The stainless steel industry is a highly competitive market, and finding a company that has managed to establish a product-market fit in this industry is noteworthy. One such company is the largest integrated stainless steel company in India, with manufacturing facilities located in Jajpur, Odisha.
Key factors, why we added Jindal Stainless Ltd
Since 2017 the company has never registered an annual operating margin of below 9% and we were hopeful FY23 would not be the first. Once our team was able to validate the company was added to our portfolio end of November, since when the stock has made our shareholders 50% in 3 months
About the Company
JINDAL STAINLESS STEEL has been able to achieve this fit by leveraging its robust logistics infrastructure, state-of-the-art machinery, and a well-established distribution network. Their manufacturing facilities are equipped with the best of European suppliers' state-of-the-art machinery and engineering, enabling them to produce globally competitive stainless steel products. The steel melting shop has a capacity of 1.1 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) and is supplied by Siemag, Germany. The cold-rolled annealed pickle unit has a capacity of 450,000 MMTPA and is supplied by Andritz, Austria. The ferroalloys unit has a capacity of 250,000 MMTPA and is also supplied by Siemag, Germany. Additionally, the company's captive power plant has a capacity of 264 MW and is supplied by BHEL, India.
It’s logistics infrastructure is equally impressive, with in-house railway sidings and close proximity to ports providing strong support for its overall operations. This infrastructure ensures that the company can efficiently transport its products, reducing lead times and optimizing customer service and deliveries. This distribution network allows the company to optimize customer service and deliveries, ensuring that its customers receive their products on time, regardless of their location.
In conclusion, the largest integrated stainless steel company in India has managed to achieve a product-market fit by leveraging its robust logistics infrastructure, state-of-the-art machinery, and a well-established distribution network. With its competitive products and efficient operations, the company is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for stainless steel products in India and around the world.