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    Allcargo Logist.

    ALLCARGO
    Services·17 Feb 2025
    Management Summary

    Allcargo Logistics reported strong Q3 FY25 revenue and EBITDA growth, driven by robust performance in Contract Logistics and Express businesses, alongside significant cost optimization efforts. Consolidated revenue reached ₹4,106 crores, up 27.8% YoY, with EBITDA at ₹138 crores, up 24.3% YoY. However, PAT declined to ₹10 crores, impacted by short-term restructuring costs and an unpredictable global market. The company is focused on internal restructuring, cost control, and market share expansion, with a complex demerger scheme underway.

    Highlights

    5

    • Consolidated Revenue for Q3 FY25 grew 27.8% YoY to ₹4,106 crores, demonstrating strong top-line performance.

    • Consolidated EBITDA for Q3 FY25 increased 24.3% YoY to ₹138 crores, indicating improved operational efficiency.

    • Contract Logistics segment showed robust growth with revenue up 62.8% YoY to ₹127 crores, driven by new client additions and market share expansion.

    • Express Business EBITDA saw a significant increase of over 214% YoY to ₹22 crores, attributed to cost optimization efforts.

    • The company's consolidated net debt reduced by 5.7% QoQ to ₹614 crores, reflecting improved financial health, and Gati achieved a net cash position of over ₹100 crores.

    Concerns

    4

    • Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q3 FY25 declined 41.2% YoY to ₹10 crores, despite strong revenue and EBITDA growth.

    • The global market environment remains unpredictable due to geopolitical events and tariff restrictions, potentially muting trade volumes in the short term.

    • Short-term restructuring costs, approximately ₹22-23 crores this quarter, are impacting immediate profitability, though expected to yield long-term benefits.

    • The 'white space' in the rapidly growing Contract Logistics business is currently delaying the full translation of revenue growth into bottom-line profitability.

    What Changed1

    vs Q4 FY25

    Guidance items3 → 6 (+3)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    04 metrics
    1. 01Consolidated Revenue₹4,106 Cr+27.8%YoY
    2. 02Consolidated EBITDA₹138 Cr+24.3%YoY
    3. 03Consolidated PAT₹10 Cr-41.2%YoY
    4. 04Consolidated Net Debt₹614 Cr-5.7%QoQ

    Segment breakdown

    • International Supply Chain (ISC)₹3,544 Cr87.2%
    • Express Business (Gati)₹392 Cr9.6%
    • Contract Logistics₹127 Cr3.1%
    Donut· Share of Revenue

    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Debt

    Gross ₹1,233 crores · Net ₹614 crores

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹100 crores

    Allcargo Gati has a net cash position of over Rs. 100 crores.

    Guidance & targets

    6
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    Profit margins
    Improved
    		High
    Cost Reduction
    Severance costs
    No additional severance cost
    		Medium
    SG&A Costs
    SG&A costs
    Remain in check
    		High
    Market Share - ISC
    Market share expansion
    Marginal expansion this year, significant expansion in coming years
    		Medium
    Profitability - Contract Logistics
    Profitability
    Improve
    		Medium
    Demerger Scheme
    NCLT approval
    Approval
    		Medium

    Restructuring Costs & Benefits

    Next couple of quarters / By December 2025 quarter
    CurrentApprox. ₹22-23 crores severance cost this quarter
    TargetReduced severance costs, initial benefits from restructuring

    Why it matters

    Tracking the impact of restructuring on profitability and the realization of cost savings is crucial for margin improvement.

    I would say that we would move certain more positions in finance and operations functions over the next couple of quarters. And in terms of the end state, I would say, the quarter ending December '25 should have no additional severance cost while it should have some of the benefits coming in from these.

    How to verify

    key_financials.metrics[label='Consolidated PAT']

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Global Market Unpredictability

    Global, geopolitical, and economic events make predicting trade difficult, with tariff restrictions potentially reducing short-term trade volumes. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Inflationary Pressures on SG&A Costs

    Despite cost reduction efforts, SG&A costs face inflationary pressure, requiring continuous optimization. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    'White Space' in Contract Logistics

    Rapid growth in Contract Logistics leads to leased but not fully utilized space, delaying the full translation of revenue growth into immediate profitability. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Short-term Restructuring Costs

    Severance and transition costs from outsourcing and centralization will impact profitability for the next couple of quarters, before long-term benefits materialize. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    6

    “the reported EBITDA is 3x what it was same quarter last year. So we have confidence that we should now see every quarter to be sequentially improving. ... And we believe that there's a strong confidence of shareholders as Allcargo in the new management team, primarily driven by the relevant experience of this team.”

    Analyst questioned the delayed Gati turnaround; management highlighted significant EBITDA improvement, net cash position, and confidence in the new leadership team's ability to drive sequential improvement.

    asked by Rushabh Shah

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Revenue Growth Across Segments

    Allcargo Logistics reported a consolidated revenue of ₹4,106 crores for Q3 FY25, marking a 27.8% year-on-year growth. This performance was bolstered by significant contributions from its key segments. The International Supply Chain (ISC) business recorded ₹3,544 crores in revenue, growing 20% YoY, while the Express Business (Gati) achieved ₹392 crores, a 5.7% YoY increase. The Contract Logistics segment demonstrated exceptional growth, with revenue surging 62.8% YoY to ₹127 crores, driven by new client acquisitions.

    02

    EBITDA Expansion and Profitability Challenges

    Consolidated EBITDA for Q3 FY25 stood at ₹138 crores, representing a 24.3% YoY growth. Segment-wise, ISC EBITDA grew 19.4% to ₹86 crores, and Express Business EBITDA saw a remarkable 214.2% increase to ₹22 crores, primarily due to cost optimization. Contract Logistics EBITDA also improved by 11.8% to ₹38 crores. However, despite strong operational performance, Profit After Tax (PAT) for the quarter declined 41.2% YoY to ₹10 crores, impacted by short-term restructuring costs and an unpredictable global market environment.

    03

    Strategic Cost Optimization and Restructuring Initiatives

    The company is actively focusing on internal restructuring and cost control to drive future profitability. Key initiatives include leveraging technology and centralizing operational and support functions. This involves setting up operational centers in lower-cost regions like the Philippines, Turkey, and Mexico to rationalize positions from more expensive locations. While these efforts incurred approximately ₹22-23 crores in severance costs this quarter, management expects no additional severance costs by Q4 FY25 and anticipates improved profit margins in the medium term.

    04

    Debt Management and Demerger Progress

    Allcargo Logistics successfully reduced its consolidated net debt by 5.7% quarter-on-quarter to ₹614 crores as of December 2024. The gross debt for the combined Allcargo and Gati stood at ₹1,233 crores, with long-term debt at ₹369 crores and short-term working capital debt at ₹865 crores. The complex demerger scheme, which involves listing Allcargo ECU separately and merging Contract Logistics into Gati, is progressing, with NCLT approval expected by April. Post-demerger, the estimated net debt for the resulting Gati/Allcargo Logistics Ltd/ASCPL combined entity is projected to be ₹94 crores.

    05

    Market Dynamics and Growth Outlook

    The domestic logistics market is experiencing a steady 10% growth, with Allcargo gaining market share in Contract Logistics. The international business faces an unpredictable market due to geopolitical events and tariffs, though management believes its global presence mitigates long-term impact. While marginal market share expansion is expected this year, significant growth is anticipated once global trade revives. The company continues to monitor freight rates, which have been range-bound, and is focused on optimizing gross profit per cubic meter/TEU across its LCL and FCL businesses.

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