EIH Associated Hotels Limited – Investor Presentation Summary

Key Operational Highlights

  • RevPAR growth consistently higher than industry performance throughout FY26
  • Q4 ARR/Occupancy trends showed monthly variations with performance softening in March versus strong February base
  • Industry occupancy moderated to 67-69% in Q4 FY26 versus 69-71% previously
  • Corporate, weddings and MICE demand remained resilient despite headwinds

Key drivers of operational performance: Strong rate-led growth with industry ARR growing at ~10% in FY26 despite multiple disruptions including geopolitical tensions, excessive monsoon, air travel disruption, and West Asia conflict.

Financial Highlights

Revenue: Rs. 127.2 crore (Q4 FY26), Rs. 383.7 crore (FY26)

EBITDA: Rs. 55.0 crore (Q4 FY26), Rs. 138.3 crore (FY26)

PAT: Rs. 37.7 crore (Q4 FY26), Rs. 87.2 crore (FY26)

EBITDA Margin: 43.2% (Q4 FY26), 36.0% (FY26)

PAT Margin: 29.6% (Q4 FY26), 22.7% (FY26)

YoY/QoQ comparison:

Q4 FY26 vs Q4 FY25: Revenue down 9% (from ₹139.9 crore), PAT down 19% (from ₹46.3 crore)

FY26 vs FY25: Revenue down 6% (from ₹408.2 crore), PAT down 5% (from ₹91.8 crore)

Drivers of financial performance: Lower revenue from operations partially offset by controlled expenditure and strong operational metrics.

Balance Sheet Snapshot

Net Worth: ₹1,073 crore

Net Debt: Zero debt position

Financial Health Insights: Strong balance sheet with zero debt and substantial net worth

Capex & Cash Flow Health

Capital Expenditure: Pipeline projects including Trident Udaipur expansion (10 keys), Trident Jaipur renovation (127 keys), Trident Vishakhapatnam new hotel (125 keys), and new banquet at Trident Agra

Investment Rationale: Capacity expansion and property renovation to enhance portfolio offering

Strategic & R&D Initiatives

Investments in Innovation: Portfolio expansion and renovation projects across multiple properties

Strategic Rationale: Enhancing property offerings and expanding geographic footprint

Industry Trends & Business Environment

Macro/Industry Trends: Hospitality industry remained resilient with ARR at ₹10,000-10,200 (+~6-8% YoY) and RevPAR at ₹6,700-7,308 (+~5-7% YoY)

Impact on Company: Despite industry challenges, company maintained RevPAR growth outperforming industry benchmarks

Management Commentary & Growth Outlook

Strategic Outlook: Pipeline projects subject to various risks and uncertainties beyond company's control including market conditions, regulatory changes, and development challenges

Risks and Opportunities: Period of opening for pipeline projects may differ materially from those expressed or implied

Business Footprint

National presence includes: The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur (71 keys); The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla (75 keys); Trident, Agra (135 keys); Trident, Jaipur (132 keys, under renovation); Trident, Udaipur (142 keys); Trident, Bhubaneshwar (62 keys)