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Shyam Metalics
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Management re-confirmed that the 90 MW captive power plant and 0.15 million tons color-coated plant are expected to be commissioned in the last quarter of FY26. (1 not yet due, 1 met across 2 tracked commitments)
“Further, I'm happy to announce that in the last quarter of FY '26, the 90 megawatt of captive power plant and 0.15 million tons of color-coated plant are expected to be commissioned”
As of 9 months FY26, the company has incurred INR 8,038 crores, which represents approximately 85% of the total planned capex of INR 9,425 crores. (1 in progress, 2 met, 1 revised across 4 tracked commitments)
“Additionally, the backward integration of aluminum flat product of 0.6 -- 0.06 million tons per annum with aluminum caster mill, the new foil plant capacity of 20,000 tons per annum to be commissioned by June 2026.”
Management provided more detail on the wagon plant, noting it is a low-capex project (INR 200 crores) utilizing existing infrastructure, though the specific commencement date was not explicitly updated from the previous March 2026 target in this transcript. (1 revised, 1 met across 2 tracked commitments)
“Phase 1 operations to be commenced in March 2026... Phase I 2,400 wagons Capacity Phase II 2,400 wagons”
The company has decided to discontinue the DI pipe plant project and redirect capital to higher-value segments.
“we have taken a decision to discontinue the DI pipe plant project... redirecting our capital towards higher-value segment will deliver stronger long-term result”
Setting up a long specialty wire mill with a furnace at Kharagpur with a capacity of 8 lakh tonnes. — target: 8 lakh tonnes (+2 more commitments)
“We will be setting up a long specialty wire mill with a furnace at Kharagpur with a capacity of 8 lakh tonnes at an estimated capital outlay of INR900 crores. This project is targeting to commission by 31st March 2029.”
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How durable is the business?
Aluminium Foil realizations grew 12% YoY to Rs. 3,65,945 per tonne, with the company maintaining its status as the largest exporter from India. (4 expanding)
“Global presence across 40+ countries... Export Contribution to Revenue in FY26 10%”
Carbon steel revenue share increased to 76% of total revenue in Q1 FY26, up from 74% in FY25, driven by a 22.4% YoY growth in overall operations. (5 expanding across 1 engine)
“Within this, carbon steel remains our single largest contributor at approximately 39% of revenue”
Stainless Steel is expanding rapidly with a 712% expected volume growth by FY28E; Q1 FY26 realizations improved 3% YoY to Rs. 1,38,516 per tonne. (5 expanding across 1 engine)
“Stainless Steel 7.6%... Volumes (in lakh tonnes) +10% Y-o-Y”
The segment remains highly profitable with 90% capacity utilization and a strong order book, particularly in specialized applications like defense. (1 expanding)
“See, the plant is operating at almost 90% plus capacity... We are supplying to the defense industry and other packing industry, which has a special application.”
The company's financial position has strengthened, evidenced by a CRISIL rating upgrade to AA+ and a reduction in working capital days. (2 expanding, 1 stable)
“For the first half of the current financial year, our working capital days stood at 18 days as compared with the 22 days at the end of the last financial year.”
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Where does growth come from?
Shyam Metalics is expanding its global footprint, with exports now contributing 10% of total revenue across more than 40 countries. — Export Revenue Contribution: Accelerating
“Global presence across 40+ countries and expanding rapidly... 10% Export Contribution to Revenue in FY26”
The company has successfully qualified its battery foil product with 2 to 3 customers, marking an entry into the high-growth electric vehicle supply chain.
“On the battery foil, so we -- our product is qualified with the customers?... 2 to 3 customers are there.”
Profitability is being boosted by a shift toward 'premiumization'—selling more high-value products like cold-rolled (CR) coils and stainless steel which have better margins. — Operating EBITDA Margin: +150bps YoY (+1 more signal)
“The operating EBITDA margin is 13.9% versus 12.4% in quarter 4 of the last financial year... margin expansion has been achieved through... a favorable shift in our product mix towards higher value-add segments.”
Efficiency in managing cash has improved significantly, with the time taken to convert inventory and receivables into cash dropping from 22 days to just 9 days. — Working Capital Days: -13 days (+1 more signal)
“prudent leverage management that resulted into reflection of our working capital days from 22 days to 9 days.”
Profitability is being protected by high 'captive power' usage (producing their own electricity), which costs roughly half of what they would pay the public grid. — Captive Power Sourcing: Steady
“81% of power sourced from Captive Power Plants at Rs. 2.49/Kwh in FY26, while Avg Power costs including Grid Power at Rs. 3.06/Kwh”
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What could break the thesis?
The risk is INTENSIFYING based on per-tonne realization data. Realizations for Carbon Steel fell 5% YoY (from Rs. 47,348 to Rs. 44,856) and Speciality Alloys fell 10% YoY, indicating pricing pressure despite volume growth. (3 intensifying, 1 easing, 1 stable)
“If the EBITDA per tonne is to be the price which has gone up by some cost effect must be there because of cost is increasing because of the vessel freights and all your import prices, your limestone and everything is going up.”
Steel prices and demand are expected to soften in the near term due to the onset of the monsoon season in India, which typically slows down construction activity. [DEMAND]
“There is no chance to go above from this level because now we are entering into a monsoon session. So -- and apart from that, I think the market is pretty good”
The risk is easing due to the introduction of safeguard duties and a reported price increase in the domestic market starting January 2026. (1 easing, 1 stable)
“Safeguard duty has been introduced. There is a decent price increase from this month onwards -- from January onwards. Last quarter, the price was extremely low.”
The risk is stable but mitigated by a shift in product mix. While steel prices are subdued, the company is seeing strong demand recovery from government infrastructure projects (railways, roadways, housing). (1 stable)
“We expect with a reasonable strong demand recovery on the back of recent policy announcements made by the government towards railway, roadways... likely to drive the demand for both long steel and as well as in stainless-steel.”
The risk is EASING. Despite cyclicality, the company achieved 22.4% YoY revenue growth and 31.9% volume growth in Q1 FY26. PAT also grew 5.3% YoY, demonstrating resilience through volume expansion and product diversification. (1 easing)
“22.3% Revenue growth in Q1 FY26; 31.9% volume growth in Q1 FY26; PAT Positive since commencement of operations in 2005”
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