Hindalco Industries Ltd
Stock Research Report: Q3 FY2025
Key Stock Metrics
Market Cap
₹1,35,362 Cr
Current Price
₹602
52-Week Range
₹773 / ₹499
P/E Ratio
9.35
Book Value
₹513
ROCE
11.3%
ROE
10.2%
Dividend Yield
0.58%
Q3 FY2025 Financial Performance
Consolidated Performance
Revenue
₹58,390 Cr
↑11% YoYEBITDA
₹8,108 Cr
↑28% YoYPAT
₹3,735 Cr
↑60% YoYKey Highlights
- Record Aluminium Upstream EBITDA in Q3 FY25
- Aluminium Downstream EBITDA grew 36% YoY
- Copper business EBITDA grew 18% YoY
- Debt to EBITDA improved to 2.37x from 2.65x YoY
Segment-Wise Performance
Aluminium Business
Revenue
₹9,993 Cr
↑25% YoYEBITDA
₹4,222 Cr
↑73% YoYEBITDA per ton
$1,480
↑68% YoYCopper Business
Revenue
₹13,732 Cr
↑15% YoYEBITDA
₹777 Cr
↑18% YoYNovelis Performance
Revenue
$4.10 Bn
↑4% YoYEBITDA
$367 Mn
↓19% YoYShipments
904 KT
↓1% YoYFuture Growth Plans & Expansions
Strategic Expansions
- 600 Kt Greenfield Bay Minette plant (Novelis) – H2-CY2026
- 100 Kt recycling expansion at Ulsan, South Korea
- 25 Kt Copper IGT plant in Q4 FY25
- Aditya FRP project commissioning in FY26
- Meenakshi coal mine (12 MTPA) secured
Capital Expenditure
- Planned Capex: ₹10,000+ Cr in green energy & expansion
- Renewable capacity target: 300 MW by CY25
- Current renewable capacity: 189 MW
- ₹750 M debt raised by Novelis for refinancing
Investment Analysis
Competitive Strengths
- India’s largest aluminium producer
- Integrated business model
- Strong presence in high-growth sectors
- Robust balance sheet
Key Risks
- Commodity Price Fluctuations
Metal price volatility impact on revenue
- High Debt Levels
₹60,959 Cr debt affecting future cash flows
- Global Economic Slowdown
Lower demand from Europe & China affecting Novelis
- Regulatory & ESG Compliance
Stricter environmental norms leading to higher costs
- Rising Energy Costs
Increased coal and power costs compressing margins
Growth Metrics
Sales Growth (YoY)
6.38%
Profit Growth (YoY)
54.4%
3-Year Sales Growth
17.8%
3-Year Profit Growth
39.7%
Valuation & Investment Thesis
Valuation Metrics
P/E Ratio
9.35x
Industry Avg: ~12x
P/B Ratio
1.17x
Book Value: ₹513
EV/EBITDA
~7.5x
Dividend Yield
0.58%
Investment Thesis
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Strong Growth Potential
54.4% YoY PAT growth, higher aluminium realizations
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Competitive Edge
Backward integration, secured coal supply, green initiatives
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Attractive Valuation
Trading below historical P/E and industry average
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Strong Balance Sheet
₹1.14 Lakh Cr reserves, improving leverage
Target Price Analysis
Target Range: ₹750-780
Potential Upside: 25-30%
Additional Performance Metrics
Sales (TTM)
₹2,29,600 Cr
Operating Profit Margin
12.9%
Profit After Tax
₹14,484 Cr
Promoter Holding
34.6%
Disclaimer
This report is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Investors should conduct their own due diligence before making any investment decisions.
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