GMR Airports Limited (GAL) – Investor Presentation Summary
Key Operational Highlights
- Total passenger traffic across GAL operated airports was 30.5mn in Q1FY27, up 1.0% YoY.
- Domestic passenger traffic increased 2.0% YoY while international passenger traffic decreased 2.2% YoY.
- GAL's Indian airports handled 27% of total India passenger traffic in Q1FY27, with Delhi Airport handling 20%.
- Share of international traffic handled was 36% (Delhi Airport: 29%), the highest quarterly share in past 4 years.
- International passengers comprised 23% of total passengers handled by GAL operated Indian airports.
- Key drivers: Market share gains despite geopolitical headwinds in Middle-East, Ukraine and Russia.
Segment-wise Performance
- Delhi Airport: Q1FY27 traffic up 7% YoY; handled highest ever Q1 passenger traffic, ATMs of ~120,900, and cargo volumes of ~310.6 kT.
- Hyderabad Airport: Q1FY27 traffic down 12% YoY; international traffic declined due to West Asian geopolitical instability and rising airfares; domestic traffic declined due to route rationalization by airlines.
- Mopa (Goa) Airport: Q1FY27 traffic down 6% YoY; captured ~44% market share of Goa system traffic.
- Medan Airport (Indonesia): Q1FY27 traffic at 1.81mn, up 2.4% YoY and 4.3% QoQ.
Financial Highlights
Revenue: INR 39,640mn (Q1FY27)
EBITDA: INR 15,677mn (Q1FY27)
PAT: INR 1,480mn (Q1FY27)
EPS: Not Specified
Margins: EBITDA margin at 50%, stable YoY
YoY/QoQ comparison: Revenue ▲23.7% YoY; ▲0.7% QoQ; EBITDA ▲22% YoY; ▲1% QoQ; PAT profit vs loss of INR 1,371mn in Q1FY26
Drivers of financial performance: Increase in aero revenues, growth in non-aero and adjacency businesses
Comparison to market estimates: Not Specified
Key Risks: Geopolitical instability affecting international traffic, rising airfares
Geographical Revenue Split
Domestic vs Export/Regional Revenue: Not Specified
Regional Breakdown: Not Specified
Balance Sheet Snapshot
Net Debt/Equity: Net debt of INR 340bn as of 30 Jun'26 (unchanged QoQ)
Reserves: Not Specified
Current Assets/Liabilities: Not Specified
Working Capital/Leverage Metrics: Not Specified
Financial Health Insights: CARE upgraded GAL credit ratings to CARE A+ (Positive) from CARE A (Stable) for INR 15bn NCBs and Long-Term Bank Facilities; CARE A1+ from CARE A1 for Short-Term Bank Facilities
Capex & Cash Flow Health
Capital Expenditure: Not Specified
Free Cash Flow: Not Specified
Operating Cash Flow: Not Specified
Net Debt Movement: INR 5.9bn net debt decrease at DIAL and GHIAL; INR 3.1bn net debt increase at Bhogapuram Airport; INR 2.9bn net debt increase at GAL standalone
Investment Rationale: Focus on capacity expansion, real estate development, and airport services business
Strategic & R&D Initiatives
Investments in Innovation: MRO agreement with Honeywell Aerospace for maintenance of LRUs on LEAP engines; expansion of duty-free stores; development of cargo packhouse at Goa
Expected impact on growth: Enhanced non-aero revenue streams and service capabilities
Strategic Rationale: Creating integrated airport platform with end-to-end capabilities across value chain
Industry Trends & Business Environment
Macro/Industry Trends: Geopolitical instability in West Asia affecting international air traffic; route rationalization by airlines; strong growth potential in Indian aviation market
Impact on Company: International traffic decline at Hyderabad; overall traffic growth despite challenges
Management Commentary & Growth Outlook
Strategic Outlook: Focus on improving profitability through premiumization and margin expansion; stabilizing new airport operations; strengthening adjacencies businesses at platform level; monetizing real estate assets
FY Guidance: Not Specified
Market Share Targets: Not Specified
Risks and Opportunities: Prioritizing timely issuance of regular tariff order for Bhogapuram Airport; participating in capex-light opportunities in South & South-East Asia and Middle East
ESG Updates
- Delhi Airport's GMR Aerocity achieved IGBC Green City Platinum Rating
- Mopa (Goa) Airport achieved ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 3+ certification
- DIAL received Management Accounting Award from ICMAI
- GAL's ESG ratings improved across S&P CSA, Sustainalytics and MSCI
- 25,000 people positively impacted through CSR initiatives in Q1FY27
- New Skill Development Centre started at Bhogapuram with 250 youth enrolled