DESTINY - Destiny Logistic
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Transport segment revenue grew by 98.05% YoY (INR 14.27 Cr vs INR 7.20 Cr), while Construction segment revenue declined by 33.55% YoY (INR 8.02 Cr vs INR 12.08 Cr) for the half-year ended September 30, 2025.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents, though the company is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Profitability Margins
Operating Profit Margin improved to 7.68% in FY25 from 6.89% in FY24. Net Profit Margin for FY25 was 3.80%, up slightly from 3.67% in FY24.
EBITDA Margin
Operating Profit Margin was 7.68% in FY25, representing a YoY increase of 0.79% due to improved operational efficiency.
Capital Expenditure
The company spent INR 0.11 Cr on the acquisition of Property, Plant & Equipment during the half-year ended September 30, 2025.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Not disclosed in available documents. Interest coverage ratio declined from 5.56 in FY24 to 3.50 in FY25, indicating higher relative interest costs.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Stock-in-trade purchases represent the primary cost of operations, accounting for 65.4% of total revenue (INR 14.58 Cr) in H1 FY26.
Raw Material Costs
Purchases of stock-in-trade were INR 14.58 Cr in H1 FY26, representing 65.4% of revenue. Inventory turnover ratio decreased from 24.63 to 18.49 in FY25.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Not applicable as the company provides logistics and construction services.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved by focusing on technologically advanced and more profitable market segments, expanding into new geographical areas, and enhancing functional efficiency through productivity and cost reduction.
Products & Services
Transportation services, logistics management, construction projects, and manpower supply for logistics related projects.
Brand Portfolio
Destiny Logistics & Infra Limited.
New Products/Services
The company is exploring value-added services in the logistics and infrastructure sectors.
Market Expansion
Plans include expanding into new geographical areas to diversify the project portfolio.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The logistics and infrastructure industry is expected to benefit from government thrust on economic growth, despite a recent decline in FDI inflows to $2.245 billion.
Competitive Landscape
The industry is highly competitive with no entry barriers, featuring significant competition from large established players.
Competitive Moat
Moat is based on established operations and an experienced management team, but sustainability is challenged by the lack of entry barriers and intense competition from larger players.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Sensitive to Indian infrastructure sector growth; FDI equity inflow in the sector declined to approximately $2.245 billion in FY25.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing demand for technologically advanced and efficient logistics services in the Indian market.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Adherence to local statutory requirements for conduct of business and labor-intensive operations.
Taxation Policy Impact
The effective tax rate for the half-year ended September 30, 2025, was approximately 15.7% (INR 0.56 Cr current tax on INR 3.58 Cr PBT).
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Changes in government policies and rising labor wages are key risks that could impact project availability and margins by up to 10-15%.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Operations are primarily concentrated in West Bengal, with the registered office in Kolkata.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on project-based labor supply for transportation and logistics segments.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk of falling behind if the company does not successfully transition to technologically advanced logistics segments.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Debtors turnover ratio improved from 2.22 to 2.71 in FY25, indicating better receivables management.