Hindustan Zinc LtdQ2 FY25

Hindustan Zinc Ltd Q2 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: ₹555P/E: 14.7Market Cap: ₹2.5L CrSector: Non - Ferrous Metals

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

No

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 4 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • Hindustan Zinc aims to achieve a refined metal production of at least 1.2 million tons in the next financial year, reaching close to rated capacity.
  • The company targets a long-term expansion to a 2 million ton mine run-rate, planned through development of mines including Zawar and RD, with an emphasis on maintaining high ore grades.
  • Year-on-year growth in volume is supported by record second quarter and half-year mined and refined metal production, with a 5% compounded annual growth rate in metals and silver.
  • Domestic zinc demand is growing, positioning India as the third largest zinc consumer by 2026, which supports revenue growth.
  • Planned expansions include a 160,000 tpa roaster and a 510,000 tons Hindustan Zinc Fertilizer project, enhancing product mix and revenue streams.
  • Market conditions like steady zinc prices (~$3,000/ton), strong dollar, and improving customer demand provide a favorable environment for growth.

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Fundraise plans

No
  • Currently, Hindustan Zinc expects to generate free cash flow during the year and aims to be net cash on a steady basis.
  • For the 2 million ton expansion project, the company may consider some debt-equity financing depending on the project's Internal Rate of Return (IRR).
  • No immediate concerns or plans for fundraising at this point in the steady phase.
  • The current net debt of approximately INR 6,000 crores is primarily a timing mismatch due to recent dividend payments, with expectations to reduce this to around INR 2,000 crores by year-end.
  • No dividend discussions or notifications have taken place recently.
  • No plans for equity fundraising or corporate bifurcation currently; government disinvestment efforts are ongoing in parallel.
  • No hedges or fundraising plans for the next fiscal year have been indicated as of now.

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Capex plans

Yes
  • Ongoing capex includes a new 160,000 tons per annum roaster plant at Debari, targeted for final commissioning by Q4 of FY'25.
  • Hindustan Zinc Fertilizer Private Limited project, a 510,000 tons capacity plant, is on track with commissioning expected by Q2 of FY'26.
  • Future expansion plans aim for 2 million tons production capacity, involving mining contractor appointment and concentrator expansion.
  • Exploration to convert 18+ million tons of metal in ore resources to reserves, targeting mine reserve expansion beyond 20 million tons.
  • No current plans for zinc smelter setup in Gujarat.
  • Capital structure to remain mostly net cash in steady state; some debt equity may be considered depending on project IRRs during 2 million ton expansion.
  • Emphasis on project feasibility, longer-term policy factors beyond 2030 uncertain for mine retention.

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