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    Cube Highways

    CUBEINVIT
    Services·6 Feb 2026
    Management Summary

    Cube Highways Trust reported a strong Q3 FY26, marked by robust operational performance with significant growth in revenue and EBITDA. The Trust declared a distribution of ₹4.10 per unit, bringing the YTD total to ₹10.20. Strategically, the Board approved the acquisition of four new assets and initiated steps towards converting the Trust into a publicly listed entity, aiming to enhance liquidity and capital access.

    Highlights

    5

    • Revenue from operations for 9 months grew 25% YoY to ₹3,077 crores, demonstrating strong performance.

    • EBITDA for the 9 months rose 27.64% YoY to ₹2,306 crores, reflecting improved profitability.

    • Q3 FY26 distribution declared at ₹4.10 per unit, contributing to a healthy YTD distribution of ₹10.20 per unit.

    • Traffic growth of 9.4% YoY and toll revenue growth of 12.1% YoY indicate robust operational momentum.

    • Strategic acquisition of four additional assets with an enterprise value over ₹7,200 crore enhances portfolio and future growth prospects.

    What Changed3

    vs Q4 FY26

    Guidance items5 → 2 (-3)Risks discussed4 → 1 (-3)Q&A highlights8 → 3 (-5)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    9

    Periods

    3

    Headline

    5
    • AUM
      ₹36,093 Cr
    • NAV
      ₹142.7
    • Net Debt
      ₹17,900 Cr
    • Net Debt to AUM
      0.469 ratio
    • YTD DPU
      ₹10.2

    Q3

    1
    • DPU
      ₹4.1

    9M

    3
    • Revenue from Operations
      ₹3,077 Cr
      YoY+25%
    • Total Consolidated Income
      ₹3,170 Cr
    • EBITDA
      ₹2,306 Cr
      YoY+27.6%

    Capital allocation

    4
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Debt

    Net ₹17,900 crores

    Dividend

    ₹4.1/share (interim)

    M&A

    BFHL, WMTPL, DTPL (from CH-V) and CNTL (from CH-II)

    acquisition · announced · AUM ₹7,200 crores

    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    Liquidity remained strong, with adequate headroom to fund future acquisitions.

    Guidance & targets

    2
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Distributions
    Distribution performance
    continue broadly in line with the trend observed over the past three years
    		Medium
    Asset Acquisitions
    Contribution of announced acquisitions to distributions
    expected to contribute to distributions
    		High

    Finalized WPI numbers and valuation model update

    March (annual review)
    CurrentWPI numbers provisional, model assumes 2.4%
    TargetFinalized WPI numbers incorporated into valuation model

    Why it matters

    WPI is a key input for asset valuation and future revenue projections, impacting NAV.

    At this stage, the WPI numbers announced are provisional. The two data points relevant to our assets are the December and April WPI numbers, and we expect the final numbers for both in due course⏳. Once these are finalised, we will update our valuation model accordingly.

    How to verify

    detailed_narrative[title='Valuation Model and WPI Impact']

    Risks & concerns

    1
    RiskSeverity

    Forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties

    Statements are not guarantees of future performance and may differ materially from actual results. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “Currently, we have a strong and visible pipeline within the road sector itself. We are acquiring four road assets and have signed ROFO arrangements for three additional assets, reinforcing our confidence in the opportunity available in the roads space. That said, as an InvIT and as an infrastructure asset manager, we believe that the capabilities and learnings we have developed in the road sector can be extended to other infrastructure sectors as well.”

    Clarifies the company's primary focus on the road sector while indicating potential future diversification into other infrastructure sectors if attractive opportunities arise.

    asked by Saurabh Dugar

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Operational Performance and Financial Stability

    Cube InvIT demonstrated robust operational performance in Q3 FY26, with a 9.4% YoY traffic growth and 12.1% YoY toll revenue growth. This led to a 27.64% increase in EBITDA for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, reaching ₹2,306 crores. The Trust's balance sheet remains strong, with AUM stable at ₹36,093 crore and NAV at ₹142.7 per unit, supported by a healthy Net Debt to AUM ratio of 46.86%.

    02

    Consistent Unitholder Distributions

    The Trust declared a distribution of ₹4.10 per unit for Q3 FY26, bringing the year-to-date distribution to ₹10.20 per unit. Since listing, Cube InvIT has delivered cumulative distributions of ₹31.29 per unit, reflecting consistent value creation for unitholders. The Q3 distribution of ₹551 crores was composed of ₹2 per unit as interest, ₹1.33 per unit as return of capital, and ₹0.77 per unit as a dividend.

    03

    Strategic Asset Acquisitions and Growth Pipeline

    The Board approved the acquisition of four additional assets from the sponsor group, including three BOT toll assets and one annuity asset, with an enterprise value exceeding ₹7,200 crore. These acquisitions are projected to add approximately ₹7,200 crores to the InvIT's AUM and are expected to contribute to distributions in the next financial year (FY27). Furthermore, ROFO arrangements are in place for three additional toll assets, ensuring a visible pipeline for future growth.

    04

    Conversion to Public InvIT

    Cube Highways Trust is actively pursuing conversion from a private to a publicly listed InvIT. This strategic move aims to provide access to deeper and more diverse capital pools, enhance liquidity for investors, and potentially reduce the overall cost of capital. The Trust has already adopted most governance and disclosure practices applicable to public InvITs, facilitating a smooth transition.

    05

    Valuation Model and WPI Impact

    Management addressed concerns regarding the impact of sustained low WPI numbers on the valuation model, which currently assumes 2.4% WPI. They clarified that WPI numbers are provisional and will be incorporated into the annual valuation model review scheduled for March. Additionally, stronger-than-anticipated traffic performance, linked to GDP growth, is expected to be factored into the model.

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