Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels LtdQ3 FY24
Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd Q3 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis
Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.
Price: ₹123P/E: 29.9Market Cap: ₹2.5K CrSector: Leisure Services
Management growth scorecard
Revenue
Category 3
Margin
Category 3
Fundraise
N/A
Order
N/A
Capex
Yes
1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.
Full analysisRevenue guidance
Category 3- →Flurys business is expected to grow at 40% by the end of FY25.
- →Expansion plans target increasing Flurys outlets from around 100 to 350 over the next five years, adding 40 to 50 outlets annually.
- →Each mature Flurys store aims to reach Rs. 1 crore in annual revenue.
- →Overall hospitality business expects sustained double-digit growth in revenues supported by high occupancy and ARR growth.
- →ARR growth is expected to exceed 10% in H2 FY25, backed by renovated rooms, new luxury properties, festive/wedding seasons, and strong demand-supply dynamics.
- →Hotel inventory is planned to more than double from 2,410 keys to 5,048 keys over the next five years, driving volume growth.
- →Expansion includes organic growth augmented by inorganic opportunities through acquisitions and leases, enhancing revenue streams.
Margin guidance
Category 3- →The company expects sustained double-digit growth in business in upcoming quarters.
- →Flurys business projected to grow at 40% by end of FY25, with mature stores targeting Rs. 1 crore annual revenue.
- →EBITDA margins in Flurys expected to be 18% to 22% as the mix shifts towards cafes and tearooms.
- →Overall Q2 FY25 PAT grew by 80% YoY, boosted by lower interest costs and higher revenues.
- →Earnings per share rose 47% from Rs. 0.85 to Rs. 1.15.
- →ARR (Average Room Rate) growth expected to exceed 10% in H2 FY25.
- →ROCE expected to increase from current 12.5% to over 20% in the coming years due to expansion and renovation.
- →Growth driven by expansion of hotel portfolio (doubling keys from 2,410 to 5,048 in 5 years) and F&B segment growth.
- →Margin improvements from operational efficiencies and carefully selected new locations.
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Fundraise plans
- →There is no explicit mention of current or planned equity fundraising in the transcript.
- →Management mentions inorganic growth options including acquisitions and leases but does not specify associated fundraising.
- →The company reported a notable reduction in interest costs following debt repayment, implying focus on debt reduction.
- →Management expects cash flows from apartment sales in upcoming years to keep the company net cash positive during development.
- →No direct comments were made on raising fresh debt or equity in the immediate future.
- →CAPEX guidance remains in the range of Rs. 150-160 crore for FY25, funded likely from internal accruals and asset sales.
- →Overall, no explicit plans for new debt or equity fundraising were disclosed during this call.
Order book
- →The company currently operates 34 hotels with 2,410 keys.
- →Plans to more than double the number of keys to 5,048 over the next five years.
- →Within this expansion, 830 keys will be built on owned land parcels.
- →Several projects are underway including:
- → - A 200-room hotel in Pune expected to open in April 2027.
- → - An additional 100 rooms at The Park Vizag planned for October 2027.
- → - The Park EM Bypass Kolkata with 250 rooms and 100 apartments, expected by April 2028.
- →Development includes a mixed-use project at Kolkata's EM Bypass, expected to generate substantial cash flow.
- →Around 160 rooms scheduled to open in H2 FY25, including properties at Ran Baas The Palace, Zone Connect Prayagraj, Ranthambore, and Jaisalmer.
- →In addition to owned properties, the company is pursuing lease and acquisition opportunities, e.g., Ranthambore property (50 rooms on lease) to open Dec/Jan.
- →The company plans significant expansion in Flurys outlets with 250 new stores targeted over five years.
Capex plans
Yes- →CAPEX guidance for FY25 remains in the range of Rs. 150 crore to Rs. 160 crore.
- →Significant ongoing developments include:
- → - Mega project at Kolkata's EM Bypass with 250 hotel rooms and 100 apartments, expected to generate substantial cash flow (~Rs. 100 crore/year for three years starting next financial year).
- → - New hotels under development: The Park Pune (200 rooms, opening April 2027), The Park Vizag (additional 100 rooms, October 2027), and The Park EM Bypass Kolkata (April 2028).
- →Plan to open about 160 rooms in H2 FY25, including leased properties like the Ran Baas Palace (35 rooms) and Ranthambore (50 rooms).
- →The company aims to more than double its inventory over the next five years, growing from 2,410 keys to 5,048 keys.
- →Exploring inorganic opportunities including acquisitions and leases (e.g., Ranthambore lease concluded). Discussions ongoing but details confidential.
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