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    Mahindra Logis.

    MAHLOG
    Services·24 Apr 2026
    Management Summary

    Mahindra Logistics reported a strong turnaround in Q4 and FY26, returning to PAT profitability after two years of losses. The company achieved significant revenue growth and margin expansion across most segments, particularly in Express and Contract Logistics. While the Freight Forwarding business faces geopolitical headwinds, management expressed confidence in the sustained improvement trajectory and strategic focus on profitable growth and operational excellence.

    Highlights

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    • Company returned to PAT profitability after 2 years of losses, with Q4 FY26 PAT at ₹20.2 crores.

    • Q4 FY26 revenue grew 14% YoY to ₹1,791 crores, and full year revenue grew 15% to ₹6,999 crores.

    • Consolidated gross margin expanded to 10.5% in Q4 FY26 from 9.5% in Q4 FY25, driven by operational discipline and financial rigor.

    • Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded from 2.4% in Q4 FY25 to 3.2% in Q4 FY26, with adjusted EBITDA for FY26 growing 31% to ₹158 crores.

    • Express business (MESPL) Q4 revenue grew 49% YoY, achieving positive gross margins and moving to an EBITDA profit of ₹2.2 crores in Q4 FY26 from a ₹1 crore loss in Q3 FY26.

    Concerns

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    • Freight Forwarding business is facing headwinds due to evolving geopolitical conditions (West Asia war), impacting trade flows and increasing costs.

    • Express business (MESPL) remains loss-making at an EBITDA level for the full year FY26, with a loss of ₹31 crores.

    • The global environment continues to be uncertain, necessitating a prudent and cautious approach for the coming year.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Revenue₹1,791 Cr+14.0%YoY
    2. 02Revenue (FY)₹6,999 Cr+15%YoY
    3. 03Consolidated Gross Margin10.5%
    4. 04Adjusted EBITDA₹57 Cr
    5. 05Adjusted EBITDA Margin3.2%

    Segment breakdown

    Revenue Q4 FY26Gross Margin Q4 FY26Revenue FY26
    Supply Chain Management (SCM)———
    Mobility——₹386 Cr
    Contract Logistics₹1,381 Cr—₹5,490 Cr
    Freight Forwarding₹89 Cr——
    Express (MESPL)—6.6%₹449 Cr
    Last-mile delivery₹72 Cr——
    Heatmap· 3 shared metrics

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Volume
    Express business volume growth
    mid-teens
    		Medium
    Profitability
    Express business EBITDA
    positive
    		Medium
    Profitability
    Overall EBITDA
    breakeven
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Express business revenue growth
    mid- to high-teen
    		Medium
    Warehousing
    White space reduction
    95%
    		High
    Business Development
    Entry into new contract logistics segments
    one of those segments
    		High

    Express business EBITDA breakeven

    next quarter / near term
    Current₹2.2 crores EBITDA profit in Q4 FY26, but ₹31 crores EBITDA loss for FY26
    TargetSustained EBITDA positive performance

    Why it matters

    Achieving consistent EBITDA profitability in the Express business is crucial for the company's overall financial health and turnaround story.

    And I can share with you that we are very close to an EBITDA positive number. I can't commit a timeline to you, but I can just tell you that we are very close to that kind of profitable metric reach.

    How to verify

    key_financials.segment_breakdown[name='Express (MESPL)'].metrics[label='EBITDA Q4 FY26']

    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Geopolitical headwinds impacting Freight Forwarding

    West Asia war causing issues with shipping lines, jammed containers, increased freight premiums, insurance costs, and fuel surcharges, leading to customers delaying decisions. — Management acknowledged

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    Uncertain global environment

    The company believes it is critical to remain prudent, selective, and cautious in the coming year due to the uncertain global environment. — Management acknowledged

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    Inflationary impact of diesel price hikes on overall economy

    While diesel price increases can be passed on to customers, a significant hike could have a broader inflationary impact on the economy, potentially slowing demand in various sectors. — Management acknowledged

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    Express business (MESPL) still EBITDA loss-making for full year

    Despite achieving positive gross margins and Q4 EBITDA profit, the Express business recorded an EBITDA loss of ₹31 crores for FY26, indicating ongoing efforts needed for sustained profitability. — Management acknowledged

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    Q&A highlights

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    “So let me answer the second question better that a mid-teen kind of growth is possible in this business, and that's what our team would be driving at. Coming to your first question, not right for us to only look at volume because any volume growth will not give you much insight into the business overall.”

    Management emphasized a shift from solely volume-driven growth to a focus on profitable volume and yield, indicating a strategic change in how the Express business is managed.

    asked by Krupashankar NJ

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Overall Performance and Turnaround

    Mahindra Logistics achieved a significant turnaround in FY26, returning to PAT profitability after two years of losses. The company's Q4 FY26 revenue grew 14% year-on-year to ₹1,791 crores, contributing to a full-year revenue of ₹6,999 crores, up 15% YoY. This transformation is attributed to deliberate choices, disciplined execution, and rebuilding of fundamentals, with a focus on sustainable performance rather than short-term outcomes.

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    Margin Expansion and Profitability Focus

    The company demonstrated strong margin expansion, with consolidated gross margin increasing to 10.5% in Q4 FY26 from 9.5% in Q4 FY25. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded from 2.4% to 3.2% in Q4 FY26, and adjusted EBITDA for the full year grew 31% to ₹158 crores. This improvement is a result of initiatives like operational discipline, financial rigor, and a focus on profitable customers and service reliability across verticals.

    03

    Express Business (MESPL) Turnaround

    The B2B Express logistics services (MESPL) showed significant progress, with Q4 revenue growing 49% year-on-year and achieving positive gross margins. The business moved from an EBITDA loss to an EBITDA profit of ₹2.2 crores in Q4 FY26. For the full year, MESPL revenue reached ₹449 crores, a 25% growth, and its gross margin turned positive at 1.3%, though it still recorded an EBITDA loss of ₹31 crores for FY26, a substantial reduction from ₹51 crores loss in FY25.

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    Contract Logistics and White Space Management

    The contract logistics business saw its Q4 revenue grow by 12% year-on-year to ₹1,381 crores, with gross margins increasing by 19%. For the full year, revenue was ₹5,490 crores, up 16%, and reported EBITDA grew 24% to ₹389 crores. The company also successfully reduced its warehousing 'white space' by 9 lakh square feet in FY26, ending the year at 0.7 million square feet, and is committed to achieving a 95% reduction by September '26.

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    Geopolitical Headwinds and Diesel Price Impact

    The Freight Forwarding business experienced headwinds in Q4 FY26 due to evolving geopolitical conditions, particularly the West Asia crisis, which impacted trade flows and increased costs. While Q4 revenue grew 17% YoY, management expects these challenges to persist in the near term. Regarding diesel price increases, the company stated that any significant hike (e.g., 10-15%) would be 100% passed on to customers, though management expressed concern about the broader inflationary impact on the economy.

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    E-commerce and Last-Mile Delivery

    The e-commerce and quick commerce business scaled meaningfully, reaching over ₹1,000 crores in annual revenue. In the last-mile delivery business, revenue declined by 18% in Q4 FY26 to ₹72 crores due to strategic choices to improve profitability, but gross margins increased by 7% YoY. Management confirmed that all pruning actions in the last-mile segment were completed in FY26, and they expect this segment to grow with profit-making clients going forward⏳.

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