Praveg Ltd
Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis
Leisure Services
fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 1margin: Category 3orderbook: No information
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- 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).
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- 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.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- 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
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- 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.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- 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.
