Praveg LtdQ2 FY24
Praveg Ltd Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis
Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.
Price: ₹252Market Cap: ₹680 CrSector: Leisure Services
Management growth scorecard
Revenue
Category 1
Margin
Category 3
Fundraise
Yes
Order
N/A
Capex
Yes
3 of 4 growth signals are positive.
Full analysisRevenue guidance
Category 1- →Praveg Limited is targeting revenue of INR 300 crore+ for FY24 from consolidated segment reporting.
- →Wedding segment revenues expected between INR 50 to INR 75 crores in the current year, contributed by multiple properties including Grand Eulogia, Adalaj, Kevadia, Kachigam, and Lakshadweep.
- →Lakshadweep project seen as "game-changing" in revenue potential, with operational plans for 350+ rooms by March 2025.
- →Expansion planned with 14 new resorts under development, alongside 13 currently operational.
- →Government infrastructure enhancements, including increased flights, expected to support occupancy growth, especially in Lakshadweep islands.
- →Capex of around INR 175-200 crores over next two years focused on Lakshadweep and other sites to support expansion.
- →Praveg aims for improving operating margins, though margins depend on property types and market conditions.
- →Focus on eco-responsible luxury hospitality and weddings/banquets to drive volume and revenue growth.
Margin guidance
Category 3- →Praveg Limited is focused on expanding its hospitality portfolio from 13 operational properties to over 27 properties, driving revenue growth.
- →The company expects growth from eco-responsible luxury resorts, unique wedding and banquet segments, and digital marketing expansion.
- →Operating margins are expected to improve as newer properties stabilize occupancy, which typically takes 6-12 months post-launch.
- →Capex of around INR 200 crores over two years is mostly funded, supporting expansion, especially in Lakshadweep with 350 new rooms planned.
- →Weddings and luxury events are projected as major revenue drivers, with event revenues per wedding potentially reaching INR 1-10 crore.
- →Despite rising costs, Praveg aims to achieve higher occupancy and scale benefits, which should enhance EBITDA and profits over the medium term.
- →Management is optimistic about sustained growth supported by favorable government infrastructure development and strategic acquisitions.
- →EPS growth is expected as new properties mature, though immediate margins may be tempered by expansion costs.
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Fundraise plans
Yes- →Praveg Limited has already raised funds through preferential allotment to reputed investors and group relationships to fund their next two years of capex (Page 8).
- →They do not take funds in advance but raise equity based on available opportunities and dilute equity as needed (Page 8).
- →There is no mention of any current or immediate future plans for additional fundraising either through debt or equity beyond what has already been raised (Page 8).
- →The company follows an opportunistic funding approach rather than scheduling specific fundraising campaigns in advance (Page 8).
Order book
- Praveg Limited currently has 13 resorts operational and plans to add 14 more resorts.
- Development projects include 250 rooms in Lakshadweep (Thinnakara and Bangaram Islands) under active development.
- Another 150 rooms are awaiting possession status (e.g., Agatti).
- The company acquired properties in Rajasthan including Udaipur, Ranthambore, Jawai, and others; some are delayed in possession but development will start once possession is obtained.
- The three properties initially in the vision (Shivrajpur, SasanGir, Kumbhalgarh) are on hold, pending better opportunities.
- Merger approval and integrations (e.g., Eulogia Inn hotel in Gota) are in process with SEBI, BSE, and MCLT.
- No new tenders were aggressively pursued, focusing only on needed properties, resulting in a balanced portfolio.
Thus, projects under various stages include over 400 rooms (250 operational/in progress, 150 awaiting possession) and multiple strategic properties pending possession or development approval.
Capex plans
Yes- →Capex of around INR 150 crores allocated for development of 350 rooms in Lakshadweep (Thinnakaraa and Bangaram) islands.
- →Additional capex of INR 20-25 crores planned for other sites.
- →Total expected capex for FY25 and FY26 is approximately INR 175-200 crores.
- →Capex is already funded via preferential allotment to reputed investors and group relationships.
- →Investment focus on expanding hospitality with 14 new resorts in development alongside 13 currently operational.
- →Strategic development in digital marketing division under acquired companies (Abhik and Vedan) to grow advertising and event management businesses.
- →Ongoing international expansion in Kenya and Tanzania subsidiaries is under preliminary development, subject to regulatory clearances.
- →Government infrastructure initiatives in Lakshadweep, including new airport proposals (~INR 7000 crores), support long-term growth potential.
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