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Royal Orchid Hotels LtdQ4 FY25

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd Q4 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: 343P/E: 23.9Market Cap: ₹892 CrSector: Leisure Services

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

No

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

2 of 5 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Royal Orchid Hotels targets adding 38 to 48 hotels over the next year, with 1,600 keys already signed and another 700 keys expected, totaling around 2,300 keys.
  • Focus is shifting towards acquiring larger hotels, which were previously difficult to secure as a smaller player.
  • Growth strategy includes increasing revenue share and lease agreements, especially targeting larger hotels post-March 2025 for exponential growth.
  • The company expects revenue for FY24 to reach around INR 350 crores (including Jaipur hotel), with possible upside to INR 400 crores next year.
  • Managed hotels are expected to contribute significantly to growth, despite thinner margins compared to owned hotels.
  • Expansion spans across all hotel categories and markets, aiming to increase footprint and diversify portfolio.
  • Management aims to sustain about 25% top-line growth per annum in the medium term, with focus on stable operations and improved occupancy.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Royal Orchid Hotels targets revenue growth to INR 390-400 crores next year from existing hotels, with room for additional hotels to increase this further.
  • EBITDA is expected around INR 110-122 crores, including contributions from associate Jaipur hotel.
  • Growth in revenue share hotels and managed hotels is key; aiming to add about 38-48 hotels (~2,300 keys) over the next year.
  • Focus post-March 2025 is on larger hotels, primarily on revenue share basis, to drive exponential growth despite potentially fewer hotels.
  • EBITDA margin in the managed category is about 50%, with management fees around 6% of hotel revenue.
  • The company anticipates EBITDA improvement and higher operating profitability through operational excellence and scaling up upmarket brands.
  • EPS growth is implied with consistent PAT increases (3-13% q-o-q recently) supported by revenue and EBITDA expansion.
  • Overall, the management expects faster growth trajectory post new brand launches and operational scale-up.

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Fundraise plans

No
  • There is no explicit mention of any ongoing or planned new fundraising through debt or equity in the Q3FY24 conference call transcript.
  • The company has been expanding using internal cash accruals, as indicated in the purchase of a 48.93% stake in a subsidiary for INR 34 crore funded internally.
  • The focus appears to be on strategic growth by adding hotels and increasing room capacity while managing costs and investments prudently.
  • No specific announcements or discussions about raising funds via debt or equity were highlighted during the call.

Order book

Yes
  • Currently, Royal Orchid Hotels has around 28 signed hotels totaling approximately 1,600 keys expected to open soon.
  • In the next 1 to 1.5 months, 6 to 8 of these signed hotels are slated to open; the balance 22 hotels are planned for the following financial year.
  • Additional 10 to 12 new hotels are expected to be signed during this period.
  • The company aims to grow its total hotel count to about 138-140 hotels by end of FY25 (March 2025).
  • Discussions and active scouting are ongoing for larger hotel properties to increase average hotel size.
  • There is no current focus on greenfield projects like Lakshadweep; the emphasis remains on revenue share and lease models.
  • The sale of Multi-Hotels Limited shares is actively being pursued, potentially impacting future developments.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Royal Orchid Hotels is investing in expanding their owned properties:
  • - Goa resort expansion: adding 40-44 rooms, expected completion by March FY25.
  • - Bangalore hotel: adding 28 rooms, timeline aligned with Goa expansion.
  • Focus on acquiring bigger hotels to increase average size, as larger hotels have started discussions with Royal Orchid.
  • No major investments planned in greenfield projects like Lakshadweep or Ayodhya currently; strategy is to watch and wait rather than spread resources thin.
  • Working on a robust balance sheet through planned and calculated steps including repairs, maintenance, and strengthening the team to achieve operational excellence.
  • Actively pursuing sale of shares in Multi-Hotels Limited for strategic capital reallocation.
  • Expansion strategy includes signing and operating 138-140 hotels by March FY25, increasing managed properties with some expected on revenue share or lease models.

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