Shyam Metalics & Energy Ltd IPO

Diversified product mix with strong focus on value added products

The company products primarily comprise of (i) long steel products, which range from intermediate products, such as, iron pellets, sponge iron and billets and final products, such as, TMT, customized billets, structural products and wire rods; and (ii) ferro alloys with a specific focus on high margin products, such as, specialized ferro alloys for special steel applications. The company also undertakes conversion of hot rolled coils to pipes, chrome ore to ferro chrome and manganese ore to silico manganese for an Indian steel conglomerate. The forward and backward integration of manufacturing plants has resulted in multiple points of sale across the steel value chain and provided with flexibility to sell intermediate products as well as use them for captive consumption, depending on the demand. This has resulted in a diversified product mix, which has reduced dependency on a particular product and de-risked revenue streams.

Strong financial performance and credit ratings

The company focuses on continuous efficiency improvements, improved productivity and cost rationalization has enabled it to deliver consistent and strong financial and operational performance. The company has a relatively better financial strength as compared to other companies operating in the long and intermediary steel sector. Revenue from operations increased at a CAGR of 6.56% from ₹3,843 cr in FY2018 to ₹4,363 cr in FY2020. Further, since the commencement of operations in FY 2005, the company has delivered a positive EBITDA in each of the Fiscals. As of March 31, 2020, the gearing ratio was one of the lowest amongst the competitors. In FY 2020, the interest coverage ratio was one of the highest amongst competitors (Source: CRISIL Report). The company has also obtained strong credit ratings. In particular, the company and its subsidiary, Shyam SEL and Power Limited, has received CRISIL A1+, CRISIL AA-/ Stable, and CRISIL A1+ rating from CRISIL for their short-term (bank facilities) rating, long-term (bank facilities) rating and commercial paper, respectively. In addition, the company and its subsidiary, Shyam SEL and Power Limited, has received CARE A1+, CARE AA-/ Stable, and CARE A1+ rating from CARE for their short term (bank facilities) rating, long-term (bank facilities) rating and commercial paper, respectively.

Experienced Promoters, Board and senior management team

The company is led by individual Promoters, Mahabir Prasad Agarwal, Brij Bhushan Agarwal and Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, who have several decades of experience in the steel and ferro alloys industry, and have been instrumental in the growth of the company. The company also has an experienced Board of Directors who has extensive knowledge and understanding of the metal industry and has the expertise and vision to scale up business. The chairman, Mahabir Prasad Agarwal, is responsible for strategic planning and overall administration of the company. The vice chairman and managing director, Brij Bhushan Agarwal, is responsible for implementing future growth strategies. The joint managing director, Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, is responsible for the entire production process at the manufacturing plants. The whole-time director Deepak Kumar Agarwal is responsible for the finance functions.

Key Risk

• Loss of any of suppliers or a failure by suppliers to deliver some of primary raw materials such as iron ore, iron ore fines, coal, chrome ore and manganese ore may have an adverse impact on the company’s ability to continue its manufacturing process without interruption and its ability to manufacture and deliver the products to the customers without any delay.
• The success of the company depends on stable and reliable logistics and transportation infrastructure. Disruption of logistics and transportation services could impair the ability of suppliers to deliver raw materials or the company’s ability to deliver products to its customers which may adversely affect operations.
• The demand and pricing in the steel industry is volatile and are sensitive to the cyclical nature of the industries it serves. A decrease in steel prices may have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, prospects and financial condition.

* For complete list of risk factors kindly refer to the Red Herring Prospectus.