JSP’s Profit Plummets in 2022-23
In a standalone performance update, Jindal Steel & Power reported a production figure of 2.02 million metric tons for the quarter, experiencing a marginal 2% decline quarter-on-quarter. However, sales volume reached 2.03 metric tons, indicating a notable 7% increase QoQ. Notably, exports accounted for 11% of total sales volume, a significant surge compared to 5% in the previous quarter, demonstrating resurgence in exports after the withdrawal of export duty.
Pellet production, on the other hand, witnessed a 3% decline QoQ, with external pellet sales amounting to 42 kt, down from 53 kt in the preceding quarter.
Gross revenue for the quarter remained steady at ?15,480 crore, while adjusted EBITDA experienced a 1% QoQ improvement, reaching ?2,178 crore, thanks to an increase in net sales realization partially offsetting higher raw material costs, particularly iron ore expenses.
The net profit for the quarter stood at INR ?789 crore, a substantial improvement from the net loss of INR ?4,512 Cr recorded in 3QFY23.
Turning to the global ventures performance, JSP's Mozambique operations reported a ROM production of 0.98 million metric tons, reflecting a 22% decline QoQ. Coking coal sales stood at 179 kt, contributing to the operating EBITDA of $9 million recorded for 4QFY23.
For the fiscal year 2022-23, JSP's production stood at 7.89 million metric tons compared to 8.01 million metric tons in the previous fiscal year. Total sales, including pig iron, reached 7.68 million metric tons, slightly surpassing the 7.64 million metric tons achieved in FY22, despite the imposition of export duty on steel exports, resulting in a 60% decline in export volumes to 0.99 million metric tons compared to 2.51 million metric tons in FY22.
Seizing the opportunity presented by robust demand, JSP managed to boost domestic sales by an impressive 30% year-on-year.
Pellet production remained relatively unchanged at 7.57 million metric tons in FY23, while pellet sales amounted to 0.23 mt compared to 0.75 mt in FY22.
In FY23, Mozambique operations witnessed an increase in ROM production, reaching 4.3 million metric tons compared to 4.1 million metric tons in FY22. Correspondingly, coking coal sales also improved, totaling 759 kt, compared to 700 kt in FY22. Notably, Mozambique operations achieved an operating EBITDA of $123 million, marking an impressive 92% YoY increase, while PAT reached $37 million, reflecting a growth of 68% YoY.
JSP's gross revenue reached an impressive ?58,970 crore, showing a notable increase of 7% compared to the previous period. However, the EBITDA figures were not as favorable, experiencing a significant decline of 42%, with a total of ?8,562 crore. The profit also suffered a substantial decrease, plunging by 71% to reach ?2,427 crore. These results indicate a challenging period for the company, with its financial performance taking a hit.