Kalyani Steels (NSE:KSL) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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NSE:KSL Kalyani Steels Ltd NSE:KSL
78 GF Score
Price ₹881.30
GF Value ₹792.81
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Kalyani Steels Profitability Rank?

Kalyani Steels NSE:KSL -4.13% 78 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates NSE:KSL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹792.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Kalyani Steels has the Profitability Rank of 8. 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.

Kalyani Steels's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 16.75%. As of today, Kalyani Steels's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Kalyani Steels Profitability Rank Related Terms


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

For the Steel subindustry, Kalyani Steels'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.


Kalyani Steels Profitability Rank vs Steel Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kalyani Steels's Profitability Rank falls into.


NSE:KSL
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Kalyani Steels 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.

Kalyani Steels has the Profitability Rank of 8. 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.

Kalyani Steels'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 )
=778.31 / 4645.8
=16.75 %

* 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

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Kalyani Steels has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

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

Warning Sign:

Kalyani Steels Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.6%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Kalyani Steels (NSE:KSL) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kalyani Steels and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Kalyani Steels' Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00.
Is Kalyani Steels' Profitability Rank too high?
Kalyani Steels' current Profitability Rank of 8 is near 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, Kalyani Steels has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kalyani Steels' Profitability Rank compare to NUE and STLD?
Kalyani Steels' Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Kalyani Steels' 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 Kalyani Steels and its competitors. Kalyani Steels's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near 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 Kalyani Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kalyani Steels (NSE:KSL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹792.81, compared to a current price of ₹881.30 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Kalyani Steels' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 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 Kalyani Steels (NSE:KSL), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 Kalyani Steels (NSE:KSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kalyani Steels stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹881.30 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹792.81. GuruFocus considers Kalyani Steels to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:KSL:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: ₹792.81 vs. price of ₹881.30 (11.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Kalyani Steels Business Description

Other Exchanges 500235:India
Address Mundhwa, Corporate Building, 2nd Floor, Pune, MH, IND, 411 036
Kalyani Steels Ltd manufactures forging and engineering quality carbon and alloy steel. Its product portfolio consists of carbon steel, carbon-manganese steel, chrome steel, chrome-manganese steel, chrome-nickel steel, chrome-moly steel, low carbon chrome-nickel-moly steel, medium carbon cr-ni-mo steel and bearing steel. The company's products are used in automotive forging, construction equipment, bearings, seamless tubes, and aluminum smelting. The majority of the revenue is generated by the sale of Rolled Products, As Cast Blooms and Pig Iron. These operating segment have been aggregated into one reportable business segment which is Forging and Engineering quality carbon and alloy steels.
78GF Score

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₹881.30
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₹792.81
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