Since the volume game is not at play because of the peak capacity utilisation, the key would be the integration of stressed Usha Martin assets and deployment of the surplus cash in the books.
While Tata Sponge partly missed capitalising on the up cycle in the steel industry, the move now to acquire Usha Martin’s value-added long products steel business could prove to be shot in the arm.
Centrum is bullish on Tata Sponge has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1160 in its research report dated October 12, 2018.
Centrum is bullish on Tata Sponge has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1220 in its research report dated September 17, 2018.
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Tata Sponge Iron has reported a consolidated total income from operations of Rs 260.94 crore and a net profit of Rs 45.56 crore for the quarter ended Jun-2018
Centrum recommended hold rating on Tata Sponge with a target price of Rs 1135 in its research report dated July 18, 2018.
Consumption sectors (FMCG, durables, autos), though on a soft base, post noticeable volume growth for a consecutive quarter.
Tata Sponge reported 49 percent growth in revenues to Rs 260.9 crore in June 2018 quarter.
Centrum recommended hold rating on Tata Sponge with a target price of Rs 1130 in its research report dated April 18, 2018.
Today, the company is one of the lowest-cost producers of sponge iron in the country, earning an operating margin of close to Rs 6,500 for every tonne sold.
The market breadth was in favour of the declines with 764 stocks advancing while 923 declined and 359 remained unchanged. On the other hand, in the BSE, 1172 stocks advanced and 1370 declined and 131 remained unchanged.
Centrum is bullish on Tata Sponge has recommended hold rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1165 in its research report dated January 19, 2018.
Tata Sponge has been able to capitalise on this trend thanks to the support from Tata Steel, parent company, for the supply of iron ore and its proximity to iron ore belt and ports.
The market breadth was in favour of the advances on Wednesday morning with 960 stocks advancing as against 649 declines while 389 remained unchanged. On the other hand, 1357 stocks advanced and 868 stocks declined while 89 remained unchanged on the BSE.
Kotak Securities has recommended accumulate rating on Tata Sponge with a target price of Rs 1020 in its research report dated October 23, 2017.
Centrum Research is bullish on Tata Sponge has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1125 in its research report dated October 18, 2017.