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SIS Ltd

| Q3 FY26 Earnings Conference Call

BULLISH SENTIMENT

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⬤4th Feb 26

Summary : SIS Limited reported a strong Q3 FY26, achieving record revenues and EBITDA, driven by robust segment growth and improved return ratios, with management optimistic about labor reforms as a significant tailwind despite one-time charges.

Management Perspective positive : Management repeatedly emphasized FY'26 as a 'year of rebound' and a 'milestone quarter' with 'strong execution' and 'sustained momentum.' They also called labor reforms a 'fantastic tailwind' and expressed confidence in returning to pre-COVID margin levels and improving return ratios.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. SIS reported record consolidated revenue of INR 4,185 crores, up 24.5% YoY.
  2. Operating EBITDA reached a record INR 196 crores, growing 25.2% YoY.
  3. India Security, Facility Management, and International Security segments all achieved highest-ever quarterly revenues.
  4. Operating PAT for the quarter was INR 100.8 crores, with ROCE improving to 15.2%.
  5. A one-time exceptional charge of INR 290 crores was recognized for prior-period gratuity and leave liabilities.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Labor Codes are a structural tailwind, expected to shift market share to organized players.
  2. Addressable market for compliant companies could grow from 40% to 60-70% in 3-5 years.
  3. Organic growth is a clear priority, with targets of 11-12% for Security and 12.5-15% for FM.
  4. Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme is expected to significantly boost PAT.
  5. Goal is to return to pre-COVID margin levels across all business segments.

Management Insights

  1. FY'26 is a year of rebound, marked by strong execution and sustained momentum.
  2. The company took a conservative approach by fully provisioning for prior-period gratuity liabilities.
  3. Labor reforms are viewed as a 'fantastic tailwind' for compliant, organized players like SIS.
  4. Return ratios are improving, moving from 12% to above the 15% threshold.
  5. Net-debt-to-EBITDA remains well within control, around 1.1-1.2 excluding lease charges.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Management hopes to recover 99% of the INR 290 crore gratuity charge but cannot predict the exact collectability.
  2. Operating PAT growth was flat YoY despite strong EBITDA growth, attributed to an 'abnormal' PAT in the prior year.
  3. The exact financial benefit from the ELI scheme is not yet quantified, pending government payments.

Risk Factors

  1. Uncertainty regarding the full recovery of the INR 290 crore gratuity provision from customers.
  2. Margin volatility is expected during contract renegotiations due to new Labor Codes.
  3. International segment margins are impacted by overtime costs due to delays in site clearances.
  4. Integration of acquired entities like APS requires efforts to uplift their margins.

Good To Know

  1. Consolidated monthly revenue run rate now exceeds INR 1,400 crores.
  2. Days Sales Outstanding (DSOs) were tightly controlled, reducing by 2 days to 67.
  3. The Board decided to return capital via both dividends (INR 7 per share) and potential future buybacks.
  4. AP Securitas acquisition was consolidated for the full three months of the quarter.
  5. Goodwill of approximately INR 130 crores was created due to the APS acquisition.

Key Drivers

  1. Labor reforms expand addressable market.
  2. Strong organic growth across segments.
  3. Improved return on capital profile.
  4. ELI scheme to boost PAT.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. Discussion on the highly fragmented security services market in India.
  2. Inquiries about how labor reforms will benefit larger, compliant players by reducing compliance arbitrage.
  3. Questions on the potential for market consolidation due to regulatory changes.

Financial Highlights

  1. Questions on the recoverability of the INR 290 crore one-time gratuity charge.
  2. Inquiries about the company's dividend payout policy versus buybacks.
  3. Clarification on revenue growth excluding the impact of acquisitions.
  4. Discussion on the increase in depreciation due to capex and intangible asset amortization.
  5. Questions regarding the contribution of the APS acquisition to operating PAT.

Strategic Considerations

  1. Questions about the long-term margin outlook and timeline to reach pre-COVID levels.
  2. Inquiries into the company's acquisition philosophy and use of cash for acquisitions.
  3. Discussion on the impact of government and defense clients on international business margins.
  4. Updates on the progress and profitability of 'One SIS' and 'VProtect' initiatives.
  5. Requests for growth outlook guidance for Q4 FY26 and FY27 across segments.
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