Lloyds Metals And Energy Ltd.
NSE: LLOYDSMELloyds Metals And Energy Ltd.: A 30-second snapshot
Lloyds Metals and Energy (Rs 1,734) is a metals-sector company that has delivered extraordinary reported revenue and earnings growth over five years — 404.5% and 604.9% respectively — yet has not generated positive free cash flow in any reported year. Debt-to-equity stands at 145.2 with a rising trend, and the stock trades 29% above its 200-day moving average following a 37% gain over 12 months. FY26 audited results released in May 2026 showed record profits alongside capacity expansions in iron ore, pellets, copper, and new copper-cobalt operations in the DRC.
P/E
25.9
Forward P/E
12.0
ROE
+37.0%
Debt / Equity
145.21
Profit Margin
+21.5%
Div. Yield
+0.1%
5Y ROE > 15%
3/5
5Y FCF > 0
0/5
Quality
54/100
News
8 headlines · 5 positive · 0 negative
Lloyds Metals & Energy Publishes Strong FY26 Audited Results and Disclosures - TipRanks
TipRanks
LLOYDSME: FY 2026 saw record profits, margin gains, and major capacity expansions across core segments - TradingView
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LLOYDSME: Record FY 2026 results with strong growth in iron ore, pellets, and copper, driving future expansion - TradingView
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LLOYDSME: FY26 saw record profits, major expansions, and new copper-cobalt operations in DRC - TradingView
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Lloyds Metals Plant Commissioning Lifts Shares 1.42% - HDFC Sky
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Recent context
- ·FY26 audited results (published May 2026) reported record profits and margin gains alongside capacity expansions in iron ore, pellets, and copper, with new copper-cobalt operations commencing in the DRC — the clearest catalyst for the stock's 41.8% gain over the past 3 months.
- ·News sentiment is positive across all 8 recent items (5 positive, 3 neutral, 0 negative), with no adverse regulatory, governance, or credit-related headlines captured in this window.
- ·Nearest technical resistance is Rs 1,846 (6.5% above current price of Rs 1,734); key support levels are at Rs 1,275.5 and Rs 1,122, representing drawdowns of 26.4% and 35.3% from the current price respectively.
Strengths
- +Sector-leading ROE of 37.1% ranks 1st among 6 peers (next closest: JSW Steel at 27.3%), suggesting high return generation on existing equity base.
- +Profit margin of 21.5% is notably high for the metals sector, which typically operates on single-digit to low-double-digit margins.
- +Trailing PE of 25.9 is broadly in line with large-cap metals peers (Tata Steel 29.5, Adani Enterprises 36.9), and the forward PE of 12.0 implies the market is attributing significant earnings acceleration, consistent with the FY26 record results narrative.
- +Price is 17.2% above its 50-DMA (Rs 1,479) and 29.3% above its 200-DMA (Rs 1,340), reflecting strong near-term price momentum; RSI of 62.4 is in neutral territory (not yet in overbought range).
Weaknesses
- −Free cash flow has been positive zero years in the available history — the highest-severity fundamental concern, meaning all reported earnings growth has not translated to cash available to service debt or fund expansion internally.
- −D/E of 145.2 is extreme and rising; in combination with zero FCF, the company is structurally dependent on debt markets for continuity. A tightening credit environment or project cost overrun could accelerate refinancing stress.
- −Consistency score of 36/100 indicates that the current headline metrics (ROE 37%, margin 21.5%) are not yet demonstrated as durable; ROE has been above 15% in only 3 of available historical years.
- −The forward PE of 12.0 versus trailing PE of 25.9 implies a near-doubling of earnings is already reflected in the current price — execution shortfall against this implied trajectory would compress the valuation multiple.
Open questions
- ?Does the gap between accrual-based profit margin (21.5%) and zero FCF reflect a temporary capex-heavy growth phase, or a structural issue with working capital conversion in the metals processing and mining segments?
- ?With D/E at 145.2 and rising, what proportion of outstanding debt is long-term project finance versus short-term credit, and what are the upcoming refinancing obligations relative to internal cash generation?
- ?The forward PE of 12.0 implies a dramatic earnings step-up from FY26 to FY27 — what specific volume ramp-ups or margin drivers underpin analyst projections, and how dependent are they on DRC copper-cobalt project timelines?
- ?LLOYDSME ranks 1st in ROE among peers at 37.1%, yet the consistency score is 36/100 — is the current ROE a function of the recent earnings spike on a still-modest equity base, or does it reflect a repeatable operating advantage?
Peer comparison: Metals
Ranks 1 of 6 on quality| Symbol | Name | P/E | ROE | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLOYDSME | Lloyds Metals And Energy Ltd.You're viewing | 25.9 | +37.0% | 51 |
| Industry avg | across 5 peers | 23.8 | +17.4% | 37 |
| JSWSTEEL | JSW Steel Ltd. | 14.0 | +27.3% | 45 |
| TATASTEEL | Tata Steel Ltd. | 29.5 | +11.2% | 42 |
| HINDALCO | Hindalco Industries Ltd. | 14.7 | — | 38 |
| ADANIENT | Adani Enterprises Ltd. | 36.9 | +13.7% | 22 |
| DUMMYVEDL1 | Dummy Vedanta Ltd. 1 | — | — | — |
Technical state
Current price
₹1,734.00
SMA 50
₹1,478.76
SMA 200
₹1,340.37
RSI (14)
62.4 (neutral)
From 52w high
-6.1%
1Y return
+37.0%
3M return
+41.8%
50-DMA
Above
200-DMA
Above
Algorithmic support levels
Algorithmic resistance levels
Risk flags
- highDebt-to-equity of 145.2 is extreme even relative to capital-intensive metals peers, and the debt trend is classified as rising. Zero FCF across all available years means the company has relied on external funding to sustain operations and expansion, heightening refinancing risk.
- highFree cash flow has been positive zero years in the available history despite a reported profit margin of 21.5%. The gap between accrual earnings and cash generation raises questions about the quality and durability of reported profits.
- mediumConsistency score of 36/100 and ROE years above 15% limited to 3 of the available history indicate that the current 37.1% ROE is not well-established. The forward PE of 12.0 implies approximately 115% earnings growth is priced in, a level of execution required against a backdrop of zero FCF generation.
- mediumPeer priceChange1Y data is null for all 5 comparison symbols, eliminating relative price-performance context. One peer entry (DUMMYVEDL1) is a placeholder with all-null values, reducing the effective peer set to 4.
- lowAnalyst coverage spans only 6 analysts. Mean rating of 1.43 across 6 analysts (1-5 scale, lower = more constructive). Thin coverage can lead to consensus revisions of above-average magnitude on earnings surprises.
Cross-section contradictions
- Revenue grew 404.5% and earnings grew 604.9% over 5 years, yet free cash flow was positive zero years in that same period — sustained high accrual earnings without corresponding cash conversion is an unusual pattern that warrants scrutiny of working capital and capex trends.
- The stock is up 37% over 12 months and trades 29% above its 200-DMA (1340), while the forward PE of 12.0 versus trailing PE of 25.9 implies the market is pricing in a near-doubling of earnings — this in a company with no FCF track record and a D/E of 145.
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Fundamentals & technicals: refreshed 25 Jun 2026 · refreshed daily at 01:00 IST
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