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Shriram Properties Ltd

| Q2 and H1 FY26 Earnings Conference Call

BULLISH SENTIMENT

Report Source

12th Nov 25

Summary : Shriram Properties delivered strong Q2 operational growth despite regulatory headwinds, expressing high confidence in a robust H2 recovery and achieving full-year targets.

Management Perspective positive : Management repeatedly expressed confidence in H2 rebound, achieving full-year goals, and strong future growth despite Q2 regulatory challenges, calling them 'temporary aberrations'.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. Q2 sales volume grew 39% QoQ to 1.1 million sq ft, valued at INR 685 crores.
  2. H1 sales reached ~2 million sq ft, worth INR 1,126 crores, a 19% YoY increase.
  3. Added 5 new projects in H1 FY'26 with 2.3 million sq ft potential and INR 2,350 crores GDV.
  4. Q2 operating revenues grew 49% YoY to INR 220.5 crores; H1 total revenues grew 34% YoY to INR 475 crores.
  5. Net debt stands at INR 407 crores with a healthy debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29x.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Expect a strong H2 rebound driven by multiple launches and regulatory issues resolving.
  2. Advanced stages of finalizing additional projects with over 6 million sq ft potential in H2.
  3. High-confidence launch lineup of ~2.7 million sq ft (GDV INR 2,200 crore) for H2.
  4. Strong handover pipeline for H2: ~2,800 units, 2.5+ million sq ft, INR 1,000 crores revenue potential.
  5. Mission FY'28 targets INR 2,500-3,000 crores revenue and INR 250-280 crores PAT.

Management Insights

  1. Q2 was an encouraging quarter with strong operational performance and sequential growth.
  2. Fundamentals remain robust despite temporary regulatory headwinds in Bangalore.
  3. Confident of delivering a strong second half and achieving full-year goals.
  4. Regulatory situation is normalizing, with approvals and eKhata issuance resuming post-October.
  5. The company is actively engaging with analysts and institutional investors to enhance coverage.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Analyst noted repeated regulatory hurdles impacting revenue recognition in consecutive periods.
  2. Analyst questioned why the 10% PAT margin target has not been consistently met for 3-4 years.
  3. The INR 1,100 crore H2 revenue potential may partially spill over to Q1 next year.
  4. Contingent liability for Calcutta projects remains significant and is pending High Court resolution.

Risk Factors

  1. Temporary financial headwinds due to regulatory transitions in Bangalore's BBMP division.
  2. Q2 performance impacted by paralysis in approvals, completion certificates, and eKhata issuance.
  3. 650 units with INR 420 crores revenue recognition deferred due to regulatory delays.
  4. Muted absolute revenues and earnings in Q2 due to deferred handovers.
  5. Contingent liability of INR 259 crores related to Calcutta projects, pending High Court resolution.

Good To Know

  1. Bengaluru's municipal corporation (BBMP) was divided into 5 entities on September 2, 2025.
  2. This transition caused a temporary halt in real estate approvals and eKhata issuance.
  3. The company owns over 313 acres of freehold Hindustan Motor land in Kolkata.
  4. Litigation with the West Bengal government regarding the Hindustan Motor land is nearing resolution.
  5. The company is focusing on Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, and Pune as core growth markets.

Key Drivers

  1. Regulatory approvals normalizing in Bangalore.
  2. Strong H2 project launches planned.
  3. Significant deferred revenue recognition.
  4. New project additions and pipeline.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. Industry consolidation benefits top players, reducing undercutting and stabilizing margins.
  2. Shriram is an aggressive player, demonstrating dominance in new markets like Pune.
  3. The company focuses on mid-market and mid-premium segments.

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. Market demand is strong, with faster customer decision-making and robust end-user sentiment.
  2. Annual price hikes of 5-8% are expected, covering construction cost inflation.
  3. Bengaluru's housing market has grown significantly, from 45k-55k to 75k-80k homes annually.
  4. Portfolio upgrade has increased average realization for mid-market products to INR 6,500-7,000 per sq ft.

Financial Highlights

  1. Contingent liability for Calcutta projects is INR 259 crores, with INR 1.7 crores provisioned in Q2.
  2. Company aims for 10% PAT margin, currently around 7-8%, expects to exceed INR 1,000 crore revenue this year.
  3. Inventory is primarily work-in-progress (85% sold), with insignificant finished goods.
  4. Borrowing increase is for growth capital to lock in new projects, not for launches.
  5. INR 1,100 crores of revenue recognition potential is expected mostly in H2, with some spillover to Q1 next year.

Strategic Considerations

  1. BBMP restructuring was known, but implementation timing caused unexpected delays.
  2. Strategy for Hindustan Motor land involves developing 10M sq ft and monetizing the rest.
  3. Diversification strategy focuses on strengthening core markets before expanding to new cities.
  4. Company is actively conducting roadshows to build investor confidence and coverage.
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