Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd.
NSE: SHYAMMETLShyam Metalics and Energy Ltd.: A 30-second snapshot
Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd. (SHYAMMETL) is an infrastructure/metals company currently priced at 844.50, sitting above its 50-DMA (827.87) but below its 200-DMA (867.94), with a 1-year price change of -3.62%. The stock carries a debt-to-equity of 9.43 with a rising debt trend, thin 5.56% profit margins, and 5-year earnings growth of 0% despite 17.8% revenue growth. At PE of 24.3, it trades at the lowest multiple among its 6 infrastructure peers, where sector PEs range from 33 to 109.
P/E
24.3
Forward P/E
12.9
ROE
—
Debt / Equity
9.43
Profit Margin
+5.6%
Div. Yield
+0.5%
5Y ROE > 15%
1/5
5Y FCF > 0
1/5
Quality
44/100
Recent context
- ·No news articles were collected for SHYAMMETL in this analysis cycle, leaving recent corporate developments, earnings announcements, or sector-specific catalysts unassessed.
- ·The forward PE of 12.86 versus trailing PE of 24.34 suggests the analyst community models a near-doubling of earnings in the near term; no news data is available to anchor what operational driver might underpin that projection.
- ·The stock is trading just below a resistance cluster at 845-872.90, with the nearest support levels identified at 802.30 and 792.90, approximately 5-6% below the current price.
Strengths
- +Revenue has grown at 17.8% CAGR over 5 years, the strongest top-line growth metric visible in the available data, suggesting demand traction or capacity expansion.
- +Trailing PE of 24.3 is the lowest among 6 listed infrastructure peers (next lowest: L&T at 33.3; sector range up to 109.3), indicating the stock trades at a notable valuation discount to the peer group.
- +Quality score of 48 ranks 2nd of 6 peers in the Infrastructure sector, above ABB (47), CGPOWER (45), CUMMINSIND (24), and LT (26), though below BEL (57).
- +Forward PE of 12.86 versus trailing PE of 24.34 implies analyst consensus models a meaningful step-up in earnings; mean analyst rating of 1.22 across 9 analysts (1-5 scale, lower = more constructive).
Weaknesses
- −Debt-to-equity of 9.43 with a rising debt trend is a structural leverage concern; for a cyclical metals/infrastructure business, high debt amplifies earnings volatility during demand downturns.
- −FCF was positive in only 1 of the available historical years; with 5-year earnings growth at 0%, the business has not demonstrated consistent cash generation despite substantial revenue growth.
- −ROE data is unavailable and the company showed ROE above 15% in only 1 of the assessed years; a consistency score of 11 reflects historically weak and inconsistent capital efficiency.
- −Price has declined 3.62% over the past year and trades below the 200-DMA (867.94) at 844.50, with a 15.4% drawdown from the 52-week high.
Open questions
- ?Does the D/E of 9.43 reflect project-finance debt tied to specific capacity expansions, and how does the repayment schedule align with expected revenue ramp from those projects?
- ?What accounts for the divergence between 17.8% revenue CAGR and 0% earnings growth over 5 years — is this a structural cost issue, working capital intensity, or depreciation from recent capex cycles?
- ?On what basis does the forward PE of 12.86 (roughly half the trailing PE) rest, and which specific earnings drivers are expected to materially close that gap within the forecast period?
- ?How does SHYAMMETL leverage profile and FCF generation compare specifically to other domestic integrated metals producers, rather than the broader infrastructure sector peer set shown here?
Peer comparison: Infrastructure
Ranks 2 of 6 on quality| Symbol | Name | P/E | ROE | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHYAMMETL | Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd.You're viewing | 24.3 | — | 48 |
| Industry avg | across 5 peers | 68.8 | +17.5% | 40 |
| BEL | Bharat Electronics Ltd. | 51.8 | — | 57 |
| ABB | ABB India Ltd. | 85.1 | — | 47 |
| CGPOWER | CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd. | 109.3 | +19.6% | 45 |
| LT | Larsen & Toubro Ltd. | 33.3 | +15.5% | 26 |
| CUMMINSIND | Cummins India Ltd. | 64.4 | — | 24 |
Technical state
Current price
₹844.50
SMA 50
₹827.87
SMA 200
₹867.94
RSI (14)
47.0 (neutral)
From 52w high
-15.4%
1Y return
-3.6%
3M return
-1.9%
50-DMA
Above
200-DMA
Below
Algorithmic support levels
Algorithmic resistance levels
Risk flags
- highDebt-to-equity of 9.43 is substantially elevated for a non-financial infrastructure/metals company; combined with a rising debt trend and only 1 of available years showing positive FCF, this signals significant leverage and cash flow strain.
- highFCF positive in only 1 of available years; 5-year earnings growth is reported at 0%, indicating no real earnings expansion despite 17.8% revenue growth — pointing to margin and cost absorption pressure.
- mediumProfit margin of 5.56% is thin; quality score of 48 ranks 2nd of 6 peers, but ROE data is unavailable and consistency score of 11 (with ROE above 15% in only 1 year) suggests historically weak returns on capital.
- mediumPrice is 15.4% below 52-week high and -3.62% over 1 year; stock is trading below the 200-DMA (867.94 vs current 844.50), indicating a sustained negative price trend over the medium term.
- lowZero news articles collected; sentiment analysis is based on no data, making news-based risk assessment unavailable for this stock.
Cross-section contradictions
- Revenue has grown at 17.8% CAGR over 5 years but 5-year earnings growth is 0% and profit margin stands at 5.56%, suggesting revenue gains have not translated into bottom-line improvement — an unusual divergence that warrants scrutiny of cost structure and working capital.
- Forward PE of 12.86 is roughly half the trailing PE of 24.34, implying a significant expected earnings step-up; however, persistent near-zero earnings growth and negative FCF history make the basis for that forward estimate worth examining.
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