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NSE: IMFA · BSE: 533047 · ISIN INE919H01018

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited stock analysis

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited ranks #697 in the TickerSutra evidence-ranked universe with a score of 61/100 and 95% data confidence. The latest captured fundamentals show ROCE of 18.4%, quarterly sales growth of 49.7% and quarterly profit growth of 108.4%.
Complete evidence gate pass governance reviewUpdated 29 Sept 2026
TICKERSUTRA SCORE61/100

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#697 of 5,430 ranked equities
Market capitalisation₹7,050.82cr
ROCE18.4%
Quarterly sales growth49.7%
Quarterly profit growth108.4%
P/E ratio13.4×
Promoter pledge0.0%

INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

What supports—and challenges—the thesis

Evidence in favour

  • Institutional ownership is rising
  • CWIP indicates an active capacity pipeline
  • No promoter shares are reported as pledged

Risks and constraints

  • CFO/EBITDA is below 0.6×

Still unresolved: Related-party exposure · Broad media sentiment

FINANCIAL TRAJECTORY

Recent operating history

PeriodRevenueOperating profitNet profitOperating margin
2022₹2,603cr₹810cr₹508cr31.0%
2023₹2,676cr₹488cr₹226cr18.0%
2024₹2,780cr₹587cr₹344cr21.0%
2025₹2,565cr₹531cr₹379cr21.0%
2026₹2,826cr₹588cr₹425cr21.0%
TTM₹3,145cr₹743cr₹525cr24.0%
Debt / equity0.35×
CFO / EBITDA0.54×
Operating margin24.0%
Free cash flow₹-1,016cr
Sales CAGR · 3Y1.8%
Profit CAGR · 3Y23.4%

EXCHANGE EVENT TRIGGERS

Latest corporate disclosures

0 positive catalysts1 negative catalysts5 routine filings
RoutineLoss/Duplicate-Share Certificate-XBRLNSE · 23 Sept 2026 · Structured filing

INDIAN METALS & FERRO ALLOYS LIMITED has informed the Exchange about Loss of share certificates

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INDIAN METALS & FERRO ALLOYS LIMITED has informed the Exchange about Loss of share certificates

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Negative CatalystActions initiated/taken or orders passed-XBRLNSE · 23 Sept 2026 · Structured filing

INDIAN METALS & FERRO ALLOYS LIMITED has informed the Exchange about Action(s) taken or orders passed (sub-para 20)

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INDIAN METALS & FERRO ALLOYS LIMITED has informed the Exchange about Action(s) taken or orders passed (sub-para 20)

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RoutineAction(s) initiated or orders passedNSE · 23 Sept 2026

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited has informed the Exchange about Action(s) initiated or orders passed

RoutineIndian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd - 533047 - Disclosure Under Regulation 30 Of Securities And Exchange Board Of India (Listing Obligations And Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015BSE · 23 Sept 2026

As corporate announcement attached

RoutineShareholders meetingNSE · 11 Sept 2026

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Proceedings of Postal Ballot

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Signals from filed documents

Capacity expansion plansHigh severity · 19 mentions
Positive catalyst

But suffice it to say that as against average output of about 65,000 tons in a quarter, in Q1, we have touched 80,000 tons. As you know that going ahead, we are also looking to commission the KNR-1 greenfield project, where the first furnace we have already initiated the process of heating the refractory lining, so we expect first tapping around the third week of this month. Wh at we are looking at from the core busi

Pricing pressureHigh severity · 1 mention
Risk easing

Given China’s dominant position in global stainless steel production, policy support for industrial activity and infrastructure development is expected to remain a key demand driver for the global ferro chrome industry. 9.20 1.95 0.92 3.85 1.45 0.55 China Middle East Americas South Africa India Europe India continued to improve its standing as a competitive ferro chrome producer, supported by: availability of chrome

Operating leverageHigh severity · 3 mentions
Positive catalyst

Ferro Alloy Production and Sales (tonnes) (in tonnes) FY 2026 FY 2025 % Change Production 267,301 260,190 2.73 Domestic sales 48,769 34,066 43.16 International sales 221,355 225,801 (1.97) Post expansion, total ferro chrome capacity is expected to increase to ~534,000 tonnes per annum, strengthening the Company’s global positioning. Note: Production remained broadly stable with improved realisations in FY26, supporte

Pricing commentaryHigh severity · 4 mentions
Constructive

Disha Chamriya: So, my question was that you have already answered it halfway. So given the current ferrochrome pricing environment, where does our company believe it sits on the global cost curve? Like have there been any recent operational initiatives that have strengthened your competitive position related to the South African and Kazakh producers?

Margin expansionHigh severity · 2 mentions
Positive catalyst

Ferro Alloy Production and Sales (tonnes) (in tonnes) FY 2026 FY 2025 % Change Production 267,301 260,190 2.73 Domestic sales 48,769 34,066 43.16 International sales 221,355 225,801 (1.97) Post expansion, total ferro chrome capacity is expected to increase to ~534,000 tonnes per annum, strengthening the Company’s global positioning. Note: Production remained broadly stable with improved realisations in FY26, supporte

Export market updatesHigh severity · 1 mention
Constructive

Structural challenges in key producing regions are creating opportunities for cost-competitive and integrated producers like IMFA to strengthen their global positioning. IMFA remains focused on: Capacity expansion through greenfield and acquisition-led growth Strengthening domestic presence alongside export markets Pivoting to hybrid renewable energy Robust financial metrics and digital transformation With the commis

Backward integrationHigh severity · 3 mentions
Positive catalyst

Your Company continues to maintain a strong financial position with a net long term debt-free balance sheet and robust cash reserves, enabling it to fund ongoing expansion and diversification initiatives. The Company’s medium-term growth is expected to be driven by the following key factors: Capacity expansion through Kalinganagar projects (KNR 1 and KNR 2), significantly enhancing production scale Strong backward in

Regulatory updatesModerate severity · 38 mentions
Constructive

The Government continues to strengthen the biofuel ecosystem through measures supporting grain-based ethanol production, feedstock diversification, and higher blending adoption. During FY 2025–26, regulatory momentum continued toward expanded ethanol usage, including policy proposals for higher ethanol fuel blends such as E85 and E100 for compatible vehicles. In parallel, nationwide implementation of E20-compliant fu

Management confidenceModerate severity · 1 mention
Constructive

And that is going to impact everybody, including the South African producers themselves because they have made it repeatedly clear that $0.62 is not something which is very, very attractive, but something that they need to get to stay in the game. Having said that, we are confident about our competitiveness and our resilience. And we believe that with different sectors also starting to ask for special tariffs like ma

Regulatory approvalLow severity · 18 mentions
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Annual Report 2025-26 198 199 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited Financial StatementsCompany Overview Statutory Reports Notes to Standalone Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2026 Notes to Standalone Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2026 (iii) The Company had filed a petition before the Hon’ble Orissa High Court under Section 392 of the Companies Act, 1956 to modify the Scheme of Arran

Niche productsLow severity · 1 mention
Positive catalyst

Rising Domestic Industrial Demand in India India’s infrastructure, manufacturing, transport, and urban development sectors are expected to continue supporting long-term demand growth across the metals and materials ecosystem. Shift Toward Value-Added and Specialised Products Demand is expected to increasingly move toward higher-grade, application-specific, and premium products across stainless steel and allied materi

Capacity commissioningLow severity · 3 mentions
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Accordingly, the useful lives of tangible assets of the Company which are different from the useful lives as specified by Schedule II are given below: Annual Report 2025-26 152 153 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited Financial StatementsCompany Overview Statutory Reports Notes to Standalone Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2026 Notes to Standalone Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2026

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