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Indian (NIFTY) Steel Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies170
  • 7D-4.3%
  • 3M-1.2%
  • 1Y13.9%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Steel industry has dropped 4.3%, driven by Jindal Stainless declining 11%. Meanwhile, Maithan Alloys actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 7.8% in the last week. In the past year, the industry has gained 14%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 33% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Indian Steel Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 12 Jan 2026₹12.8t₹8.7t₹445.2b22.4x28.8x1.5x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025₹12.3t₹8.7t₹447.2b21.8x27.4x1.4x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025₹12.9t₹8.6t₹421.2b22.9x30.6x1.5x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025₹13.2t₹8.5t₹405.5b25.1x32.4x1.5x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025₹12.0t₹8.5t₹405.4b23.6x29.7x1.4x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025₹12.3t₹8.5t₹384.2b22.5x31.9x1.4x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025₹12.2t₹8.4t₹361.1b23.5x33.8x1.5x
Mon, 26 May 2025₹11.9t₹8.4t₹354.2b21.8x33.5x1.4x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025₹11.3t₹8.4t₹359.5b20.8x31.5x1.3x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025₹11.5t₹8.4t₹359.6b20.5x32.1x1.4x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025₹10.4t₹8.4t₹359.5b20x29x1.2x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025₹10.7t₹8.3t₹386.4b22.8x27.8x1.3x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024₹12.3t₹8.3t₹386.0b26.9x31.8x1.5x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024₹11.8t₹8.3t₹395.6b23.9x29.8x1.4x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024₹12.6t₹8.5t₹362.0b24.4x34.7x1.5x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024₹11.8t₹8.5t₹363.6b24.2x32.3x1.4x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024₹12.0t₹8.4t₹359.7b24.6x33.4x1.4x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024₹12.1t₹8.4t₹369.2b25.1x32.7x1.4x
Tue, 28 May 2024₹11.8t₹8.5t₹402.5b22.2x29.4x1.4x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024₹11.5t₹8.5t₹419.9b24x27.3x1.4x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024₹10.3t₹8.4t₹419.9b21.8x24.4x1.2x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024₹10.4t₹8.4t₹419.6b23.3x24.8x1.2x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024₹10.4t₹8.7t₹351.2b23.8x29.6x1.2x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023₹9.9t₹8.7t₹351.4b21.9x28.1x1.1x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023₹8.9t₹8.7t₹348.1b19.9x25.5x1x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023₹8.7t₹8.6t₹339.2b18.1x25.6x1x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023₹9.1t₹8.6t₹338.8b18.1x26.8x1.1x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023₹8.3t₹8.5t₹336.3b16.6x24.8x1x
Mon, 03 Jul 2023₹7.5t₹8.5t₹390.4b14.8x19.2x0.9x
Wed, 31 May 2023₹6.9t₹8.4t₹394.8b14.5x17.4x0.8x
Fri, 28 Apr 2023₹6.9t₹8.3t₹535.0b14.5x12.9x0.8x
Sun, 26 Mar 2023₹6.5t₹8.4t₹517.1b13.1x12.6x0.8x
Tue, 21 Feb 2023₹6.7t₹8.4t₹517.5b13.4x13x0.8x
Thu, 19 Jan 2023₹7.0t₹8.4t₹720.1b14.7x9.7x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

9.7x


Total Market Cap: ₹7.0tTotal Earnings: ₹720.1bTotal Revenue: ₹8.4tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Indian Steel Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 26.9x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the Indian Steel industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 26.9x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Steel industry have declined 15% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Comparison

How does Indian Steel compare with similar industries?

IN Market-2.80%
Materials-2.50%
Metals and Mining-3.44%
Steel-4.25%
Gold12.83%
Aluminum-0.93%
Diversified Metals and Mining-2.74%
Copper-3.90%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
590078 Maithan Alloys₹1.09k7.8%
+₹2.3b		8.8%PE7.1x
534600 JTL Industries₹61.664.7%
+₹1.1b		-36.5%PE30.5x
513097 Shivalik Bimetal Controls₹436.003.0%
+₹722.9m		-20.7%PE28.9x
513361 India Homes₹13.3512.5%
+₹589.2m		177.5%PS20283.9x
530655 Goodluck India₹1.12k1.4%
+₹528.5m		32.0%PE22.4x

Latest News

534600
₹61.66
JTL Industries
7D
4.7%
1Y
-36.5%
JSL
₹772.35
Jindal Stainless
7D
-10.8%
1Y
27.4%
512455
₹1,254.55
Lloyds Metals and Energy
7D
-6.1%
1Y
-8.4%

512455: Upcoming Tata Steel Decision And Land Expansion Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Lloyds Metals and Energy at ₹1,692, citing only minor adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions that do not materially change their overall price target view. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for Dec 31, 2025 to approve the allotment of equity shares under the Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited Employee Stock Option Plan 2017, approve equity shares upon conversion of preferentially issued convertible warrants to promoter and non promoter groups, and consider other matters (company filing).
526371
₹81.74
NMDC
7D
-2.6%
1Y
36.2%

526371: Overseas Resource Expansion And Dividend Decisions Will Shape 2025 Outlook

Analysts have modestly adjusted their price expectations for NMDC, keeping the fair value view broadly unchanged at ₹77.12 while fine tuning assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to reflect updated risk and earnings profiles. What's in the News NMDC is exploring acquisitions and investments in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Southeast Asia, including both operating mines and virgin mineral blocks where pre feasibility work supports commercial viability (Key Developments).
504918
₹229.90
Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores
7D
-11.4%
1Y
87.0%
BEDMUTHA
₹117.53
Bedmutha Industries
7D
6.8%
1Y
-40.7%

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JINDALSTEL
₹1,023.40
Jindal Steel
7D
-5.4%
1Y
16.7%

JINDALSTEL: Capacity Expansion Plans Will Elevate Execution And Governance Risks

Analysts have raised their price target for Jindal Steel to ₹840 from about ₹774, citing updates to their models that reflect revised assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News Jindal Steel plans to double structural steel capacity at its Raigarh facility from 1.2 million tonnes per annum to 2.4 million tonnes per annum by mid 2028, supported by a new structural steel mill and technology upgrades to expand its product range into heavier and more complex sections (Key Developments).
540082
₹309.00
Riddhi Steel and Tube
7D
14.4%
1Y
145.2%
500470
₹183.20
Tata Steel
7D
-1.3%
1Y
49.0%

500470: Future Results Will Reflect Pellet Expansion And Contested Tax And Sukinda Obligations

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Tata Steel from ₹185.77 to ₹188.77 per share, citing updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that modestly refine their outlook on the company. What's in the News Tata Steel reported provisional production for Q3 FY2026, with Tata Steel India at 6.34 million tons, Tata Steel Netherlands at 1.68 million tons and Tata Steel Thailand at 0.31 million tons, alongside nine month production of 17.23 million tons, 5.05 million tons and 1.01 million tons respectively (company announcement of operating results).
533758
₹1,902.90
APL Apollo Tubes
7D
-3.2%
1Y
33.6%

533758: Upcoming Results Meeting Will Support A Measured Fairly Balanced Outlook

Analysts have inched up their fair value estimate for APL Apollo Tubes from ₹1,955.47 to ₹1,961.06, reflecting small tweaks to assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News The board meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2025, to consider and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, and the half year ended on the same date (Key Developments).
GALLANTT
₹561.55
Gallantt Ispat
7D
0.2%
1Y
78.0%

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513361
₹13.35
India Homes
7D
12.5%
1Y
177.5%
532144
₹741.65
Welspun
7D
-7.6%
1Y
2.8%

532144: US And Middle East Orders Will Drive Long Term Earnings Visibility

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Welspun, citing a slightly higher assumed discount rate and future valuation multiple while keeping fair value broadly unchanged at ₹1,113.25 per share. What's in the News The Board approved the incorporation of two wholly owned subsidiaries in the United Arab Emirates: one as a global investment holding company at Dubai International Financial Centre and another to handle international marketing and trading activities, both subject to local regulatory approvals (Board meeting, Oct 30, 2025).
590078
₹1,090.55
Maithan Alloys
7D
7.8%
1Y
8.8%
513097
₹436.00
Shivalik Bimetal Controls
7D
3.0%
1Y
-20.7%
530655
₹1,116.85
Goodluck India
7D
1.4%
1Y
32.0%