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    Kolte Patil Dev.

    KOLTEPATILGood
    Realty·19 Aug 2024
    Management Summary

    Kolte-Patil Developers reported a strong Q1 FY25 with record collections and improved pre-sales, driven by sustenance inventory. The company launched projects with a GDV potential of ₹1,500 crore year-to-date and reiterated ambitious guidance for FY25 launches and pre-sales, focusing on strategic business development and market presence. Despite lower reported revenues and margins in Q1 due to accounting recognition, management expressed confidence in achieving full-year targets.

    Highlights

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    • Pre-sales value for Q1 FY25 stood at ₹711 crore.

    • Sales volumes for Q1 FY25 were 0.96 million square feet.

    • Collections reached a record ₹612 crore in Q1 FY25, marking a 19% YoY growth.

    • Revenues for Q1 FY25 were ₹341 crore.

    • EBITDA for Q1 FY25 was ₹28 crore, with an EBITDA margin of 8.2%.

    • Net profit after tax post minority interest was ₹6.2 crore.

    • Net debt to equity improved to -0.05x as of June 30, 2024, indicating strong liquidity.

    • Operating Cash Flow for the quarter was ₹247 crore.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    09 metrics
    1. 01Pre-sales Value₹711 Cr
    2. 02Sales Volumes0.96 Mn
    3. 03Collections₹612 Cr+19%YoY
    4. 04Revenue₹341 Cr
    5. 05EBITDA₹28 Cr

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Volume
    Saleable area launched (year till date)
    2 million sq ft
    		High
    Volume
    GDV potential of projects launched (year till date)
    Rs. 1,500 crore
    		High
    Launch Pipeline
    Total GDV potential of projects to be launched
    Rs. 8,000 crore
    		High
    Pre-sales
    Pre-sale guidance
    Rs. 3,500 crore
    		High
    Pre-sales
    Sales guidance
    Rs. 13,500 crore
    		High
    Profitability
    Operating margins
    early teens
    		High
    Profitability
    Embedded EBITDA margin (for Rs. 13,500 crore presales over 3 years)
    18-20%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    Embedded PAT margin (for Rs. 13,500 crore presales over 3 years)
    10-11%
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Full financial year revenue
    Rs. 1,800 crores to Rs. 1,900 crores
    		High

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Project approval delays

    Management stated that sometimes approvals get delayed, citing recent delays after elections, impacting launch timelines. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Lag in revenue/profit recognition vs. embedded margins

    Analyst questioned the lag between high embedded EBITDA/PAT margins and reported P&L, which management attributed to fixed overheads and revenue recognition timing. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Areas of Evasion(2)

    • Presales numbers from recently launched projects
    • Detailed reconciliation of embedded margins to reported P&L

    Q&A highlights

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    “So for the quarter 1, it is mainly from the sustenance sale. As I said that this quarter 2, we have launch of R5 and Wagholi and Altura - 3 projects. Like that, for every quarter, we have certain pipeline. So you will see contribution from the new launches from the next quarter onward.”

    Clarifies that Q1 sales were primarily from existing inventory, with new launches from Q2 onwards expected to drive future growth, impacting the sales run rate.

    asked by Shreyans Mehta (Equirus Securities)

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    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 FY25 Operational and Financial Performance

    Kolte-Patil Developers reported a pre-sales value of ₹711 crore and sales volumes of 0.96 million square feet for Q1 FY25, showing marginal improvement year-on-year. Collections reached a record high of ₹612 crore, marking a 19% YoY growth. The company's flagship Life Republic project in Pune contributed 0.46 million square feet to Q1 FY25 sales volumes. Financially, Q1 FY25 revenues stood at ₹341 crore, with an EBITDA of ₹28 crore and an EBITDA margin of 8.2%. Net profit after tax post minority interest was ₹6.2 crore, and operating cash flow was ₹247 crore.

    02

    Robust Launch Pipeline and FY25 Guidance

    Year-to-date, Kolte-Patil has launched projects with a saleable area of close to 2 million square feet, translating into a Gross Development Value (GDV) potential of approximately ₹1,500 crore. These launches include Phase 1 of the R5 sector in Life Republic, the last phase of 24K Altura, and Project Springshire at Wagholi (over ₹400 crore GDV). The company is confident in launching projects with a total GDV of ₹8,000 crore during FY25 and reiterated its FY25 pre-sale guidance of ₹3,500 crore, representing a 25% annual year-on-year growth.

    03

    Strategic Business Development and Market Focus

    Management emphasized a judicious project acquisition strategy, focusing on financial prudence and diversification to deepen market presence and enhance capital productivity. The company aims to strengthen its brand presence across segments, from mid-priced to premium luxury. Redevelopment projects are a key focus, with a shift towards larger-scale developments, supported by an established team.

    04

    Financial Outlook and Margin Expectations

    For the full financial year FY25, Kolte-Patil expects revenues to be in the range of ₹1,800-1,900 crore, with operating margins in the early teens. For the targeted ₹13,500 crore presales over the next three years (FY25-FY27), the company anticipates an embedded EBITDA margin of 18-20% and a PAT margin of 10-11%. Management noted that reported margins might lag embedded margins due to fixed overheads and revenue recognition timing but expressed confidence in meeting full-year guidance.

    05

    Mumbai Market Expansion and Project Timelines

    The company has significant Mumbai launches planned for Q4 FY25, including projects at Jal Mangal Deep, Jal Nidhi, Nand Dham, Vishwakarma, and a Mulund project with 6.1 lakh square feet and ₹900 crore GDV potential. The Vishwakarma project is targeted for a Q4 launch, and Vashi for Q3. Management acknowledged that the typical timeframe from design finalization and member consent to project launch for redevelopment projects is 12-15 months, with potential delays due to approvals.

    06

    Collections and Liquidity Strength

    Kolte-Patil achieved its highest-ever quarterly collections of ₹612 crore, reflecting a 19% year-on-year growth. This strong collection performance contributed to robust liquidity, resulting in a further reduction in net debt. The net debt to equity ratio stood at -0.05x as of June 30, 2024, indicating a healthy balance sheet position. Structured deals are utilized for growth capital, balancing debt and maintaining profitability.

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