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Eldeco Housing & Industries LtdQ1 FY25

Eldeco Housing & Industries Ltd Q1 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 805P/E: 36.1Market Cap: ₹818 CrSector: Realty

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • Targeting Rs.3,000-3,500 crore GDV over the next five to six years from current projects and new launches.
  • Pre-sales guidance for FY26 expected to be around Rs.500 crore, higher than previous year’s Rs.340 crore.
  • Launching large projects like Eldeco Solano Garden (Rs.1,000 crore GDV) in phases, with revenue recognition expected starting FY28-FY29.
  • Focus on continued launches such as Hanging Garden, Skywalk, and Solano Garden to drive sales momentum.
  • Expecting stable realizations of Rs.6,000-6,500 per sq ft for most projects, with premium projects like Trinity having higher rates.
  • Gross margins guided around 30%, with Imperia Phase-2 targeted margins upwards of 40%.
  • Concentrated growth strategy focusing primarily on Lucknow and expansion to Gorakhpur.
  • Sales velocity expected to improve, with goal to complete inventory sell-out over 2.5-3 years post-launch.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Eldeco expects a strong growth trajectory driven by ongoing and upcoming projects, including the Rs.1,000 crore Eldeco Solano Garden and other land acquisitions in Lucknow.
  • Total GDV over the next 5-6 years is projected at Rs.3,000-3,500 crore, implying gross margins of about 30%, translating to Rs.600-800 crore gross margin.
  • Revenue recognition from large projects like Solano Garden will likely begin from FY28-29, with staggered recognition over 3-4 years.
  • Pre-sales guidance for FY26 is around Rs.500 crore, exceeding Rs.400 crore prior targets, indicating growing sales momentum.
  • Operational margins were low in FY25 due to Imperia Phase-1 but expected to improve with Phase-2 commencements and new launches like Hanging Garden and Skywalk.
  • EBITDA margins guided around 30% gross margin, signalling healthy profitability ahead.
  • Dividend payouts remain strong, reflecting confidence in earnings growth.
  • Debt levels may rise due to business development spends, but construction largely funded by customer advances.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • No immediate requirement for equity partnership with HDFC Capital as the company can manage CAPEX through internal resources and some debt.
  • Expectation of increased debt going forward primarily for business development, despite having cash on the balance sheet, due to RERA escrow account restrictions.
  • Cash available is largely locked in RERA escrow accounts and not freely usable.
  • Debt levels expected to rise to support land acquisition and business development, but no granular projections provided.
  • No plans for high-cost equity fundraising or merger with unlisted entities at this stage.

Order book

  • Total GDV (Gross Development Value) of ongoing and upcoming projects is approximately Rs. 3,000 to 3,500 crore to be recognized over the next five to six years.
  • Unsold and sold value for projects where revenue is yet to be recognized is about Rs. 1,600 to 1,700 crore.
  • New launches have a GDV of around Rs. 1,000 crore.
  • The company plans to increase its land bank from 31 acres to approximately 100 acres this year, which will support future projects.
  • Key projects include Eldeco Hanging Garden and Skywalk with GDVs of about Rs. 180-190 crore each and Solano Garden scheduled for launch in Q3.
  • Pre-sales guidance for the current year is over Rs. 500 crore.
  • Imperia Phase 2 is expected to contribute with higher margins, revenue recognition anticipated from Q4 FY25 onwards.

Capex plans

Yes
  • No current need for equity partnership with HDFC Capital; CAPEX can be managed with internal resources and some debt.
  • Significant land acquisitions planned: 31 acres acquired with a target of reaching 100 acres this year, including the large Solano Garden project.
  • Major project Solano Garden (50 acres) expected to launch in Q3 FY26 after approvals; no utilization of land yet.
  • Business development expenses and land acquisition expected to increase with new projects under planning.
  • Construction financed largely by advances from customers, so lesser need for construction loans.
  • Increase in company loans anticipated primarily for business development rather than construction finance.
  • Cash largely stuck in RERA accounts, not immediately available for use.
  • Focus on growth within Lucknow and expansion planned into Gorakhpur in near future.

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