JSW Steel (NSE:JSWSTEEL) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Jun. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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NSE:JSWSTEEL JSW Steel Ltd NSE:JSWSTEEL
90 GF Score
Price ₹1,297.30
GF Value ₹1,109.50
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is JSW Steel Profitability Rank?

JSW Steel NSE:JSWSTEEL -0.36% 90 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates NSE:JSWSTEEL with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,109.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

JSW Steel has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

JSW Steel's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 15.53%. As of today, JSW Steel's Piotroski F-Score is 9.


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NSE:JSWSTEEL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, JSW Steel's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


JSW Steel Profitability Rank vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, JSW Steel's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where JSW Steel's Profitability Rank falls into.


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JSW Steel Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

JSW Steel has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

JSW Steel's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=72460 / 466620
=15.53 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 9, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

JSW Steel has an F-score of 9. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

JSW Steel Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -12.8%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
JSW Steel (NSE:JSWSTEEL) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on JSW Steel and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, JSW Steel's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00.
Is JSW Steel's Profitability Rank too high?
JSW Steel's current Profitability Rank of 9 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, JSW Steel has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JSW Steel's Profitability Rank compare to NUE and STLD?
JSW Steel's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, JSW Steel's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Steel company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Steel industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on JSW Steel and its competitors. JSW Steel's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JSW Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JSW Steel (NSE:JSWSTEEL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,109.50, compared to a current price of ₹1,297.30 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. JSW Steel's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For JSW Steel (NSE:JSWSTEEL), the current Profitability Rank is 9 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is JSW Steel (NSE:JSWSTEEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JSW Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹1,297.30 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,109.50. GuruFocus considers JSW Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:JSWSTEEL:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: ₹1,109.50 vs. price of ₹1,297.30 (16.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:JSWSTEEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


JSW Steel Business Description

Other Exchanges 500228:India
Address Bandra Kurla Complex, JSW Centre, Near MMRDA Grounds, Bandra (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400051
JSW Steel Ltd is an India-based company that is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling steel products. Its steel products include semis, hot-rolled steel, cold-rolled steel, galvanized steel, color-coated steel, and long products. Its flat steel products (including hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized products), which account for the majority of the company's steel volume, are used in Indian automotive, construction, infrastructure, engineering, and consumer durable industries. Its long products are used in the Indian construction, infrastructure, and automotive industries. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Indian domestic market.
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