Ashiana Housing Ltd

Q4 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

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fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 3margin: Category 3orderbook: No
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- The company has issued debentures and made some amendments in the Articles of Association (AOA) for private issues. - Funds raised are intended to finance payments for land acquisitions (e.g., Sector 80 in Gurugram) and to maintain liquidity for potential transactions. - No aggressive project launches requiring significant capital infusion are planned immediately; acquisitions will start only after new projects launch. - Overall debt-equity ratio comfort zone for defined repayment obligation debt is 0.3-0.5. - No specific mention of equity fundraising in this call. - The company is disciplined and conservative in unit economics for acquisitions due to rising land prices, but it is actively scouting and has some active term sheets for land in various markets.
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capex

Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?

- No acquisitions have been made yet; acquisitions will commence only after project launches (Page 14). - The company is actively looking for land transactions in multiple locations including Jaipur, Jamshedpur, Gurugram, and Bangalore, with active term sheets in some places (Pages 8-9). - Specifically, senior living projects are being planned around Mumbai and Bangalore (Pages 7, 9-10). - Funds from recent debenture issues are intended to be used for upcoming land payments and to have capital available for transactions that meet unit economics (Page 10). - The company is planning launches of fresh projects, including Ashiana Nitara in Jaipur and Ashiana Amarah Phase III, totaling around 24-25 lakh sq. ft. in Q4 FY24, with more projects planned next year (Page 5). - Focus remains on disciplined and reasonably conservative investments due to rising land prices, especially in Gurugram (Page 9). - Overall capex/capital allocation is cautious, with an aspiration to operate at higher inventory throughput and margins (Pages 7-8).
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- Ashiana Housing expects annualized growth of 15%-20% over the next 2-3 years, inclusive of price and volume increases, though growth may be lumpy year-on-year. - New project launches in Gurugram, Jaipur, Chennai, Pune, and senior living projects in Mumbai-Pune and Bangalore are expected to drive growth. - Gurugram is projected to become a larger revenue contributor due to higher sales prices. - Demand remains healthy across senior living, premium, and kid-centric homes in multiple locations. - The company aims to increase average prices, with expectations of over 40% price hikes in some phases (e.g., Amara Phase 3). - Margin expansion is anticipated due to increased sale prices and improved pricing in new projects. - Inventory turnover is targeted to increase for faster sales cycles. - The company remains disciplined in land acquisitions to maintain unit economics despite rising land costs.
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margin

Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?

- Ashiana Housing expects annualized growth of 15%-20% in value of area booked over the next 2-3 years, though growth may be lumpy year-on-year. - Gross margins are expected to improve due to higher sale prices and better margin projects being launched and sold. - Profit after Tax (PAT) has shown slight improvement with higher margin projects and asset sales. - The company anticipates a 30% gross profit margin in the next fiscal year assuming delivery schedules and revenues hold. - Margins are expected to see expansion from new projects with increased pricing, especially in premium locations like Gurugram. - Maintenance charges hikes will be in line with inflation but will not significantly impact overall profitability. - Overall, the company foresees steady revenue and profit growth driven by higher pricing, better project mixes, and expanded operations in senior living segments.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

- Ashiana Housing has an estimated total portfolio of about 130 lakh sq. ft. combining future projects and land available for future development, which are mutually exclusive. - The portfolio for future development, excluding a litigated project (Milakpur), is about 1 crore sq. ft. with a value of approx. INR 6.5 crores. - Ongoing projects and completed unsold inventory add about 15-16 lakh sq. ft., valued around INR 700-800 crores. - Expected project life cycle spans about 5-6 years; some projects will finish within 3 years. - For Q4 FY24, three fresh projects totaling about 24-25 lakh sq. ft. are planned for launch, with 5-6 lakh sq. ft. launching in the quarter depending on RERA approvals. - In FY25, roughly 30 lakh sq. ft. across three projects is targeted for phased launches. - Active land acquisition is ongoing with term sheets in several locations including Jaipur, Jamshedpur, Gurugram, Bangalore, and near Mumbai-Pune for senior living.