Zenith Steel Q3 profit but auditor flags going concern doubt

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AI summary

Zenith Steel posted Q3 FY26 standalone profit of Rs 122.11 lakhs vs loss of Rs 20.03 lakhs YoY. 9M revenue fell 56 percent to Rs 4,144.73 lakhs from Rs 9,426.80 lakhs. Profit lifted by Rs 1,754 lakhs write-backs. Auditor issued a qualified conclusion flagging going concern doubt as net worth is fully eroded. Concerns: Rs 758 lakh fraud by ex-accountant, SARFAESI case over Rs 19,319 lakhs old dues, SEBI matter in Supreme Court.

Likely market impact

Profit improved on paper but business is shrinking sharply. Going concern doubt, fraud, and old legal issues make this a high-risk stock.