Steel Authority of India Limited
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PositoAI's own ratios from Steel Authority of India Limited's yearly results (2023–2026), compared with Basic Materials companies in India. Tap ? on any ratio for what it means.
What stands out
- Profit Cash Ratio: Over the last 3 years, every ₹100 of reported profit came with ₹362 of operating cash. Higher than almost all Basic Materials companies in India.
Where ₹100 of sales goes
Latest year (Mar 2026). Taxes and other income are not shown, so the parts need not add up to 100.
Cash quality
Profit Cash Ratio
₹362Over the last 3 years, every ₹100 of reported profit came with ₹362 of operating cash.
Higher than almost all Basic Materials companies in India.
Self-Funding Ratio
1.6×Over the last 3 years its own operating cash covered its investment spending (capex) 1.6 times.
Higher than 65% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Cash Locked Ratio
₹7For every ₹100 of sales, ₹7 is tied up in day-to-day operations (money owed by customers + stock − money owed to suppliers), against ₹8 tied up three years earlier.
Less money tied up than 84% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Growth quality
Steadiness Ratio
2/3 · 2/3Sales grew in 2 of the last 3 years; profit grew in 2 of 3.
Steadier than 56% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Growth Efficiency Ratio
₹19Sales grew 6% in 3 years; of every extra ₹100 of sales, ₹19 became extra profit.
Higher than 70% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Asset Productivity Ratio
+6% / +4%In 3 years sales changed by +6% while total assets changed by +4%. Both moved at about the same pace.
Balance-sheet strength
Debt Due Cover Ratio
1.3×Debt due within a year is covered 1.3 times by its yearly operating cash.
Higher than 64% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Cash Cushion Ratio
−45%Debt, after subtracting cash, equals 45% of its market value (net debt).
Lower than 84% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Tangible Assets Ratio
100%Of every ₹100 the company owns, ₹100 is in tangible assets such as plants, cash, stock and receivables; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles.
More tangible than 76% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Tangible Net Worth Ratio
100%Of every ₹100 of net worth, ₹100 is tangible; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles, often from buying other companies.
More tangible than 73% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Shareholders
Standard fundamentals
P/E, P/B, ROE, debt, growth and more (14)
Steel Authority of India Limited owes ₹0.56 for every ₹1 it owns. Net profit rose 42% in the year to Mar 2026, and grew 16% a year on average over 3 years.
Compared with Basic Materials companies in India · latest annual results Mar 2026.
P/E ratio
16.4Investors pay ₹16.4 for every ₹1 of Steel Authority of India Limited's yearly profit, lower than 63% of Basic Materials companies in India.
P/B ratio
1.16The share price is 1.16 times Steel Authority of India Limited's book value per share, lower than 72% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Market cap
₹70,116 CrThe total market value of all of Steel Authority of India Limited's shares at today's price (share price × number of shares), larger than 96% of Basic Materials companies in India. PosiCap size class: Meso Cap.
Net worth (book value)
₹60,356 CrWhat Steel Authority of India Limited would have left on paper if it sold everything it owns and paid everything it owes, from its latest balance sheet (31 Mar 2026).
Book value per share
₹146.12Net worth divided by the number of shares. The share price of ₹169.75 is 1.2 times this, which is the P/B above.
Return on equity (ROE)
7.1%Steel Authority of India Limited earned 7.1% on its shareholders' money over the last year, lower than 64% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Owes vs Owns
0.56×Steel Authority of India Limited owes ₹0.56 for every ₹1 it owns (moderate), higher than 83% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Dividend yield
1.37%Steel Authority of India Limited pays 1.37% of its share price as dividends a year, higher than 75% of dividend-paying Basic Materials companies in India.
Revenue growth
+8%Revenue rose 8% in the year to Mar 2026, and grew 2% a year on average over 3 years.
Profit growth
+42%Net profit rose 42% in the year to Mar 2026, and grew 16% a year on average over 3 years.
Profit margin
3.1%Steel Authority of India Limited keeps ₹3 of every ₹100 of revenue as net profit.
Cash quality
5.6×Cash from Steel Authority of India Limited's business was 5.6× its reported profit in the year to Mar 2026 — its profit turned into cash.
Interest cover
3.2×Steel Authority of India Limited's operating profit covered its interest costs 3.2 times in the year to Mar 2026.
Cash vs debt
Net debtSteel Authority of India Limited had ₹31,831 Cr more debt than cash (net debt) at Mar 2026.
Questions
What is Steel Authority of India Limited's P/E ratio?
Investors pay ₹16.4 for every ₹1 of Steel Authority of India Limited's yearly profit, lower than 63% of Basic Materials companies in India.
How is P/B calculated on PositoAI?
P/B is market cap divided by net worth from the latest balance sheet. For Steel Authority of India Limited: ₹70,116 Cr ÷ ₹60,356 Cr (31 Mar 2026) = 1.2.
What is Steel Authority of India Limited's return on equity?
Steel Authority of India Limited earned 7.1% on its shareholders' money over the last year, lower than 64% of Basic Materials companies in India.
How much does Steel Authority of India Limited owe compared with what it owns?
Steel Authority of India Limited owes ₹0.56 for every ₹1 it owns (moderate), higher than 83% of Basic Materials companies in India.
Does Steel Authority of India Limited pay a dividend?
Yes. Steel Authority of India Limited pays 1.37% of its share price as dividends a year, higher than 75% of dividend-paying Basic Materials companies in India.
Is Steel Authority of India Limited's revenue growing?
Revenue rose 8% in the year to Mar 2026, and grew 2% a year on average over 3 years.
Figures from the company's yearly results and PositoAI's own data. Full tables are on the Go Deep tab. What each figure means. PositoAI is for research and education only and is not investment advice.