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Sambhv Steel (544430) Jul 2025 Filing Analysis
Does management do what it says?
The brownfield expansion for GP capacity to 1,16,000 tons has already gone live, and the stainless steel doubling is on track for March 2026. (1 met across 1 tracked commitment)
“So now in the first quarter and second quarter, this number is 5,10,000 ton of capacity. And increased capacity is 5,86,000 ton. We are commissioned at Q4, I think. Of FY26.”
Management reiterated that 13% is the sustainable operating range for the coming quarters. (1 met across 1 tracked commitment)
“Umang: Okay. So, sir, the sustainable margin, I can assume that for coming years it will be between 12% to 13%? Management: Yes, of course.”
H1 FY26 sales volume growth of 51% supports the annual target of 3.5 lakh tons. (1 in progress across 1 tracked commitment)
“So, if we go by the percentage utilization or the optimal utilization, we will be approximately we believe we will be at around 3,50,000 tons including all three segments.”
As of H1FY26, the Debt / EBITDA ratio stands at 0.82x on an annualized basis, which is within the guided limit of below 1.0x. (1 met, 1 missed across 2 tracked commitments)
“So in terms of debt to EBITDA, we will be comfortably below 1 and we will always try to achieve this number only. So even if we have to raise money in terms of the, for the capacity expansion, we will try to be, our debt to equity ratio will try to be below 1.”
The working capital cycle has increased significantly to 39 days in H1FY26, compared to the target of 20-25 days and the FY25 level of 18 days. (2 missed, 1 revised across 3 tracked commitments)
“And going forward, we are planning -- we have been achieving to maintain the working capital days at 20 to 25 days.”
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How durable is the business?
Capacity utilization for the galvanized division has improved significantly as the company prioritizes these high-margin products over standard ERW pipes. (2 expanding)
“Capacity utilization of pre-galvanized and stainless steel coils division has improved significantly. The EBITDA per ton also has significantly improved to the INR7,800 per ton.”
The segment remains the primary revenue driver, achieving its highest-ever quarterly sales volume of 50,294 MTPA in Q1FY26, representing a significant year-on-year volume jump. (2 expanding)
“Structural Pipes & Tubes Sales Volume 50,294 MTPA... Achieved highest quarterly performance to date in total sales volumes, revenue, EBITDA & PAT.”
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