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Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd. (IN:IMFA)
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Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd. (IMFA) Price & Analysis

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IMFA Stock Chart & Stats

₹1496.40
-₹19.60(-2.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹1496.40
-₹19.60(-2.11%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Captive Power AdvantageIMFA's captive power generation is a durable cost advantage for energy-intensive ferroalloy smelting. By internally supplying electricity, the company lowers unit production costs versus non-integrated peers, improving resilience to external energy price volatility and supporting margins across cycles.
Stable Through-cycle ProfitabilityMargins around 15% demonstrate structural profitability for a ferroalloy producer, indicating effective cost pass-through and product mix. Combined with historically steady ROE in the mid-teens, this suggests the business can generate consistent returns across steel cycles, supporting reinvestment and creditor confidence.
Revenue Growth ReboundA near 10% revenue rebound reflects recovering demand and commercial execution in ferrochrome markets. Sustained top-line growth trends (Fundamentals revenue growth ~10%) point to an improving volume/price environment, which should underpin medium-term earnings stability if maintained by steel market fundamentals.
Bears Say
Cash Flow DeteriorationOperating cash flow and free cash flow swung sharply in FY2026, creating near-term liquidity strain. Deeply negative FCF suggests heavy capex, working-capital pressure, or cash conversion issues, which can constrain reinvestment, limit debt repayment paths, and elevate refinancing or covenant risk over the coming months.
Sharp Debt IncreaseA large one-year rise in total debt materially reduces financial flexibility despite a still-moderate D/E. Higher absolute debt raises interest and refinancing exposure, limits ability to absorb cyclical downturns, and increases short-to-medium-term credit risk if cash generation does not recover.
Margin Volatility / CompressionA sharp gross margin compression signals sensitivity to input costs, product mix shifts, or pricing pressure. Persistent margin volatility undermines earnings predictability and can magnify cash-flow swings, making capital allocation and long-term planning harder across steel and ferroalloy cycles.

IMFA FAQ

What was Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd. lowest stock price was ₹681.05 and its highest was ₹1674.90 in the past 12 months.
    What is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd.’s market cap?
    Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd.’s market cap is ₹74.07B.
      When is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 24 days.
        How were Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
        Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd. released its earnings results on May 27, 2026. The company reported ₹22.4 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ₹22.4.
          Is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd. pay dividends?
            Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd. pays a Quarterly dividend of ₹7.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.05%. See more information on Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd. dividends here
              What is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
              Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd. have?
              Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd. has 53,954,105 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd. reported an EPS of ₹22.4 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.105%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:IMFA
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                    Company Description

                    Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd.

                    Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Limited engages in the production and sale of ferro chrome in India and internationally. It operates through three segments: Ferro Alloys, Power, and Mining segments. The company operates a power generation plant with a total capacity of 204.55 MW, including 4.55 MWp from solar; and two chrome ore mines, as well as a manufacturing plant for low-density aggregates and fly ash bricks for use in road construction and cement manufacturing units. It offers its products to stainless steel manufacturers and international traders. Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Limited was incorporated in 1961 and is headquartered in Bhubaneswar, India.

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