Lodha Developers Ltd

Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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fundraise: No informationcapex: Yesrevenue: Category 2margin: Category 2orderbook: Yes
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- No explicit mention of new fundraising through debt or equity in the provided transcript. - The company highlighted a strong balance sheet with net debt at Rs 4,300 crores and a conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24 times. - Credit rating upgraded to AA Minus with Positive Outlook by CRISIL, reflecting strong financial health. - Operating cash flow is expected to accelerate in the second half of the fiscal year, targeting Rs 65 billion for the full year. - Focus appears to be on robust cash flow generation and efficient capital allocation rather than raising new funds currently. - The company continues to invest in business development and construction with existing resources. - No clear indication of plans for raising large new debt or equity capital at this time, though business development pipeline is strong.
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capex

Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?

- Macrotech Developers has significantly ramped up construction spending this quarter, with further acceleration expected in the second half of FY25, supporting operating cash flow guidance of ~₹65 billion for the year. - They invested about ₹18 billion this quarter, largely attributable to the ₹111 billion GDV added through business development; additional spend will continue as projects progress. - Business development remains robust with a mix of joint development agreements (JDA) and outright land acquisitions, targeting a sales mix of approximately 60% owned land and 40% JDA lands. - The company is concluding its Bangalore pilot phase and is studying a couple of new cities for future pilot projects, indicating potential future geographic expansion but no significant pre-sales contribution expected from new cities in the next 3 years. - High street retail projects are under construction, expected to generate annuity income of ₹5 billion per annum by FY26. - Strategic investments focus on premiumization in Palava and expansion in Mumbai, Pune, and Bangalore markets.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- The company targets a 20% year-on-year growth in pre-sales for the full year FY'25, aiming for Rs 17,500 crores. - Growth drivers include 6-7% from price increases, 3-4% from volume growth at existing locations, and 10-15% from new locations, with around five new projects to be added. - Pune sales are expected to grow from under Rs 2,000 crores last year to closer to Rs 3,000 crores in FY'25, becoming a top three player. - Bangalore pilot is concluding; if successful, expansion planned, though no significant sales expected from new cities within three years. - South Central Mumbai and Thane markets are expected to provide steady growth, with opportunities to add new locations and gain market share. - The company anticipates modest upward bias in embedded EBITDA margins from low-30s toward mid-30s over the decade. - Sustainable, predictable growth supported by a granular project base across Mumbai, Pune, and Bangalore.
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margin

Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?

- The company expects steady price growth at mid to high single digits, contributing 6-7% to pre-sales growth, leading to modest upward bias in EBITDA margins, potentially moving from low-30s to mid-30s over the decade. - Q1 FY25 PAT was over Rs 800 crores (~21% of pre-sales), signaling strong profitability. - Operating cash flows are seasonally lower in H1 but expected to accelerate in H2, targeting around Rs 65 billion for FY25. - Pre-sales growth guidance is 20% for FY25, with Rs 17,500 crores targeted, driven by Mumbai, Pune, and Bangalore markets. - Pune sales are expected to exceed Rs 3,000 crores this year, indicating significant geographic diversification. - The embedded EBITDA margin was 33% in Q1, above the full-year guidance of 31%, with anticipated modest improvement over time. - Long-term goal: sustained 20% CAGR in sales, aligned with steady EBITDA margin improvement and prudent capital allocation.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

- The company has a strong and robust pipeline of business development opportunities, particularly in Mumbai, Pune, and Bangalore. - Business development continues actively with a mix of joint development agreements (JDAs) and outright land acquisitions. - Guidance is maintained to meet or potentially exceed business development targets for the fiscal year. - Approximately 60% of sales are expected from owned land and 40% from joint development lands. - The company aims to have about 45 projects by the end of the year, up from 40 projects last year, supporting pre-sales growth guidance of 20% and Rs 17,500 crore sales. - No specific numeric value for the total order book or pending orders is explicitly mentioned in the transcript.