Lodha Developers LtdQ2 FY24

Lodha Developers Ltd Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: ₹1,107P/E: 28.2Market Cap: ₹1.2L 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
  • Targeting 20% CAGR in presales and about 20% ROE for steady, predictable high growth.
  • Eastern Suburbs aiming for 40%-50% presales growth in FY '24 (~INR 1,700-1,800 crores), already at INR 800 crores in H1.
  • Plan to add 7-9 new launches over next 6 months (~8 million sq ft worth INR 12,000 crores).
  • Expansion to 5-6 projects in Eastern Suburbs by year-end across multiple locations.
  • Pune presales expected to cross INR 2,000 crores in FY '24; aim to be top 3 developer by year-end.
  • Bangalore launches planned to start November; expect growth trajectory similar to Pune.
  • Continued price growth of 6%-7% annually with focus on affordability.
  • Expect meaningful growth in extended Eastern Suburbs sales (expected to grow beyond last year's INR 23 billion).
  • Market share in Mumbai expected to grow with new locations and supply additions.
  • Overall, robust pipeline and strong business development underpin growth outlook.

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Fundraise plans

  • The company expects net debt reduction in the second half of the year to be higher, helped by INR550 crores expected from UK operations.
  • There is ongoing assessment of business development opportunities, which could lead to variations in net debt if capital deployment is required.
  • The company has paid out its first dividend last year and intends to increase returns to shareholders over time, possibly through dividends or other means.
  • There is no explicit mention of any new fundraising through debt or equity planned currently.
  • The company’s strategy involves managing net debt carefully while exploring opportunities to deploy surplus cash flow effectively, considered by the Board as appropriate.

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Capex plans

Yes
  • The company continuously evaluates business development opportunities to deploy capital effectively, implying ongoing or future strategic investments.
  • Debt reduction is prioritized; surplus cash flow may be used for business development or to increase shareholder returns through dividends or other means.
  • The digital infrastructure business (warehousing and industrial parks) is active, including land sales to partners and third parties, signifying capital recycling and reinvestment.
  • Recent divestment of a subsidiary (New Cold, cold chain logistics) for INR1.5 billion, with funds expected this quarter.
  • Land acquisition continues in key areas like South Central Mumbai, indicating ongoing capital investment in new projects.
  • The company aims to expand in Eastern Suburbs with 2-3 new projects annually and increase market share, implying future capex.
  • Launch pipelines for FY24 are strong, largely planned for H2, reflecting upcoming investment in project development and execution.

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