.5 MnTPA pellet project at Raipur.”
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How durable is the business?
EBITDA margins expanded from 15.87% to 18.80% due to higher operational efficiencies and record production volumes despite a planned blast furnace shutdown during the year. (1 expanding)
“EBITDA to Net Sales 18.80 15.87”
The Steel Plant Division (SPD) showed strong growth in the first half of the year, with net sales increasing by 28.6% compared to the same period last year, driven by record quarterly dispatches. (3 expanding across 1 engine)
“Net Sales FY26 (Audited) 7,132 ... Inc. / (Dec.) % 18.9%”
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Where does growth come from?
The company is increasing its primary steel production capacity through a blast furnace upgrade. — Blast Furnace Production Capacity: 33% increase
“Blast Furnace production capacity enhancement from 0.75 MnTPA to 1.00 MnTPA.”
Steel dispatch volumes are accelerating significantly, with Q2 FY26 reaching an all-time high of 1,83,746 MT, representing a 44.8% increase compared to Q2 FY25. (3 accelerating across 3 signals)
“Annual Record Sales (FY26): 7,23,744 MT 28% ▲ Previous Best: 5,67,365 MT (FY24)”
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What could break the thesis?
Liquidity remains a concern as the current ratio dropped from 3.17 to 2.20, driven by lower finished goods inventory and higher current maturities of long-term debt. (3 intensifying, 1 easing)
“Current Ratio 1.39 (FY26) 2.20 (FY25)”
The company is vulnerable to a slowdown in demand from the automotive and construction sectors, which are its primary customers. [DEMAND]
“Neco Group has emerged as one of India’s leading producers of iron and steel castings, meeting diverse needs of sectors such as construction, infrastructure, automotive, engineering and core industries.”
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