SIS Reports Solid Q1 FY25 Performance Amidst Challenges

SIS Ltd, a leading security solutions provider, announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 (Q1 FY25). While revenue witnessed growth, profitability faced headwinds due to operational challenges.

Revenue Growth, Margin Pressure

The company recorded a 5.1% YoY increase in revenue to ₹3,129.9 crore during Q1 FY25. However, EBITDA margin contracted to 4.4% from 4.7% in the same period last year, resulting in a 28.3% decline in operating profit after tax to ₹64.2 crore.

Business Segment Performance

• Security Solutions India: This segment exhibited robust growth of 8.8% YoY, reaching ₹1,337.5 crore. Key wins across manufacturing, BFSI, automotive, and real estate sectors fueled this growth. While the EBITDA margin remained steady at 5.4%, the company’s alarm monitoring and response service, VProtect, now caters to over 23,500 connections.
• Security Solutions International: Revenue increased by 2.7% YoY (2.5% in constant currency) to ₹1,276.0 crore but declined QoQ due to lower casual work compared to the previous quarter. Major wins in healthcare, pharma, public sector, retail, logistics, and hospitality sectors provided some relief. However, the EBITDA margin contracted to 3.4% from 4.3% in Q4 FY24 due to labour shortages and increased costs.
• Facility Management Solutions: This segment showcased moderate growth of 2.2% YoY, reaching ₹530.3 crore. Key wins across the healthcare, retail, technology, real estate, manufacturing, hospitality, and logistics sectors drove this performance. Due to cost optimisation initiatives and government grants, EBITDA margin improved to 4.2% from 3.9% in Q4 FY24.
• Cash Logistics Solutions: The segment continued its strong performance with 12.0% YoY revenue growth and a 21.3% YoY increase in EBITDA. New innovative solutions contributed to a 90% YoY growth.

Commenting on the performance, Mr Rituraj Kishore Sinha, Group Managing Director, said, “Security Solutions – India reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue at ₹1,337.5 cr. The robust performance of the FM business with margins at 4.2%. For the SIS group, the consolidated EBITDA dropped marginally on the back of the underperformance of Security Solutions – International. Budget 2024 signals the government’s thrust on job creation. As one of the largest employers in India, we see interesting prospects. However, we await details to fully assess implications and opportunities for SIS.”

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