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    Royal Orchid Hotels Limited

    ROHLTD
    Consumer Services·17 Nov 2025
    Management Summary

    Royal Orchid Hotels reported robust revenue growth in Q2 and H1 FY26, driven by strategic expansion and the successful launch of ICONIQA Mumbai. Despite a one-time Ind AS adjustment and pre-opening losses impacting Q2 net profit, the company is aggressively pursuing its Vision 2030 to triple its portfolio, focusing on an asset-light model and brand segmentation. Management highlighted strong operational execution and plans for further F&B concept revamps and potential acquisitions.

    Highlights

    5

    • Q2 FY26 Consolidated revenues grew 10.7% Y-o-Y to ₹86.8 crores.

    • H1 FY26 Consolidated revenue grew 8.7% to ₹169.6 crores, with EBITDA up 9% to ₹44.5 crores.

    • Successfully launched ICONIQA Mumbai, a 292-key lifestyle hotel, in 11 months, already ranked #3 in Mumbai hotels.

    • Portfolio expanded with 3 new openings and 388 keys, reaching 119+ operational hotels and 9,989 total keys.

    • Vision 2030 targets tripling portfolio to 345 hotels and expanding to 22,000+ keys, focusing on an asset-light model.

    Concerns

    3

    • Q2 FY26 Net profit after associates was ₹4.3 crores, impacted by a one-time Ind AS adjustment of ₹6.35 crores and an operational pre-opening loss of ~₹2 crores for ICONIQA.

    • Q2 FY26 Occupancy declined to 67% (from 70% last year) due to monsoon and Goa market issues.

    • Employee expenses increased to ~₹25 crores in Q2, partly due to pre-opening costs for ICONIQA.

    What Changed1

    vs Q3 FY26

    Guidance items20 → 9 (-11)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Consolidated Revenue₹86.8 Cr+10.7%YoY
    2. 02EBITDA₹20.8 Cr+7.0%YoY
    3. 03Net Profit after Associates₹4.3 Cr
    4. 04ADR₹5,479
    5. 05Occupancy67%

    Guidance & targets

    9
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Portfolio Expansion
    Number of Hotels
    345 hotels
    		High
    Portfolio Expansion
    Number of Keys
    22,000-plus keys
    		High
    Revenue
    ICONIQA Annual Revenue
    ₹100 crores
    		High
    Occupancy
    ICONIQA Occupancy
    70%
    		High
    ADR
    ICONIQA ARR
    ₹8,000
    		High
    Operating Costs
    Employee Cost (New Normal)
    ₹25-25.5 crores
    		High
    Operating Costs
    ICONIQA Monthly OpEx
    ₹4-4.5 crores
    		High
    Cash Flow
    Cash Flow Rent Outflow
    ₹12-13 crores
    		High
    Profitability
    Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)
    25%
    		High

    ICONIQA Occupancy & ARR

    next couple of months / Q3 FY26
    Current<70% occupancy, <₹8,000 ARR (as recently opened)
    Target70% occupancy, ~₹8,000 ARR

    Why it matters

    ICONIQA is a flagship property, and achieving stated targets is crucial for its contribution to overall revenue and profitability.

    I think over the next couple of months, you'll see the hotel track exactly what we've stated earlier, which is in the 70% occupancy with in and around the 8,000 ARR mark, and we're well on our way to doing that.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    ICONIQA Pre-opening Losses and Ind AS Impact

    The new flagship ICONIQA Mumbai incurred an operational pre-opening loss of ~₹2 crores and an Ind AS adjustment of ₹6.35 crores in Q2, impacting overall profitability. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q2 Occupancy Decline

    Q2 occupancy declined to 67% from 70% last year, attributed to seasonal monsoon effects and local market issues in Goa. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Increased Employee Costs

    Employee expenses rose to ~₹25 crores in Q2, partly due to competitive talent market and pre-opening costs for ICONIQA, requiring management to implement efficiency measures. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Goa Hotel Modernization Delay

    The planned modernization of the Goa hotel is delayed until April due to unresolved land use change issues. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    7

    “So essentially, we are talking operational loss, whatever turnover you may have recognised, little turnover you may have recognised. And the OpEx itself, that is about 2 crores loss that we have booked in Q2... Basically pre-operating expenses, which we could not capitalise has to be written off in the books. So that loss has come as ₹2 crore and ₹6.35 crores, we have highlighted in our presentation. That is the Ind AS adjustment of, because it's a 25-year lease. So that needs to be done.”

    Analyst sought clarity on how the new flagship property's initial costs and accounting adjustments impacted the reported Q2 financials, revealing specific loss figures.

    asked by Rahul Bhangadia

    2 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q2 & H1 FY26 Financial Performance

    Consolidated revenues for Q2 FY26 rose to ₹86.8 crores, a 10.7% Y-o-Y increase, with EBITDA at ₹20.8 crores, up 7% Y-o-Y, and net profit after associates at ₹4.3 crores. For H1 FY26, consolidated revenue grew 8.7% to ₹169.6 crores, and EBITDA increased 9% to ₹44.5 crores. Room revenue saw an 18% Y-o-Y increase, and other services grew by 34% for the half year.

    02

    ICONIQA Mumbai Launch and Initial Impact

    The company successfully launched ICONIQA Mumbai, a 292-key lifestyle hotel at Mumbai's T2 airport, delivered in 11 months. This flagship property incurred an operational pre-opening loss of ~₹2 crores and an Ind AS adjustment of ₹6.35 crores in Q2, impacting net profit. Despite this, it is already ranked #3 among Mumbai hotels and is targeting 70% occupancy and an average room rate (ARR) of ~₹8,000, with an expected annual revenue of over ₹100 crores in FY27.

    03

    Strategic Portfolio Expansion and Vision 2030

    Royal Orchid Hotels added 388 keys through three new openings, bringing its total operational hotels to over 119 with 7,437 rooms and 9,989 total keys (including signed properties). The company's Vision 2030 aims to triple its portfolio to 345 hotels and expand to over 22,000 keys, driven by an asset-light model and brand segmentation across ICONIQA, Crestoria, Regenta, Regenta Place, and Regenta Z brands.

    04

    Employee Costs and Operational Efficiency Initiatives

    Employee expenses for Q2 FY26 were approximately ₹25 crores, including about ₹3 crores for ICONIQA's pre-opening payroll. Management acknowledged the increase due to the competitive market for talent and new property launches but is implementing measures like trainee programs and AI integration to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The company aims to maintain or reduce employee cost as a percentage of revenue, targeting a new normal of ₹25-25.5 crores.

    05

    Asset Modernization and Renovation Plans

    The company completed the renovation of 28 rooms/cottages at its Bangalore resort, increasing inventory from 54 to 82 rooms and expecting a 70-80% increase in room revenue. Plans are underway for the modernization of the Goa hotel, expected to start in April after land use issues are resolved. Additionally, the Central Hotel in Bangalore (130-room 4-star) is slated for renovation, with architect plans anticipated in 3-6 months.

    06

    F&B Strategy and Revamp

    Recognizing changing customer demands and competitive pressures from standalone restaurants, the company has undertaken a strategic review of its F&B operations. New F&B concepts and menu refreshes are being rolled out across managed hotel partners in the next couple of months. This initiative aims to stabilize and grow F&B revenue, which currently contributes about 40% of the company's total revenue.

    07

    Capital Allocation and Acquisition Outlook

    The company focuses on achieving a 25% Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) for its portfolio, leveraging an asset-light model with lease rents rather than heavy upfront CapEx. Management is actively exploring acquisitions of smaller, weaker hotel chains for strategic tie-ups to accelerate development. This complements its organic expansion pipeline, which includes 5 new revenue-share model hotels.

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