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JSW Steel reported its Q3 FY24-25 financial results, showcasing a stable revenue performance despite challenging market conditions. The company achieved a revenue from operations of ₹41,378 crore, compared to ₹39,684 crore in Q2 FY25 and ₹41,940 crore in Q3 FY24. Profit after tax (PAT) stood at ₹719 crore, compared to ₹404 crore in Q2 FY25 and ₹2,450 crore in Q3 FY24. Notable achievements included improved operational efficiencies and a 3% QoQ growth in crude steel production.
Revenue from Operations: ₹41,378 crore (Q2 FY25: ₹39,684 crore; Q3 FY24: ₹41,940 crore)
PAT: ₹719 crore (Q2 FY25: ₹404 crore; Q3 FY24: ₹2,450 crore)
Operating EBITDA: ₹5,579 crore, up 3% QoQ.
EBITDA Margin: 13.48% (Q2 FY25: 13.7%; Q3 FY24: 17.12%)
Consolidated Crude Steel Production: 7.03 million tonnes, higher by 2% YoY and 4% QoQ.
Net Debt to Equity Ratio: 1.14 (Q2 FY25: 1.13; Q3 FY24: 1.17)
The third quarter saw a steady growth in operational metrics despite facing subdued market realizations. Crude steel production increased to 7.03 million tonnes, reflecting a 4% sequential growth and 2% YoY improvement. Saleable steel sales reached 6.71 million tonnes, up by 12% YoY and 10% QoQ.
The EBITDA margin stood at 13.48%, slightly lower than the previous quarter’s 13.70%, possibly owing to higher costs associated with mining premiums and royalties (₹2,020 crore in Q3 FY25 vs. ₹1,804 crore in Q2 FY25).
Domestic Steel Sales: 5.99 million tonnes, up 8% QoQ and 14% YoY.
Exports Contribution: Exports made up 8% of total sales from the Indian operations, an increase from 7% in Q2 FY25.
Bhushan Power & Steel Performance: Revenue of ₹5,340 crore; PAT of ₹11 crore. The operating EBITDA increased by 25% QoQ to ₹541 crore.
JSW Steel Coated Products: Revenue for the quarter stood at ₹8,600 crore, and EBITDA grew by 45% QoQ to ₹496 crore.
JSW Steel USA Ohio Operations: EBITDA reportedly dipped for the quarter by $15.58 million, attributed to lower sales realisation.
The Indian steel industry experienced a 6.8% YoY growth in steel consumption to 38.46 million tonnes during Q3 FY25, driven by domestic demand. Domestic steel sales at JSW Steel stood at 5.99 million tonnes, up 8% QoQ and 14% YoY, while exports contributed 8% of total sales, improving from 7% in Q2 FY25. Operating EBITDA margins contracted to 13.5%, down from 17.1% YoY, reflecting weaker realizations. Steel imports declined by 10.8% QoQ to 2.83 million tonnes, while steel exports grew by 44% QoQ to 1.82 million tonnes. Weaker realizations and higher costs continue to pose challenges, but strong domestic consumption offers resilience for the sector.
JSW Steel’s management reported updates on key projects, including the commissioning of the Hot Strip Mill under JSW Vijayanagar Metallics Ltd., completed in March 2024. During Q3 FY25, the SMS unit began operations for one of its two casters and converters, with the second caster commencing in January 2025. The color-coated line of 0.12 MTPA in Jammu & Kashmir also started operations in Q3 FY25, currently under trial run. The 30 MTPA slurry pipeline project in Odisha is progressing well, with commissioning expected by FY27.
Additionally, consolidated capex spend during Q3 FY25 was ₹3,087 crore, while total spend for 9M FY25 reached ₹10,937 crore. Crude steel production increased to 7.03 million tonnes (+4% QoQ, +2% YoY), with higher input costs reflected in mining premiums and royalties rising to ₹2,020 crore in Q3 FY25 compared to ₹1,804 crore in Q2 FY25.
Metric | Q3 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY24 |
Revenue from Operations | ₹41,378 crore | ₹39,684 crore | ₹41,940 crore |
Operating EBITDA Margin | 13.48% | 13.7% | 17.1% |
PAT | ₹719 crore | ₹404 crore | ₹2,450 crore |
Debt to Equity Ratio | 1.14 | 1.13 | 1.17 |
Total Income (₹ crore) | ₹41,525 | ₹39,837 | ₹42,134 |
Total Expenses (₹ crore) | ₹40,250 | ₹38,644 | ₹38,815 |
Net Profit for the Period | ₹719 crore | ₹404 crore | ₹2,450 crore |
Power and Fuel Costs (₹ crore) | ₹4,088 | ₹3,889 | ₹3,832 |
Finance Costs (₹ crore) | ₹2,115 | ₹2,130 | ₹1,996 |
EPS - Basic (₹) | 2.94 | 1.80 | 9.92 |
Source: JSW Steel's Financial Data for Q3 FY25, submitted on BSE.
JSW Steel is expected to announce its financial results for Q3 FY24-25 on January 24, 2025. Analysts anticipate a challenging quarter for the steel major, driven by weaker steel prices, subdued demand, and increased input costs. Revenue is projected to range between ₹39,640 crore and ₹42,251 crore, with profit expected to plunge by 74% to 80% YoY to ₹638.79 crore to ₹475.6 crore. Despite higher domestic volumes, the overall performance is likely to be constrained by declining realizations and losses in overseas subsidiaries.
Revenue: Analysts estimate revenue to range between ₹39,640 crore and ₹42,251 crore. This reflects a YoY change of -5.5% to +1%. On a QoQ basis, revenue is projected to stay flat or decline slightly.
PAT: Net profit is expected to range between ₹638.79 crore (74% YoY drop) and ₹475.6 crore (80.3% YoY drop). The PAT for the same period in the previous year was approximately ₹2,420 crore.
EBITDA: Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) is forecast to decline between 26% and 30.3% YoY to ₹5,010 crore to ₹5,308.3 crore. On a sequential basis, EBITDA may fall by as much as 28%.
Volumes: Domestic sales volumes are projected to rise by 9% QoQ to 5.68 million tonnes. Overseas subsidiaries, however, are expected to face losses due to a challenging operating environment.
Realizations: Experts estimate blended realizations to decline by ₹1,950-₹2,000 per tonne QoQ owing to a reduction in flat steel prices.
Margins: EBITDA per tonne is likely to drop to ₹8,106-₹9,575, marking a sequential decline of ₹650-₹560 per tonne.
The preview and estimates are based on data from analyst reports on Business Standard and Moneycontrol. Actual results may vary.
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