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SIS Ltd

| Q4 FY26 Earnings Conference Call

BULLISH SENTIMENT

Report Source

⬤11th May 26

Summary : SIS Limited reported a milestone Q4 FY26 with record revenue and EBITDA, driven by strong execution across all segments and strategic acquisitions, while navigating Labour Code changes and aiming for sustained 15% growth and ROE.

Management Perspective positive : I'm very happy to report that it's been a milestone quarter and one of the best growth years for SIS. We are firing on all three fronts. This shows the strong resilience and scalability of our operating model. FY26 has been a rebound year. We have strong tailwinds for the coming years.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. Q4 FY26 revenue reached INR4,489 crores, a 31% year-on-year increase.
  2. EBITDA crossed INR200 crores for the first time, hitting INR207 crores, up 25.6% YoY.
  3. Operating PAT was INR105.5 crores, with a 2.4% margin.
  4. Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) improved to 16.5% from 14.3% a year ago.
  5. Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) improved to 63 days, the best since 2023.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Labour Codes implementation expected to create significant opportunities and market reset.
  2. Targeting sustained 15% growth and 15% return on equity (ROE) multi-year.
  3. Consolidation of APS acquisition expected to converge margins within 18 months.
  4. Government employment incentive scheme will boost organized labor force participation.
  5. India's security market is the fastest growing globally, offering huge scope.

Management Insights

  1. Q4 FY26 was a milestone quarter, marking one of the best growth years for SIS.
  2. Strong execution across all businesses led to record revenue, EBITDA, and PAT.
  3. Reassessment of Labour Code liability resulted in a INR38.8 crores reversal in Q4.
  4. SIS has returned INR250 crores to shareholders this financial year, totaling INR600 crores since IPO.
  5. The company is focused on consolidating market share and accelerating solutions in India.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Analyst questioned the sustainability of international business revenue spikes due to event-based contracts.
  2. Analyst queried the rationale for hiring overqualified graduates for security guard roles.
  3. Analyst sought clarification on the exact margin profile of SIS India Securities business excluding APS.
  4. Analyst questioned if wage compression post-COVID would impact future growth aspirations.

Risk Factors

  1. One-time exceptional charge of INR290 crores for Labour Code gratuity and leave liabilities.
  2. Geopolitical situation and IPO markets have deferred the cash business IPO.
  3. Wage compression post-COVID led to worker dissatisfaction and incidents.
  4. Competition from flex space operators in the Facility Management sector.

Good To Know

  1. SIS is the market leader in security, cash logistics, and facility management.
  2. The company aims to be among the top 100 listed companies by profit after tax.
  3. SIS conducts residential training for 28 days, with trainees paying roughly INR7,500.
  4. No bond is required post-training, but SIS offers job guarantees.
  5. Government incentivizes organized labor with INR15,000 for 12 months of continuous work.

Key Drivers

  1. New Labour Codes drive efficiency.
  2. Robust revenue and EBITDA growth.
  3. Enhanced ROCE and cash conversion.
  4. Strategic acquisitions boost market.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. SIS is the largest security company in India, with only two companies exceeding INR2,500 crores revenue.
  2. The industry has low barriers to entry but high barriers to scale.
  3. SIS commands a pricing premium due to technology, training, and brand value.
  4. Labour Codes enforcement is expected to neutralize non-compliance by competitors.
  5. SIS has barely 5% market share in security, indicating significant growth potential.

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. Labour Codes implementation is seen as a fundamental shift for the industry.
  2. Wage growth is considered positive for revenue, as it increases price per head.
  3. Post-COVID, government artificially compressed wage increases, leading to worker dissatisfaction.
  4. Recent minimum wage hikes in states like Haryana (50%) and UP (28%) are noted.
  5. FM business is resilient and non-cyclical, performing well even during COVID lockdowns.

Financial Highlights

  1. Q4 EBITDA margin for India Security was 5.1%, Facility Management 5.5%, International 3.8%.
  2. ROCE improved to 16.5% from 14.3% year-on-year.
  3. DSO improved to 63 days, down 4 days from previous quarter.
  4. Depreciation increased by INR15 crores QoQ due to new Australian office lease and APS consolidation.
  5. Expected credit loss provisioning increased, attributed to prudent accounting by management.

Product Composition

  1. India Security reported highest ever revenue of INR1,925 crores, up 34.2% YoY.
  2. Facility Management reported INR635 crores, an 8.1% growth YoY.
  3. International Security reported highest ever revenue of INR1,950 crores, up 36.9% YoY.
  4. International business revenue includes event-based contracts like Australian Open and Grand Prix.
  5. FM employee headcount declined slightly due to contract closures and surge work.

Strategic Considerations

  1. Cash business IPO is deferred due to geopolitical situation, expected within FY27.
  2. SIS is currently focused on India, not looking at new international markets.
  3. APS acquisition is a strategic transaction to consolidate market share.
  4. Management aims for 15% growth and 15% ROE on a multi-year basis.
  5. SIS has a strong supply chain for sourcing and training labor across 14 states.