Hindalco Q3: 60% PAT Growth, ₹10,000 Cr Expansion Plan

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Hindalco Industries Ltd – Q3 FY2025 Results Analysis

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% YoY

EBITDA

₹8,108 Cr

↑28% YoY

PAT

₹3,735 Cr

↑60% YoY

Key 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% YoY

EBITDA

₹4,222 Cr

↑73% YoY

EBITDA per ton

$1,480

↑68% YoY

Copper Business

Revenue

₹13,732 Cr

↑15% YoY

EBITDA

₹777 Cr

↑18% YoY

Novelis Performance

Revenue

$4.10 Bn

↑4% YoY

EBITDA

$367 Mn

↓19% YoY

Shipments

904 KT

↓1% YoY

Future 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

  • Strong Growth Potential

    54.4% YoY PAT growth, higher aluminium realizations

  • Competitive Edge

    Backward integration, secured coal supply, green initiatives

  • Attractive Valuation

    Trading below historical P/E and industry average

  • 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.

Report Date: Q3 FY2025

Last Updated: February 13, 2025

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