Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd (Mining/Minerals - Iron Ore) — fundamental analysis, earnings data, and key metrics. PE: 16.5. ROE: 16.1%. This stock is not currently in the Nifty 500 momentum outperformers list.
Based on Q3 FY26 earnings • Updated Apr 18, 2026
What: Coal Mine Capacity: 1.8 MTPA
“Approval to enhance the capacity of the Gare Palma IV/7 Coal Mine from 1.68 million tons to 1.8 million tons is at the final stage and is expected shortly.”
What: IPP Generation: 410-420 Cr units
“Generation should be slightly higher from that level. It should be slightly higher from that level... Maybe 410, 420 in between.”
What: Mineral Fibre Turnover: ₹100 Cr+
Impact: ₹130-140 Cr turnover
“turnover in this will be, when the full-fledged production is done, it will be roughly around INR130-, INR140-odd crores.”
What: Net Debt: <₹500 Cr
“Consolidated net debt as of 31st December 2025 was below INR500 crores, significantly reduced from approximately INR1,500 crores as of 31st March 2025.”
What: Ferroalloys Export Growth: 43%
“Ferroalloys export in Q3 went up from 23,256 metric tons to 33,272 metric tons year-on-year registering a growth of 43%.”
What: 9-month PAT growth of 59% to ₹954 Cr
“For the 9-month period, PAT increased by 59% to INR954 crores.”
Earnings deceleration risks from management commentary
Trigger: Appeals filed in the Supreme Court; matter is currently reserved for order.
Management view: Management believes they are at the fag end of the case with no hurdles.
Monitor: litigation
Trigger: Steel prices touched 5-year lows in Q3, though they have since recovered 10-15%.
Management view: Integrated model helps absorb impact; focus on domestic vs export mix for ferroalloys.
Monitor: commodity
Trigger: Expansion from 1.8 to 3 million tonnes requires a minimum 24-month timeline for approvals.
Management view: Process is already initiated.
Monitor: regulatory
Key quotes from recent conference calls
“And annual target, as we told, we should be able to achieve 80% of the PLF on average. [Previous Annual PLF Target (SKS) guidance]”
“FY '26, we have estimated capex of INR500 crores to INR600 crores. [Previous FY26 Capex guidance]”
“we have already signed an MOU with the state government... all the environment clearances process, etcetera... take another two and a half to three years. [Initiative: SKS Power Capacity Doubling]”
“Approval to enhance the capacity of the Gare Palma IV/7 Coal Mine from 1.68 million tons to 1.8 million tons is at the final stage. [Initiative: Gare Palma IV/7 Capacity Enhancement]”
Headline numbers from the latest earnings call
Revenue
₹1,360 Cr
Why: Revenue was impacted by planned plant shutdowns for maintenance and equipment replacement alongside weaker price realizations in metals.
Revenue declined sequentially from ₹1,528 Cr in Q2 due to seasonal and maintenance factors.
EBITDA
₹395 Cr
Why: Growth was driven largely by the energy segment despite the shutdowns in other units.
EBITDA margins remained resilient due to the integrated energy-plus-minerals business model.
PAT
₹190 Cr
Why: Profitability was lower in the third quarter due to lower generation of hydro power and shutdowns of IPP and captive units.
While Q3 was sequentially lower, the 9-month performance shows a significant year-on-year improvement.
Other Highlights
• Consolidated net debt below ₹500 Cr as of December 2025.
• 9-month hydropower generation increased 28% to 621 million units.
• Rehar Hydro Power Project tariff fixed at ₹7.42 per unit.
Sub-sector-specific signals from the latest concall — each with management's stated reason for the change
IPP Power Load Factor (SKS)
85%
Why: Q3 was impacted by a 45-day planned maintenance shutdown of one 300 MW unit.
Hydropower Generation (9M)
621 million units
Why: Supported by above-average monsoon and commissioning of the Rehar project.
Captive Power Generation (CPP)
328 million units
Why: Impacted by the shutdown of one captive unit for equipment replacement.
Average IPP Tariff
₹5.00
Why: Lower in Q3 due to seasonal factors; expected to be above ₹5 in Q4.
Ferroalloys Export Volume
33,272 metric tons
Why: Strategic shift to export markets for better realizations on specific grades.
Consolidated Net Debt
₹500 Cr
Why: Maintained below ₹500 Cr level through strong cash generation.
Rehar Hydro Tariff
₹7.42
Why: Fixed under a 40-year long-term PPA.
Gare Palma IV/7 Capacity
1.68 MTPA
Why: Currently at 1.68 MTPA; approval for 1.8 MTPA expected shortly.
Forward-looking targets from management
Capex Plan
₹600 Cr
₹600 Cr
Organic opportunities including coal mines and hydropower projects.
SKS Power Generation
Guidance Changes
FY26 Capex: ₹500-600 Cr → ₹550-600 Cr
The above analysis is parsed from publicly available earnings call transcripts. This is educational research only — not investment advice. Last updated Apr 18, 2026.
Based on publicly available financial data. This is educational research, not investment advice.
Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd's latest quarterly results (Mar 2026) show
Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd's current PE ratio is 16.5x.
Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd's price-to-book ratio is 2.5x.
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Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd's operating cash flow is positive (FY2026).
Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd's current dividend yield is 0.29%.
Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd's shareholding pattern (Mar 2026)
Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd's promoter holding has remained stable recently.
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