Chalet Hotels Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Chalet Hotels reported Q1 FY27 core business revenue (excluding residential) up 10% year-on-year to INR5,140 million with EBITDA up 15% to INR2,400 million and margin expansion of 231 bps to 46.7%. Hospitality revenue grew 9% to INR4,185 million while RevPAR rose 6.5% on the back of an 8.5% increase in average daily rates, though international footfall stayed flat due to the West Asia conflict. Management also detailed progress on the Powai commercial complex, the Vashi and FPS renovations, Athiva Khandala ramp-up, and the commercial real estate business, which posted 18% revenue growth and an 85% EBITDA margin.
Numbers mentioned
Core business revenue (ex-residential): INR5,140 million (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Excluding the residential business, our revenue grew by 10% year-on-year to INR5,140 million with an EBITDA of INR2,400 million, up 15% year-on-year.”
Shwetank Singh, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin (core business): 46.7% (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Importantly, EBITDA margin improved by 231 bps to 46.7%.”
Shwetank Singh, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
RevPAR growth (hospitality): 6.5% year-on-year (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“RevPAR increased by 6.5% year-on-year, largely driven by an 8.5% year-on-year growth in average daily rates.”
Shwetank Singh, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Hospitality revenue: INR4,185 million (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“We delivered 9% growth in revenue year-on-year to INR4,185 million and 11% growth in EBITDA of INR1,784 million, a strong performance by any measure.”
Nitin Khanna, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Hospitality EBITDA margin: 42.6% (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“EBITDA margin stood at 42.6%, higher by 92 basis points.”
Nitin Khanna, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Commercial real estate revenue: INR865 million (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“Revenue for the quarter stood at INR865 million, up 18% year-on-year, driven by higher occupancy.”
Nitin Khanna, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Commercial real estate EBITDA margin: 85% (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“EBITDA stood at INR735 million, up 21% year-on-year, with an EBITDA margin of 85%, up 193 bps versus Quarter 1 FY2026.”
Nitin Khanna, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net profit: INR861 million (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Our net profit for the quarter stood at INR861 million.”
Nitin Khanna, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net debt: INR20,405 million (As of June 2026)
p. 6
“Net debt as of June '26 stood at INR20,405 million, slightly higher versus March '26 as we completed few acquisitions.”
Nitin Khanna, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Average cost of finance: 7.4% (As of June 2026)
p. 6
“The average cost of finance declined marginally to 7.4% as of June '26 versus 7.5% as of March '26, indicating strength of our treasury practices, leverage mix, cash flows, and overall balance sheet strength.”
Nitin Khanna, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Monthly rental run rate: INR290 million per month (June 2026)
p. 5
“Our Jun'26 run rate for rentals reached INR290 million per month, slightly higher than Mar'26.”
Shwetank Singh, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Commercial real estate committed occupancy: 91% (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“Current portfolio committed is at approximately 91%.”
Nitin Khanna, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Resort occupancy: 51% (Q1 FY27)
p. 9
“If we look at our resort occupancy for this quarter, it was about 51%, and we expect that to continue to improve and slide upwards.”
Shwetank Singh, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
MMR share of hospitality revenue: 43% (Q1 FY27)
p. 17
“I think it's close to 43%.”
Shwetank Singh, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Monthly rentals (commercial real estate) — INR300-320 million · FY2027
stated firmly by Nitin Khanna
p. 6
“We expect monthly rentals to scale up to INR 300 - 320 million during FY2027.”
Nitin Khanna, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Planned capex — approximately INR30 billion · FY27 to FY29
stated firmly by Nitin Khanna
p. 7
“we have outlined a planned capex of approximately INR30 billion over FY27 to FY29 across our hospitality and commercial real estate portfolio.”
Nitin Khanna, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Taj Delhi International Airport rooms launch — minimum of 70 rooms · Q4FY27
stated conditionally by Shwetank Singh
p. 5
“We expect to launch a minimum of 70 rooms at Taj project at Delhi International Airport in Q4FY27, with balance inventory to be launched in phased manner thereafter, but within the first quarter of next financial year.”
Shwetank Singh, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CIGNUS II Powai completion — substantial completion · FY27 end
stated firmly by Shwetank Singh
p. 5
“Work is in full swing at CIGNUS II Powai, and we are on track for FY27 end substantial completion.”
Shwetank Singh, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Leisure portfolio allocation — 20% of portfolio
stated firmly by Shwetank Singh
p. 8
“we continue to work on the same strategy as we have always had, 20% of our portfolio should be leisure, and we'll stay in that space.”
Shwetank Singh, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Resort occupancy stabilization — 60% to 65%
stated as an aspiration by Shwetank Singh
p. 9
“resorts in general operate in a fully stabilized situation at around anywhere between 60% and 65% occupancy. So that's what we are trending towards, and that's what we are looking at as the potential.”
Shwetank Singh, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
South Goa construction start — start construction · end of this quarter
stated conditionally by Shwetank Singh
p. 13
“We still hope to start construction by the end of this quarter, essentially once the rainy season is behind us.”
Shwetank Singh, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Hospitality portfolio size — north of 5,000 keys
stated as an aspiration by Nitin Khanna
p. 7
“Hospitality portfolio shall be north of 5,000 keys and will generate strong organic cash flows.”
Nitin Khanna, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Inventory addition pace — 500 or more keys every year
stated as an aspiration by Nitin Khanna
p. 7
“The combination creates a robust, sustainable, and stable free cash flow base to add inventory of 500 or more keys every year and support our long-term growth strategy.”
Nitin Khanna, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Koramangala commercial space leasing — leased · FY2028
stated firmly by Nitin Khanna
p. 6
“As mentioned earlier, the Koramangala commercial space of approximately 1,60,000 square feet is under construction and shall be leased by FY2028 post completion.”
Nitin Khanna, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management said JW Sahar continues to outperform while Powai and FPS face temporary construction-related pain that should ease in the second half of the year, and that supply in the market appears absorbed.
Answered by Shwetank Singh
Asked by Karan Khanna: Why has MMR RevPAR underperformed for several quarters and what is the outlook, including competition from the new Fairmont near JW Marriott Sahar?
p. 7
“JW Sahar has always been an outperformer. We continue to outperform on the average rate side, and occupancies have stayed steady and at a very high level.”
Shwetank Singh, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the leisure allocation strategy remains unchanged despite a good quarter, and Udaipur expansion is pending approvals from local authorities and the army cantonment.
Answered by Shwetank Singh
Asked by Karan Khanna: Will strong leisure performance change the long-term 20% leisure allocation target, and what is the Udaipur expansion timeline?
p. 8
“we continue to work on the same strategy as we have always had, 20% of our portfolio should be leisure, and we'll stay in that space.”
Shwetank Singh, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said they expect all three tailwinds to stabilize and that resort occupancy at 51% is trending toward the 60-65% stabilized range.
Answered by Shwetank Singh
Asked by Vikas Ahuja: Will occupancy stabilization across Bangalore, Powai, Vashi and resorts help reach 70%+ occupancy, and is resort occupancy tracking ahead of the 60% guide?
p. 9
“we are continuing to track well, and the run rate that we are seeing of growth is very exciting for us.”
Shwetank Singh, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said CIGNUS I is over 90% occupied with rentals north of 150, and that the second 0.9 million sq ft addition will meaningfully add to income.
Answered by Shwetank Singh
Asked by Achal Kumar: What is the ARR and occupancy performance excluding Powai, and what revenue delta is expected once CIGNUS II completes?
p. 10
“the first 0.9 million square foot at CIGNUS I is already more than 90% occupied.”
Shwetank Singh, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said commissions paid are at the bottom end of the market and that distribution channel mix has not changed materially versus last year.
Answered by Shwetank Singh
Asked by Jinesh Joshi: How much of the 8.5% ARR growth is from distribution channel mix changes versus actual price hikes, and what commissions are paid on GDS/OTA bookings?
p. 12
“we are very confident that the commissions that we pay on any of the channels is at the bottom end of the market, and we are at the lowest end.”
Shwetank Singh, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said Goa construction has been slow to start but they are ready on design and contracting and hope to begin construction after the rainy season.
Answered by Shwetank Singh
Asked by Jinesh Joshi: What is the construction progress on the South Goa hotel?
p. 13
“South Goa is a hotel that has continued to elude us. It is notoriously hard to start pouring concrete in Goa.”
Shwetank Singh, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the quarter started strongly but forecasting has become difficult due to the fast-changing West Asia conflict, though August looks positive.
Answered by Shwetank Singh
Asked by Akash Gupta: How are MMR occupancy and ADR trending in July given the geopolitical volatility?
p. 15
“August is overall positive and looking good, and September is still a little far out, so our hope is that we will sort of continue to be on that growth pattern.”
Shwetank Singh, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the contract was renewed for one more year and the relationship remains positive.
Answered by Shwetank Singh
Asked by Anuj Upadhyay: What is the status of the Deloitte contract at Westin Hyderabad Hitec that was due to expire?
p. 15
“We have actually renewed it for 1 more year.”
Shwetank Singh, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said JW Sahar occupancy is unaffected by supply, and Powai and FPS should return to prior occupancy levels including the 77% previously achieved.
Answered by Shwetank Singh
Asked by Rahul Jain: What is the medium-term occupancy ceiling for the MMR portfolio - can it return to 77% or higher?
p. 16
“if we were at 77%, as you are reminding us, there is no doubt that we will build up to that.”
Shwetank Singh, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management gave the figure as close to 43%.
Answered by Shwetank Singh
Asked by Omkar: What is the MMR share of hospitality revenue in Q1?
p. 17
“I think it's close to 43%.”
Shwetank Singh, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
International business remained flat due to the West Asia conflict impacting foreign tourist arrivals
p. 3
“international business, ex of crew, remained flat year-on-year due to the West Asia conflict.”
Shwetank Singh, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Bangalore saw lower occupancy year-on-year due to fewer group bookings and reduced relocation business
p. 3
“Bangalore, another FTA-dominated market, saw lower occupancy year-on-year, partly due to lower group bookings and partially due to reduced relocation business, which tends to cluster in Quarter 1 of each fiscal.”
Shwetank Singh, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
MMR RevPAR pulled down by ongoing construction at Powai and renovation at Vashi
p. 4
“Mumbai Metropolitan Region RevPAR was pulled down by Powai and Vashi, which is more than 60% of our total inventory in MMR, as they saw lower occupancies due to construction at Powai and renovation at Vashi.”
Shwetank Singh, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Crew business lost at Powai due to noisy construction work
p. 8
“we have also lost some crew from that particular complex because of the noisy work that is going on.”
Shwetank Singh, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Difficulty forecasting business due to rapidly evolving West Asia geopolitical conflict
p. 15
“this particular quarter did start strongly, but it's getting increasingly hard to now forecast our business, because every 5 to 10 days that seems to be changing.”
Shwetank Singh, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Difficulty obtaining construction approvals in Goa delaying the South Goa project
p. 13
“It is notoriously hard to start pouring concrete in Goa.”
Shwetank Singh, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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