Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.
NSE: GMDCLTDGujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.: A 30-second snapshot
GMDCLTD trades at Rs 574.25, down 25.61% from its 52-week high and 21.08% lower over the past 3 months, currently below both its 50-DMA (Rs 611.37) and 200-DMA (Rs 591.68). Trailing PE is 19.1x on an ROE of 14.19%, with 5-year earnings and revenue both contracting (-14.3% and -9.2% respectively) and debt-to-equity at 4.475 on a rising trend. Within its 6-name Metals-sector peer set it ranks 1st on ROE but 5th on the composite quality score.
P/E
19.1
Forward P/E
20.4
ROE
+14.2%
Debt / Equity
4.47
Profit Margin
+36.1%
Div. Yield
+1.8%
5Y ROE > 15%
1/5
5Y FCF > 0
2/5
Quality
31/100
News
2 headlines · 1 positive · 0 negative
Recent context
- ·Dr Hasmukh Adhia was appointed chairman of GMDC and GACL (report dated July 1, 2026).
- ·A mid-July report (economictimes.com, July 16) listed the stock among 11 names crossing above their 200-DMA at that time; current technical data shows the price has since moved back below the 200-DMA.
- ·Overall news sentiment across the 2 tracked headlines is neutral (1 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative), a sample too small to indicate a sustained trend.
Strengths
- +Profit margin of 36.06% is high, indicating substantial per-unit profitability despite top-line contraction.
- +ROE of 14.19% ranks 1st among the 6 tracked Metals-sector names (ADANIENT 13.66%, TATASTEEL 11.16%, HINDALCO 10.29%).
- +Trailing PE of 19.1x is below ADANIENT (41.1x) and TATASTEEL (21.6x), though above HINDALCO, JSWSTEEL and HINDZINC.
- +Dividend yield of 1.82% provides a running cash payout alongside the equity position.
Weaknesses
- −Debt-to-equity of 4.475 is materially elevated for a non-financial mining company, with the debt trend classified as rising.
- −5-year earnings growth of -14.3% and revenue growth of -9.2% point to persistent contraction; ROE cleared 15% in only 1 of the tracked years and FCF was positive in only 2 of the tracked years (consistency score 0/100).
- −Quality score of 23 ranks 5th of 6 peers in the Metals sector comparison set.
- −Price is 25.61% below its 52-week high and down 21.08% over the past 3 months, trading below both the 50-DMA and 200-DMA.
Open questions
- ?Does the rising debt-to-equity trend reflect capacity expansion, working-capital needs, or another driver, and how does it compare with GMDC's historical leverage range?
- ?What explains the divergence between the 5-year earnings/revenue contraction and the stock's 34.68% 1-year price gain?
- ?How much of the recent 21% 3-month decline and 25.61% drawdown from the 52-week high reflects broader Metals-sector moves versus company-specific factors?
- ?With FCF positive in only 2 of the tracked years and a consistency score of 0/100, what underlies the earnings/cash-flow variability -- commodity pricing, volumes, or one-off items?
Peer comparison: Metals
Ranks 5 of 6 on quality| Symbol | Name | P/E | ROE | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMDCLTD | Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.You're viewing | 19.1 | +14.2% | 23 |
| Industry avg | across 5 peers | 20.9 | +11.7% | 43 |
| HINDZINC | Hindustan Zinc Ltd. | 13.3 | — | 68 |
| JSWSTEEL | JSW Steel Ltd. | 12.6 | — | 48 |
| TATASTEEL | Tata Steel Ltd. | 21.6 | +11.2% | 47 |
| HINDALCO | Hindalco Industries Ltd. | 16.0 | +10.3% | 31 |
| ADANIENT | Adani Enterprises Ltd. | 41.1 | +13.7% | 19 |
Technical state
Current price
₹574.25
SMA 50
₹611.37
SMA 200
₹591.68
RSI (14)
44.2 (neutral)
From 52w high
-25.6%
1Y return
+34.7%
3M return
-21.1%
50-DMA
Below
200-DMA
Below
Algorithmic support levels
Algorithmic resistance levels
Risk flags
- highDebt-to-equity of 4.475 is materially elevated for a non-financial mining company, and the debt trend is classified as rising.
- high5-year earnings growth of -14.3% and 5-year revenue growth of -9.2% show a persistent contraction; ROE cleared 15% in only 1 of the tracked years and free cash flow was positive in only 2 of the tracked years (consistency score 0/100). Quality score of 23 ranks 5th of 6 peers in the Metals sector comparison set.
- mediumCurrent price of Rs 574.25 sits below both the 50-DMA (Rs 611.37) and 200-DMA (Rs 591.68), 25.61% below the 52-week high, and down 21.08% over the past 3 months.
- lowAnalyst coverage is minimal (1 analyst, no rating value provided) and the news sample is sparse (2 articles total), limiting the reliability of consensus and sentiment reads.
Cross-section contradictions
- Price is up 34.68% over 12 months despite weak fundamental persistence: ROE cleared 15% in only 1 of the tracked years, the consistency score is 0/100, and 5-year earnings growth is -14.3% -- the price move has not been matched by the earnings trajectory shown in the persistence metrics.
- The 2 tracked news headlines read neutral overall (1 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative) with no negative items, yet the stock is down 21.08% over the past 3 months and 25.61% below its 52-week high.
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Fundamentals & technicals: refreshed 11 Aug 2026 · refreshed daily at 01:00 IST
AI synthesis (narrative, snapshot, strengths/weaknesses, peer ranking): generated 30 Jul 2026 · rotates through NIFTY 500 every ~5 days