Jindal Supreme IPO

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Jindal Supreme (India) Limited is an established manufacturer of steel pipes, tubes and allied products, with an operating history of more than five decades. Its product portfolio includes mild-steel black pipes, galvanised pipes, metal-beam crash barriers and GI tubular poles. These products serve infrastructure, construction, water supply, highways, oil and gas, agriculture and rural-electrification projects.

The company’s long operating history, diversified product range and established dealer relationships are important positives. Its manufacturing facility in Hisar, Haryana, benefits from access to northern Indian markets. Jindal Supreme had 53 dealers and 242 employees as of June 30, 2026.

The company is also expanding beyond conventional steel pipes. It entered W-beam and Thrie-beam crash barriers in FY2025 and GI tubular poles in FY2026. These products provide exposure to road safety, highways, street lighting and public-utility infrastructure. Government spending on roads, water systems and electrification could support demand.

Financial performance presents a mixed picture. Total income increased 11.77% from Rs. 604.74 crore in FY2025 to Rs. 675.94 crore in FY2026. However, profit after tax declined 7.17% from Rs. 24.27 crore to Rs. 22.53 crore. Encouragingly, EBITDA rose from Rs. 25.92 crore to Rs. 41.63 crore, while the EBITDA margin improved from 4.29% to 6.16%.

For the quarter ended June 2026, the company reported total income of Rs. 191.09 crore and profit after tax of Rs. 8.28 crore. Its PAT margin improved to 4.33%, but investors should monitor whether this improvement can be sustained amid fluctuating steel prices and competitive pressure.

Borrowings declined from Rs. 119.87 crore in March 2026 to Rs. 92.46 crore in June 2026. The debt-to-equity ratio consequently improved from 1.24 to 0.88. Moreover, Rs. 71 crore from the IPO proceeds will be used to repay or prepay borrowings, which could reduce finance costs and strengthen future profitability.

At the upper price of Rs. 93, Jindal Supreme IPO is valued at a post-issue P/E ratio of approximately 14.33 times and a price-to-book ratio of 3.57 times. The earnings valuation appears reasonable compared with several listed steel-product companies, although the price-to-book valuation leaves limited room for disappointment.

The Rs. 24.99 crore offer-for-sale component will not provide funds to the company. Promoter ownership will decline from 100% to 73.68% after the issue, while public shareholding will increase to 26.32%.

Overall, Jindal Supreme IPO offers an established business, infrastructure exposure, improving operating margins and meaningful debt reduction. The decline in FY2026 profit, commodity-price volatility and dependence on cyclical demand remain key risks.

Chanakya recommends a selective approach. Investors should examine the final GMP, QIB participation and overall subscription trend before applying. Strong institutional demand and a healthy GMP would improve the case for listing gains, while long-term investors should track margin sustainability and post-IPO debt reduction.