NMDC Ltd. share price target

NMDC Limited is engaged in mining of iron ore.

NMDC reported an operationally healthy set of numbers for Q4FY21 wherein topline and EBITDA came in higher than our estimate. For Q4FY21, NMDC reported sales volume of 11.1 MT, up 29% YoY, 19% QoQ (our estimate 11.1 MT). For Q4FY21, NMDC reported topline of | 6848 crore (up 115% YoY, 57% QoQ), higher than our estimate of | 6133 crore. Better-than-expected realisation aided Q4FY21. NMDC's blended realisation for Q4FY21 was at | 6138/tonne, up 67% YoY, 32% QoQ, higher than our estimate of | 5500/tonne. EBITDA for the quarter was at | 4242 crore (up 184% YoY,...

Higher pricing to offset impact of premium levy NMDC is a play on strong iron ore prices and volumes, well-reflected in its 4QFY21 result EBITDA at INR42.4b (+53% YoY) and EBITDA/t at INR3,825 (+113% YoY) were the highest ever. We raise our FY22/FY23 EBITDA forecast by 61%/38% to factor in higher pricing and volumes. Reiterate Buy. EBITDA up 53% YoY on higher pricing and better volumes Revenue / EBITDA / Adjusted PAT rose 57%/53%/51% QoQ (in-line) to...

NMDC Limited is engaged in mining of iron ore.

Risks emanating from rising domestic supplies are very well factored in our estimates with FY22 realisations assumed at steep cut of ~20% over current levels and hefty discount of ~45% (above the historical average of 35%) to import parity price. On the back of stable outlook on global iron ore prices and value unlocking with the demerger of steel plant, we maintain BUY rating with TP of Rs145 based on 1) EV/EBITDA of 4x FY22e for iron ore operations...

NMDC underperformed steel stocks by a wide margin over last three months due to uncertainty regarding payment of premium for its Donimalai mine's lease renewal. After two years impasse, Govt of Karnataka renewed Donimalai mines (with capacity of 7mtpa) at a premium of 22.5% of sales price. We expect that similar premium would be paid for its iron ore operations in Chhattisgarh, which constitutes 78% of its overall volumes. Severe shortage in domestic market (due to supply disruptions in Odisha), strong profitability of steel producers and firm outlook on global prices shall...

Process underway for divestment of steel plant NMDC reported Q2FY21 EBITDA missed our estimates by 5% while it is 4% above consensus estimates. Miss was largely due to lower than expected realisations, partially offset by lower costs. Unlike past, NMDC has been forthcoming this time in undertaking price hikes in tandem with strong global prices and shortage in domestic market....

Retain Buy on valuations despite risk of higher levies NMDC's 2QFY21 EBITDA declined 7% YoY to INR10.3b as lower iron ore prices offset the benefit of 14% YoY volume growth. Outlook for 2HFY21, however, is strong as currently prices are ~30% higher (or ~INR800/t) than 2QFY21 average, which should drive significantly higher profitability. The government's proposal to levy an additional premium on NMDC's renewed mining leases, however, has emerged as a key overhang. If a premium of 22.5% of revenue is levied on all mines of NMDC, it poses a...

estimates of Rs1,743 largely due to one-time covid-19 related donation equivalent to Rs227/t. Impacted by weak revenue and one-time CSR expenses, EBITDA fell 49% QoQ/60% YoY at Rs7.5bn (PLe:Rs7.9bn). PAT fell 55% QoQ/55% YoY at Rs5.3bn (PLe:Rs6.2bn) due to 46% QoQ/42% YoY fall in other...

4 August 2020 volumes increased 7% YoY to 2.57mt on improving demand from steel plants as domestic demand improves. This, coupled with higher international iron ore prices, has enabled NMDC to raise prices this month by INR200/t (~9%) to INR2,360/2,650 per ton for fines/lumps. We believe NMDCs iron ore prices should sustain in 2HFY21 due to rising steel prices (up ~INR2,000/t MoM), higher pellet prices (up 20% MoM to INR7,200/t), and reduced iron ore supply from Odisha mines. Volume growth of 7% YoY reported by NMDC (to 2.57mt) in July20 has surprised and is three months ahead of our expectation of positive volume print in 2HFY21. While iron ore production from several auctioned mines in Odisha has commenced in the current quarter, we believe production from these mines would be lower by >30% YoY in FY21, supporting NMDCs volumes in the near term.