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    Arihant Superstructures Q1 FY27 earnings call

    ARIHANTSUP
    Realty·10 Aug 2026
    Management Summary

    Arihant Superstructures reported a strong Q1 FY27 with sales bookings up 15% YoY to ₹173 crores and collections growing 28% YoY to ₹161 crores. The company completed 1,495 units and saw its GDV expand significantly to ₹14,000 crores. While facing challenges from geopolitical tensions impacting sales speed and rising construction costs, management remains focused on premiumization, debt reduction, and achieving higher PAT margins of over 20% in the next two years.

    Highlights

    4

    • Sales bookings for Q1 FY27 amounted to ₹173 crores, representing a 15% year-on-year increase in value and area.

    • Collections for the quarter stood at ₹161 crores, registering a robust 28% yearly growth.

    • The Gross Development Value (GDV) has significantly increased from ₹6,000 crores to ₹14,000 crores over the last five years without substantial fundraise.

    • 1,495 units across multiple projects (Arihant 5 Anaika, 6 Anaika, Anant, Aaradhya Phase 1) have received occupancy certificates and are ready for possession.

    Concerns

    4

    • Overall sales speed has been mediocre due to geopolitical tensions, crude oil movements, and foreign currency fluctuations.

    • The company faces a shortage of skilled manpower across labor, engineering, and sales functions.

    • Cost reduction initiatives are challenging due to rising construction expenditures, though existing inventory helps neutralize some impact.

    • Blended PAT margin for the quarter stood at 7.4%, a compression from previous years' 13-14%.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Operating Revenue₹132 Cr+9%YoY
    2. 02EBITDA₹28 Cr
    3. 03EBITDA Margin21%
    4. 04PAT₹10 Cr
    5. 05PAT Margin7.4%

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 173 crores

    as of 2026-06-30

    quantified
    15.0% YoY

    Inflow this qtr

    ₹ 173 crores

    Execution

    Average 90 days for pre-sales to convert to revenue recognition.

    Pipeline

    other

    Good handsome size of projects in hand worth INR 14,000 crores, expected to take 6-7 years to complete.

    "Underlying market demand is strong across core territories, with a focus on timely project completion and selling all stocks."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    5
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    by debt or by internal resources

    Debt

    Net ₹818 crores

    M&A

    World Villas (land)

    acquisition · closed · Consideration ₹NaN (undisclosed)

    M&A

    ITC Hotel (land for second hotel)

    acquisition · closed · Consideration ₹NaN (undisclosed)

    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    Collections for the quarter stood at INR 161 crores, registered a yearly growth of 28%.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Volume
    Units Delivered
    2,500 units
    		High
    Market Share
    Project Mix - Premium Segment
    40%-45%
    		Medium
    Market Share
    Project Mix - Middle Income Segment
    30%-35%
    		Medium
    Market Share
    Project Mix - Affordable Housing
    20%
    		Medium
    Realization
    Average Selling Price per Unit
    ₹95 lakhs to ₹1 crore
    		Medium
    Realization
    Average Rate Addition
    10%
    		Medium
    Margin
    EBITDA Margin
    30%-35%
    		Medium
    Margin
    PAT Margin
    higher than 20%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    Hospitality Segment PAT
    ₹50 crores+
    		Medium
    Debt
    Debt-to-Equity Ratio
    come down
    		Medium

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

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    Debt-to-Equity Ratio Reduction

    gradually, with completion of projects like Arihant Advika, Vashi
    CurrentNet debt ₹818 crores, Net worth ₹460 crores (as of June 30, 2026)
    TargetGradual reduction in debt-to-equity ratio

    Why it matters

    Debt reduction is a key focus for management, impacting financial health and future capital allocation flexibility.

    Though the intentions are there, yes, there is a plan for it. The debt-to-equity ratio will gradually come down because once the projects get matured the equity gets on, the reserves and capital reserves get on adding up to every quarter-to-quarter or year-to-year basis.

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Mediocre Sales Growth

    Sales speed has been mediocre due to geopolitical tensions, crude oil movements, and foreign currency fluctuations. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Manpower Shortages

    Shortage of man resources across workers, engineering, and sales personnel impacting project implementation. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Rising Construction Costs

    Construction expenditures are on the rise due to geopolitical factors, making direct cost reduction difficult. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Blended Margin Compression

    Current blended PAT margin of 7.4% is lower than previous years (13-14%) due to older/affordable projects. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “See, what we see for the next four quarters also we see the similar behaviour as we have seen it up in the past quarters. As this is the phase where the internally the projects are shaping up at the initial spaces and hence in spite of mixed views and reviews of the real estate sector across the industry, we feel that the, at our level, we will be able to achieve a little higher than the past year numbers and, very exponential growth in terms of numbers will not be able to witness in this financial year, but it would not even deteriorate and we have been able to manage and maintain our indirect expenses also in the tune of the same lines.”

    Analyst questioned if current strong volume growth is structural; management indicated continued but not exponential growth, citing market normalization.

    asked by Aditya Banerjee

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    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 FY27 Financial Performance Overview

    Arihant Superstructures reported a consolidated operating revenue of ₹132 crores for Q1 FY27, marking a 9% year-on-year increase from ₹121 crores. The company achieved an EBITDA of ₹28 crores, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 21%. Net profit for the quarter stood at ₹10 crores, with a PAT margin of 7.4%. Collections were strong at ₹161 crores, up 28% YoY.

    02

    Robust Sales Bookings and Project Completions

    The company recorded sales bookings of 221 units, equivalent to 2.31 lakh square feet, amounting to ₹173 crores in Q1 FY27, reflecting a 15% YoY growth in both area and value. The average selling price remained stable at ₹7,500 per square foot, with an average unit price of ₹78 lakhs. Furthermore, 1,495 units across projects like Arihant 5 Anaika, 6 Anaika, Anant, and Aaradhya Phase 1 received occupancy certificates, making them ready for possession.

    03

    Strategic Capital Allocation and GDV Expansion

    Arihant Superstructures has significantly expanded its Gross Development Value (GDV) from ₹6,000 crores to ₹14,000 crores over the last five years, primarily through strategic land investments rather than major fundraises. The company has a substantial project pipeline worth ₹14,000 crores, expected to be completed over the next 6-7 years. A total investment program of ₹500 crores is planned for the club and hospitality business over the next three years, funded by debt or internal resources.

    04

    Market Dynamics and Geographic Focus

    The premium segment (below ₹5 crores) continues to show good traction, while higher-value segments (above ₹10-30 crores) in Mumbai face a slowdown. The Navi Mumbai market has grown from 12% to 17% in the last three years, driven by infrastructure projects like the International Airport and Atal Setu. Management reiterated its focus on the MMR and Mumbai 3.0 region, considering it a sufficiently large and secure market, with no immediate plans for geographic diversification.

    05

    Margin Outlook and Project Mix Strategy

    The current blended PAT margin of 7.4% is lower than previous years (13-14%), attributed to older and affordable projects. However, management expects PAT margins to exceed 20% over the next two years, driven by the increasing contribution from premium projects. The company aims for a project mix of 40-45% premium, 30-35% middle income, and 20% affordable housing, with EBITDA margins potentially reaching 30-35% once villa projects contribute significantly.

    06

    Hospitality Ventures and Debt Management

    The company's annuity assets include two hotels, with land contributions of ₹25-27 crores for World Villas and ₹7-8 crores for the ITC Hotel. The hospitality segment is expected to contribute over ₹50 crores in PAT annually from the third or fourth year, with a projected payback period of 8-9 years. Net debt stood at ₹818 crores as of June 30, 2026, and management is focused on gradually reducing the debt-to-equity ratio as projects mature and equity builds up.

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