{"id":220632,"date":"2026-08-27T11:03:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T05:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=220632"},"modified":"2026-08-27T11:03:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T05:33:10","slug":"casting-forging-stocks-below-fair-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/casting-forging-stocks-below-fair-value\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Undervalued Casting and Forging Stocks Trading Below Fair Value"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Casting and forging sector PE near 53. Steelcast trades at 38.4x, debt free. MM Forgings at 17.8x with moderate leverage.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #F0F9FF; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #1f4e79; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\">Two casting and forging stocks, Steelcast and MM Forgings, are trading below the sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio of close to 53 times while both post positive return on equity. Steelcast stands out with a return on equity of 21.99 percent and a completely debt free balance sheet, while MM Forgings trades at a much steeper discount with a more modest return on equity of 10.09 percent and higher leverage. This gap between valuation and balance sheet quality is why these casting and forging stocks stand out on a simple sector screen, though a formal buy rating needs deeper company specific research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>India&#8217;s casting and forging industry supplies critical components to the automotive, railway and industrial machinery sectors, benefiting from both domestic demand and export order wins. Not every stock in the space carries the same rich multiple. A screen of listed casting and forging stocks against the sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio surfaces two names still priced below that benchmark.<\/p>\n<p>Steelcast and MM Forgings both currently trade below the broader casting and forging industry PE, despite maintaining positive return on equity. This piece breaks down why each stock screens as undervalued, what the underlying financials show, and the risks that come with owning metal component manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=undervalued_castforge_articles\">Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/casting-forging-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Why_These_Casting_and_Forging_Stocks_Screen_as_Undervalued\" title=\"Why These Casting and Forging Stocks Screen as Undervalued\">Why These Casting and Forging Stocks Screen as Undervalued<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/casting-forging-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Steelcast_Debt_Free_with_the_Highest_ROE\" title=\"Steelcast: Debt Free with the Highest ROE\">Steelcast: Debt Free with the Highest ROE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/casting-forging-stocks-below-fair-value\/#MM_Forgings_Widest_Discount_Higher_Leverage\" title=\"MM Forgings: Widest Discount, Higher Leverage\">MM Forgings: Widest Discount, Higher Leverage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/casting-forging-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Valuation_Snapshot_PE_PB_and_Dividend_Yield\" title=\"Valuation Snapshot: PE, PB and Dividend Yield\">Valuation Snapshot: PE, PB and Dividend Yield<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/casting-forging-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Risks_to_Consider_Before_Buying_These_Casting_and_Forging_Stocks\" title=\"Risks to Consider Before Buying These Casting and Forging Stocks\">Risks to Consider Before Buying These Casting and Forging Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/casting-forging-stocks-below-fair-value\/#OEM_and_Export_Order_Cyclicality\" title=\"OEM and Export Order Cyclicality\">OEM and Export Order Cyclicality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/casting-forging-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Steel_and_Alloy_Price_Volatility\" title=\"Steel and Alloy Price Volatility\">Steel and Alloy Price Volatility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/casting-forging-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Leverage_and_Balance_Sheet_Risk\" title=\"Leverage and Balance Sheet Risk\">Leverage and Balance Sheet Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/casting-forging-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Currency_Exposure_on_Exports\" title=\"Currency Exposure on Exports\">Currency Exposure on Exports<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/casting-forging-stocks-below-fair-value\/#How_to_Track_These_Casting_and_Forging_Stocks\" title=\"How to Track These Casting and Forging Stocks\">How to Track These Casting and Forging Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/casting-forging-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/casting-forging-stocks-below-fair-value\/#FAQs_on_Undervalued_Casting_and_Forging_Stocks\" title=\"FAQs on Undervalued Casting and Forging Stocks\">FAQs on Undervalued Casting and Forging Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/casting-forging-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Which_casting_and_forging_stocks_are_trading_below_the_sector_average_PE\" title=\"Which casting and forging stocks are trading below the sector average PE?\">Which casting and forging stocks are trading below the sector average PE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/casting-forging-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Is_Steelcast_undervalued_compared_to_its_sector\" title=\"Is Steelcast undervalued compared to its sector?\">Is Steelcast undervalued compared to its sector?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/casting-forging-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Why_does_MM_Forgings_trade_at_such_a_wide_discount\" title=\"Why does MM Forgings trade at such a wide discount?\">Why does MM Forgings trade at such a wide discount?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/casting-forging-stocks-below-fair-value\/#What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_MM_Forgings\" title=\"What is the market capitalisation of MM Forgings?\">What is the market capitalisation of MM Forgings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/casting-forging-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Are_these_casting_and_forging_stocks_debt_free\" title=\"Are these casting and forging stocks debt free?\">Are these casting and forging stocks debt free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/casting-forging-stocks-below-fair-value\/#What_are_the_main_risks_in_undervalued_casting_and_forging_stocks\" title=\"What are the main risks in undervalued casting and forging stocks?\">What are the main risks in undervalued casting and forging stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/casting-forging-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Is_a_low_PE_enough_reason_to_buy_a_forging_stock\" title=\"Is a low PE enough reason to buy a forging stock?\">Is a low PE enough reason to buy a forging stock?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_These_Casting_and_Forging_Stocks_Screen_as_Undervalued\"><\/span><strong>Why These Casting and Forging Stocks Screen as Undervalued<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The casting and forging industry currently carries an average price to earnings ratio of close to 53 times trailing earnings for companies in this metal components classification. A stock trading meaningfully below that average, while still posting positive return on equity, is a reasonable starting point for a relative valuation screen.<\/p>\n<p>Both companies below clear that bar, though Steelcast is the more conservatively financed of the two, a distinction worth noting among casting and forging stocks that otherwise look similarly undervalued on a headline basis.<\/p>\n<p>The table below lists these two companies alongside their current price, valuation multiple and return ratios.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>NSE Ticker<\/th>\n<th>CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>PE Ratio<\/th>\n<th>Sector PE<\/th>\n<th>ROE<\/th>\n<th>Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Steelcast<\/td>\n<td>STEELCAS<\/td>\n<td>345.70<\/td>\n<td>38.37<\/td>\n<td>53.48<\/td>\n<td>21.99%<\/td>\n<td>3,479<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MM Forgings<\/td>\n<td>MMFL<\/td>\n<td>622.40<\/td>\n<td>17.84<\/td>\n<td>53.32<\/td>\n<td>10.09%<\/td>\n<td>3,021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steelcast_Debt_Free_with_the_Highest_ROE\"><\/span><strong>Steelcast: Debt Free with the Highest ROE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Steelcast manufactures alloy and special steel castings for the railway, mining and earthmoving equipment industries, with a meaningful export presence. The stock trades at a price to earnings ratio of 38.37, below the sector average of 53.48, at a current price of around Rs 346.<\/p>\n<p>Return on equity of 21.99 percent is the highest of the two casting and forging stocks in this list, supported by a debt to equity ratio of 0.00. On an EPS of Rs 8.96 and book value of Rs 39.03, the price to book multiple works out to 8.81.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MM_Forgings_Widest_Discount_Higher_Leverage\"><\/span><strong>MM Forgings: Widest Discount, Higher Leverage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>MM Forgings manufactures forged and machined components primarily for the commercial vehicle and industrial equipment sectors, with a growing share of export revenue. Its price to earnings ratio of 17.84 is less than a third of the sector average of 53.32, at a current share price of around Rs 622.<\/p>\n<p>Return on equity of 10.09 percent is more modest than Steelcast, and the debt to equity ratio of 1.10 signals meaningfully higher leverage. On an EPS of Rs 35.07 and book value of Rs 201.99, the price to book multiple of 3.10 is far lower than Steelcast&#8217;s, underscoring the scale of the valuation gap between the two.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valuation_Snapshot_PE_PB_and_Dividend_Yield\"><\/span><strong>Valuation Snapshot: PE, PB and Dividend Yield<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the headline price to earnings ratio, book value multiples and dividend yield tell two different stories for these casting and forging stocks. Steelcast commands a richer price to book multiple on the strength of its debt free balance sheet, while MM Forgings looks cheaper on nearly every metric but carries more leverage.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>Price to Book<\/th>\n<th>Book Value (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>Dividend Yield<\/th>\n<th>Debt to Equity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Steelcast<\/td>\n<td>8.81<\/td>\n<td>39.03<\/td>\n<td>0.50%<\/td>\n<td>0.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MM Forgings<\/td>\n<td>3.10<\/td>\n<td>201.99<\/td>\n<td>0.64%<\/td>\n<td>1.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The gap in leverage between the two names is a reminder that a similar discount to sector PE can come from very different balance sheet profiles among casting and forging stocks. Steelcast carries no debt and a higher return on equity, while MM Forgings trades cheaper on book value but runs meaningfully higher leverage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\">Check Live PE, PB and ROE Data on the Univest Screener<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_Consider_Before_Buying_These_Casting_and_Forging_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Consider Before Buying These Casting and Forging Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A discount to the sector average price to earnings ratio does not remove company specific risk in a business tied closely to auto, railway and industrial production cycles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OEM_and_Export_Order_Cyclicality\"><\/span><strong>OEM and Export Order Cyclicality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Casting and forging demand tracks commercial vehicle, railway and industrial equipment production, both in India and in export markets. A slowdown in any of these end markets can quickly reduce order volumes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steel_and_Alloy_Price_Volatility\"><\/span><strong>Steel and Alloy Price Volatility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Steel and specialty alloy costs make up a large share of manufacturing expenses, and sharp swings in commodity prices can compress margins on fixed price contracts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leverage_and_Balance_Sheet_Risk\"><\/span><strong>Leverage and Balance Sheet Risk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Companies with higher debt to equity ratios, such as MM Forgings in this list, are more exposed to rising interest costs and refinancing risk than debt free peers in the same sector.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Currency_Exposure_on_Exports\"><\/span><strong>Currency Exposure on Exports<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A meaningful share of revenue for both companies comes from exports, and currency fluctuations can add volatility to realisations even when order volumes remain steady.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_These_Casting_and_Forging_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Track These Casting and Forging Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investors evaluating these two names should track quarterly export order inflows, steel price trends, and how the sector average PE moves relative to each company&#8217;s own multiple over time, rather than relying on the valuation gap in isolation. Comparing these numbers regularly is the most reliable way to judge whether the discount to fair value remains intact or has already closed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track Steelcast and MM Forgings share prices live and set price alerts.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Steelcast and MM Forgings are the two casting and forging stocks currently trading below the sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio of close to 53 times, while both maintain positive return on equity. That combination makes them worth a closer look for investors who already want exposure to India&#8217;s auto and industrial component theme, though OEM cyclicality and differing leverage profiles mean position sizing and diversification still matter when adding these names to a portfolio.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Undervalued_Casting_and_Forging_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Undervalued Casting and Forging Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_casting_and_forging_stocks_are_trading_below_the_sector_average_PE\"><\/span><strong>Which casting and forging stocks are trading below the sector average PE?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Steelcast and MM Forgings are currently trading below the casting and forging sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio of close to 53 times, based on live NSE and BSE pricing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Steelcast_undervalued_compared_to_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Steelcast undervalued compared to its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Steelcast trades at a price to earnings ratio of 38.37, below the sector average of 53.48, while delivering a return on equity of 21.99 percent and carrying zero debt.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_MM_Forgings_trade_at_such_a_wide_discount\"><\/span><strong>Why does MM Forgings trade at such a wide discount?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> MM Forgings trades at 17.84 times earnings against a sector average of 53.32, reflecting its more modest return on equity of 10.09 percent and higher leverage compared with Steelcast.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_MM_Forgings\"><\/span><strong>What is the market capitalisation of MM Forgings?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> MM Forgings has a market capitalisation of around Rs 3,021 crore, with a price to earnings ratio of 17.84 against the sector average of 53.32.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_these_casting_and_forging_stocks_debt_free\"><\/span><strong>Are these casting and forging stocks debt free?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Steelcast is completely debt free with a debt to equity ratio of 0.00, while MM Forgings carries a higher debt to equity ratio of 1.10.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_main_risks_in_undervalued_casting_and_forging_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the main risks in undervalued casting and forging stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The main risks include cyclicality tied to OEM and export order inflows, volatility in steel and alloy prices, balance sheet leverage at more indebted names, and currency exposure on export revenue.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_low_PE_enough_reason_to_buy_a_forging_stock\"><\/span><strong>Is a low PE enough reason to buy a forging stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> A price to earnings ratio below the sector average is a useful starting screen for casting and forging stocks but not a standalone buy signal. 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