EIH Ltd
Q1 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis
Leisure Services
fundraise: No informationcapex: Yesrevenue: Category 3margin: Category 3orderbook: Yes
πorderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- EIH Ltd has a healthy growth pipeline with 21 properties under development.
- Approximately 1,500 keys (rooms) expected to be added over the next 2-3 years.
- Of these, around 12 hotels will be domestic, and 9 will be international.
- Current total footprint is about 3,700 keys in India and nearly 500 keys internationally, totaling roughly 4,200 keys.
- Majority of owned hotels in the pipeline are expected to come online in FY28 and FY29.
- Until then, focus will be on growth through increasing room rates and occupancy rather than large room additions.
- The company is open to exploring inorganic growth opportunities including brownfield projects or acquisitions if necessary.
π°fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
The transcript does not explicitly mention any current or future fundraising plans through debt or equity. However, some relevant points include:
- The company has roughly βΉ1,000 crores of surplus funds as of March 31, 2025, which positions it well for future growth and expansion.
- There will be some additional capital infusion requirements for the London subsidiary toward the end of the current year, but not a sizable amount.
- The company is open to exploring all growth options, including acquisitions (brownfield or inorganic growth), which might imply potential funding needs.
- No specific mention of fresh debt or equity raising in the near term is provided in the available transcript excerpts.
ποΈcapex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- Capex includes investments in Oberoi London, Rajgarh property, renovation of Trident Nariman Point (four floors), and long-stay apartments in Oberoi Mumbai.
- Renovation also ongoing at Oberoi Goa and Oberoi Grand.
- Total capex mentioned: βΉ480 crore consolidated, βΉ270 crore standalone.
- Most of the current year's investment in London subsidiary has been done; some minor additions expected by year-end but not sizable.
- Expansion pipeline includes 21 properties with ~1,500 keys over the next 2-3 years (12 domestic, 9 international).
- Focus remains on India and Indian subcontinent despite international properties in pipeline.
- Open to inorganic growth via acquisitions and brownfield projects to complement organic growth.
- Strategic intent to partner in London project with a 49% partner closer to hotel opening to reduce risk.
πrevenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- Revenue and EBITDA growth are expected to stabilize after strong recent growth, with FY25 showing 11% revenue and 13% EBITDA growth consolidated.
- The company plans to add roughly 21 new hotels (approximately 1,500 keys) in the next 2-3 years, with 12 domestic and 9 international hotels.
- Focus on driving room rates higher due to perceived underpricing in key cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore.
- Expectation to meet or exceed pre-COVID foreign tourist bookings in FY25 as international demand recovers.
- Growth will be driven primarily through increasing room rates and occupancy until new hotels come online in FY28 and FY29.
- Open to inorganic growth options such as acquisitions or brownfield developments to offset any muted organic growth.
- Flight catering business expected to grow, aiming to compensate for the loss of the lounge business.
- Strong tourism trends supported by Indiaβs growing middle and upper-middle class and spiritual tourism demand.
πmargin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- Revenue growth: Expect moderate growth driven by rate increases and occupancy improvements, with a focus on driving higher room rates given current underpricing in Indian city destinations.
- EBITDA growth: Continued expansion anticipated due to operational efficiencies and strong demand.
- PAT growth: Likely to be positively impacted, although exceptional items like Oberoi Grand renovation may create some fluctuations.
- Room additions: About 21 new hotels (1,400-1,500 keys) in next 3-4 years to support revenue growth primarily in India, with international focus secondary.
- Earnings uplift: Growth through a combination of organic rate increases, occupancy gains, and potential inorganic acquisitions.
- Foreign tourist bookings: Expected to meet or exceed pre-pandemic levels in FY25 boosting top line.
- Strategic focus: Emphasis on premiumization of Oberoi brand for stronger ARR growth.
- Flight catering business: Strong demand anticipated to offset loss from airport lounge business.
