PATINTLOG - Patel Integrated
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Operational income for Q2 FY26 reached INR 94 Cr, a 12% YoY increase. For H1 FY26, total operational income was INR 172 Cr, up 4% YoY. Domestic cargo volume grew 13% QoQ to 13,195 tons, while international cargo volume surged 31% QoQ to 2,198 tons.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not specifically disclosed by region, but the business is split between Domestic cargo (24,831 tons in H1 FY26) and International cargo (3,880 tons in H1 FY26).
Profitability Margins
PAT for Q2 FY26 was INR 2 Cr, a 15% YoY increase, with PAT margins improving to 2.44%. H1 FY26 PAT was INR 4 Cr, up 8% YoY, with a margin of 2.27%. The company focuses on maintaining profitability in a low-margin environment through volume-driven economies of scale.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA for Q2 FY26 stood at INR 3 Cr, growing 14% YoY with a margin of 2.66%. H1 FY26 EBITDA was INR 5 Cr, up 2.3% YoY, with a margin of 2.61%.
Capital Expenditure
The company maintains an asset-light model. As of H1 FY26, Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE) stood at INR 33 Cr, with Capital Work in Progress (CWIP) at a minimal INR 5 lakhs. Investment property is valued at INR 13 Cr.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company is now net debt-free as of November 2025. Interest paid in the recent period was only INR 21 lakhs, reflecting a significant reduction in borrowing costs.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
As a logistics provider, primary inputs are fuel and freight capacity (air and road), though specific commodity names like 'Aviation Turbine Fuel' are not explicitly listed as raw materials.
Key Suppliers
Not disclosed in available documents, but the company partners with airlines and third-party fleet owners for its asset-light air and road cargo operations.
Capacity Expansion
The company handled a total cargo volume of 15,393 tons in Q2 FY26. Expansion is focused on increasing volume throughput rather than physical asset ownership to maintain an asset-light structure.
Raw Material Costs
Not disclosed as a specific percentage of revenue, but the company notes that overhead costs remain constant as volumes increase, allowing for margin expansion through economies of scale.
Manufacturing Efficiency
The company tracks blended realization per kg, which was INR 59.24 for Q2 FY26 and INR 58.22 for H1 FY26, reflecting disciplined pricing strategies.
Logistics & Distribution
The company operates an asset-light road and air cargo network, specifically stating they will not own trucks to maximize Return on Investment (ROI).
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
12%
Growth Strategy
The company is pursuing an asset-light, ROI-driven strategy focusing on air cargo and road transport. By not owning trucks or heavy assets, they aim to improve Return on Investment. Growth is expected through volume increases which leverage fixed overheads to expand EBITDA margins.
Products & Services
Air cargo handling (Domestic and International) and road logistics services.
Brand Portfolio
Patel Integrated Logistics.
New Products/Services
Continued focus on expanding the air cargo and road business segments with an emphasis on high-ROI customers.
Market Expansion
Targeting significant customers where ROI is higher, while avoiding capital-intensive asset creation.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward asset-light models. The company is positioning itself as a net debt-free, ROI-driven player, focusing on the growing air cargo segment which saw a 31% QoQ increase in international volumes.
Competitive Landscape
Operates in a competitive, low-margin logistics environment where scale and volume are the primary differentiators.
Competitive Moat
The moat is built on a net debt-free balance sheet and an established cargo network. Sustainability is driven by the transition to an asset-light model which protects the company from the high fixed costs of fleet ownership.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to national economic developments, changes in governmental policies, and fiscal laws.
Consumer Behavior
Increased demand for steady cargo movement across domestic and international networks.
Geopolitical Risks
The company notes that factors outside management control, such as political and social conditions, can cause actual results to differ from projections.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Compliance with Ind AS 115 for revenue recognition and Sections 177 and 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 regarding related party transactions.
Taxation Policy Impact
Deferred Tax Liability (Net) was INR 1.92 Cr as of March 31, 2025.
Legal Contingencies
The company faces disputed claims under various non-tax matters totaling INR 5.54 Cr (INR 553.82 lakhs) pending at various courts/forums, currently considered as contingent liabilities.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Potential for material misstatements due to fraud or error in revenue recognition, and the risk of internal financial controls becoming inadequate due to changing conditions.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Not disclosed, though the company maintains a significant domestic network (86% of Q2 volume).
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on third-party fleet providers for the road business as the company does not own trucks.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company has implemented accounting software with audit trail (edit log) facilities to ensure data integrity and statutory compliance.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade receivables are a significant component of the balance sheet at INR 67.49 Cr, representing a potential credit risk if collections are delayed.