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JSW Steel Ltd (JSTL) Earnings: May Crude Steel Output Declines 3.7% YoY Due to Maintenance Shutdown

  • JSW Steel’s crude steel output in May 2024 is 2.1 million tons, a 3.7% decrease compared to the same period last year.
  • Indian operations had a capacity utilization rate of 86% for May 2024.
  • The decrease in crude steel production was mainly due to a planned maintenance shutdown of a blast furnace at Dolvi.
  • The blast furnace at Dolvi restarted in the first week of June 2024.
  • Market analysts’ recommendations for JSW Steel include 16 buys, 7 holds, and 8 sells.
  • All comparisons are based on values initially reported by the company.

JSW Steel Ltd on Smartkarma

Independent analysts on Smartkarma are closely monitoring JSW Steel Ltd, with recent coverage shedding light on the company’s financial performance and future outlook. Trung Nguyen‘s analysis of JSW Steel’s FY 2023-24 results suggests a mixed bag, with soft Q4 results but overall decent full-year numbers. Operational indicators remained strong, with a high share of value-added products and an improved financial risk profile. Despite liquidity concerns, Nguyen anticipates a more robust FY 2024-25, citing a positive steel operating environment and stable steel prices, albeit with potential debt implications.

Meanwhile, Leonard Law, CFA, from Lucror Analytics, presents a bearish stance on JSW Steel Ltd in their “Morning Views Asia” report. The fundamental credit analysis includes trade recommendations and market commentary on high yield issuers like JSW Steel. This report provides investors with insights into company-specific developments and key market indicators to navigate the evolving landscape of the steel industry and make informed investment decisions.


A look at JSW Steel Ltd Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend3
Growth3
Resilience2
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.0

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

JSW Steel Ltd, a leading integrated steel producer operating across multiple states in India, has received a varied assessment according to Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a solid 3 out of 5 in Value, Dividend, and Growth factors, the company seems to be maintaining a stable position in terms of financial health and potential for expansion. However, its slightly lower score of 2 in Resilience could suggest some vulnerabilities that investors may need to consider. On the bright side, JSW Steel Ltd shines with a strong Momentum score of 4, indicating positive ongoing market momentum that could bode well for its future prospects.

JSW Steel Ltd‘s overall outlook, as indicated by the Smartkarma Smart Scores, appears cautiously optimistic. While the company demonstrates strength in key areas such as growth and value, investors might want to keep an eye on its resilience given the slightly lower score in this aspect. Nevertheless, the company’s impressive momentum score hints at favorable market sentiment and performance that could potentially drive its long-term success in the competitive steel industry.


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