It was a tumultuous yet an opportunistic year for Hindustan Zinc. Even with the vulnerabilities in global supply chain and energy security, we witnessed a historic year powered by proactive and swift measures while maintaining our cost leadership. The overarching pillars of stringent cost control and strong operational efficiencies have laid a strong foundation for us, which we continue to build upon. These factors enable us to deliver robust margins and generate ever highest cash flows even in such dislocated economic environment. I am proud to say that we are progressing sustainably as well as responsibly on our net-zero mission, with the fundamental goal of maximising stakeholder value.
Sandeep Modi

Chief Financial Officer

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Business Activities

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

Revenue from Operations(₹ Crore) (including other operating income)

US$ mn

34,098

4,248

29,440

3,954

22,629

3,054

18,561

2,619

21,118

3,022

Revenue Mix(%)

Zinc and Lead

82

81

78

84

85

Silver

13

14

20

13

12

Wind Energy

1

1

1

1

1

Others

4

4

1

2

2

EBITDA

(₹ Crore)

17,590

16,289

11,739

8,849

10,747

PAT

(₹ Crore)

10,511

9,629

7,980

6,805

7,956

Earnings Per Share

(₹)

24.88

22.79

18.89

16.11

18.83

Dividend Per Share

(₹)

75.50

18.00

21.30

16.50

20.00

Networth

(₹ Crore)

12,932

34,281

32,313

40,310

33,605

Gross Cash and Cash Equivalent*

(₹ Crore)

10,061

20,789

22,308

22,227

19,490

Mined Metal(tonnes)

Zinc

1,062,089

839,051

1,017,058

801,035

971,976

755,849

917,101

720,060

935,688

728,498

Lead

223,038

216,023

216,127

197,041

207,190

Total Refined Metal**(tonnes)

Zinc

1,031,588

820,898

966,993

775,808

929,844

715,445

869,656

688,286

894,121

696,283

Lead

210,690

191,185

214,399

181,370

197,838

Refined Silver**(tonnes)

714

647

706

610

679

* Includes cash and cash equivalents, investments as applicable and other bank balances excluding dividend account balance

** Excludes captive consumption

Key Performance Ratios

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

EBITDA Margin

(%)

52

55

52

48

51

Description

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) is a factor of volume, prices and cost of production. This measure is calculated by adjusting operating profit for special items and adding depreciation and amortisation and dividing it by revenue from operations.

Management Statement

EBITDA margin decreased from 55% in FY 2021-22 to 52% in FY 2022-23 primarily due to higher coal and input commodity prices, mining royalty and partially offset by increase in revenue from operations on account of higher volumes, rise in LME prices and strategic hedging gain.

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

Net Profit Margin

(%)

31

33

35

37

38

Description

This is a measure of the profitability of a company. It is calculated as a ratio of net profit (before exceptional items) to Revenue from operations (including other operating income).

Management Statement

Net profit margin is lower on account of higher cost of production due to higher coal prices and input commodity inflation, higher tax expenses (owing to higher profit in current year) partially offset by increase in revenue.

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

Return on Net Funds for
Business Operations

(%)

67

56

41

29

41

Description

This is calculated on the basis of operating profit net of tax expenses, as a ratio of net funds for business operations. The objective is to earn a post-tax return consistently above the weighted average cost of capital.

Management Statement

Increase in return on net funds for business operations is mainly on account of higher operating profit net of taxes and lower net funds employed for business operations.

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

Debtor Turnover Ratio

(in times)

62

52

58

65

111

Description

The debtors’ turnover ratio is an accounting measure used to quantify a company’s effectiveness in collecting its receivables. This is calculated as a ratio of revenue from operation (including other operating income) to average trade receivables.

Management Statement

Increase in debtor turnover ratio is primarily on account of higher revenue and lower trade receivables as compared to previous financial year.

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

Inventory Turnover Ratio

(in times)

9

8

7

6

7

Description

The inventory turnover ratio is an efficiency ratio that shows how effectively inventory is managed. This is calculated as a ratio of cost of goods sold to average inventory.

Management Statement

Inventory turnover ratio was higher on account of higher cost of goods sold and partially offset by higher average inventory.

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

Current Ratio

(in times)

1

4

3

5

3

Description

The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company’s ability to pay short-term obligations or those due within one year. This is calculated as a ratio of current assets to current liabilities.

Management Statement

Current ratio is lower on account of increase in current liabilities in current year as compared to previous year.

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

Interest Coverage Ratio

(in times)

60

66

34

87

79

Description

The ratio is a representation of the ability of the Company to service its debt. It is computed as a ratio of EBITDA divided by finance costs.

Management Statement

The interest coverage is 60x in current year as compared to 66x in previous year.

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

Return on Net Worth

(%)

45

29

22

18

23

Description

Return on net worth is a measure of the profitability of the Company. This is calculated as a ratio of net profit (before exceptional items) to average net worth (share capital + reserves).

Management Statement

Return on net worth is higher on account of higher net profits after tax during the year and lower retained earnings.

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

Debt Equity Ratio

(%)

0.92

0.08

0.22

0.02

0.08

Description

The debt-to-equity ratio reflects the Company’s ability to meet its short-term and long-term obligations in proportion to the net worth of the Company.

Management Statement

The debt-to-equity ratio is higher mainly on account of higher borrowings & lower retained earnings.

ESG Outcomes

Our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) focus has enabled us to deliver sustained performance and growth across key ESG metrics. We are continuously working towards reducing our carbon footprint and lowering the impact of our business on environment through our concerted efforts. These efforts are aimed at improving operational efficiencies, ensuring optimal utilisation of natural resources, and increasing the use of renewable energy in our plants and processes. Safety and health of our workforce, and at our workplace, is central to our ESG strategy.

Metal Recovery Performance

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

Mill Recovery

(%)

Zinc

90.95

90.62

89.71

88.28

87.72

Lead

81.15

80.21

78.87

76.97

75.96

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

Smelter Recovery

(%)

Zinc

95.90

96.12

95.96

96.19

95.62

Lead

96.77

96.47

96.75

96.63

96.91

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)(number per mn hours worked)

0.70

0.81

0.97

1.38

0.63

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

Employee Trainings

(man-hours)

116,109

112,947

113,127

164,840

85,084

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

CSR Spend

(₹ crore)

276.3

190.9

214.0

131.7

130.2

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

Contribution to Exchequer*

(₹ crore)

24,892

15,676

14,890

9,150

15,505

*on gross basis

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

Water Recycled

(mn m3)

18.40

19.22

16.75

16.10

15.72

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

Waste Recycled

(mn MT)

6.54

6.17

5.39

5.26

4.50

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

GHG Emission: Scope 1 + Scope 2

(mn tCO2e)

4.58

4.81

4.79

4.73

4.87

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

Renewable Power (Wind + WHRB + Solar)

(MGJ)

2.53

2.58

2.33

2.42

2.43

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

Specific Water Consumption

(m3 per tonne of metal)

24.67

25.52

27.78

28.49

29.96

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-18

2018-19

Specific Energy Consumption

(GJ per tonne of metal)

41.53

48.46

51.26

53.51

53.68

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* Includes cash and cash equivalents, investments as applicable and other bank balances excluding dividend account balance
** Excludes captive consumption

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Description

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) is a factor of volume, prices and cost of production. This measure is calculated by adjusting operating profit for special items and adding depreciation and amortisation and dividing it by revenue from operations.

Management Statement

EBITDA margin decreased from 55% in FY 2021-22 to 52% in FY 2022-23 primarily due to higher coal and input commodity prices, mining royalty and partially offset by increase in revenue from operations on account of higher volumes, rise in LME prices and strategic hedging gain.

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Description

This is a measure of the profitability of a company. It is calculated as a ratio of net profit (before exceptional items) to Revenue from operations (including other operating income).

Management Statement

Net profit margin is lower on account of higher cost of production due to higher coal prices and input commodity inflation, higher tax expenses (owing to higher profit in current year) partially offset by increase in revenue.

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Description

This is calculated on the basis of operating profit net of tax expenses, as a ratio of net funds for business operations. The objective is to earn a post-tax return consistently above the weighted average cost of capital.

Management Statement

Increase in return on net funds for business operations is mainly on account of higher operating profit net of taxes and lower net funds employed for business operations.

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Description

The debtors’ turnover ratio is an accounting measure used to quantify a company’s effectiveness in collecting its receivables. This is calculated as a ratio of revenue from operation (including other operating income) to average trade receivables.

Management Statement

Increase in debtor turnover ratio is primarily on account of higher revenue and lower trade receivables as compared to previous financial year.

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Description

The inventory turnover ratio is an efficiency ratio that shows how effectively inventory is managed. This is calculated as a ratio of cost of goods sold to average inventory.

Management Statement

Inventory turnover ratio was higher on account of higher cost of goods sold and partially offset by higher average inventory.

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Description

The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company’s ability to pay short-term obligations or those due within one year. This is calculated as a ratio of current assets to current liabilities.

Management Statement

Current ratio is lower on account of increase in current liabilities in current year as compared to previous year.

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Description

The ratio is a representation of the ability of the Company to service its debt. It is computed as a ratio of EBITDA divided by finance costs.

Management Statement

The interest coverage is 60x in current year as compared to 66x in previous year.

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Description

Return on net worth is a measure of the profitability of the Company. This is calculated as a ratio of net profit (before exceptional items) to average net worth (share capital + reserves).

Management Statement

Return on net worth is higher on account of higher net profits after tax during the year and lower retained earnings.

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Description

The debt-to-equity ratio reflects the Company’s ability to meet its short-term and long-term obligations in proportion to the net worth of the Company.

Management Statement

The debt-to-equity ratio is higher mainly on account of higher borrowings & lower retained earnings.

ESG Outcomes

Our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) focus has enabled us to deliver sustained performance and growth across key ESG metrics. We are continuously working towards reducing our carbon footprint and lowering the impact of our business on environment through our concerted efforts. These efforts are aimed at improving operational efficiencies, ensuring optimal utilisation of natural resources, and increasing the use of renewable energy in our plants and processes. Safety and health of our workforce, and at our workplace, is central to our ESG strategy.

Metal Recovery Performance
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Economic Value Added

Economic value added (EVA) is a measure of a company’s financial performance based on income generated post charging for the cost of capital provided by lenders and shareholders. It represents the value added for the shareholders by generating operating profits in excess of the cost of capital employed in the business.

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Additional Information

NOPAT: Net operating profit after tax (NOPAT) is a financial measure that shows how well a company performed through its core operations, net of taxes. It is calculated as profit after depreciation and tax, but before interest.

Cost of Capital: Cost of capital is the return expected by investors to compensate them for the variability in return caused by fluctuating earnings and share prices.

Capital Employed: Capital employed is the total amount of funds deployed in the business in order to generate profit exclusive of net cash and cash equivalents.

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