Account menu
Diversified Metals
Vedanta is a diversified metals company, publicly traded under the stock ticker VEDL, with a market capitalization of Rs. 174,188.3 Crores. The company is involved in the exploration, extraction, and processing of a wide range of natural resources including minerals, oil, and gas, operating not just in India but also across several countries including Europe, China, the United States, and Mexico.
The company's operations are structured into seven reportable segments: Copper, Aluminium, Iron Ore, Power, Zinc India, Zinc International, Oil and Gas, and Others. Vedanta produces and sells various products such as oil and gas, zinc, lead, silver, copper, aluminum, steel, pig iron, chrome ores, and metallurgical coke.
In the energy sector, Vedanta operates multiple thermal coal-based commercial power facilities totaling around 4,780 MW across different states in India, including Jharsuguda in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh, as well as wind power plants. The company is also engaged in manufacturing billets, TMT bars, wire rods, and ductile iron pipes, alongside additional services like coal handling facilities and port operations at Visakhapatnam Port.
Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, Vedanta was originally known as Sesa Sterlite Limited until it rebranded in March 2015. The company has shown strong financial performance, reporting a trailing 12-month revenue of Rs. 151,520 Crores and a profit of Rs. 17,849 Crores over the past four quarters, translating to a revenue growth of 22.2% in the last three years.
Vedanta is known for distributing dividends, currently offering a yield of 12.23% per year, with a recent dividend payout of Rs. 54.5 per share. However, it is important to note that the company has previously diluted its shareholder holdings by 5.2% over the past three years. Overall, Vedanta stands as a profitable entity in the diversified metals sector.
Valuation | |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | 1.62 LCr |
| Price/Earnings (Trailing) | 9.09 |
| Price/Sales (Trailing) | 1.07 |
| EV/EBITDA | 3.62 |
| Price/Free Cashflow | 8.99 |
| MarketCap/EBT | 6.7 |
Fundamentals | |
|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) | 1.52 LCr |
| Rev. Growth (Yr) | 9.57% |
| Rev. Growth (Qtr) | 2.21% |
| Earnings (TTM) | 17.85 kCr |
| Earnings Growth (Yr) | 70.01% |
| Earnings Growth (Qtr) | -12.98% |
Profitability | |
|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 14.88% |
| EBT Margin | 15.98% |
| Return on Equity | 37.82% |
| Return on Assets | 8.7% |
| Free Cashflow Yield | 11.12% |
Smart Money: Smart money has been increasing their position in the stock.
Profitability: Recent profitability of 12% is a good sign.
Dividend: Pays a strong dividend yield of 13.13%.
Size: It is among the top 200 market size companies of india.
Technicals: Bullish SharesGuru indicator.
Momentum: Stock has a weak negative price momentum.
Comprehensive comparison against sector averages
VEDL metrics compared to Diversified
| Category | VEDL | Diversified |
|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.18 | 20.18 |
| PS | 1.08 | 1.45 |
| Growth | 1.8 % | 2.1 % |
VEDL vs Diversified (2021 - 2025)
Investor Care | |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.13% |
| Dividend/Share (TTM) | 54.5 |
| Shares Dilution (1Y) | 5.2% |
| Diluted EPS (TTM) | 33.5 |
Financial Health | |
|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 |
| Debt/Equity | 1.67 |
| Debt/Cashflow | 0.5 |
Updated May 1, 2025
Vedanta's shares have declined nearly 30% from their 52-week high amid concerns over delayed demerger plans and regulatory challenges.
The company's environmental penalty of ?71.1 crore over unauthorized fly ash disposal raises concerns about compliance and operational impacts.
Analysts warn of a potential decline in EBITDA for Vedanta's aluminium segment due to rising input costs and lower production volumes.
Vedanta Ltd. successfully redeemed ?2,500 crore in debentures and plans to significantly reduce its debt over the next few years.
Investec upgraded Vedanta to a 'buy' rating, citing attractive free cash flow and dividend yields.
Vedanta has shown strong production numbers in aluminium and zinc, signaling operational success despite market challenges.
This information is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify from multiple sources.
Analysis of Vedanta's financial performance, highlighting revenue trends, growth patterns, and key metrics through quarterly analysis.
Last Updated: Dec 31, 2024
| Description | Share | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium | 39.5% | 15.3 kCr |
| Zinc,Lead and Silver | 21.4% | 8.3 kCr |
| Copper | 15.0% | 5.8 kCr |
| Oil & Gas | 6.8% | 2.6 kCr |
| Others | 6.5% | 2.5 kCr |
| Iron Ore | 4.8% | 1.9 kCr |
| Power | 3.3% | 1.3 kCr |
| Zinc-International | 2.7% | 1 kCr |
| Total | 38.7 kCr |
Understand Vedanta ownership landscape with insights into key distribution patterns, offering investors a clear view of stakeholder dynamics.
| Shareholder Name | Holding % |
|---|---|
| TWIN STAR HOLDINGS LTD | 40.02% |
| VEDANTA HOLDINGS MAURITIUS II LIMITED | 12.6% |
| LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA | 6.9% |
| VEDANTA HOLDINGS MAURITIUS LIMITED | 2.75% |
| PTC CABLES PRIVATE LIMITED | 1.91% |
| ICICI PRUDENTIAL MUTUAL FUND | 1.86% |
| NIPPON LIFE INDIA TRUSTEE LTD. | 1.04% |
| WELTER TRADING LIMITED | 0.98% |
| VEDANTA NETHERLANDS INVESTMENTS B.V. | 0.04% |
| FINSIDER INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LIMITED | 0% |
| VEDANTA UK INVESTMENTS LIMITED | 0% |
| WESTGLOBE LIMITED | 0% |
| RICHTER HOLDING LIMITED, CYPRUS | 0% |
| VEDANTA RESOURCES CYPRUS LIMITED (VRCL, CYPRUS) | 0% |
| VEDANTA RESOURCES MAURITIUS LIMITED | 0% |
| VEDANTA RESOURCES HOLDINGS LIMITED (VRHL, UK) | 0% |
| VEDANTA FINANCE UK LIMITED (VFUL) | 0% |
| VEDANTA RESOURCES LIMITED, UK | 0% |
| VEDANTA HOLDINGS JERSEY LIMITED | 0% |
| VOLCAN INVESTMENTS CYPRUS LIMITED | 0% |
Distribution across major stakeholders
Distribution across major institutional holders
Detailed comparison of Vedanta against industry peers, highlighting key financial metrics, valuation ratios, and performance indicators to provide competitive context within the sector.
Ticker | Name | Mkt Cap | Revenue | Price %, 1M | Returns, 1Y | P/E | P/S | Rev 1-Yr | Inc 1-Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONGC | Oil And Natural Gas CorpOil Exploration & Production | 3.05 LCr | 6.7 LCr | -3.06% | -14.15% | 7.37 | 0.46 | +2.81% | -17.79% |
| JSWSTEEL | JSW SteelIron & Steel | 2.38 LCr | 1.71 LCr | -7.83% | +9.31% | 71.86 | 1.39 | -3.36% | -70.93% |
| HINDZINC | Hindustan ZincZinc | 1.81 LCr | 33.57 kCr | -6.73% | -0.75% | 19.3 | 5.4 | +8.14% | +13.05% |
| TATASTEEL | TATA STEELIron & Steel | 1.76 LCr | 2.22 LCr | -8.72% | -15.64% | 69.73 | 0.79 | -5.52% | +164.84% |
| HINDALCO | Hindalco IndustriesAluminium | 1.42 LCr | 2.32 LCr | -4.61% | -1.68% | 10.2 | 0.61 | +6.75% | +47.91% |
| NATIONALUM | National Aluminium Co.Aluminium | 29.33 kCr | 15.41 kCr | -8.33% | -14.44% | 6.99 | 1.9 | +14.49% | +182.33% |
| HINDCOPPER | Hindustan CopperCopper | 20.61 kCr | 1.98 kCr | -5.92% | -45.55% | 51.24 | 10.41 | +10.09% | +32.65% |