TVS Supply Chain Solutions Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
TVS Supply Chain Solutions reported consolidated Q1 FY27 revenue of Rs 3,335.2 crore, up 29% year-on-year, with adjusted EBITDA of Rs 232.2 crore and adjusted PBT of Rs 32.1 crore. Management attributed growth to new business wins, higher volumes in ISCS and GFS segments, and cost optimization initiatives, while noting ISCS margins dipped due to implementation costs on new contracts. The company also discussed its Swamy & Sons 3PL acquisition, the ALA Group joint venture for aerospace and defence, and an order pipeline of over Rs 7,500 crore.
Numbers mentioned
Revenue: Rs 3,335.2 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Net-net, for Q1 FY '27, our consolidated revenue grew by 29% to Rs. 3,335.2 crores on a year-on-year basis and grew 10% on a sequential basis.”
Vikas Chadha, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Adjusted PBT: Rs 32.1 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“We achieved an adjusted PBT of Rs. 32.1 crores, a sizable increase from Rs. 18.8 crores in Q1 FY '26.”
Vikas Chadha, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Adjusted EBITDA: Rs 232.2 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“On the profitability front, for Q1 FY '27, the adjusted EBITDA was Rs. 232.2 crores as compared to Rs. 173.3 crores on a year-on-year basis and a very good growth of 34%, registering margin improvement of 30 bps to 7%.”
Vikas Chadha, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ISCS segment revenue: Rs 2,417 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“ISCS segment delivered strong year-on-year growth with revenue at Rs. 2,417 crores in Q1 FY '27 versus Rs. 1,983 crores in Q1 FY '26 and Rs. 2,283 crores in Q4 FY '26, displaying a strong year-on-year growth of 21.9% and a sequential growth of 5.9%.”
R. Vaidhyanathan, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
GFS segment revenue: Rs 918 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“GFS segment clocked a revenue of Rs. 918 crores in Q1 FY '27 compared to Rs. 609 crores in Q1 FY '26 and Rs. 749 crores in Q4 FY '26, marking a significant growth of 50.6% year-on-year and 22.6% sequentially”
R. Vaidhyanathan, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ISCS EBITDA margin: 8.1% (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“ISCS delivered a strong performance in Q1 FY '27 with adjusted EBITDA of Rs. 196.3 crores at 8.1% margin, up from Rs. 164.1 crores at 8.3% margin in Q1 FY '26.”
R. Vaidhyanathan, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
GFS EBITDA margin: 4.1% (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“GFS delivered an improved performance in Q1 FY '27 with adjusted EBITDA of Rs. 38 crores at 4.1% margin, up from Rs. 13 crores at 2.1% margin in Q1 FY '26 and Rs. 18 crores at 2.4% margin in Q4 FY '26.”
R. Vaidhyanathan, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PAT: Rs 22.5 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“PAT for Q1 FY '27 was Rs. 22.5 crores as compared to Rs. 71.1 crores in Q1 FY '26.”
R. Vaidhyanathan, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
New business wins: Rs 543 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“In Q1, we recorded new business wins, which is an all-time high in a quarter of Rs. 543 crores, which represents 21% of our quarterly revenue, a clear sign of traction across key geographies.”
Vikas Chadha, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Order pipeline: Rs 7,500 crores plus
p. 6
“Our order pipeline remains robust at Rs. 7,500 crores plus, giving us a view of the road ahead for the coming quarters.”
Vikas Chadha, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
India geography revenue growth: 44% (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“India geography registered an impressive 44% year-on-year growth, aided by record new business wins and significant volume in the freight business.”
R. Vaidhyanathan, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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PBT margin — 4% · FY28
stated firmly by Vikas Chadha
p. 9
“But FY '28, definitely, we will be achieving our aspiration of 4%.”
Vikas Chadha, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue growth — mid-teens growth · FY27
stated as an aspiration by Vikas Chadha
p. 12
“we are aspiring to achieve in the full year mid-teens growth on the top line, and the margins will be definitely growing at a faster pace than that.”
Vikas Chadha, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ISCS EBITDA margin — 9% · Q2 FY27
stated firmly by Vikas Chadha
p. 12
“No, we will sequentially improve the margin. And I am fairly confident that in Q2 itself, we will achieve 9%.”
Vikas Chadha, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ISCS EBITDA margin — 9.5% to 10% · Q4 FY27
stated firmly by R. Vaidhyanathan
p. 12
“Seeing it sequentially going up, and our plan is to take it about 9.5% to 10% by Q4.”
R. Vaidhyanathan, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
GFS EBITDA margin — at least 5%
stated as an aspiration by R. Vaidhyanathan
p. 12
“And we want to hit that at least a 5% EBITDA margin in GFS for us to reach.”
R. Vaidhyanathan, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ALA Group JV revenue — Rs 2,000 crores · year 5 of operations
stated as an aspiration by Vikas Chadha
p. 10
“we believe that the potential of this particular joint venture is in the fifth year of running operations, we can deliver Rs. 2,000 crores out of this particular joint venture.”
Vikas Chadha, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ALA Group JV revenue start — H2 FY27
stated firmly by Vikas Chadha
p. 10
“This year, H2, we will have our revenues commence for this particular venture.”
Vikas Chadha, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Business pipeline conversion — 20% to 25% · 12 to 18 months
stated conditionally by Vikas Chadha
p. 13
“So, I would say that in the 12 to 15 or 18-month period, definitely a similar conversion of 20% to 25%, we should be able to achieve.”
Vikas Chadha, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
New contract ISCS margin — 8.5%, 9%
stated firmly by R. Vaidhyanathan
p. 14
“As I said, ISCS is something we always have about 8.5%, 9%. And that is what we keep targeting when we get into the new contracts.”
R. Vaidhyanathan, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
Management's answers to analyst questions, in Parakho's words rather than a transcript. Each row names who answered and carries the verbatim quote it was drawn from.
Management attributed the dip to implementation and transition costs on new contracts onboarded in Q4 and Q1, and said margins would recover as these projects scale up.
Answered by R. Vaidhyanathan
Asked by Saumil Shah: Why did ISCS EBITDA margin decline despite revenue growth, and how will it trend for the rest of the year?
p. 9
“I think as these projects gets up and running, I think the costs will go away and we should start seeing the margin moving in the upward trajectory.”
R. Vaidhyanathan, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said 4% PBT is an aspiration that may not be reached this year, but will definitely be achieved in FY28.
Answered by Vikas Chadha
Asked by Saumil Shah: Is the company still targeting 4% PBT margin by Q4 this year?
p. 9
“Whether we will reach that 4% in this year-end, I would say it's our aspiration.”
Vikas Chadha, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the warehouse is being set up and certified, with revenue expected to commence in H2 and reach Rs 2,000 crore potential in year 5.
Answered by Vikas Chadha
Asked by Saumil Shah: What is the revenue potential and status of the ALA Group aerospace and defence JV?
p. 9
“we have finalized our warehouse. We have hired a couple of people who are getting trained in Italy.”
Vikas Chadha, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained that Q4 benefited from customer price corrections not present in Q1, combined with new implementation costs.
Answered by R. Vaidhyanathan
Asked by Kunal Sabnis: Why did ISCS margins fall sequentially from 9.3% to 8.1%, and is this a one-off?
p. 12
“Q4 having the benefit of price correction from the customers, which is not there in Q1, plus the impact of the implementation cost.”
R. Vaidhyanathan, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management estimated roughly two-thirds from existing customers and one-third from new logos.
Answered by R. Vaidhyanathan
Asked by Rohit Ohri: What proportion of new business wins are new logos versus existing customer wallet share gains?
p. 14
“Probably I would say roughly about 2/3 would be from the existing customers where we get new contracts and 1/3 is probably the new logos.”
R. Vaidhyanathan, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said cost increases are passed on to customers under contract terms and that FX has little impact on profitability since revenue and costs are both local.
Answered by Vikas Chadha
Asked by Bharat Sheth: How much of GFS revenue growth came from rising container costs, and how much is passed through to customers?
p. 15
“The way our contracts are structured is that we pass on these costs to the customer. And eventually, it is borne by the customer.”
Vikas Chadha, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said utilization is around 85% with room to improve through automation, and that warehousing cost as a percentage of revenue should decline with scale.
Answered by Vikas Chadha
Asked by Saumil Shah: What is the warehouse capacity utilization and its impact on depreciation costs?
p. 17
“I would say, by and large, our warehouses are fairly well utilized and in the vicinity of 85%, but there is definitely room to improve”
Vikas Chadha, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management clarified FIT 3PL will remain a separate legal entity for GST reasons and was never part of the merger plan.
Answered by R. Vaidhyanathan
Asked by Sai Nithik: Is there still a plan to merge FIT 3PL Warehousing into TVS Supply Chain?
p. 16
“we want to keep it as a separate entity as such because of some GST reasons, we operate a different GST mechanism for some of our FMCG customers.”
R. Vaidhyanathan, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Potential global recession and geopolitical disruption to supply chains
p. 8
“if tomorrow, there are major supply chain disruptions causing recession, that will be the biggest risk.”
Vikas Chadha, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Manpower availability varying by geography
p. 8
“Each geography has a different risk in terms of manpower availability.”
R. Vaidhyanathan, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Fuel cost volatility, though passed through to customers with some time lag
p. 8
“Of course, there could be some time lag in terms of making it in, but ultimately, it gets passed on to the customers.”
R. Vaidhyanathan, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Container cost increases and reduced container availability post-war
p. 14
“post war we have seen that there is a huge increase in the container cost, and container availability is also going down”
Bharat Sheth, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Daily volatility in freight capacity requiring constant management
p. 15
“freight has become a daily business at this particular moment. Because of the fluctuation and changes that are there, the team has to fight on a daily basis to figure out how do we get capacity and how do we serve our customers.”
Vikas Chadha, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Interest rate risk managed at treasury level
p. 8
“there are other risks in terms of interest rate risk and for which we manage it from a treasury point of view.”
R. Vaidhyanathan, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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