Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Steel

Steel Authority of India Limited, a steel-making company, manufactures and sells iron and steel products in India and internationally. The company offers a range of railway products, which include rail, high YS/UTS rail, corrosion resistant micro alloyed rail, vanadium alloyed rail, end forged thick web asymmetric rail, high conductivity rail, crane rails, and crossing sleeper bars. It also provides pig iron and pipes; semis; structural and TMT bars; galvanized products; wire rods, plate mill plates, and wheels and axles; hot rolled and cold rolled products; and stainless and electrical steel products. It serves government organizations, PSUS, private companies, distributors, and resellers. Steel Authority of India Limited was founded in 1954 and is based in New Delhi, India.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for SAIL
Revenue projections for SAIL

SAIL's revenues are expected to fall below last year's, and this forecast tends to raise concerns among investors. A revenue drop can negatively impact the company's profitability, making investors more cautious about their positions due to the risks of declining financial performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.846000
forwardPE 13.864429
debtToEquity 57.763000
earningsGrowth -0.535000
revenueGrowth 0.082000
grossMargins 0.477040
operatingMargins 0.040250
trailingEps 6.180000
forwardEps 10.749090

Steel Authority of India Limited's Forward PE is in a favorable range, meaning its stock price compares well with its earnings and isn't overpriced. This leaves room for growth, making it a compelling opportunity for investors looking to benefit from potential future gains.
SAIL's low earnings and revenue growth highlight potential profit shrinkage. This suggests that the company may struggle to maintain its financial performance, raising concerns about its future profitability.
SAIL's negative gross and operating margins indicate that the company is unprofitable, struggling to cover its production and operational costs. This reflects potential weaknesses in cost management or declining sales performance.
SAIL's forward EPS exceeding its trailing EPS reflects expectations of increased profitability for the current year. This suggests that the company is projected to achieve higher earnings than in the previous financial year, signaling positive growth and improved financial health.

Price projections:

Price projections for SAIL
Price projections for SAIL

Price projections for SAIL have been revised upward over time, signaling increasing optimism about the company's future. This steady increase reflects a positive outlook for SAIL's growth and market performance.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for SAIL
Recommendations trend for SAIL


Analysts have shown a sell bias toward Steel Authority of India Limited, signaling potential caution for investors. However, it's recommended to base investment decisions on a wider range of market indicators to get a fuller understanding of the stock's trajectory, avoiding overreliance on a single sentiment.