Praveg Ltd

Q1 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis

Leisure Services

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fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 2margin: Category 3orderbook: No information
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- Praveg Limited plans to raise funds through equity rather than diluting existing equity; new shareholders will be added without promoter dilution (Page 15). - The company follows a debt-free policy, minimizing reliance on debt and preferring raising equity (Page 14). - Equity is being raised to support significant capex and expansion, with around 12 resorts expected to open each in the current and next year (Page 14). - Management emphasizes the need for strong investors and stakeholders as part of this equity raise (Page 14). - There is no mention of plans for new debt fundraising; the company maintains minor and mostly unused cash credit limits (Page 9). - Recruitment is underway to build a team capable of developing 15 resorts per year, reflecting the scale of planned capacity expansion funded by the new equity (Page 16).
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capex

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

- Praveg Limited is aggressively pursuing capex, targeting the development of 10 to 15 resorts annually. - For FY '24, around 11 resorts are planned to be operationalized, with a total room count expected to rise to 650-700 by March end. - Individual project costs typically range from INR 25-30 crores. - Investment per room for lease-based projects is around INR 15-18 lakhs, with payback expected in gross revenue terms within 18 months. - For owned land resorts with semi-permanent structures, investment per room is INR 30-40 lakhs, with payback between 18 to 36 months. - Funds are being raised through equity preferential allotment to support the debt-free policy amid extensive expansion. - Praveg is building a team to handle 15 resort developments annually, currently in the recruitment phase. - International expansion includes incorporating companies in Kenya and Tanzania, with acquisitions and projects considered, though premature to specify timelines.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- Praveg aims to start 10 to 15 new resort projects every year, reflecting aggressive expansion plans. - By the end of FY '24, total rooms are expected to increase from 450 to between 650 and 700. - The company is building a team capable of developing 15 resorts per year, currently in the recruitment phase. - Average Room Rent (ARR) is projected to be on an increasing trend, targeting around INR 10,000 to INR 12,000 for FY '24-'25. - Capacity utilization (occupancy ratio) around 50% is anticipated for FY '24, although precise prediction is difficult. - With new projects in various regions including Northeast, the company expects significant revenue growth driven by increased inventory and high occupancy. - Praveg's focus on debt-free, low-capex expansion provides a cushion for continuous growth even in adverse conditions.
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margin

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

- Praveg aims to expand aggressively with plans to develop 10 to 15 new resorts annually, reaching 650-700 rooms by FY '24 end. - Average Room Rent (ARR) is expected to be on a rising trend, with a target of INR 10,000 to INR 12,000 by FY '24-'25. - Capacity utilization is anticipated around 50% in FY '24, showing growth potential. - The company follows a debt-free policy and aims to raise equity primarily to fund this expansion, ensuring financial health. - EBITDA margins have demonstrated strength, increasing from around 44% to over 50% in FY '23, indicating efficient cost management and premium pricing. - Despite pandemic challenges, Praveg maintained dividend payouts, reflecting strong profit resilience. - New resorts expect payback periods based on achieving revenues equal to capital expenditure within approximately 18 months. - Overall, Praveg projects sustained growth in revenues, profits, and EPS driven by capacity expansion, operational efficiencies, and increasing ARR.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

- Currently, Praveg Limited has 25 resorts planned, with varying room capacities per resort. - Of these, 13 resorts are operationalized, and another 11-12 resorts are under development, totaling about 25 resorts. - Presently, there are 450-454 rooms across existing resorts. - By the end of FY '24, approximately 200 additional rooms from 9 remaining resorts will be added. - Total room count expected by March end FY '24 is around 650 to 700 rooms. - The tender contracts have variable tenures, usually between 3 to 5 years, often extendable. - There is a continuous approach to acquiring more land for future expansion, potentially increasing room inventory two to threefold in certain places. - Praveg is targeting development of up to 15 new resorts per year. - The order book includes newly awarded resorts and renewals, but exact pending order value is not explicitly stated.