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Praveg LtdQ3 FY23

Praveg Ltd Q3 FY23 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 2

Margin

Category 4

Fundraise

Yes

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

3 of 5 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Praveg aims to operate 50-60 resorts by 2028, expanding from current numbers.
  • Target occupancy for 19-20 resorts by March FY'25 is around 50%, with some variation expected.
  • EBITDA margin expected above 15-20% for new projects, though FY'24 margins may be stressed due to overheads.
  • Expansion plan includes increasing rooms from 200 to 1,000, with funding partly from promoters.
  • Events and exhibition business is being scaled strategically; current focus on tenders and government projects with an emphasis on opportunities yielding good EBITDA margins.
  • Seasonal trends: better business expected in Q3 and Q4; new tent city resorts aim for full-year operations.
  • Long term strategy includes 40% owned resorts, balance in PPP or leased models, aiming to diversify geographically with no more than 20% of resorts in any single state.
  • Optimism for revenue growth fueled by hospitality projects and events business expansion despite recent income dip.

Margin guidance

Category 4
  • Praveg aims to operationalize 19-20 resorts by March FY25, targeting an average occupancy of around 50%.
  • EBITDA margin for FY25 is expected to improve but FY24 margins may be stressed due to extraordinary overheads on existing resorts.
  • Plans to increase total resorts to 50-60 by 2028, with 25-40% owned resorts and 40% on private land, supporting sustainable growth.
  • Significant capital expenditures have led to a 68.5% YoY rise in depreciation/amortization in Q2 FY24, impacting short-term profits.
  • Overhead costs will be absorbed as resort count reaches 15-20, improving profitability metrics thereafter.
  • Strategic expansion in events, exhibitions, and hospitality sectors are expected to create synergy and drive future earnings.
  • Recruitment to strengthen the professional team is underway, aimed at operational and financial performance enhancement.
  • Overall, management expresses optimism for sustained growth and profitability improvements in H2 FY24 and beyond.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • For funding the expansion from 200 rooms to 1000 rooms, Praveg Limited has already acquired funds for 15 resorts.
  • For the additional 21 resorts, funding is needed for six resorts.
  • The company plans to source the required funds for these six resorts primarily from the promoter group, if needed.
  • There was no specific mention of raising funds through public equity or debt markets in the provided transcript.
  • The focus appears to be on internal or promoter funding to support near-term resort expansion.

Order book

Yes
  • Praveg Limited has received work orders for the development, operation, and management of Tent City resorts at multiple locations including Kihim (Maharashtra), Kachigam, Daman, Tent City, and Nagoa Beach, Diu.
  • Upcoming resort projects include Ghoghla Beach, Ayodhya, Velavadar, Udaipur, Jawai, Adalaj, Nagoa Beach, Kachigam, Daman, Tent City Maharashtra, and Ranthambore, with a combined room capacity exceeding 320 rooms.
  • Currently, operations have started at TentCity Chakratirth Beach in Diu and TentCity Jampore Beach in Daman since August.
  • They have plans of managing 19 to 20 resorts by March FY 2025, expanding room capacity from 200 to 1,000 rooms.
  • For 15 resorts, funding is already acquired; promoter group investment is planned for funding six more resorts.
  • The tender department actively applies for government tenders across India, aiming for reasonable EBITDA margins before executing projects.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Praveg has acquired funds for 15 resorts; funding for 6 more resorts is planned, potentially through promoter group investment.
  • The company is focused on expanding from 200 rooms to 1000 rooms by FY 2025.
  • Land acquisitions are ongoing, including a significant parcel of around 50,000 sq.m. at Vela Madar for developing luxury wildlife resorts.
  • New resorts are being developed across strategic locations including Dholavira, Vaitarna, Udaipur, Jawai, Velavadar, and others with a combined capacity of over 320 rooms.
  • The acquisition of five-star hotels (Eulogia SB Road and Grand Eulogia in Ahmedabad) is part of the strategic investment for manpower and business synergy.
  • The company aims to maintain a light asset model, focusing on long-term leases and PPP models with selective direct ownership.
  • Capex involves semi-permanent to permanent structures costing INR 40 lakhs to 1 crore per room.
  • ERP and administrative upgrades are part of ongoing investments for operational efficiency.

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