Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts LtdQ2 FY25Leisure Services

Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts Ltd

Q2 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 1

Fundraise

N/A

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

3 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3

→Schloss Bangalore Ltd targets double-digit EBITDA growth in FY26 driven by same-store growth, new verticals, hotel development pipeline, and capital-light expansion through HMAs.
→They aim to reach Rs 2,000 crore EBITDA by FY30 (guidance, not firm target).
→Strong same-store growth expected via increased occupancy (early 70s %) and average daily rates (ADR), particularly leveraging under-served Indian luxury markets.
→Expansion includes a 250-key luxury hotel in Mumbai’s BKC (50-50 JV with Brookfield) and 33 keys addition with 10,000 sq ft banquet space in Udaipur.
→New brand verticals like ARQ invite-only membership clubs (5 locations) and Leela Luxury Residences (starting Mumbai FY27) expected to add high-margin revenue.
→Contracted pipeline includes five hotels (Agra, Ayodhya, Ranthambore, etc.) plus two managed hotels.
→Digital investments and revenue management practices support sustained high double-digit RevPAR growth (~20% in Q1 FY26).

Margin guidance

Category 1

→The company is targeting to achieve an EBITDA of Rs 2,000 crore by FY30 (not a formal guidance but an aspirational target).
→EBITDA growth drivers include:
→ - High double-digit same-store growth in occupancy and ADR.
→ - Operating leverage expected to yield mid-teens EBITDA growth annually.
→ - Value drivers like three clubs, spa, and retail expansions.
→ - Addition of five contracted pipeline hotels (Agra, Ayodhya, Ranthambore, etc.) and two managed hotels (Sikkim and Mumbai).
→Expansion projects such as the Leela BKC hotel, expected to contribute incremental EBITDA (~Rs 500 crore).
→The company expects mid-to-high teens overall revenue growth for FY26.
→Positive PAT turnaround was seen in Q1 FY26 with INR 8.7 crores profit compared to INR 75 crores loss in Q1 FY25.
→Net debt to EBITDA target maintained around 2.5x on average during growth phase, supporting sustainable expansion.

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Fundraise plans

- No explicit mention of new fundraising through equity in the transcript. - Current net debt is low at INR 227 crores (0.3x net debt to EBITDA), indicating a strong balance sheet post-IPO. - Company targets to maintain an average net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of around 2.5x with contracted and active pipelines. - Planned capex for FY26 is around INR 400 crores for same-store growth and INR 1,130 crores over next 2.5 years for the contracted pipeline. - Partnership with Brookfield Capital for BKC project is a 50-50 JV, implying shared capital infusion without standalone debt or equity fundraising detailed here. - Management emphasizes financial discipline and long-term prudent decisions regarding expansion and investments. In summary, no direct announcement of fresh debt or equity funding; growth is planned within manageable debt levels and partnerships.

Order book

Yes

→Schloss Bangalore Ltd has a robust contracted pipeline including five hotels: Agra, Ayodhya, Ranthambore, Bandhavgarh, and Srinagar.
→The contracted pipeline investment is approximately INR 1,130 crores, to be spent over the next 2.5 years.
→The company is also developing two managed hotels in Sikkim and Mumbai.
→The Leela Palace Mumbai hotel (250 keys) in BKC is being developed as a 50-50 JV with Brookfield, currently in design and concept development stage.
→Expansion projects like 33 additional keys and 10,000 sq ft ballroom space at Leela Palace Udaipur are underway, expected operational in 18-24 months.
→The Leela Luxury Residences and ARQ Club brand expansions are in progress.
→Overall, timelines are on track with projects at varying stages – from design, approvals to early construction.

Capex plans

Yes

→FY26 capex planned: INR 400 crores focusing on same-store growth and value drivers.
→Investments include Leela Club additions in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
→Expansion of Leela Palace Udaipur with 33 new keys and 10,000 sq ft banquet space.
→INR 1,130 crores allocated to contracted pipeline for five hotels over 2.5 years.
→New 250-key luxury hotel development in Mumbai's BKC area in a 50-50 JV with Brookfield; currently in design/concept stage.
→Launching new brand verticals—ARQ Club (five locations) and Leela Luxury Residences (starting with Mumbai) expected FY27.
→Active pipeline includes capital-light expansions via hotel management agreements in Sikkim and Mumbai.
→Ongoing asset enhancements like family villas, kid clubs, and spas to increase market appeal and drive RevPAR growth.

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