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EIH LtdQ1 FY25

EIH Ltd Q1 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: 326P/E: 26.0Market Cap: ₹19.8K CrSector: Leisure Services

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • 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 India’s growing middle and upper-middle class and spiritual tourism demand.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • 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.

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Fundraise plans

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 ₹1,000 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.

Order book

Yes
  • 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.

Capex plans

Yes
  • 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: ₹480 crore consolidated, ₹270 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.

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