Is NMDC Steel overvalued or undervalued?

Jun 09 2025 04:41 PM IST
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As of May 28, 2024, NMDC Steel's valuation has been downgraded to risky due to overvaluation indicated by a negative PE ratio of -4.87 and poor financial performance, including a -32.73% stock return over the past year compared to the Sensex's 7.55%.
As of 28 May 2024, NMDC Steel's valuation grade has moved from does not qualify to risky, indicating a significant downgrade in its perceived investment quality. The company appears to be overvalued based on its financial metrics, with a PE ratio of -4.87, an EV to EBITDA of -9.70, and a Price to Book Value of 0.81. These ratios suggest that the company is struggling financially, particularly with a negative ROCE of -13.62% and ROE of -16.55%.

In comparison to its peers, NMDC Steel's valuation stands out unfavorably. For instance, JSW Steel Ltd. is rated fair with a PE of 64.98 and an EV to EBITDA of 14.20, while Tata Steel Ltd. is rated attractive with a PE of 51.92 and an EV to EBITDA of 11.04. The stark contrast in these ratios highlights NMDC Steel's challenges in the market. Additionally, the company's stock has underperformed significantly over the past year, with a return of -32.73% compared to the Sensex's 7.55%, reinforcing the notion that NMDC Steel is currently overvalued.
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