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Samhi Hotels Beats Revenue Guidance with 12.3% FY26 Growth and ₹2,200 Cr Capex Plan

Samhi Hotels outperformed its annual revenue guidance, reaching ₹1,279 crore in FY26 despite significant geopolitical disruptions. The company is now entering a phase of free cash flow compounding, supported by a massive ₹2,200 crore development pipeline and strategic global partnerships.

Luxurious hotel lobby featuring sleek decor, stylish chandelier, and central plant arrangement. Stock photo illustrating Samhi Hotels' earning call story.
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Key numbers
Revenue Growth FY26 12.3%Above guidance
Market Cap ₹3,333.8 CrHotels sector
Annual Net Profit ₹503 CrFY26 Consolidated
PE Ratio 6.63TTM Valuation

Key highlights

  • Revenue grew 12.3% YoY to ₹1,279 crore, exceeding the guided range of 9-11%
  • Same-store RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room) increased by 9.5% for the full year
  • Net debt to EBITDA improved to 3.0x following strategic capital infusions
  • Management identified ₹45-52 crore in lost revenue due to Middle East crisis and monsoons
  • ₹2,200 crore capital expenditure plan announced for the next five-year cycle
  • Strategic partnerships signed with Ingka Centres (IKEA Group) and Marriott for upscale projects
  • Finance costs reduced to ₹171 crore from ₹225 crore, aided by the GIC capital infusion

Financial Performance

Samhi Hotels delivered a consolidated EBITDA of ₹463 crore for FY26, representing an 8.8% year-on-year increase. When adjusted for GST regulatory changes—which transitioned room slabs from 12% with input credit to 5% without—EBITDA growth would have been approximately 13%. Profit before tax nearly doubled to ₹165 crore before exceptional items.

The company reported a substantial surge in quarterly net profit, largely attributed to a ₹300 crore deferred tax asset recognition and impairment reversals following the resolution of the Navi Mumbai litigation. Debt servicing ability improved as the interest cost run rate dropped to a range of ₹130-135 crore.

Management Outlook

The leadership team is projecting 9-11% same-store revenue growth for FY27, with total growth potentially reaching 14% including new capacity. The company has fully funded its ₹2,200 crore capex pipeline through a combination of internal accruals and its established capital recycling program. Management aims to further de-leverage the balance sheet toward a medium-term target of 2.5x net debt to EBITDA.

As free cash flow compounds beyond committed growth requirements, the board intends to evaluate disciplined mechanisms for returning capital to shareholders, marking a shift toward long-term value creation.

Business and Sector Dynamics

Operating in core commercial hubs, Samhi derives 76% of its asset income from Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Delhi NCR. Despite headwinds such as the Middle East conflict and domestic monsoons, commercial demand remains robust. The upscale segment is leading RevPAR growth, with asset-level margins reaching 42-43%.

Sector-wide, management noted that supply growth in Tier-1 markets remains manageable, with demand growth expected to outpace new inventory. The company's recent entry into the experiential leisure segment through the acquisition of Rare India adds a high-margin, asset-light dimension to its portfolio.

Samhi Hotels · share price, past month

Growth Projects and Pipeline

  • W Hyderabad: A 260-room upscale project at One Financial District scheduled to open by end-FY27
  • Tribute Portfolio Bangalore: Expansion at Whitefield targeted for completion by end-FY28
  • Navi Mumbai Development: A 700-room combination of Westin and Fairfield by Marriott, the company's largest to date
  • Noida Sector 51: A 162-room upscale hotel in partnership with Ingka Centres structured as a long-term variable lease
  • Marriott Sriperumbudur: Addition of a 135-room Marriott hotel to the existing operating Fairfield asset

Strategic Execution

The combination of consistent same-store revenue growth, further leverage for improved profit margins, decline in finance costs and fully capitalized growth pipeline gave us a free cash flow generation of approximately 300 crores in FY26.

— Rajat Mehra, CFO, Samhi Hotels Ltd

“FY26 was a year of tangible performance in the midst of real headwinds... the company delivered a profit before tax of circa 165 crores, which was 89% growth over last year.”

— Ashish Jakhanwala, Managing Director and CEO
Samhi Hotels · financial snapshot
Share price₹150.08
Market capitalisation₹3,333.80 Cr
Revenue (annual)₹1,247.80 Cr
Net profit (annual)₹502.99 Cr
Revenue (latest quarter)₹344.86 Cr+2.10% vs previous quarter
Net profit (latest quarter)₹353.67 Cr+792.95% vs previous quarter
P/E (TTM)6.63×Sector 41.09×
Promoter holding0%0.00% QoQ
FII holding44.28%Current quarter

Reference market data from a third-party provider, as of the story. Not a valuation or a recommendation.

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Exchange filing by Samhi Hotels Ltd announcing Q4 and FY26 financial results and investor presentation. Market figures from a third-party data provider.

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