ASHALOG - Ashapura

📊 NSE: ASHALOG 🏢 Miscellaneous 📅 Last Updated: 12/13/2025 18:33

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

The company operates in a single reportable segment: 'Logistics and Freight Forwarding'. Standalone revenue grew by 76.74% YoY, rising from INR 9,363.87 Lacs in H1 FY25 to INR 16,549.76 Lacs in H1 FY26. Consolidated revenue for H1 FY26 reached INR 23,096.65 Lacs.

Geographic Revenue Split

Revenue is heavily concentrated in Gujarat, which contributes 64.8% (INR 14,974.93 Lacs). Other regions include Punjab at 11.5% (INR 2,644.86 Lacs), Maharashtra at 10.2% (INR 2,364.67 Lacs), Tamil Nadu at 5.2% (INR 1,198.33 Lacs), and Karnataka at 2.7% (INR 632.89 Lacs).

Profitability Margins

Standalone Net Profit Margin compressed from 6.96% in H1 FY25 to 4.39% in H1 FY26. Consolidated PAT margin stands at 4.24% (INR 978.25 Lacs profit on INR 23,096.65 Lacs revenue). The decline is primarily due to direct expenses growing faster (86.8%) than revenue (76.7%).

EBITDA Margin

Standalone EBITDA margin decreased from 13.86% in H1 FY25 to 10.80% in H1 FY26. While absolute EBITDA grew 37.73% to INR 1,788.03 Lacs, the margin drop indicates rising operational costs in the logistics vertical.

Capital Expenditure

The company is utilizing proceeds from its August 2024 IPO for expansion. While specific future INR Cr figures for Capex are not detailed, the focus is on expanding the domestic logistics vertical and branch network across North and West India.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

The company maintains a very conservative capital structure with a Standalone Debt-Equity ratio of 0.073. The Interest Service Coverage Ratio is robust at 5.518, indicating high capacity to meet interest obligations.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

The primary cost drivers are 'Direct Expenses' which include fuel (diesel), freight charges, and port handling, accounting for 83.07% of standalone revenue (INR 13,747.51 Lacs).

Import Sources

Sourcing is primarily domestic for fuel and local transport; international freight forwarding involves global shipping routes across various continents.

Key Suppliers

Not specifically named, but involves major fuel retailers and international shipping lines for ocean and air freight.

Capacity Expansion

Expanding pan-India presence with new branches in Bangalore, Siliguri, Kolkata, Morbi, Vapi, Haridwar, Gandhidham, Varanasi, and Bhopal to capture regional demand.

Raw Material Costs

Direct expenses increased by 86.8% YoY to INR 13,747.51 Lacs. This high cost-to-revenue ratio (83%) makes the company highly sensitive to diesel price fluctuations and shipping line tariff hikes.

Manufacturing Efficiency

As a service provider, efficiency is measured by 'Stockyard Management' throughput in Chennai, where the company manages PDI and export vehicle dispatch.

Logistics & Distribution

Direct logistics and distribution costs represent the bulk of the business, consuming 83.07% of standalone revenue.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

5-9%

Growth Strategy

Growth is targeted through the new 'Domestic Logistics' vertical, expanding into North and West regions, and securing long-term contracts with blue-chip clients like ITC and Coca-Cola. The company is also pivoting toward multimodal operations to improve cost-competitiveness in interior regions.

Products & Services

Ocean freight forwarding, Air freight forwarding, End-to-End Project Cargo services, Custom clearance, Transportation, and Stockyard management.

Brand Portfolio

Ashapura Logistics.

New Products/Services

Launched a dedicated domestic logistics vertical in 2024 and introduced multimodal road-rail-road combinations for cost-effective inland delivery.

Market Expansion

Phase 1 expansion into North and West regions is underway, with further branch expansion planned for South and Central India.

Market Share & Ranking

Not disclosed; company operates in a highly fragmented logistics market.

Strategic Alliances

Not disclosed.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The Indian logistics sector is growing at 5-9% CAGR, supported by the government's focus on the National Logistics Policy and digital platforms like ULIP/LDB, which improved India's LPI rank to 38th.

Competitive Landscape

Faces competition from large organized players and local unorganized transporters; differentiation is achieved through project cargo expertise and multimodal capabilities.

Competitive Moat

The moat is built on 20+ years of experience and integrated 'end-to-end' service capabilities. This is sustainable because large clients like ITC prefer single-window logistics partners to reduce supply chain complexity.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to India's EXIM (Export-Import) trade volumes and domestic manufacturing GDP, as these drive demand for freight forwarding and project cargo.

Consumer Behavior

Corporate clients are increasingly shifting toward 'Grade-A' warehousing and integrated multimodal logistics to meet sustainability and efficiency goals.

Geopolitical Risks

Global trade barriers or maritime security issues (e.g., Red Sea disruptions) directly impact the freight forwarding segment's costs and timelines.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Operations are governed by the Customs Act for clearing services and the Multimodal Transportation of Goods Act. The company is exempt from IND AS adoption as it is listed on an SME exchange.

Environmental Compliance

Not specifically disclosed, but the shift toward multimodal (rail/coastal) transport helps clients meet green logistics goals.

Taxation Policy Impact

The company is subject to standard Indian corporate tax rates; H1 FY26 consolidated tax expense was INR 251.75 Lacs on a PBT of INR 1,230 Lacs (approx. 20.5% effective rate).

Legal Contingencies

No major pending litigation or case values were disclosed in the interim financial reports.

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

Fuel price volatility and the ability to maintain margins amidst high direct expenses (83% of revenue) are the primary business risks.

Geographic Concentration Risk

High risk with 64.8% of revenue originating from Gujarat; any regional economic downturn or policy change in the state would severely impact the top line.