Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Trung Nguyen

Senior Credit Analyst

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Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics is a leading credit and ESG research specialist and a provider of technology solutions for differentiated fixed income strategies. Our roots are in bottom-up fundamental credit analysis with a specialization in high yield corporate credits from Europe, Asia and Latin America. We are one of few research specialists integrating ESG considerations with fundamental credit research through a dedicated ESG platform. Our ESG assessment covers five key criteria: Disclosure, E,S, & G Pillars, Controversies, ESG Impact on Credit and ESG Momentum.

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Credit

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<li>Tata Steel’s Q2/24-25 results were acceptable and in line with expectations.</li>
<li>The operating environment remains challenging due to surging exports from China, which have weighed on steel prices.</li>
<li>The company's earnings improved y-o-y but declined q-o-q.</li>
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Tata Steel’s Q2/24-25 results were acceptable and in line with expectations.
The operating environment remains challenging due to surging exports from China, which have weighed on steel prices.
The company's earnings improved y-o-y but declined q-o-q.


External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Indian operations strong while Europe drags: In FY25, consolidated sales volume is expected to increase by 1-1.4MT, led by 1.1MT from KPO-II, 0.2MT from NINL, partially offset by the shutdown at one of the BF at Jamshedpur for relining in Q4.</li><li>Indian profitability will improve as the KPO-II ramps up and will add 3.5-4MT/5MT in FY26/27.</li><li>Cost at KPO-II will come down by ~Rs 3-4k/t as it ramps up fully by FY27 due to operating leverage with its expansion from 3 to 8 MTPA.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Indian operations strong while Europe drags: In FY25, consolidated sales volume is expected to increase by 1-1.4MT, led by 1.1MT from KPO-II, 0.2MT from NINL, partially offset by the shutdown at one of the BF at Jamshedpur for relining in Q4.Indian profitability will improve as the KPO-II ramps up and will add 3.5-4MT/5MT in FY26/27.Cost at KPO-II will come down by ~Rs 3-4k/t as it ramps up fully by FY27 due to operating leverage with its expansion from 3 to 8 MTPA.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Tata Steel - Europe Continues to Drag; Caps Material Upside

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<li>The ramifications of his leadership style, characterised by unpredictability and a focus on national interests, will likely resonate across various sectors globally, affecting everything from trade and security alliances to domestic civil liberties and economic stability.</li>
<li>The three most crucial policy changes in the US will likely be: [1] the escalation of tariffs; [2] sweeping tax cuts; and [3] the mass deportation of migrants.</li>
<li>Given that this will be Mr Trump's second term, he can be expected to be up and running fast.</li>
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The ramifications of his leadership style, characterised by unpredictability and a focus on national interests, will likely resonate across various sectors globally, affecting everything from trade and security alliances to domestic civil liberties and economic stability.
The three most crucial policy changes in the US will likely be: [1] the escalation of tariffs; [2] sweeping tax cuts; and [3] the mass deportation of migrants.
Given that this will be Mr Trump's second term, he can be expected to be up and running fast.


Leonard Law, CFA

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Hindalco’s Indian operations stood robust, offsetting Novelis's impacted profitability due to the flooding at its Sierre operations.</li><li>Consolidated EBITDA grew by 42%/6% YoY/QoQ to Rs 8,029 Cr (11% beat vs. our and consensus), led by strong upstream Aluminium and Copper EBITDA.</li><li>NALCO’s revenue/EBITDA/PAT beat ours and consensus estimates on account of strong performance by both the Alumina and Aluminium divisions.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Hindalco’s Indian operations stood robust, offsetting Novelis's impacted profitability due to the flooding at its Sierre operations.Consolidated EBITDA grew by 42%/6% YoY/QoQ to Rs 8,029 Cr (11% beat vs. our and consensus), led by strong upstream Aluminium and Copper EBITDA.NALCO’s revenue/EBITDA/PAT beat ours and consensus estimates on account of strong performance by both the Alumina and Aluminium divisions.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Top Conviction Ideas – “Metals and Mining”

India

Tata Steel Ltd. is an integrated steel producer which manufactures a variety of steel products. The Company's products include steel ball bearing rings, alloy steel bearing rings, annular forgings, flanges, bearings, welded steel tubes, cold rolled strips and seamless tubes. Tata Steel also manufactures metallurgical machinery.

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Tata Steel - Acceptable Numbers

Tata Steel’s Q2/24-25 results were acceptable and in line with expectations.The operating environment remains challenging due to surging exports...

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Tata Steel - Europe Continues to Drag; Caps Material Upside

In FY25, consolidated sales volume is expected to increase by 1-1.4MT, led by 1.1MT from KPO-II, 0.2MT from NINL partially offset by the shutdown...

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Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the US, with his return to the White House set to significantly reshape both domestic policies...

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Morning Views Asia: MGM China Holdings, New World Development, Nickel Industries , Tata Steel Thailand

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region,...

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Top Conviction Ideas – “Metals and Mining”

Consolidated EBITDA grew by 42%/6% YoY/QoQ to Rs 8,029 Cr (11% beat vs. our and consensus), led by strong upstream Aluminium and Copper EBITDA.

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