Hubtown Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Hubtown reported Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue of Rs 156 crores, down 17% year-on-year, with profit after tax of Rs 27 crores, down 68% year-on-year, which management attributed to a high base in Q1 FY26 and the project completion method of revenue recognition. Management highlighted a contracted pre-sales pipeline of approximately Rs 14,835 crores, of which Rs 8,352 crores has been collected and Rs 3,252 crores recognized as revenue so far. The company also discussed progress on the intended merger of three entities under Hubtown 2.0, reduced borrowings to approximately Rs 5,181 crores, and provided updates on project launches, pricing trends, and refinancing plans.
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Numbers mentioned
Consolidated revenue: INR156 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Consolidated revenue for Q1 FY27 stood at INR156 crores, down 17% year-on-year, and down 3% sequentially, reflecting the pace of revenue recognition on project completions this quarter.”
Sunil Mago, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit before tax: INR32 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Profit before tax was INR32 crores, down 55% year-on-year, though broadly flat sequentially versus INR32 crores in FY26, Quarter 4.”
Sunil Mago, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit after tax: INR27 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Profit after tax stood at INR27 crores, down 68% year-on-year, primarily on account of high base in Quarter 1 FY26 and the project completion method of revenue recognition.”
Sunil Mago, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Pre-sales: INR14,835 crores
p. 4
“Across our ongoing developments, we have pre-sales of approximately INR14,835 crores, of which INR8,352 crores have already been collected.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue recognized from pre-sales: INR3,252 crores
p. 4
“Of this, INR3,252 crores have been recognized as revenue so far.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Contracted pipeline yet to flow through P&L: INR11,583 crores
p. 4
“This leaves a substantial contracted pipeline of approximately INR11,583 crores that is yet to flow through our profit and loss as projects are completed and handed over”
Vyomesh Shah, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Planned development area: approximately 34 million square feet
p. 4
“Beyond our ongoing developments, we have approximately 34 million square feet of planned development across projects like 25 Chalets, 25 Estates, Hubtown Seasons Phase 2, Sunstream City, Hubtown Commercial, and Hubtown Rising City.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total borrowings: approximately INR5,181 crores
p. 5
“We have reduced total borrowings to approximately INR5,181 crores, of which INR3,956 crores pertain to the companies which are to be merged”
Vyomesh Shah, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Pre-sales: INR535 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“We delivered pre-sales of INR535 crores, collections of INR320 crores, and maintained healthy sales momentum despite a deliberate shift towards larger premium residences.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Cost of debt range: 14% to 20%
p. 7
“Cost of debt is in around -- it varies from 14% to 20%.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Net debt — net debt-free · financial year 2031
stated as an aspiration by Vyomesh Shah
p. 5
“Today, vast majority of our debt is project-linked and self-liquidating, funded directly by project cash flows, which supports our target of becoming net debt-free by financial year 2031.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Tower 5 / higher floor launch of 25 Downtown — October onwards
stated firmly by Vyomesh Shah
p. 6
“Yes, we should be commencing from October onwards.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
25 Estates launch — last quarter of this financial year
stated conditionally by Khilen Shah
p. 6
“With regards to 25 Estates, we are still awaiting certain statutory approvals. However, we expect them within this financial year, and we expect to launch the project within the last quarter of this financial year.”
Khilen Shah, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
25 Chalets (Thane) launch — towards the end of this financial year
stated as an aspiration by Khilen Shah
p. 6
“On the Thane project, which is 25 Chalets, we are still in the advanced planning stages, and we do expect to launch again within this financial year, but towards the end of this financial year.”
Khilen Shah, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total GDV post-merger — around INR1 lakh crores
stated as an aspiration by Vyomesh Shah
p. 9
“I have explained in my closing remark, I mean, opening remark that we expect our total -- we expect to exceed around INR1 lakh crores over a period of as those projects get completed.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Promoter shareholding post-merger — around 68%
stated firmly by Vyomesh Shah
p. 9
“We should be in the range of around 68%. Promoters should be at range of around 68%.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Pre-sales guidance — around INR6,000 crores · FY27
stated firmly by Khilen Shah
p. 9
“So, we had announced that the guidance would be around INR6,000 crores of pre-sales this year.”
Khilen Shah, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Pricing increase for 25 Downtown higher floors — INR15,000 to INR20,000 per square foot · within this year
stated as an aspiration by Khilen Shah
p. 8
“We see a definite upside on the pricing for the higher floors in Downtown by at least INR15,000 to INR20,000 per square foot within this year.”
Khilen Shah, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Rental income commencement — later part of this year or Q4 of this financial year, completed over 2 to 3 years
stated firmly by Vyomesh Shah
p. 12
“This will begin -- this work will begin later part of this year, or next -- Q4 of this financial year. They will get completed over a period of 2, 2.5, 3 years, and then the rental income will start.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Rental revenue contribution — nothing · next two years
stated firmly by Vyomesh Shah
p. 12
“Rentals, we don't expect anything for next two years.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Pledge on promoter shares — removal of pledge · by FY27
stated as an aspiration by Vyomesh Shah
p. 12
“We are expecting it to do that.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Geographic focus — MMR concentration · next few years
stated firmly by Vyomesh Shah
p. 14
“As a as a policy, as on today, for next few years, we will concentrate on MMR more.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Annuity/commercial portfolio income flow — after 2.5 years
stated as an aspiration by Vyomesh Shah
p. 10
“So, annuity portfolios will begin to flow in Hubtown's financials maybe after 2.5 years.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
FCCB fundraise — single tranche
stated conditionally by Vyomesh Shah
p. 10
“Preferably we would like to do it in a single tranche with the commitments flowing in, but we will see -- wait for the markets to really improve for doing that.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management said refinancing options have increased significantly and they are exploring options to reduce financial costs.
Answered by Vyomesh Shah
Asked by Deepesh Sancheti: Has the refinancing environment for high-cost debt improved and are discussions underway?
p. 7
“The finance for the -- as far as the Hubtown Group is concerned, the refinancing options have gone up drastically in last quarter, and we are exploring all those options with us, which would reduce the financial cost on Hubtown's balance sheet and its intended merged companies.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said they are looking to refinance nearly the entire higher-cost portfolio of about Rs 2,800 crores and expect substantial savings, but cannot quantify until term sheets are finalized.
Answered by Vyomesh Shah
Asked by Deepesh Sancheti: How much debt will be refinanced and what savings are expected?
p. 7
“We are looking at refinancing practically entire portfolio, which is at a higher cost as on today with us, including entities to be merged, which is in the range of around INR2,800 crores.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said project cash flows are ring-fenced and surpluses go toward debt repayment for that project.
Answered by Vyomesh Shah
Asked by Deepesh Sancheti: Is collection surplus prioritized for high-cost debt repayment or redirected elsewhere?
p. 7
“Every project, as far as Hubtown is concerned, we have ring-fenced it. So, all surpluses, if at all, on any cash flows, if at all, coming from that project generally goes to repay the debt only.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said pre-sales are driven by launch timing, and a pickup is expected in the second half via Q3 and Q4.
Answered by Khilen Shah
Asked by Niraj: Why has pre-sales growth been flat compared to other developers, and when will it improve?
p. 11
“Yes, it will be largely Q3 and Q4.”
Khilen Shah, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management pointed to ongoing refinancing at lower rates and rising product prices as drivers expected to improve ROE.
Answered by Vyomesh Shah
Asked by Deepesh Sancheti: Why has ROE remained low and what is being done to improve it?
p. 12
“We are also -- the prices of the our product is getting is slowly increasing, deliveries are happening, and with this happening, the ROEs are bound to improve.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said two pledges remain, are being worked on for release, and were made only to provide funds to Hubtown.
Answered by Vyomesh Shah
Asked by Deepesh Sancheti: What is the status of pledges on promoter shares and their purpose?
p. 13
“All pledges throughout the history of promoters' pledge throughout, whichever has been done, has been done only and only for the purpose of funds to be made available to Hubtown and have been as a collateral by promoters.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said luxury walk-ins remained strong even in the seasonally weak quarter, while mid-segment walk-ins were relatively muted though sales stayed strong.
Answered by Khilen Shah
Asked by Mokshang Sanghavi: How are walk-ins trending for the luxury segment versus mid-segment?
p. 13
“Yes, as I said, the walk-ins were actually very strong throughout, even in the lull period, which is typically Q1.”
Khilen Shah, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Stock market and global headwinds affected willingness to pay higher prices in the first half of the calendar year
p. 8
“Unfortunately, this year because of the head winds on the stock market side, we were -- our price rise was we could not increase the price further, but there is scope in the Downtown project specifically to increase the price by another INR15,000 to INR20,000 per square feet.”
Khilen Shah, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Reported earnings may not reflect underlying business momentum due to the project completion accounting method
p. 5
“While the project completion method means reported earnings may not always reflect the underlying momentum of the business, but still, it shows the strong collections and strong sales.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Mid-segment project walk-ins have been relatively muted
p. 13
“On the mid-segment, especially in our Ghatkopar and our Andheri project, the walk-ins have been muted, relatively muted, but still the sales continue to be strong.”
Khilen Shah, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Merger and related benefits are subject to statutory approvals
p. 3
“At the same time, the intended merger projects, which are to be effective from 1st April 2025, of course, subject to statutory approvals, that is marquee luxury projects 25 Downtown, 25 West, and 25 South, are all progressing well and represent some of the highest value assets within our portfolio.”
Vyomesh Shah, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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