NMDC Ltd.

NSE: NMDC · Industrial Minerals

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Snapshot

Unlock NMDC Ltd.'s vital signs

Growth · Profitability · Valuation · Strength · Conviction

Company Overview

Business

NMDC Limited is a state-controlled enterprise primarily engaged in the exploration and production of iron ore in India. The company operates significant mining complexes in Chhattisgarh and Karnataka, while also diversifying into the production of sponge iron, pellets, and wind power generation.

Business Model

The company generates revenue through the extraction and sale of iron ore to domestic steel manufacturers and international markets, including Japan and South Korea. It further monetises its operations through value-added products like sponge iron and pellets, alongside renewable energy generation.

Growth Outlook

Growth is driven by the expansion of mining capacities at existing complexes and the exploration of diverse mineral assets including diamonds, gold, and coal. The company continues to focus on operational efficiency and increasing its footprint in the domestic and export iron ore markets.

Key Risks

  • Commodity Price Volatility. The company's profitability is highly sensitive to fluctuations in global iron ore prices, which are influenced by international steel demand.
  • Regulatory and Environmental Risk. Mining operations are subject to stringent environmental regulations and government policies, which can impact production timelines and operational costs.
  • Geopolitical and Export Risk. Reliance on export markets like Japan and South Korea exposes the company to geopolitical tensions and shifts in international trade policies.
  • Operational Concentration. A significant portion of revenue is derived from specific mining complexes, making the company vulnerable to site-specific disruptions or logistical bottlenecks.

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Key Metrics

P/E

10.0x

Q1 FY27 · consolidated

10.0 vs 5.1x5Y avg

EV/EBITDA

7.4x

Q1 FY27 · consolidated

7.4 vs 8.2x5Y avg

NET PROFIT MARGIN

29.1%

Q1 FY27 · consolidated

-0.1 ppYoY

Peers · Industrial Minerals

CompanyMkt CapP/EEV/EBITDARev Gr YoYEBITDA MgnROEROCE1Y Return
NMDC Ltd.NMDC
₹74,467 Cr9.987.4433.6%21.9%28.5%+15.3%
Lloyds Metals And Energy Ltd.LLOYDSME
₹1.03L Cr20.6314.35233.8%38.1%48.5%41.2%+40.4%
Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.GMDCLTD
₹17,902 Cr18.7219.992.2%32.0%14.2%16.7%+23.7%
Gravita India Ltd.GRAVITA
₹12,264 Cr30.8823.9917.5%11.5%17.3%20.2%+0.2%
Ashapura Minechem LimitedASHAPURMIN
₹5,263 Cr12.949.4762.6%12.3%28.4%21.2%-0.1%
MOIL LimitedMOIL
₹5,134 Cr16.919.125.8%36.9%11.4%14.0%-26.8%

As of Q1 FY27

Financials