Arihant Superstructures Ltd
Q1 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis
Realty
fundraise: Nocapex: Yesrevenue: Category 2margin: Category 3orderbook: No
π°fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- As of the call, Arihant Superstructures Limited currently has net debt of around INR 685 crores and is comfortable with increasing this to around INR 750-800 crores in the near future.
- Out of this, INR 300 crores are unsecured loans payable flexibly, and secured debt is INR 385 crores, with comfort to sustain secured debt up to INR 500 crores.
- Future debt raising will mostly be for annuity assets like the Gymkhana and the hotel.
- There are no significant land acquisitions planned for FY '26, so limited need for fresh fundraising.
- The company prefers to fund expansions through internal accruals and manageable debt rather than equity.
- No immediate plans for equity fundraising were mentioned.
ποΈcapex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- Target capex for construction in FY '26 is around INR 650 crores.
- Limited new land acquisitions planned in FY '26; company feels it has sufficient land bank for projects over next 2-3 years.
- New debt primarily to be utilized for annuity assets such as the Gymkhana and the 5-star hotel linked with the World Villas project.
- Marketing spend for World Villas will continue at similar levels as last year to maintain visibility.
- No major fundraising planned; preference is to manage with existing debt capacity (comfortable up to INR 750-800 crores net debt).
- Focus on execution and completion of recently acquired projects with healthy margins rather than aggressive expansion or acquisitions this year.
πrevenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- The company targets a conservative growth of 20% to 25% in sales/revenue for FY '26 and beyond.
- Growth drivers include new project launches such as Arihant Avanti (third tower), Arihant Aspire Panvel (launch anticipated by Q2/Q3 FY '26), Arihant Aloki Kharghar (last two towers), and Arihant Anmol Badlapur (two buildings).
- Sustainable EBITDA margins of around 24%-25% are expected for FY '26, improving to 26%-27% as newer higher-margin projects contribute.
- Sales for premium projects are expected to increase, with average realization per sq. ft. rising from around INR 6,084 in FY '25 to INR 6,500β6,700 in FY '26.
- Land acquisitions will be limited in FY '26, focusing on execution of existing land bank (~307 acres+).
- Environmental clearance issues currently delaying some projects (World Villas, Arihant Anaika, etc.) are expected to resolve by Q3 FY '26, enabling revenue recognition to resume by Q4 FY '26.
- Ongoing marketing spends will continue to boost visibility, especially for flagship projects like World Villas.
πmargin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- The company expects to sustain EBITDA margins around 24-25% in the coming quarters as new projects acquired over the last 2 years start contributing.
- EBITDA margins are projected to grow to around 26-27% once these projects fully contribute to revenue.
- Arihant Superstructures aims for a sales growth of 20-25% in FY '26, maintaining a conservative yet optimistic outlook.
- The guidance of 20-25% CAGR growth across presales, revenue, EBITDA, and PAT is being maintained for the coming year.
- Delay in growth last year was mainly due to environmental clearance issues causing halted construction and delayed revenue recognition.
- Interest costs and employee expenses increased, impacting margins in the recent year, but these are expected to normalize as new projects generate cash flow.
- New project launches and ongoing projects, especially in affordable housing and premium segments, are expected to drive future earnings.
πorderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- The companyβs total Gross Development Value (GDV) impacted by environmental clearance stays is approximately INR 2,600 crores.
- Sales bookings for FY 2025 stood at INR 889 crores with 1,568 units sold.
- New project launches planned in FY 2026 include phases at Arihant Avanti (Shilphata), Arihant Aspire (Panvel), Arihant Aloki (Kharghar), and Arihant Anmol (Badlapur).
- Construction halted on some projects like World Villas due to pending environmental clearances but sales continue.
- Expectation to resume construction for World Villas by Q2-Q3 FY 2026 with revenue recognition from Q4 FY 2026.
- No major land acquisitions planned for FY 2026; focus is on executing existing land bank of over 307 acres.
- Capex target for FY 2026 is approximately INR 650 crores for construction activities.
