Viceroy Hotels Ltd
Q3 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis
Leisure Services
fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 3margin: Category 3orderbook: No information
π°fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- The company has already raised around INR 37.5 crores through a rights issue, which contributed to funding phase one renovations.
- They have an open credit limit from Kotak Mahindra Bank for INR 70 to 80 crores available for further funding needs.
- Funding for the renovation and upgrade projects will be primarily through internal accruals and debt.
- There is no explicit mention of any immediate plans for new equity infusion beyond the completed rights issue.
- The company aims to finance the remaining renovation phases (phase two and three) from the open debt facility and cash flow generated from operations.
ποΈcapex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- Total renovation and upgrade plan budgeted at INR 120 crores across three phases.
- Phase one (INR 50-55 crores spent, nearly complete): Completion of Courtyard hotel including 56 new rooms, spa, gym, rooftop restaurant, pool, and building facade.
- Phase two and three (balance ~INR 70 crores): Upgrading 295 rooms at Marriott property, expanding convention center from 10,000 to 20,000 sq ft, upgrading existing 10,000 sq ft convention space, F&B outlets, and lobby.
- Funding partly covered by INR 37.5 crores rights issue, ongoing cash accruals, and open credit limit of INR 70-80 crores from Kotak.
- Future strategic investment focus on Hyderabad market due to high demand and limited supply.
- Exploring Brownfield acquisitions and projects in Hyderabad and potential resort developments in Tiger Reserves, with careful selection based on returns.
- No crystallized expansion outside Hyderabad yet; focus remains on upgrading existing portfolio and strategic acquisitions.
πrevenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- Industry projected to grow at 7-8% CAGR; Viceroy aims to outperform with 10% growth targets.
- Despite ongoing renovations, a 5-7% growth is targeted for FY27 and beyond.
- Completion of Courtyard renovation (by Nov 2025) increases inventory and supports higher occupancy.
- Strong demand in Hyderabad due to limited supply and growing corporate presence (GCCs).
- ADR expected to continue increasing, supported by premium room offerings (club rooms at 25-30% higher ADR).
- Expansion plans focused on Hyderabad (Brownfield acquisitions) and select leisure/vacation destinations.
- Enhanced F&B and banqueting expected to grow revenue by 30-35% post-renovation.
- Corporate and leisure demand, along with upgraded facilities, to drive sustained revenue growth.
- Strong performance expected in Q3 and Q4 due to festive and wedding seasons.
πmargin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- Viceroy Hotels aims for a 5-7% growth in earnings despite ongoing phased renovations over the next couple of years.
- The company targets EBITDA margins north of 30% at the portfolio level after completion of renovations and expansions.
- Focus is on increasing Average Daily Rate (ADR) leveraging limited supply and upgraded facilities, expecting significant ADR growth.
- Expansion of convention center (from 10,000 to 20,000 sq. ft) and room additions (totaling 463 rooms) expected to boost MICE segment revenue to nearly 50% of overall revenue.
- Long-term growth target is to outperform the industry CAGR of 7-8% by aiming for about 10% growth.
- Growth is supported by Hyderabadβs strong corporate demand and limited new hotel supply, especially in the mid-segment and upper scale categories.
- Company remains cautious about luxury segment growth due to cyclical demand but open to luxury projects when timing is right.
πorderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
The transcript does not provide specific information regarding the current or expected orderbook or pending orders for Viceroy Hotels Limited. The focus of the discussion is mainly on:
- Renovation and expansion plans, including a INR120 crore phased renovation covering room additions, spa, gym, rooftop restaurant, and convention center upgrades.
- Performance metrics such as occupancy, average daily rates (ADR), and revenue, especially during renovation.
- Future growth expectations primarily in Hyderabad due to supply-demand imbalance.
- No explicit mention of orderbook, pending orders, or contract backlog figures.
Therefore, no details on current or expected orderbook/pending orders are available in the provided transcript.
