Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd
Q3 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis
Leisure Services
fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 2margin: Category 3orderbook: No information
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- The company has taken personal loans from promoters during a time of exigency and dire need for funds but is now repaying that money; this was not for profit but to support the company (Page 22).
- They have sought approval for ₹200 crore debentures at a market rate around 9%-10%, although related-party loans were at higher rates previously (Page 18-19).
- There is no explicit mention of a new equity fundraising or IPO in the near term.
- They are exploring selling a stake in Multi Hotels Limited to raise around ₹20 crores cash (Page 15).
- The company follows an asset-light strategy focusing on management contracts rather than owning many properties, reducing capital expenditures (Page 15).
- Future CapEx is moderate, with around ₹25 crores expected next financial year on owned properties (Page 15).
Overall, debt issuance (debentures) and asset sales are the primary funding mechanisms discussed; no new equity raising was mentioned.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- Major CapEx planned for FY25 related to expansion of owned Goa hotel by adding ~40 rooms, estimated around ₹25 crores.
- Additional smaller CapEx of ₹15-20 crores planned for various minor investments and renovations.
- Focus predominantly on asset-light strategy—most new hotels under management contracts, requiring minimal investment except for some revenue share or lease models.
- Plans to add about 50 hotels by end of next financial year, with 25 already signed and another 25 in negotiation.
- Investment in renovation and brand presence to boost long-term revenue and profitability.
- Exploring sale of stake in Multi Hotels Ltd to generate about ₹20 crores cash inflow.
- Working on enhancing leased and revenue share hotel portfolio to increase profitability and turnover.
- Greenfield projects not planned immediately; focus on revenue share and leased assets.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- The company expects substantial growth over the next three years with revenue growth targets of 25% to 30% annually. (Page 13)
- Addition of 23 new properties is anticipated this coming year, expected to create a snowball effect on growth. (Page 21)
- Room additions: Around 1,200 to 1,500 new rooms expected this year from new hotel openings. (Page 8)
- Food and beverage business expected to grow substantially, driven by increased banquet and social/wedding functions demand. (Page 5)
- Average Room Rate (ARR) projected to grow around 10% in Q3 and Q4 compared to last year. (Page 7)
- Occupancy is expected to surpass 75%. (Page 9)
- Management operator business boasts high ROC (~75-80%) with yields around 40-45%, contributing positively to overall profits. (Page 13)
- New hotels opened recently and those coming online are expected to show results 6-12 months after opening. (Page 13)
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- Royal Orchid Hotels aims for revenue growth of 25-30% per annum over the next few years (FY '26-'27).
- Management expects substantial growth in both top line and bottom line, with profitability improving over time.
- Cash profit for H1 FY '24 stood at around ₹30 crores, showing strength and supporting future growth.
- New hotel properties added recently are expected to stabilize and contribute more solid income in 6-12 months.
- ARR (Average Room Rate) is expected to grow around 10% in Q3 and Q4 FY '24 versus last year.
- EPS and overall shareholder value are forecasted to improve with ongoing good quarterly and yearly performances.
- Company focuses on solidifying working capital and taking calculated investments to enhance value.
- Promoters hold 63% stake, aligning interests towards wealth creation for all shareholders long-term.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- Royal Orchid Hotels announced 23 new hotel openings planned for the coming year.
- Since April 2023, the company has added 12 hotels totaling roughly 600 rooms.
- An additional 7-8 hotels (around 500-600 rooms) are expected to open before March, aiming to achieve between 1,200 to 1,500 room additions for the year.
- Expansion projects like the Goa hotel are awaiting regulatory approvals (Coastal Regulation Zone clearance) with investment and construction expected to begin next financial year.
- Renovation work on existing properties is ongoing but planned carefully to avoid impact during peak seasons.
- The company views these openings and renovations as part of a growth strategy aligned with India's readiness for expansion in the hospitality sector, projecting a "snowball effect."
