Godawari Power - Ticking All The Right Boxes; Yes Securities Initiates Coverage With A Buy

Yes Securities Report

We initiate coverage on Godawari Power and Ispat Ltd. with a bullish Buy rating. Our rating on Godawari Power is built on the following conviction:

Backward integration ensures cost optimisation to be at the heart of operations

Godawari Power’s financial performance has been highly dependent on its backward integration operations. The ongoing expansion of the mining operations is central to the company's plans for future investments in capital assets.

High-grade pelletisation propels future growth

Godawari Power is currently undergoing an expansion on its pellet plants from 2.70 mtpa to 4.70 mtpa of capacity. Godawari Power adopted high-grade pellets instead of iron ore lumps and blended coal in its sponge iron manufacturing process.

These high-quality pellets command a premium over the market prices of standard-grade pellets, in the range of approximately Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per tonne.

Healthy balance sheet is a compelling prop

Being a net-debt free company allows Godawari Power to allocate new funds for growth projects from internal profits. The reduced interest costs will lead to increased liquidity for the business, enabling it to undertake major capital investments.

More importantly, the company’s stock has been trading below its peers over the years due to the debt burden attached to the company’s operations.

HRC plant paves the way for strong industry and market foothold

Following its expansions in the mining and pelletization activities, Godawari Power will be strategically positioning itself to advance forward by aiming to become an integrated steel producer.

The first step in this direction is the development of the 2.0 mtpa integrated HRC plant. The project is anticipated to be finished between September 2027 and March 2028.

We believe that by establishing this HRC plant, Godawari Power will be able to fully utilize its backward integrated capabilities to enhance its market position as one of the most cost-effective steel producers in the country.

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