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Steel Authority of India Limited (IN:SAIL)
:SAIL
SAIL Stock Chart & Stats
₹150.85
-₹1.71(-1.53%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹150.85
-₹1.71(-1.53%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹101.20 - ₹168.15
Previous CloseN/A
Volume15.05M
Average Volume (3M)1.55M
Market Cap
₹642.71B
Enterprise Value₹971.99B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹9.67B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)40.6
Beta1.55
Next Earnings
May 25, 2026EPS Estimate
2.98Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.21%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.10
Shares Outstanding4,130,525,400
10 Day Avg. Volume2,713,368
30 Day Avg. Volume1,550,817
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.90
Price to Book (P/B)0.82
Price to Sales (P/S)0.47
P/FCF Ratio32.67
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
₹157.67Price Target Upside4.52% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)7.59
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹1.09T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Operating Cash GenerationSAIL’s operating cash flow materially exceeds reported net income (OCF/net income = 3.25). That persistent cash conversion provides durable funding for working capital, debt service, maintenance capex and optional investments, reducing refinancing risk and enhancing resilience through steel cycles.
Integrated Production & Diversified End MarketsAs an integrated steel producer with both flat and long product lines and exposure to infrastructure, railways and automotive, SAIL benefits from vertical integration and diversified demand. This structural positioning supports stable volumes, internal feedstock flexibility and lower reliance on any single end market.
Healthy Production Margins And EBITDARelatively strong gross margin (33.3%) and double-digit EBITDA margin indicate production efficiency and cost competitiveness at the plant level. These margins underpin sustained cash generation and provide a buffer to absorb moderate input-cost increases without immediate deterioration of operating cash flow.
Bears Say
Low Net Profitability And Weak ROEDespite solid gross margins, SAIL’s net margin (2.3%) and ROE (4.0%) are low, signaling limited ability to convert operating performance into shareholder returns. Persistently thin bottom-line margins constrain retained earnings, dividend flexibility and capital allocation efficiency over medium term.
Structural Exposure To Volatile Input CostsSAIL’s margins and cash flow are structurally exposed to commodity and energy price swings and logistic cost volatility. In a capital- and feedstock-intensive business, these input-cost dynamics can create sustained earnings volatility and complicate multi-quarter planning and margin preservation strategies.
Uncertain Free Cash Flow Growth Vs. Capex NeedsWhile free cash flow improved, the company notes inconsistent FCF growth and the need to manage capital expenditures carefully. In a heavy-industry context, ongoing modernization and capacity upkeep require steady FCF; uncertainty raises risk to investment plans, dividends or reliance on incremental debt.
Steel Authority of India Limited News
SAIL FAQ
What was Steel Authority of India Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Steel Authority of India Limited lowest stock price was ₹101.20 and its highest was ₹168.15 in the past 12 months.
What is Steel Authority of India Limited’s market cap?
Steel Authority of India Limited’s market cap is ₹642.71B.
When is Steel Authority of India Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Steel Authority of India Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is May 25, 2026 which is in 80 days.
How were Steel Authority of India Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Steel Authority of India Limited released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2026. The company reported ₹1.1 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ₹0.907 by ₹0.193.
Is Steel Authority of India Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Steel Authority of India Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Steel Authority of India Limited pay dividends?
Steel Authority of India Limited pays a Annually dividend of ₹1.6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.21%. See more information on Steel Authority of India Limited dividends here
What is Steel Authority of India Limited’s EPS estimate?
Steel Authority of India Limited’s EPS estimate is 2.98.
How many shares outstanding does Steel Authority of India Limited have?
Steel Authority of India Limited has 4,130,525,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Steel Authority of India Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Steel Authority of India Limited reported an EPS of ₹1.1 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ₹0.907. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.943%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Steel Authority of India Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:SAIL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Company Description
Steel Authority of India Limited
Steel Authority of India Limited, a steel-making company, manufactures and sells iron and steel products in India and internationally. It offers rails, long rails, blooms, billets, slabs, channels, joists, angles, TMT rebars, wire rods, crane rails, plates, pig iron, and coal chemicals; narrow slabs; wheels and axles; and plate mill plates, HR plates, HR coils, CR sheets/coils, plain and corrugated galvanized sheets, ERW pipes, spiral weld pipes, and CRNO. The company also provides GP and GC sheets, galvanized steel, HRPO, bars and rebars, Z-bars, MS Arch, cold-rolled stainless steel, hot rolled carbon and stainless-steel products, micro-alloyed carbon steel, and alloy steel squares and rounds. In addition, it offers wear resistant plates, forgings, carne wheels, forged rolls/plates, stainless steel slabs, special steel, and rolled and forged alloy products; and high/medium/low carbon ferromanganese, and silico-manganese products. The company was founded in 1954 and is based in New Delhi, India.
SAIL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
₹157.67
▲(4.52% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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