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Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels LtdQ3 FY25

Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd Q3 FY25 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 2

Fundraise

Yes

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • The domestic tourism industry is projected to grow at a 13.4% CAGR over the next five years, driving double-digit growth in hospitality demand.
  • ASPHL expects demand to grow at about 10.5%, with supply rising at 8.4%, leading to a continued demand-supply mismatch supporting growth.
  • The company foresees a super cycle of double-digit growth in revenues driven by strong economic growth and limited branded room supply.
  • Flurys brand revenues grew 22% and the expansion of outlets (targeting 200 by FY '27) will further boost sales.
  • Organic growth capabilities built around AI-driven revenue management and upselling (e.g., Nor1 software) will enhance revenue.
  • Strong growth in key metro and leisure markets where ASPHL operates is expected to continue.
  • EBITDA margins are also expected to improve by approximately 100 basis points year-on-year, supporting profitable growth.

Margin guidance

Category 2
  • EBITDA margins are expected to improve by approximately 100 basis points year-on-year, with H2 margins higher than H1, continuing a positive trend seen previously.
  • EBITDA margins for mature Flurys café stores are around 12% annually post-lease expenses, with expected improvements ahead.
  • The company aims for steady double-digit revenue growth driven by hotel and F&B expansions, organic growth capabilities, and asset-light strategies adding over 400 rooms in FY '26.
  • Flurys brand revenue grew 22% with plans to expand cafes rapidly; Flurys EBITDA margin is in high single digits with expectations of further improvement.
  • Strong organics growth driven by AI-driven revenue management systems (Nor1) and enhanced customer experience upselling will support profitability.
  • The overall outlook indicates sustained growth with better quarter 3 and 4 performance expected, supported by industry tailwinds like weddings, events, and international concerts.
  • The Park is committed to delivering continuous improvements in profitability and growth on both organic and inorganic fronts.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • The company has taken a line of credit of INR 105 crore for the acquisition of Zillion Hotels & Resorts from ICICI Bank.
  • Total investment towards acquisition includes INR 130 crore, split as INR 80 crore on line of credit and INR 50 crore on equity.
  • The net debt currently stands at INR 132 crore but is expected to move towards neutral by year-end.
  • Management did not explicitly mention any new or upcoming fundraising through additional debt or equity in the transcript.
  • The focus seems to be on organic growth and acquisitions funded through existing credit lines and internal resources.
  • No specific guidance or announcement was made regarding future debt or equity fundraising.

Order book

  • The company currently has about 293 keys under development in the managed portfolio.
  • They plan to add approximately 400 rooms in the second half of the fiscal year.
  • Their goal is to add around 400 to 500 keys each year through organic and inorganic growth.
  • On the lease model, 144 keys are expected to be added during the year across key locations such as Goa, Dharamshala, Manali, and Shimla.
  • Additionally, 31 keys will be added on the ownership model, with the balance keys expected from asset-light models, totaling roughly 400 keys.
  • The company is focused on expanding through acquisition selectively, along with significant development on its existing land bank with 15 lakh square feet of embedded FSI.
  • Completion of ongoing projects and acquisitions remain on track to meet growth targets.

Capex plans

Yes
  • INR 52 crore allocated towards ongoing capex for Peak ASPHL.
  • INR 130 crore invested for the acquisition of Zillion Hotels & Resorts at Juhu, including:
  • - INR 105 crore line of credit from ICICI Bank for Zillion acquisition.
  • - INR 80 crore towards takeover of creditors.
  • - INR 50 crore equity infusion.
  • Plans to develop 15 lakh sq ft of embedded Floor Space Index (FSI) on owned land banks, including a 6 lakh sq ft prime site on EM Bypass, Kolkata, comprising residences and a 200-room hotel.
  • Organic growth focused on enhancing IT infrastructure, revenue management systems (Nor1, Oracle-based AI software), and online platform upgrades to reduce commissions and improve margins.
  • Expanding lease and asset-light model, adding 144 lease keys in FY26, targeting 500 keys addition annually with 20-25% in lease model.
  • Flurys outlet expansion adjusted to 30 outlets in FY26, with sustained growth plans towards 200 outlets by FY27-'28.

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