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Prestige Estates Projects Ltd

| Q3 FY26 Earnings Conference Call

BULLISH SENTIMENT

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⬤30th Jan 26

Summary : Prestige Estates reported record Q3 and 9M FY26 presales and collections, driven by strong execution and diversified portfolio, with a robust pipeline and positive outlook for future growth despite some margin pressures and market-specific challenges.

Management Perspective positive : Management expressed confidence in achieving and exceeding INR30,000 crores in presales for FY26. They highlighted record sales and collections, strong demand, and a robust pipeline. They also noted healthy progress in commercial leasing and project completions, indicating an optimistic outlook for future growth and annuity income.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. Q3 FY26 presales grew 39% year-on-year to INR4,184 crores.
  2. 9M FY26 presales reached INR22,327 crores, a 122% year-on-year growth, exceeding prior full-year peak sales.
  3. Sales volumes for Q3 were 2.99 million sq ft, with 9M cumulative sales at 16.95 million sq ft and over 8,500 units sold.
  4. Average realizations improved 6% year-on-year to INR14,459 per sq ft, with plotted developments up over 30%.
  5. Q3 revenues were INR3,886 crores (up 128% YoY), with EBITDA at INR873 crores and PAT at INR245 crores.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Office annuity income projected to scale to INR4,000 crores by FY30 from ongoing pipeline.
  2. Retail annuity income projected to scale to INR1,175 crores by FY30 with 14 malls in pipeline.
  3. Unrecognized revenue of INR61,922 crores as of Dec 2025 provides strong revenue visibility.
  4. New acquisitions pipeline totals INR40,000 crores GDV, with INR15,000 crores from existing pipeline.
  5. Exploring new markets like Pune for business development in the next financial year.

Management Insights

  1. Strong execution, healthy demand, and diversification across geographies and asset classes define the period.
  2. The company achieved its highest ever sales and collections within 9 months.
  3. We are confident about sustaining momentum and scaling our annuity portfolio.
  4. We are conservative in deal calculations, taking worst-case scenarios for commitments.
  5. Prices have more or less peaked out; further increases could be counterproductive.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Q3 margins were lower due to product mix, including a legacy NCLT takeover project.
  2. FY27 presales guidance is still 'work-in-progress' and not yet fully spelled out.
  3. Data center plans are 'work-in-progress' with land allocation pending.
  4. Chennai and Hyderabad markets require different sales strategies due to slower absorption rates.

Risk Factors

  1. Product mix can impact quarterly margins, as seen in Q3 with single-digit margins on some projects.
  2. Overpaying for land or overpricing products can lead to market correction pain.
  3. Chennai market sales are slower, with 20% initial sales considered good, unlike Bangalore's 50-60%.
  4. Approvals for new projects, like NCR Sector 150 and Gurgaon, are still pending.

Good To Know

  1. Q3 EBITDA margin was 22.5%, while 9M EBITDA margin was 34.3%.
  2. Completed Prestige Lakeshore Drive, Tech Hub, Capital Square (3.7M sq ft) in Bangalore.
  3. Office portfolio occupancy remains strong at over 95%, mall occupancy over 99%.
  4. ESG highlights include India's first net zero energy mall and 1 million sapling commitment.
  5. BD spend for 9 months FY26 was INR4,700 crores, with INR2,700 crores in Q3 for land acquisitions.

Key Drivers

  1. Record presales and collections achieved.
  2. Strong pipeline of new project launches.
  3. Growing annuity income from commercial.
  4. Diversified portfolio across key markets.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. Bangalore market is very busy and fast, Hyderabad is decent, while Chennai is steady.
  2. Company avoids overcommitting or overpaying for land to mitigate market correction risks.
  3. Strategy in Hyderabad and Chennai involves careful pricing and product fit for slower markets.
  4. Prestige City Hyderabad is nearly sold out, necessitating new large projects like Golden Grove.

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. Real estate demand continues to be strong across diversified geographies.
  2. Plotted developments show strong traction with over 30% increase in realizations.
  3. Management believes prices have peaked; further increases could be counterproductive.
  4. Customers prioritize location, product, opportunity, and affordability over monthly price hikes.
  5. Company aims for 50-60% sales in first month for Bangalore, 20% for Chennai.

Financial Highlights

  1. Q3 margins were lower due to product mix, including a legacy project with single-digit margins.
  2. INR27 billion cash outflow in Q3 was for land investments, including INR1,000 crores in Hyderabad and INR800 crores in Chennai.
  3. Expected BD spend for FY26 is INR5,500-INR6,000 crores, and for FY27, INR4,500-INR5,000 crores.
  4. IRR for recently signed projects is expected to be in the 20-30% range, maintaining margin levels.
  5. Pending land capex for existing BD deals is approximately INR1,800 crores.

Product Composition

  1. Upcoming Q4 launches include Evergreen, Eaton Park, Fernvale in Bangalore, and Rock Cliff, Golden Grove in Hyderabad.
  2. Jijamata project in Mumbai will include 2.5 million sq ft residential, hotels, office, and retail.
  3. DIAL project at Delhi Airport has 600,000 sq ft office fully leased, hotel completion by July.
  4. Hyderabad's Golden Grove is a 9 million sq ft project, expected to be a big hit at the right pricing.
  5. Nautilus project absorption is about 55% of GDV, with plans to load more inventory.

Strategic Considerations

  1. FY27 presales guidance will be provided in the next quarter's conference call.
  2. Capital allocation for capex is 40% debt and 60% internal accruals (residential/annuity surplus).
  3. Considering data centers as an alternate line of business, but it's nascent.
  4. Company is focused on deploying capital across residential, commercial, retail, and hospitality segments.
  5. Lonavala land procurement is almost complete, with product design and approvals pending.