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Keystone Realtors LtdQ2 FY23

Keystone Realtors Ltd Q2 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 388P/E: 54.4Market Cap: ₹5.0K CrSector: Realty

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • The company targets a 25% year-on-year growth in sales and revenue, as reiterated multiple times during the call.
  • Q1 FY24 pre-sales reached INR 502 crores, a 106% increase YoY, indicating strong momentum.
  • They plan to maintain consistent project launches, targeting at least one launch per quarter with an expected GDV of around INR 4,000 crores for the year.
  • Management expects steady-state sales from affordable and mid-mass housing segments to support continuous cash flow.
  • Long-term, growth is seen as sustainable with development across affordable to luxury segments, with normalized growth of around 20-25% annually.
  • Expansion into new micro markets (Mahim, Chembur, Dombivli) and leveraging redevelopment projects provides a solid pipeline.
  • The company expects sustainable EBITDA margins of around 25-28% from ongoing projects post FY25.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Keystone Realtors targets a 25% year-on-year growth in pre-sales and revenue, considered a baseline for future growth (Pages 6, 12).
  • Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) margins for ongoing projects are expected to sustain around 25-28% from FY25 onwards, after lower-margin legacy projects complete in the current year (Page 17).
  • The company targets EBITDA margins of about 20-21% net margin on new redevelopment projects with internal IRRs around 25-30% (Page 10).
  • The management expects operating expenses (soft costs) to remain about 10% of total revenue, supporting margin stability (Page 12-13).
  • Project acquisition and launch pipeline is strong, aiming for INR 4,000 crores GDV launches this year, supporting revenue and profit growth (Pages 10, 16).
  • Overall outlook is confident, supported by steady project launches, effective cash flow management, and technological tools boosting sales (Pages 6, 12).

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Fundraise plans

  • The company mentions a completed NCLT transaction resulting in knocking off unsecured debt of around INR311 crores.
  • Current secured debt is considered the medium of debt exposure; unsecured debts are largely equity-like except for a small amount (~INR10-12 crores).
  • Investment philosophy limits upfront investment to not more than 10% of project GDV, with planned capital spend of about INR300-400 crores in the current financial year for new projects.
  • No specific mention of new fundraising through debt or equity in the current or upcoming periods.
  • Emphasis is on internal cash generation and disciplined investment aligned to project timelines and limits, suggesting no immediate need for fresh fundraising.

Order book

Yes
  • Keystone Realtors has a strong project acquisition pipeline, having acquired INR 2,500 crores worth of projects this year.
  • The company targets acquiring 1.5x to 2x times of its annual sales in project acquisitions.
  • New projects secured this quarter include three, in line with their asset-light strategy.
  • Total GDV of new launches expected this year is around INR 4,000 crores, launching approximately one project per quarter.
  • The pipeline includes projects in new micro-markets such as Mahim, Chembur, and Dombivli, leveraging proximity to upcoming infrastructure.
  • The company aims to replenish its stock by about 1.5 to 2 times of deliveries annually to maintain growth.
  • Ongoing projects' unsold inventory stands at around INR 3,100 crores.
  • The long-term GDV available is roughly INR 35,000 crores, implying a development timeline of 15-18 years.

Capex plans

Yes
  • The company follows an investment philosophy of not spending more than 10% of the Gross Development Value (GDV) upfront on any project.
  • For FY 2024, the planned capital expenditure on new projects is guided around INR 300 crores to INR 400 crores.
  • The bulk of the cash outflow for projects typically occurs 12 to 15 months after signing the Letter of Intent (LOI), with 7-8% spent in the last few months before launch.
  • Spend on newly acquired projects will mostly occur in the next fiscal year, with some minor upfront costs (stamp duty, registration).
  • The company aims to maintain an asset-light model, focusing on redevelopment projects, with careful project selection and risk mitigation strategies.
  • No plans to aggressively increase project acquisitions beyond operational capacity to avoid overextension.

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