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    TVS Supply

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    Services·11 Feb 2025
    Management Summary

    TVS Supply Chain Solutions reported a 10% YoY revenue growth in Q3 FY25, reaching INR2,444.6 crores, with strong performance from the Network Solutions segment (up 20.4%). However, the company posted a PBT loss of INR15.2 crores for the quarter, attributed to delays in a major UK project, lower-than-expected volumes from UK customers, and procedural delays in a government contract. Management emphasized these were one-time impacts and outlined five strategic initiatives to restore profitability, reaffirming their mid-term PBT goal of 4% and strong growth outlook for FY26 and FY27.

    Highlights

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    • Q3 FY25 consolidated revenue grew by 10% YoY to INR2,444.6 crores.

    • Network Solutions segment revenue grew by 20.4% YoY in Q3 FY25.

    • ISCS segment revenue grew by 2.3% YoY in Q3 FY25.

    • The company reported a PBT loss of INR15.2 crores for Q3 FY25.

    • 9-month FY25 consolidated revenue grew by 10.7% YoY to INR7,496.9 crores.

    • PBT for 9 months FY25 was INR16.4 crores.

    • Order pipeline stands at an annualized revenue opportunity of INR4,500 crores.

    • Mid-term PBT goal of 4% reaffirmed, with ISCS EBITDA margin target of 9.5-10.5% and Network Solutions EBITDA margin target of 7%.

    Key financials

    Metrics

    9

    Periods

    2

    Headline

    7
    • Revenue
      ₹2,444.6 Cr
      YoY+10%
    • PBT
      ₹-15.2 Cr
    • Total Income
      ₹2,469.2 Cr
      YoY+10.1%
    • Material Costs
      ₹391.4 Cr
      YoY-4.9%QoQ-9.9%
    • Freight Expenses YoY Growth
      27.6%
      YoY+27.6%

    9M

    2
    • FY25 Revenue
      ₹7,496.9 Cr
      YoY+10.7%
    • FY25 PBT
      ₹16.4 Cr

    Segment breakdown

    Q3 FY25 Revenue Growth9M FY25 Revenue Growth
    Integrated Supply Chain Solutions (ISCS)2.3%5.6%
    Network Solutions (NS)20.4%17.4%
    Heatmap· 2 shared metrics

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    Mid-term PBT Goal
    4%
    		High
    Profitability
    IFM Business Turnaround
    Breakeven by Q3 FY25, run rate profitability in Q4 FY25 and Q1 FY26
    		Medium
    Margin
    Network Segment EBITDA Margin
    7%
    		High
    Margin
    ISCS Segment EBITDA Margin
    9.5% to 10.5%
    		High
    Revenue
    Q4 FY25 Revenue
    a little bit better than where we had in Q3
    		Medium
    Other
    UK Major Project Go-Live
    Q1 FY26
    		High
    Order Book
    Order Pipeline (Annualized Revenue Opportunity)
    INR4,500 crores
    		High
    Order Book
    UK Fortune 500 Contract
    INR1,000 crores
    		High

    Risks & concerns

    5
    RiskSeverity

    Red Sea crisis impacting freight forwarding margins

    Higher shipping costs and surcharges did not translate to higher margins as they were pass-through in nature, leading to subdued margins in GFS. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Delay in commissioning a major UK project

    Expected to go live in Q3 FY25, now pushed to Q1 FY26, impacting Q3 profitability due to built-in costs and delayed revenue recognition. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Lower-than-expected volumes from UK utility services customers

    Multiple UK customers outsourced lower-than-expected volumes in an unusually soft December quarter, impacting revenue. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Delay in a UK governmental agency contract

    Contract delayed due to procedural issues, expected to start in Q1 FY26, with relevant costs already built in, impacting profitability. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Seasonal softness in December quarter outside India

    The December quarter is generally softer due to holiday season, contributing to the Q3 impact, but seen as a one-time unusual softness. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “The projects were expected to go live in Q3. It has now got pushed to Q1 of FY '26. And the infrastructure for the pilot is in place, revenue recognition is pushed back, that has impacted the profitability.”

    Directly addresses the primary reason for the PBT loss and provides a timeline for resolution and impact on future quarters.

    asked by Disha from Ashika Institutional Equity

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q3 FY25 Performance Overview

    TVS Supply Chain Solutions reported a consolidated revenue of INR2,444.6 crores for Q3 FY25, marking a 10% year-on-year growth. The Network Solutions segment was a strong performer, growing by 20.4% YoY, while the Integrated Supply Chain Solutions (ISCS) segment grew by 2.3% YoY. For the first nine months of FY25, consolidated revenue increased by 10.7% to INR7,496.9 crores, with ISCS growing 5.6% and Network Solutions growing 17.4%.

    02

    Factors Impacting Q3 Profitability

    Despite revenue growth, the company recorded a PBT loss of INR15.2 crores in Q3 FY25, a significant shift from the INR16.4 crores PBT for the nine-month period. This loss was primarily attributed to three one-time📎 factors: a delay in commissioning a major UK project (now expected in Q1 FY26), lower-than-expected volumes from multiple UK utility services customers, and procedural delays in a UK governmental agency contract, for which costs were already incurred. Additionally, lower margins in the Global Freight Solutions (GFS) business due to Red Sea surcharges contributed to the impact.

    03

    Strategic Initiatives for Profit Turnaround

    Management outlined five key initiatives to restore profitability and achieve their mid-term PBT goal of 4%. These include strategic price adjustments in the Integrated Final Mile (IFM) business, headcount rationalization, overhead reduction, infrastructure consolidation (particularly in the UK), and increased outsourcing to their India-based Center of Excellence. These measures are in various stages of implementation and are expected to drive the company back to normal profitability in the coming quarters.

    04

    Business Development and Pipeline Strength

    The company's business development efforts remained robust, contributing INR231 crores in Q3 FY25 and INR757 crores for the nine-month period. The order pipeline stands strong at an annualized revenue opportunity of INR4,500 crores. Notable wins include a 4-year contract with the UK Ministry of Defense and a large transformational 3-year INR1,000 crores contract with a Fortune 500 company in the UK, currently in the final stages.

    05

    Segmental Performance and Margin Targets

    The Network Solutions segment is on track to achieve its mid-term EBITDA margin target of 7%, with the IFM business expected to reach breakeven by Q3 FY25 and run-rate profitability in Q4 FY25 and Q1 FY26. The ISCS segment, which saw an extraordinary 11.1% EBITDA margin in the previous quarter, is targeting a range of 9.5% to 10.5%. Management expects ISCS revenue growth to return to double-digits in FY26 and FY27, supported by a strong pipeline and focus on Fortune 500 customers.

    06

    UK Contract Delays and Outlook

    The delay in the major UK project, a significant transformation involving new technology and business processes, was attributed to facility delays, extended technology integration, and the decision to avoid a winter go-live. While this impacted Q3 FY25, management confirmed the project is now expected to go live in Q1 FY26. They view the Q3 impacts as one-time📎 and non-structural, expressing confidence in turning around the profitability through strategic initiatives and a strong order pipeline.

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