GMR Airports LtdQ4 FY26Transport Infrastructure

GMR Airports Ltd

Q4 FY26 Earnings Call Analysis

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

Revenue guidance

Category 3

→Current year is an inflection point for GMR Airports as majority of capex is completed, de-risking the model.
→Robust traffic growth despite aircraft supply constraints, with aircraft operating above 85-90% load factors.
→Positive EBITDA and healthier P&L expected driven by new Delhi Airport tariff notification in the next 3-4 years.
→Non-aero revenues expected to grow, contributing to top-line expansion.
→Traffic growth anticipated to be strong at Delhi Airport post aircraft deliveries, especially wide-bodied international aircraft.
→Hyderabad Airport’s non-aero revenue per passenger expected to grow towards Delhi levels, supported by expanded duty-free area.
→Goa Airport revenue share has started from December, estimated INR24-25 crores revenue in Q4.
→Expansion of international connectivity and increasing business class bookings signal ongoing demand growth.
→Overall, GMR expects sustained revenue growth supported by traffic, tariff increases, and non-aero revenue expansion.

Category 3

→The current year (FY25) is seen as an inflection point with major capex largely complete, leading to a de-risked business model and robust traffic growth despite aircraft supply challenges.
→Growth will be driven by increased traffic and growth in spend per passenger (SPP), especially in non-aero revenues which are growing around 14-15%.
→The new Delhi Airport tariff, expected to be notified in Q1FY26, will significantly enhance EBITDA and profitability.
→EBITDA for non-top 3 assets (beyond Delhi, Hyderabad, Goa) shows a recurring run rate of around INR 200 crore quarterly, with an upward trajectory expected.
→Hyderabad airport’s non-aero per pax and duty-free sales per passenger are growing, expected to trend closer to Delhi Airport levels in the next 2-3 years.
→Overall, a healthier P&L and balance sheet with improved profitability are projected over the next 3 to 4 years.

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→No fresh capex except for Bhogapuram greenfield airport, where construction is ongoing.
→Debt is expected to peak at around INR 30,000 to 31,000 crores by end of FY26, primarily due to Bhogapuram construction, balance payments at Delhi Airport, and corporate-level debt for the purchase of the Fraport stake.
→Recent refinancing included converting $450 million high-cost dollar debt into domestic bonds at 9.5% interest.
→The company continuously seeks opportunities to reduce interest costs by shifting from dollar bonds to cheaper rupee bonds.
→Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has extended a loan against pledged shares, with no immediate voting rights; conversion option exists after 5-8 years at a price determined by SEBI preferential allotment pricing.
→No immediate new equity fundraising reported; ADIA facility removes refinancing risk.

→The transcript does not explicitly mention a specific current or expected order book or pending orders for GMR Airports.
→However, it references ongoing and upcoming projects including:
→ - Bhogapuram Airport: Construction at 55% physical progress (Page 4).
→ - Mopa (Goa) Airport: Capacity expansion to 7.7 million passengers completed (Page 4).
→ - Crete Airport: 43% progress achieved (Page 4).
→There is a mention of planned or ongoing capex focused mainly on Bhogapuram with no fresh capex other than greenfield Bhogapuram and considerations for Nagpur airport (Pages 9).
→The company also completed an equity divestment of Cebu Airport and now operates as a technical services provider until December 2026 (Page 4).
→No detailed order book figures or specific pending orders are disclosed in the discussed transcript.

Yes

→Bhogapuram Airport: Ongoing greenfield airport construction with 55% physical progress as of December. Capex continues here (Page 4, Page 9).
→Nagpur Airport: Recently acquired; upgradation and development plan underway for FY26 and beyond. Evaluation for further upgradation capex is in progress (Page 3, Page 9).
→Goa Airport: Capacity expansion at Mopa Airport completed; ongoing hotel development projects with 2 more hotels under development (Page 3, Page 6).
→Delhi Airport: Majority of capex completed. Terminal hotel under construction at Aerocity. No fresh capex planned apart from balance payments and operational enhancements (Page 4, Page 9).
→Strategic digital investments: AI-powered digital twin platform launched at Hyderabad Airport to optimize operations (Page 3).
→Overall, no major fresh capex except Bhogapuram and Nagpur evaluation; peak consolidated debt expected by FY26 in line with current business plans (Page 9).

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