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NSE: KSL · BSE: 500235 · ISIN INE907A01026

Kalyani Steels Limited stock analysis

Kalyani Steels Limited ranks #2083 in the TickerSutra evidence-ranked universe with a score of 49/100 and 95% data confidence. The latest captured fundamentals show ROCE of 14.7%, quarterly sales growth of 4.9% and quarterly profit growth of 10.9%.
Complete evidence gate pass governance reviewUpdated 29 Sept 2026
TICKERSUTRA SCORE49/100

Avoid / exit review

#2083 of 5,430 ranked equities
Market capitalisation₹3,968.09cr
ROCE14.7%
Quarterly sales growth4.9%
Quarterly profit growth10.9%
P/E ratio14.8×
Promoter pledge0.0%

INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

What supports—and challenges—the thesis

Evidence in favour

  • Low debt/equity of 0.23×
  • 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₹1,706cr₹339cr₹243cr20.0%
2023₹1,899cr₹246cr₹167cr13.0%
2024₹1,959cr₹371cr₹247cr19.0%
2025₹1,982cr₹373cr₹253cr19.0%
2026₹1,846cr₹361cr₹255cr20.0%
TTM₹1,867cr₹367cr₹262cr20.0%
Debt / equity0.23×
CFO / EBITDA0.39×
Operating margin20.0%
Free cash flow₹81cr
Sales CAGR · 3Y-0.9%
Profit CAGR · 3Y15.2%

EXCHANGE EVENT TRIGGERS

Latest corporate disclosures

0 positive catalysts0 negative catalysts4 routine filings

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Signals from filed documents

Margin pressureHigh severity · 1 mention
Negative warning

Coal growth turned negative at (0.5%), while crude oil (2.8%) and natural gas (2.8%) continued to contract, reflecting structural constraints and lower output. Refinery products and fertilizers also saw near-stagnant growth at around (0.1%), suggesting weak demand and margin pressures. Electricity growth dropped sharply to 0.9%, highlighting softer industrial and consumption demand.

Capacity expansion plansHigh severity · 2 mentions
Positive catalyst

OUTLOOK: OVERALL STEEL DEMAND IS PROJECTED TO REMAIN FLAT 36 Steel Industry Overview STRONG GROWTH IN STEEL PRODUCTION LED BY DOMESTIC CONSUMPTION 2.2 INDIA STEEL INDUSTRY 37 Steel Industry Overview The Indian steel industry remained a shining bright spot in global steel industry in FY 2026 delivering a strong performance, reinforcing its position as the world’s second-largest steel producer, despite a challenging gl

Market share gainHigh severity · 2 mentions
Positive catalyst

Scarcity of water can have negative impact on the Company. 6 Customer Satisfaction Opportunity Enhanced customer satisfaction leads to increase in market share and increase in sales volume. • Increased interactions with customers to understand their quality requirements.

Niche productsHigh severity · 1 mention
Positive catalyst

Another notable trend was the increasing focus on supply chain resilience and self-reliance. Customers across industries are increasingly seeking reliable domestic suppliers capable of delivering consistent quality, technical support, and specialized products. This trend is particularly favourable for value-added and specialty steel manufacturers such as Kalyani Steels.

Backward integrationHigh severity · 1 mention
Positive catalyst

Increase capacity through brownfield and greenfield expansions or strategic acquisitions, aligned with market demand and long-term goals. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES LEADERSHIP IN ALLOY STEEL INDUSTRY Strengthen control over raw material quality through backward integration. Proactively evaluate evolving customer needs and invest in forward-integrated, value-added facilities to serve them better.

Pricing commentaryHigh severity · 1 mention
Caution

External events such as tensions in the Middle East led to spikes in crude oil prices which significantly increased freight costs for iron ore shipments. This resulted in temporary price increases in the second half of CY 2025. The dominance of China in both steel production and iron ore imports ensured that any change in its industrial activity or policy outlook had an immediate and amplified effect on global prices

Demand slowdownModerate severity · 3 mentions
Negative warning

Coal growth turned negative at (0.5%), while crude oil (2.8%) and natural gas (2.8%) continued to contract, reflecting structural constraints and lower output. Refinery products and fertilizers also saw near-stagnant growth at around (0.1%), suggesting weak demand and margin pressures. Electricity growth dropped sharply to 0.9%, highlighting softer industrial and consumption demand.

Working capital stretchModerate severity · 1 mention
Risk easing

However, despite weaker steel output, iron ore prices did not collapse sharply. In CY 2025, China’s iron ore imports increased by ~1.8% reaching to ~1.26 Billion tons, driven by stockpiling behaviour, expectations of government stimulus, and relatively lower prices encouraging inventory buildup. This created a paradox where physical demand appeared strong (imports high), but real consumption remained weak.

Regulatory updatesLow severity · 16 mentions
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Thane Belapur Industrial Association State 2. Provide details of corrective action taken or underway on any issues related to anti-competitive conduct by the entity, based on adverse orders from regulatory authorities. There were no incidents of anti-competitive behaviour, abuse of dominant position or unfair trade practices involving the Company during the reporting period i.e.

Regulatory approvalLow severity · 17 mentions
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The major risks identified by the businesses and functions are systematically addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis. The policy on Risk Management as approved by the Board is available on the Company’s website at http://www. kalyanisteels.com/profile/policies/ 17.

Pricing pressureLow severity · 1 mention
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• Personal development and growth • Employee feedback and grievance resolution Investors No Annual Report, Company’s Website, Quarterly & Annual Results, Annual General Meeting Annually, Quarterly, Periodically as applicable • Effective and transparent communication of business performance • Sound Corporate Governance mechanism • Addressing investors concerns / queries Suppliers and Service providers No Contract Agre

Export market updatesLow severity · 2 mentions
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A key driver of HRC price movements in CY 2025 was China’s domestic demand weakness and export surge. The slowdown in China’s real estate and construction sectors reduced domestic steel consumption, forcing mills to push excess supply into export markets. As a result, China’s steel exports surged to over 119 Million tons an increase of 7.5% Y-o-Y, flooding markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and even Europe w

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