IVALUE - Ivalue Infosolut

📊 NSE: IVALUE 🏢 IT Enabled Services 📅 Last Updated: 11/13/2025 15:25

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

In H1 FY26, Cybersecurity (48% of sales) grew 29% YoY, Data Centre Infrastructure (12% of sales) grew 71% YoY, Information Lifecycle Management (25% of sales) grew 40% YoY, and ALM/Cloud (14% of sales) grew 15% YoY. Total Gross Sales reached INR 1,494.2 Cr, a 33.6% YoY increase.

Geographic Revenue Split

Domestic operations in India represent the primary revenue base, with expansion into Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Singapore contributing to the 15.6% growth in FY2025 gross revenues of INR 2,439.4 Cr.

Profitability Margins

Gross margin percentage improved by 130 basis points in Q2 FY26 vs Q1 FY26. H1 FY26 PAT margin stood at 2.7% on Gross Sales (INR 40.1 Cr) and 7.2% on Net Sales, compared to 2.5% in H1 FY25, reflecting a 20 basis point expansion.

EBITDA Margin

Operating EBITDA margin was 5.0% on Gross Sales in Q2 FY26 (INR 44.5 Cr) and 4.0% for H1 FY26 (INR 60.4 Cr). On a net basis, H1 FY26 Operating EBITDA margin was 10.8%, down 28 bps YoY from 11.1%.

Capital Expenditure

Minimal capex plans are anticipated over the medium term as the company has already invested in infrastructure to cover revenue requirements for the next 12-18 months.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

ICRA reaffirmed [ICRA]A (Stable) for INR 118 Cr long-term fund-based facilities and [ICRA]A2+ for short-term interchangeable limits as of August 2025.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Technology solutions consisting of Cybersecurity software (48%), Data Centre hardware (12%), and Information Lifecycle Management tools (25%).

Import Sources

Global technology hubs including the United States and Singapore, where major OEMs are headquartered.

Key Suppliers

Global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and software vendors in the cybersecurity, cloud, and data center domains.

Capacity Expansion

Not applicable as a technology enabler; however, the company has scaled its 'named accounts' team to 100 members to identify early-stage enterprise opportunities.

Raw Material Costs

Cost of purchase of software and hardware represents the primary expense; software is accounted for on a net basis while hardware is on a full sale value basis.

Manufacturing Efficiency

Not applicable; efficiency is measured by the 80% flow-through of incremental gross margin into incremental EBITDA in H1 FY26.

Logistics & Distribution

Distribution costs are inherently linked to the 4.5-5.5% operating margin profile of the IT distribution industry.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

20-21%

Growth Strategy

The company targets growing 5-6% points above the 15% industry average by focusing on high-growth segments like Cybersecurity and DCI, expanding into Southeast Asian markets, and leveraging its 40-45% annuity business which grew 39.2% in H1 FY26.

Products & Services

Cybersecurity solutions, Data Centre Infrastructure (DCI), Information Lifecycle Management (ILM), and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) services.

Brand Portfolio

iValue Infosolutions.

New Products/Services

Expansion of the 'Annuity Business' which currently contributes 42% of gross sales (INR 632.4 Cr in H1 FY26) through multi-year TCO-based contracts.

Market Expansion

Geographic expansion into Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Singapore to diversify revenue streams beyond the Indian market.

Market Share & Ranking

Moderate scale compared to established global IT distributors, but maintains a niche position in value-added consulting for SIs and enterprises.

Strategic Alliances

Partnerships with new and existing OEMs to expand the product portfolio in margin-accretive segments.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is growing at 15% annually, driven by cybersecurity needs and data center expansion. iValue is positioning itself as a 'technology enabler' rather than a broadline distributor to capture higher-margin consulting revenue.

Competitive Landscape

Competes with large established IT distributors and smaller niche players; pricing is often restricted by the competitive nature of distribution.

Competitive Moat

Moat is built on an 18-year track record, deep relationships with 100+ named enterprise accounts, and a leadership team with 30+ years of experience, making it difficult for commodity distributors to replicate their wallet share.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to enterprise IT spending and government digitization budgets; H2 is historically stronger due to seasonal budget cycles.

Consumer Behavior

Shift toward multi-year TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) models and subscription-based software, supporting iValue's 42% annuity revenue mix.

Geopolitical Risks

Trade barriers or restrictions on technology imports from specific OEMs could disrupt the supply of cybersecurity and DCI solutions.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Subject to accounting standards (Ind AS) regarding gross vs. net revenue reporting for software licenses, which led to reporting software on a net margin basis.

Environmental Compliance

Not disclosed; minimal environmental impact as a technology solutions provider.

Taxation Policy Impact

Standard corporate tax rates apply; the company reported a PBT of INR 53.2 Cr and PAT of INR 40.1 Cr for H1 FY26.

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

Seasonality of business (H2 vs H1) and the ability to maintain operating leverage as manpower costs grow; however, 80% of incremental gross margin currently flows to EBITDA.