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Wework India Management LtdQ3 FY26

Wework India Management Ltd Q3 FY26 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 678P/E: 29.2Market Cap: ₹6.8K CrSector: Commercial Services & Supplies

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Targeting over 20% revenue growth year-over-year, with a current run rate supporting this.
  • First half of the year saw sales of approximately 26,000 desks (~2 million sq. ft.), a 62% YoY increase and 40% QoQ growth in sales velocity.
  • Full year expected to achieve around 50,000 desks sold, up from ~30,000-39,000 desks last year.
  • Capacity expected to grow from 114,000 desks currently to around 130,000 by March 2026, with LOIs/leases signed for an additional 15,000 desks.
  • Medium-term plan to add roughly 20,000 to 25,000 desks annually, growing slightly above the industry average capacity growth of ~20%.
  • Revenue growth driven by steady increases in occupancy and expansion in both co-working and managed office segments.
  • Digital Products and Value-Added Services growing faster than workspace revenue, contributing to diversified and high-margin revenue streams.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Business is highly self-sustaining, with free cash flow growing quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year, driven by revenue and EBITDA growth.
  • Steady revenue growth expected, with a focus on delivering workplace experience profitably, sustainably, and responsibly.
  • EBITDA growth projected to scale directly with incremental revenue over upcoming quarters, leading to PAT growth.
  • Achieved first IndAS profitability without deferred tax or exceptional items, marking a positive profitability trajectory.
  • Q2 FY '26 showed 45% quarter-on-quarter IGAAP-equivalent EBITDA growth and over 3.7x quarter-on-quarter PAT increase.
  • Operating margins improved to about 20% with occupancy gains and cost discipline.
  • Capacity growth of 20,000-25,000 desks annually expected, supporting future revenue and earnings expansion.
  • Profitability leadership in the sector with strong operating leverage and capital efficiency (ROCE at 22.2%).
  • Focus on cost control and scaling revenue streams like Digital Products and Value Added Services will further enhance profitability.

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Fundraise plans

  • No explicit mention of any immediate or planned new fundraising through debt or equity in the provided content.
  • The company has strengthened its liquidity position with an INR 150 crore inflow via Offer For Sale (OFS).
  • Net debt position has improved significantly, from INR 529 crore last year to about INR 119 crore currently, with a target to move closer to zero net debt by year-end.
  • Capital expenditure (CAPEX) of roughly INR 100 crore per quarter is being funded through internal cash flows and existing financial resources.
  • The focus is on self-sustaining, cash flow-driven growth without reliance on new external fundraising.

Order book

Yes
  • Current desk capacity: Approximately 114,000 desks.
  • Additional desks in fit-out as of March 2026: Around 14,000-15,000 desks.
  • Total expected capacity by March 2026: About 130,000 desks.
  • Lease commitments and LOIs signed for another 15,000 desks.
  • Total visibility on capacity growth: Locked-in supply takes total to about 145,000 desks.
  • Asset under management (AUM): Approximately 10 million square feet.
  • Capacity growth locked-in: Around 26% increase from current levels.
  • Anticipated annual desk additions: 20,000 to 25,000 desks moving forward.
  • Orderbook includes signed but not yet operational desks as well as ongoing fit-out projects.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Currently adding approximately 20,000 desks annually with a CAPEX of around INR 1.3 lakh per desk, totaling about INR 250-270 crores per year.
  • In the first half of FY '26, saw higher CAPEX due to large managed office deals requiring upfront investment; second half expected to have lower CAPEX spend.
  • Approximately INR 50 crores spent on refurbishments and enhancements to existing centers.
  • Budgeted CAPEX roughly INR 100 crores per quarter on average.
  • Over next few years, focus on technology investments including spatial analytics, building selection tools (RE Scout), building technology for energy efficiency, and the WeWork India app platform.
  • Ongoing strategic investments in technology to improve margins, drive new revenue streams, and enhance member experience.
  • Expansion plans include adding 15,000-25,000 desks annually with a capital-efficient and disciplined approach.

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