Jai Balaji Industries, a prominent player in the iron and steel manufacturing sector, has set a new benchmark by providing a staggering 26x return to investors within a span of just 10 months. The company’s shares, currently trading at Rs 1139 on BSE, witnessed an exceptional surge, closing at Rs 1085.55 with a notable jump of 2.89 percent.
Meteoric Rise
On March 28, 2023, Jai Balaji Industries shares were priced at a modest Rs 42. Over the subsequent 10 months, the stock experienced an astronomical increase of 2600 percent, reaching Rs 1134 on January 30, 2024—an unprecedented one-year high. This remarkable performance has propelled the company into the coveted category of multibagger stocks.
Financial Transformation
Jai Balaji Industries’ financial turnaround is equally remarkable. The company’s net profit skyrocketed by an impressive 755 percent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 606.59 crore during the period of April-December 2023. For the entire Financial Year 2023 (FY23), the company posted a profit of Rs 57.83 crore. In essence, the company has transformed a Rs 1 lakh investment into over Rs 18 lakh in just one year.
Debt Reduction and Future Outlook
A significant factor contributing to the success story is the company’s proactive approach to reducing debt. From a debt of Rs 3,407.9 crore in the financial year 2021, Jai Balaji Industries has successfully lowered it to Rs 566.50 in the third quarter of the current financial year (December quarter of FY24). Moreover, the company’s profits have consistently surged, with a 740 percent increase in the last quarter of FY24, amounting to Rs 234.60 crore.
Aditya Jajodia, Chairman and Managing Director of Jai Balaji Industries, attributed the firm’s success to overcoming challenges through commitment, hard work, faith, and resilience. In a recent investor presentation, he outlined the company’s vision to become net debt-free in the next 18 months.
Market Performance
In the last five trading sessions alone, Jai Balaji Industries’ shares have witnessed a 15 percent surge. Year-to-date in 2024, the stock has already marked a significant 40 percent increase. Over the past five years, this multibagger share has recorded an extraordinary growth of 7716 percent, currently trading at its 52-week high value.
