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    Allcargo Gati

    ACLGATI
    Services·16 May 2025
    Management Summary

    Allcargo Gati reported a mixed Q4 FY25, with revenue growing 9% YoY but tonnage and Q4 EBITDA declining. However, the full financial year FY25 demonstrated robust performance with revenue growing 2.1% to INR 1,510 crores and EBITDA increasing by 34%, driven by cost initiatives and improved gross margins. The company is strategically focusing on service quality, tech-led solutions, and pricing to achieve profitable growth, targeting a 6.5-7% EBITDA margin for FY26. Corporate restructuring is progressing, with an NCLT hearing scheduled for July 2nd, 2025.

    Highlights

    5

    • FY25 Revenue increased by 2.1% YoY to INR 1,510 crores.

    • FY25 EBITDA grew significantly by 34% YoY.

    • FY25 EBITDA margin improved by 110 bps compared to the previous year.

    • Q4 FY25 Revenue showed a 9% YoY growth.

    • Net cash position as of March '25 was healthy at INR 109 crores.

    Concerns

    4

    • Q4 FY25 Tonnage declined to 3 lakh metric tons from 3.12 lakh in Q4 FY24.

    • Air Express revenue degrowth occurred due to the loss of a large customer.

    • Q4 FY25 Gross Profit decreased to INR 89 crores from INR 93 crores in Q4 FY24.

    • Q4 FY25 EBITDA declined to INR 12 crores from INR 15 crores in Q4 FY24.

    What Changed2

    vs Q1 FY26

    Guidance items3 → 4 (+1)Risks discussed1 → 3 (+2)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    7

    Periods

    3

    Headline

    1
    • Net Cash (March '25)
      ₹109 Cr

    Q4 FY25

    3
    • Revenue Growth
      —
      YoY+9%
    • Gross Profit
      ₹89 Cr
      YoY-4.3%
    • EBITDA
      ₹12 Cr
      YoY-20%

    FY25

    3
    • Revenue
      ₹1,510 Cr
      YoY+2.1%
    • EBITDA Growth
      —
      YoY+34%
    • EBITDA Margin Improvement
      —
      YoY+1.1%

    Capital allocation

    4
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    M&A

    Non-core asset (fuel station)

    divestment · closed

    M&A

    Two other non-core assets

    divestment · signed

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹109 crores

    Guidance & targets

    4
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    EBITDA Margin
    6.5% to 7%
    		High
    Profitability
    Gross Margin
    27%
    		Medium
    Market Share
    Air Express Business Growth
    Multiples of market growth (market 3-4%)
    		Medium
    Volume Growth
    Total Express Market Growth
    10% above total express market
    		Medium

    Corporate Restructuring (NCLT Hearing Outcome)

    Post July 2nd, 2025 (next quarter)
    CurrentNCLT hearing scheduled for July 2nd, 2025.
    TargetOutcome of NCLT hearing and communication to stock exchanges.

    Why it matters

    Finalization of the restructuring scheme is crucial for the company's future structure and operations.

    We are waiting for NCLT hearing, which is scheduled on 2nd July. Post the hearing, the outcome of the scheme and order will be communicated to the stock exchanges and our shareholders.

    How to verify

    capital_allocation.m_and_a[type='merger'].status

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Competition in the Express business

    The business is competitive, requiring engagement with business partners and focus on service quality. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Loss of large customers due to pricing pressure

    Air Express degrowth was caused by a large customer moving away due to pricing pressure, indicating a trade-off for yield. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Volatile global economic environment

    While acknowledging global volatility, management highlighted India's resilience and strong economic growth. — Management downplayed

    low

    Q&A highlights

    7

    “The industry Express grows at about between 1.2% to 1.5% of the GDP. So in that sense, the growth is about between 8% to 9% that the Express industry grows at. Wherein Surface grows a tad faster than Air. So the industry is maintaining those parameters of 1.2% to 1.5% of GDP. So that's in a comfortable space for the industry.”

    Management clarified industry growth rates and the company's alignment, addressing concerns about lagging growth.

    asked by Anshul Agrawal

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q4 FY25 Performance Overview

    Allcargo Gati reported a mixed Q4 FY25. Revenue grew 9% year-on-year, but tonnage handled declined to 3 lakh metric tons from 3.12 lakh in Q4 FY24. Gross profit for the quarter was INR 89 crores, down from INR 93 crores in Q4 FY24, and EBITDA stood at INR 12 crores, a decrease from INR 15 crores in the prior year quarter. Net cash as of March 2025 was INR 109 crores.

    02

    FY25 Annual Performance and Margin Improvement

    For the full financial year FY25, total revenue reached INR 1,510 crores, marking a 2.1% growth over FY24's INR 1,479 crores. The company achieved a significant 34% growth in EBITDA and an improvement of 110 basis points in its EBITDA margin compared to the previous year. Gross margin for FY25 also improved by 80 basis points, reflecting successful cost initiatives.

    03

    Strategic Focus on Service Quality and Technology

    Management emphasized a strong focus on improving service quality and leveraging technology to drive profitable growth. Initiatives include modernizing financial and operations ERP, enhancing IT infrastructure, and implementing new applications like HubEye and GateEye for 24/7 real-time visibility on trucks. The company aims to differentiate through superior service quality, which is seen as a critical factor in the logistics industry.

    04

    Air Express and MSME Segment Strategy

    The Air Express business experienced degrowth in Q4 FY25 due to the loss of a large customer, a strategic decision based on pricing pressure. However, Air Express remains a focus area for improving blended yields, with plans to grow at multiples of the market's 3-4% growth rate. The MSME segment, a high-yield business, saw a setback in FY25 but management has corrected internal go-to-market strategies and expects improved performance quarter-on-quarter.

    05

    Corporate Restructuring and Non-Core Asset Divestment

    The corporate restructuring process is advancing, with all necessary approvals from exchanges and shareholders obtained. An NCLT hearing is scheduled for July 2nd, 2025, after which the scheme's outcome will be communicated. Additionally, the company has sold one non-core asset and signed definitive term sheets for the divestment of two others, with closure expected by the current or next quarter.

    06

    Financial Outlook and Margin Targets

    Allcargo Gati is targeting an EBITDA margin of 6.5% to 7% for the next financial year (FY26), building on the 110 basis points improvement seen in FY25. The gross margin is also expected to improve from 25.5% to 27% in FY26. Post-merger, the estimated net debt is projected to be in the range of INR 80-90 crores, after accounting for existing debt repayments.

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