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Executives
5 Ashish Jakhanwala, Gyana Das, Rajat Mehra, Sanjay Jain, Tanya Chakravarty
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Financials & KPIs
| Metric | Reported | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Total Income | ₹3,083mn | +7.3% YoY reported; +10.8% YoY comparable (excl. one-time GIC items in Q1FY26 and GST ITC impact in Q1FY27); in line with 9-11% guidance |
| Consolidated EBITDA | ₹1,013mn | -4.1% YoY reported; +12.1% YoY comparable; GST ITC impact compressed reported EBITDA by ~₹92mn |
| EBITDA Margin | 32.9% | Down from 36.8% YoY reported; ~36% ex-GST impact; management targets ~40% as upscale mix increases |
| PBT (before exceptional items) | ₹327mn | +26.4% YoY reported; +121.7% YoY comparable; 25.5% reduction in finance cost |
| PAT | ₹249mn | +29.7% YoY reported; +179.2% YoY comparable |
| Free Cash Flow | ~₹619mn | ~₹340mn cash interest outflow; FCF = EBITDA (pre-ESOP) – Lease MG – Cash Interest |
| Same-store RevPAR | ₹5,219 | +9.6% YoY; occupancy 79.3% (up from 74.2% Q1FY26) |
| Occupancy (same-store) | 79.3% | +510bps YoY; 36% of days above 90% occupancy (sold out) |
| Domestic Room Nights Share | 81% | Up from 78% YoY; more resilient cohort amid geopolitical instability |
| Net Debt | ₹14,928mn | Down from ₹17,974mn (Sep 2023); Net Debt/EBITDA 3.2x (2.4x on Operating Assets) |
| Effective Interest Rate | 7.8% | ~300bps lower since IPO; net annualized interest run rate ~₹1,240mn |
| Credit Rating | A+ | Upgraded from A- (Mar 2025); BBB at Sep 2023 |
| TTM EBITDA | ₹4,664mn | Excluding ESOP & one-time expenses; excludes Caspia Delhi EBITDA |
Geographic & Segment Commentary
Upper Upscale & Upscale: 5 operating hotels, 1,123 rooms (+1,059 under development, +473 under rebranding). Q1FY27: 78% occupancy, ARR ₹10,494, RevPAR ₹8,229, Revenue ₹1,239mn (41% of asset income). 8.6% YoY RevPAR growth. Pipeline includes W Hyderabad, Westin Bangalore, Marriott Sriperumbudur, Westin Navi Mumbai, Upper Upscale Noida, plus rebranding of Courtyard Pune, Tribute Portfolio Whitefield & Jaipur.
Upper Mid-scale: 14 operating hotels, 2,047 rooms (+350 under development; 473 rooms under rebranding to Upscale). Q1FY27: 78% occupancy, ARR ₹6,552, RevPAR ₹5,131, Revenue ₹1,298mn (42% of asset income). 8.8% YoY RevPAR growth. Fairfield Sriperumbudur (153 rooms) reclassified to Upscale as Marriott development (~135 rooms).
Mid-scale: 12 operating hotels, 1,729 rooms (+260 under development in Hyderabad Financial District). Q1FY27: 81% occupancy, ARR ₹3,755, RevPAR ₹3,052, Revenue ₹517mn (17% of asset income). 13.7% YoY RevPAR growth. Recent additions: HIEX Greater Noida (133 rooms, rebranded), HIEX Kolkata (113 rooms, new), HIEX Whitefield expansion (56 rooms).
Leisure Portfolio (RARE India): 75 hotels, 1,046 rooms across 15 states and 3 countries (India, Nepal, Bhutan). Asset-light platform model. Pending Marriott partnership for "Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy" distribution. 40+ hotels agreed to join; 15 pilot properties targeted for H2FY27 integration. First opportunistic investment: Itmenaan Estate, Uttarakhand (~₹120mn, 8 acres, 8 rooms expanding to 15-20).
Company-Specific & Strategic Commentary
Portfolio Upgrade & Rebranding: Converting 473 Upper Mid-scale rooms to Upscale segment (Courtyard Pune 217, Tribute Whitefield 142, Tribute Jaipur 114) to increase upscale share from ~41% to ~60% by FY2030, driving higher revenue per key (₹4.7mn vs ₹2.6mn for Upper Mid-scale).
Secured Growth Pipeline: 7 new big-box hotels adding 1,669 rooms (incl. 22 Hyatt Regency Pune apartments) across key commercial districts. W HITEC City Hyderabad (170 rooms) under fit-out, targeting Q4FY27 opening. Westin Whitefield Bangalore (220 rooms) basement construction underway. Navi Mumbai 700-room combo (Westin + Fairfield) in design. Noida 162-room upscale with Ingka Centres (IKEA group) on variable lease model.
RARE India - Marriott Integration: Strategic partnership to distribute RARE's 75 boutique leisure hotels via Marriott Bonvoy "Outdoor Collection" – a B2C platform across India, Nepal, Bhutan. RARE earns fee income + incentive fees + selective opportunistic investments. Asset-light, capital-efficient entry into experiential leisure (fastest-growing segment).
Balance Sheet Strengthening: Net Debt/EBITDA improved from 5.3x (Sep 2023) to 3.2x (Jun 2026); 2.4x on operating assets. Credit rating upgraded two notches to A+. Effective interest rate down ~300bps since IPO to 7.8%. Deferred tax asset of ~₹3,000mn recognized in FY26.
GST Impact Management: Shift from 12% with ITC to 5% without input credit compressed Q1 EBITDA by ~₹92mn. Management expects margin recovery to ~40% as new upscale inventory (not impacted by GST changes) comes online and domestic demand remains resilient.
Guidance & Outlook
| Metric | Guidance / Outlook | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Comparable Revenue Growth | 9-11% YoY (FY27) | Q1FY27 delivered ~11% comparable growth despite Middle East conflict headwinds; domestic demand resilience (81% of room nights) supports guidance |
| EBITDA Margin | ~40% (medium term) | Current ~36% ex-GST; upscale segment additions (W Hyderabad, Westin Bangalore, Navi Mumbai, Noida, Marriott Sriperumbudur) not subject to GST margin compression; rebranding of 473 rooms to upscale |
| RARE India - Marriott Integration | 15 pilot properties live by H2FY27 | 40+ hotels agreed to join Outdoor Collection; property visits completed; integration targeted for H2FY27 |
| W HITEC City Hyderabad Opening | Q4FY27 | 170-room iconic upscale hotel in India's largest commercial district; under fit-out, pre-opening underway |
| Net Debt/EBITDA (Operating Assets) | Target <2.5x | Currently 2.4x; growth capital deployed in pipeline assets; further deleveraging as new assets ramp |
| Hyatt Regency Pune Apartments | Approval pending | 22 apartments fully completed; delay in approvals causing revenue loss in strong market; no revised timeline given |
Risks & Constraints
| Risk | Context |
|---|---|
| GST Margin Compression | Shift from 12% with ITC to 5% without input credit reduced Q1FY27 reported EBITDA by ~₹92mn. Impact spreads across cost heads. Recovery dependent on upscale inventory ramp (new openings + rebranding) which is not subject to same GST structure. Timeline uncertain. |
| Geopolitical / International Demand | Middle East conflict reduced international air traffic (-9.9% to -12.1% YoY at key metros). International room nights down; domestic now 81% (up from 78%). Prolonged conflict could delay RevPAR recovery in upper upscale segment which has higher international mix. |
| Project Approval Delays | Hyatt Regency Pune 22 apartments completed but awaiting approvals – losing revenue in peak season. Navi Mumbai, Noida, Sriperumbudur projects in design/planning stages; statutory approvals could delay openings and capital deployment efficiency. |
| RARE-Marriott Integration Execution | Partnership "pending" – not yet finalized. 15 pilot properties targeted for H2FY27 but integration complexity across 75 independent boutique hotels with diverse owners/hosts could face operational delays. Fee income model unproven at scale. |
| Leverage on Growth Capital | Net Debt/EBITDA 3.2x includes ~₹1,669 rooms of growth capital not yet generating EBITDA. Adjusted for growth capital, ratio is 2.4x. Risk if new assets (W Hyderabad, Westin Bangalore, Navi Mumbai 700 rooms) face ramp-up delays or underperform on RevPAR assumptions. |
| Competitive Supply in Key Markets | Upcoming office supply significant in Bangalore (35mn sqft), Hyderabad (50mn sqft), Delhi NCR (26mn sqft). Hotel supply additions could pressure ARR/occupancy if demand absorption lags, though current net absorption remains strong (65%+ in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune). |
Q&A Highlights
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Key Takeaway
SAMHI Hotels delivered resilient Q1FY27 performance with comparable revenue growth of 10.8% YoY (₹3,083mn) and RevPAR growth of 9.6% (₹5,219) despite Middle East conflict headwinds, driven by domestic demand strength (81% of room nights, up from 78%) and 79.3% occupancy. Reported EBITDA declined 4.1% to ₹1,013mn due to ~₹92mn GST ITC impact (shift from 12% with ITC to 5% without), but comparable EBITDA grew 12.1%. Balance sheet strengthened materially: Net Debt/EBITDA improved to 3.2x (2.4x on operating assets), credit rating upgraded to A+, effective interest rate down ~300bps to 7.8%. Strategic execution advancing on three fronts: (1) 1,669-room secured pipeline including W Hyderabad (Q4FY27), Westin Bangalore, Navi Mumbai 700-room combo, and Noida Ingka partnership; (2) 473-room rebranding from Upper Mid-scale to Upscale to lift portfolio revenue per key from ₹2.6mn to ₹4.7mn and margins toward 40%; (3) RARE India leisure platform (75 hotels, 1,046 rooms) integrating with Marriott Bonvoy "Outdoor Collection" targeting 15 pilot properties by H2F