JSW Steel: Should you Buy, Sell, or Hold stock post Q4 results impacted by higher coal costs?
JSW Steel share price price that has risen around 17% in last 6 months, scaled 52 week highs on Friday, ahead of Q4 results that were reported after market hours. JSW Steel reported sales and production growth remained strong and standalone sales at 5.69 MT in Q4 grew 9% year-on-year and for the year at 21.22 also grew 8% year-on-year. The company also highlighted it achieved combined annual production of 26.68 million tonne against its guidance of 26.34 million tonnes, which is a 101% achievement.
The sales Guidance was also met, with a 100% achievement. Also Read- Multibagger Stock: Shriram Pistons & Rings gains 157% in a year, records over 500% growth in 2 years With ongoing expansions, strong domestic steel demand and rising export opportunities analysts expect strong uptick in production and sale performance. Analysts at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd say Going forward, they expect JSW's domestic volumes to be robust with increasing capacities, a better product mix, and export opportunities.
The financial performance though strong, nevertheless showed impact of volatility in steel prices and raw material prices too. Also Read- Multibagger Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders' share price jumps 14.5% to hit all-time high: Should you buy, sell or hold? The EBITDA reduced by 15% sequentially, driven by lower sales realizations and higher coking coal cost. The consolidated reported profit for the quarter At ₹1,322 crores, down by 46% sequentially and around 64% year-on-year.
During 4QFY24, coking coal costs increased by $22 per tonne, which had an impact on earnings said analysts. However given the current decline in coal prices analysts remain positive on outlook for JSW Steel. Notably 1QFY25 coal expenses are expected to
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