Speciality Restaurants LtdQ2 FY24
Speciality Restaurants Ltd Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis
Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.
Price: ₹133P/E: 20.0Market Cap: ₹482 CrSector: Leisure Services
Management growth scorecard
Revenue
Category 3
Margin
Category 3
Fundraise
N/A
Order
N/A
Capex
Yes
1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.
Full analysisRevenue guidance
Category 3- →The company aims to open 7 to 9 new stores by March 2025, depending on real estate availability, notably in Borivali Mall and Bangalore.
- →Growth target includes 12% to 14% annual revenue growth driven by organic expansion across cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Delhi, and Punjab.
- →Plans to open 8 to 9 restaurants per year on average over the next five years, focusing on Asian brands and expansion into new geographies, including Delhi and North India.
- →Inorganic growth via acquisitions is considered but will be pursued only if profitable and accretive; international oriental brand acquisition is deferred.
- →Delivery business is a key growth driver, contributing 26% of revenue currently and expected to expand further.
- →Renovated outlets have shown 15-25% revenue growth, with liquor sales contribution doubling post-renovation and expected to rise further.
- →Break-even for new stores typically 6-12 months depending on market maturity.
- →EBITDA margin target is 20-24% by FY26 following store expansions and operational leverage.
Margin guidance
Category 3- →The company aims to improve EBITDA margins to the range of 20-24%, targeting this improvement by FY26 or soon after.
- →EBITDA grew by 13.34% in the current quarter and is expected to accelerate with new restaurant openings.
- →Revenue growth is projected at around 12-14% annually, primarily through organic expansion by opening 6-9 new stores per year.
- →Inorganic acquisitions remain possible but only if they are EBITDA positive and strategically suitable; otherwise, the focus is on profitable organic growth.
- →Delivery business growth, renovated stores, and higher liquor sales are expected to contribute positively to margins and profits.
- →The break-even period for new stores ranges between 6-12 months, depending on location, affecting short-term profitability but supporting long-term growth.
- →Management is confident of achieving near doubling/tripling of turnover in 5-6 years with prudent expansion and operational improvements.
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Fundraise plans
- →The company currently has a healthy cash balance of INR163.84 crores as of June 30.
- →Post-warrant forfeiture, the equity capital will be around INR48.23 crores fully diluted.
- →Money raised from warrants has been partly invested in mutual funds and partly used for renovations and new restaurant openings.
- →There is no explicit mention of any immediate new fundraising through debt or equity in the discussed sections.
- →Management has expressed caution about acquisitions and prefers profitable inorganic opportunities rather than fundraising just to prove growth.
- →They aim to use the existing cash judiciously for expansion, renovations, and potential inorganic acquisitions only if financially viable.
- →No specific plans or announcements regarding fresh debt or equity raises were made in the recent discussion.
Order book
- →Speciality Restaurants Limited is actively expanding with new restaurant openings planned.
- →For FY25 ending March 2025, management targets opening at least 7 to 9 new stores, depending on real estate availability (notably delayed Borivali Mall and a location in Bangalore).
- →Planned new store openings per quarter are around 3 to 4.
- →The company is carrying staff and training ahead of these openings.
- →Expansion includes entry into emerging markets, with break-even on new stores taking:
- → - Approximately 6 to 8 months in established high-footfall markets.
- → - Approximately 9 to 12 months in nascent/newer markets.
- →Asian expansion brands like Asia Kitchen by Mainland China and Mainland China themselves are growth engines.
- →Besides organic expansion, the company is exploring FMCG ventures and possible inorganic growth, but only if acquisitions meet positive EBITDA criteria.
- →Delivery business and renovated outlets are also strategic growth drivers.
Capex plans
Yes- →Speciality Restaurants Limited is undertaking renovation of existing outlets to modernize interiors and enhance customer experience, leading to 15-25% growth in dine-in revenue at renovated stores.
- →Expansion plans include opening around 7 to 9 new stores by March 2025, subject to real estate availability (e.g., Borivali Mall delay, a store in Bangalore, and two new properties in Hyderabad).
- →They are focusing on Asian expansion brands (Asia Kitchen by Mainland China, Mainland China), liquor-driven food supported by Episode One, and delivery wing as key growth drivers.
- →The company is exploring inorganic acquisitions but is cautious, preferring profitable entities with positive EBITDA and growth potential. An international oriental brand acquisition is planned within a year to year and a half.
- →Investment is ongoing in delivery infrastructure with hybrid kitchens serving multiple brands.
- →Plans to launch FMCG products (sweets with larger shelf life) by end fiscal year to expand retail presence.
- →Cash on books as of June 30th stands at INR163.84 crores, partly invested in mutual funds and allocated for renovations and new restaurants.
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