Tegma Gestão Logística S.A. ($TGMA3)
Earnings Call Transcript · May 5, 2026
Highlights from the call
In the first quarter of 2026, Tegma Gestão Logística S.A. reported net revenue of BRL 521 million, an 18% increase year-over-year, driven primarily by the automotive logistics division. However, net income declined by 11% to BRL 39 million, attributed to increased financial expenses and lower equity income. Management expressed confidence in the automotive market's recovery, despite challenges faced in the logistics sector, particularly with rising diesel prices and idle capacity in certain operations.
Main topics
- Revenue Growth: Tegma reported net revenue of BRL 521 million, an 18% increase year-over-year, reflecting strong performance in the automotive logistics division. CEO Nivaldo Tuba stated, "the performance of the automotive logistics division and growth of its operating indicators" were key drivers of this growth.
- Decline in Net Income: Net income fell by 11% to BRL 39 million, impacted by increased financial expenses and lower equity income. CFO Ramon Filho noted that this decline was due to "the high distribution of earnings in the previous quarter."
- EBITDA Margin Pressure: The EBITDA margin decreased to 13.7%, down 1.6 percentage points year-over-year, primarily due to weaker operating results in the automotive division. Ramon Filho highlighted that this was influenced by "idle capacity at yards dedicated to string imported vehicles."
- Operational Challenges: Management cited rising diesel prices and idle capacity as significant challenges. The CFO mentioned that the "significant and sudden increase in diesel prices in March" had a temporary negative impact on results.
- Market Confidence: Despite the challenges, management expressed optimism about the automotive market, with CEO Tuba stating, "we start in Q2 2016 with a lot of enthusiasm and a lot of confidence in the automotive market."
Key metrics mentioned
- Net Revenue: BRL 521 million (up 18% YoY)
- Net Income: BRL 39 million (down 11% YoY)
- EBITDA Margin: 13.7% (down 1.6 percentage points YoY)
- Free Cash Flow: BRL 71 million (lower than previous year)
- Gross Debt: BRL 125 million (average cost of CDI plus 1.34%)
- Net Cash: BRL 59 million (exceeds gross debt repayments)
Tegma's Q1 2026 results reflect a mixed performance, with strong revenue growth overshadowed by declining net income and margin pressures. Investors should monitor the company's ability to navigate operational challenges and capitalize on market recovery, particularly in the automotive sector, as potential catalysts for future performance.
Earnings Call Speaker Segments
Ian Nunes
ExecutivesGood afternoon to all. This is Ian Nunes speaking, IR Manager of Tegma. Welcome to the conference call to discuss the earnings concerning the first quarter of 2026. This conference call is being recorded. The replay may be accessed in the company's IR website. [Operator Instructions] After which, we will have the Q&A session when further instructions to participate will be provided. For those listening to the call in English, we have in the chat, the link to the presentation in English. Here on, Zoom we will be showing only the version in Portuguese. I'd like to give the floor now to Mr. Nivaldo Tuba, who will begin the presentation. Nivaldo you may proceed.
Nivaldo Tuba
ExecutivesGood afternoon, everyone. This is Nivaldo to be speaking, CEO of Tegma. And on behalf of the entire company, I thank you once again who are participating in our earnings conference call. With me here are Ramon Perez, our CFO and IRO; as well as Ian Nunes, our Investor Relations Executive Manager. As usual, we'll start our presentation on Slide 2, where you can find our disclaimer regarding forward-looking statements. Firstly, I'd like to share that we are pleased and proud to report that the company's stock has been included for the first time in the ISC portfolio, B3's Corporate Sustainability Index, which comprises companies recognized for their commitment to the 3 ESG pillars. This result demonstrates our commitment to sustainable growth investing in concrete strategies that increase efficiency while reducing environmental impact alongside building increasingly rose governance and promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace environment. Now moving to Slide 4. Let's look at the main indicators for the automotive market. In the first quarter 2026 such as domestic sales, which posted robust growth of around 16%, as shown in the top graph. This performance is the result of promotional conditions offered by automakers and dealerships, increased auto loans, unemployment, which remains low and increasing consumer confidence. Sales in March 2026 were the highest for the month of March since 2013. Below on the left, we see that local production grew 7%, reaching 601,000 units produced. This number mainly reflects a higher number of vehicles licensed and registered. We also see the 18% drop in exports next to the production chart, which was due to a decline in purchases from Argentina. Slide 5 addresses the operating indicators for the automotive logistics division. We see that the number of vehicles transported, both domestically and exported increased by 6.9% in the quarter, reflecting a market share of 22.3%, down 0.5 percentage point year-over-year. This performance is a result of key customers growing at a slower rate than the market. It is worth noting that Toyota, a major customer of ours, has not yet regained its position in the national sales ranking following the extreme weather event that affected its engine plant. On the other hand, average distance was up 11%, reflecting longer domestic trips. After these highlights, I now turn the floor to our CFO, Ramon Perez, who will talk about our results cash flow and other indicators. Ramon, please?
Ramón Filho
ExecutivesGood afternoon, everyone. As can be seen in the top chart, net revenue in the first quarter 2016 was BRL 480 million, with a 22% increase over the same quarter last year. on the back of a higher number of vehicles transported, a longer average distance traveled as well as a 59% growth in the first line operations. The bottom chart -- the division's EBITDA margin in Q1 was 13.7%, down 1.6 percentage points year-on-year. This result reflects a decline in yard management services, which last year benefited from additional demand from clients due to excess inventory. In addition, we experienced idle capacity at yards dedicated to string imported vehicles, which we estimate will begin arriving in the second quarter of '26. Other relevant factors included the impact of changes to ICMS tax credit, which have been in effect since Q3 '25 and will have a permanent effect as well as peak in vehicle happening in the northern region, which led to additional river transportation costs. Lastly, the significant and sudden increase in diesel prices in March on account of the conflict in the Middle East, caught mismatch in price pass-through. -- between suppliers and certain clients who have not yet formalized price adjustments by March 31. This had a temporary negative impact on Q1 '26 results, and we provide further details on this matter in the earnings release. Integrated Logistics Division posted net revenue of BRL 41 million, down 10% year-on-year due to the partial loss of a major chemicals transportation contract as announced in Q2 '25. But this has been partially mitigated by new contracts and the expansion of services provided to existing customers. As shown in the bottom graph, EBITDA margin increased 2.8 percentage points year-over-year, a reflection of lower expenses as well as nonrecurring revenue. With regard to GDL, net revenue for the quarter was BRL 53 million, 1% lower than in Q1 25%, driven by a decline in the volume of parts and components store, a reduction in the number of vehicles stored and handled as well as currency appreciation, which reduced the revenue from bonded warehousing activities. This factor, combined with the idle capacity of yards leased since 2025 to handle the high volume of vehicles imported and expected through the end of June '26, the data of the last increase in import taxes on electrified vehicles in Brazil, explains the 77% drop in net income and the decline in net margin to 5.8% in Q1, as shown in the chart on the left. It is important to emphasize that we expect full utilization of GDL's facilities during a likely peak of imports in the second and third quarters '26, the decision to maintain these leased facilities is in line with the strategic vision for the market where Tegma operates. Now talking about Tegma's consolidated results. We recorded net revenue of BRL 521 million, up 18% year-on-year, mainly explained by the performance of the automotive logistics division and growth of its operating indicators. EBITDA grew 8% in Q1 '26, although EBITDA margin declined in the quarter due to weaker operating results in the Automotive division, offset by a 13% reduction in expenses. Taking into account the reduction in equity income and the increase in financial expenses, given the high distribution of earnings in the previous quarter. Net income declined by 11%, closing at BRL 39 million. Moving on to Slide 10. The chart on the left shows the cash to cash cycle at the end of Q1, which was 43 days, with no significant delays in collections identified. CapEx for the quarter was BRL 12 million due to land improvements in the partial payment for the purchase of a plot of land in Camacari totaling 5.8 million. Also the revitalization and improvement of the company's owned fleet, totaling 1 million and the purchase of software licenses, including for the ERP system amounting to EUR 2.8 million. The company's free cash flow was positive BRL 71 million, a lower level than that generated in the same period last year, resulting from lower working capital releases higher capital expenditures invested CapEx in the company's will lower net income for the period. On Slide 11, we present a detailed view of Tegma's capital structure. In the chart, on the left, we can see that the company's cash now stands at BRL 184 million, which exceeds gross debt repayments for the coming years, resulting in a net cash of BRL 59 million. The company's gross debt reached BRL 125 million at an average cost of CDI plus 1.34%, with 60% of the debt maturing by 2027. I -- as for profitability indicators due to all the effects mentioned before, both the company's ROIC and ROE were lower in the first quarter with a return on invested capital at 30.4% and return on equity of 25.3%. On the right, we show the history of dividends and interest on equity paid. No announcements were made regarding dividend payment this year as an extraordinary distribution took place in December '25. On the next slide, Slide 13. As shown in the top chart, we see our share performance compared to the IBOV espa Index and the small-cap index. -- taking last year's closing prices base 0. We believe this underperformance can be attributed to the uncertainties arising from the international geopolitical context and its impact on global supply chains. Thus, as shown in the top chart, segment continues to trade at multiples slightly below its historical average. With that, I would like to thank everyone once again for your participation and interest in the company. And now I'd like to start the question-and-answer session.
Ian Nunes
ExecutivesThank you, Hal. We will now start the Q&A session for investors analysts. [Operator Instructions]. Apparently, this is unprecedented. We did not receive any questions. That's perhaps a sign that the earnings release was very well explained. So now I will turn the floor back to Nivaldo for his final statements. Nivaldo?
Nivaldo Tuba
ExecutivesAll right, very well. I'd like to thank everyone for joining us in this conference call. And to discuss the results of Q1 26 and rest assured that we start in Q2 2016 with a lot of enthusiasm and a lot of confidence in the automotive market, always working to achieve better and better results for all of us. I wish you all the best. Thank you very much.
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