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    Aegis Logistics

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    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels·8 Aug 2025
    Management Summary

    Aegis Logistics delivered a steady Q1 FY26 performance characterized by record LPG throughput volumes and the successful listing of its JV subsidiary, AVTL. While liquid margins saw some sequential softening due to seasonality, management remains highly bullish on long-term growth, backed by a robust ₹4,130 crore cash balance. The company is pivoting toward aggressive infrastructure expansion, including ammonia terminals and a significant US$ 5 billion Capex roadmap through 2030.

    Highlights

    8

    • Normalized EBITDA stood at ₹256 crores, representing a 2% YoY increase.

    • Profit After Tax (PAT) increased by 11% YoY to ₹175 crores compared to ₹158 crores in Q1 FY25.

    • LPG throughput volume reached a record Q1 high of 1.16 million tons, up 15% YoY.

    • LPG business revenue grew 8% YoY to ₹1,575 crores, with EBITDA rising 6% to ₹150 crores.

    • Liquid segment revenue stood at ₹144 crores (+1% YoY) with a stable EBITDA of ₹106 crores.

    • Successfully listed subsidiary Aegis Vopak Terminals Limited (AVTL) in June 2025; Aegis retains 44.71% equity.

    • Announced a massive aggregate Capex target of US$ 5 billion by 2030.

    • MSCI ESG rating upgraded from (A) to (AA) during the calendar year.

    What Changed1

    vs Q2 FY26

    Guidance items4 → 5 (+1)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    04 metrics
    1. 01Normalized EBITDA₹256 Cr+2%YoY
    2. 02Profit After Tax₹175 Cr+11%YoY
    3. 03LPG Throughput Volume1.16 MT+15%YoY
    4. 04Cash Balance₹4,130 Cr

    Segment breakdown

    • LPG (Gas)₹1,575 Cr91.6%
    • Liquids₹144 Cr8.4%
    Donut· Share of Revenue

    Guidance & targets

    5
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Capex
    Aggregate Capex
    US$ 5 billion
    		High
    Capex
    Near-term Capex
    US$ 1.2 billion
    		High
    Profitability
    EPS CAGR
    25%
    		Medium
    Margin
    LPG Distribution Margin
    ₹3,000 - ₹3,500
    		High
    Capacity
    Mumbai Liquid Capacity Operationalization
    50%
    		High

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Competition in LPG distribution from City Gas companies

    Management believes new entrants like city gas players will likely need to use Aegis's terminals for storage/trading, turning competitors into potential customers. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Utilization ramp-up for new terminals

    New gas terminals typically start at 25-30% utilization and take 5-7 years to reach 100% capacity. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Seasonality of Liquid segment

    Q1 and Q2 are historically softer than Q3 and Q4 for the liquid storage business. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Areas of Evasion(1)

    • Specific territory-wise volume breakups (e.g., Mangalore specific contribution).

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “In liquids, every time Q1 is always a little softer... from ensuing quarters, you will see as the product mix improves in the newly commissioned liquid terminals, we would be doing better.”

    Explains the perceived weakness in the liquid segment as seasonal rather than structural.

    asked by Joylon, Emiral Gestion

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    AVTL Listing and Consolidation Strategy

    The successful listing of Aegis Vopak Terminals Limited (AVTL) in June 2025 was a major milestone. Despite holding 44.71% equity, Aegis Logistics maintains management control, ensuring AVTL's financials continue to be consolidated line-by-line. The IPO was described as EPS accretive, aimed at reducing debt and strengthening the balance sheet to support the 'GATI' growth strategy.

    02

    Aggressive US$ 5 Billion Capex Roadmap

    Management unveiled an ambitious long-term plan to reach US$ 5 billion in aggregate Capex by 2030. In the near term, the company expects to hit US$ 1.2 billion by the end of FY27. This expansion will be funded through a mix of internal accruals and debt, with a commitment to maintain a prudent debt-to-EBITDA ratio capped at 3.5x (currently at 0.6x).

    03

    LPG Throughput and Capacity Expansion

    LPG throughput reached a record 1.16 million tons in Q1. Significant capacity was added recently, including 82,000 metric tons of cryogenic storage at Mangalore and 48,000 metric tons at Pipavav. While these new terminals currently operate at lower initial utilization (25-30%), they are expected to scale to full capacity over the next 5-7 years, driving long-term volume growth.

    04

    Ammonia and New Energy Frontiers

    Aegis is aggressively expanding into the ammonia terminal business. India's first independent ammonia terminal at Pipavav (36,000 MT) is slated for completion by Q1 FY27 with a 15-year take-or-pay contract. Additionally, a non-binding MoU was signed with L&T to set up an ammonia terminal at Kandla for their upcoming green ammonia facility.

    05

    Distribution Growth and Strategic Partnerships

    The LPG distribution segment saw a 13-14% volume increase in Q1. Management announced a new cross-selling fuel agreement with Jio BP, which is expected to enhance the retail distribution business. Despite current Q1 margins of ₹2,500 per ton, management is confident in achieving their full-year target of ₹3,000 to ₹3,500 per ton as they enter new geographies like Mangalore.

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