Reiterate REDUCE on Godrej Properties - Pre-sales momentum strong - HDFC Securities

Mr. Parikshit D Kandpal, Institutional Research Analyst, HDFC Securities

Godrej Properties (GPL) reported an operationally robust 3QFY21 with pre- sales volume of 2.4msf (51%/39% YoY/QoQ) and value of Rs 14.9bn (25%/39% YoY/QoQ), on the back of three new launches during the quarter. GPL also added two new projects in Bangalore with sales potential of 4.1msf. With the intent to take a lead in the consolidating sector, the company board passed an enabling resolution to raise Rs 37.5bn. Given the strong brand recognition, robust execution capability and healthy balance sheet, GPL is well-poised to take advantage of the sectoral tailwinds. However, we reiterate REDUCE, as all the positives are fairly priced in. We change our FY21/FY22/FY23 estimates by (43)/14/5 to account for deferment in revenue recognition and leave the target price unchanged at Rs 1,353/sh.

Financial highlights: GPL reported revenue at Rs 1.7bn (-56%/+91% YoY/QoQ), 57% below our estimates, on deferred revenue recognition. Finance cost declined by 9% sequentially to Rs 449mn. Consequently, APAT came in at Rs 146mn (-68%/+105% YoY/QoQ), 74% behind our estimates. We expect strong topline growth over FY21-23 as revenue starts getting recognised from the projects added over the past few years.

Strong pre-sales growth led by launches during the quarter: GPL registered pre-sales at 2.4msf (up 51% YoY), with average realisation at Rs 6,211/sf. Three projects launched during the quarter contributed Rs 8.3bn to the total booking of Rs 14.9bn. Given the strong launch pipeline, management expects sales momentum to continue in 4QFY21. GPL continues to augment its business development portfolio as it added two new projects in Bangalore with outright land purchase during the quarter.

Healthy balance sheet to support growth: Consolidated net debt increased to Rs 30.8bn (vs Rs 27.3bn on Sep-20). With Rs 13bn of cash, net D/E increased to 0.64x (0.57x on Sec-20). We believe comfortably levered balance sheet allows GPL to expand aggressively. In that direction, the company board passed an enabling resolution to raise capital of Rs 37.5bn to fund possible opportunities presented by the consolidating sector.

Shares of Godrej Properties Ltd was last trading in BSE at Rs.1397.9 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 1341.2. The total number of shares traded during the day was 162907 in over 9627 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 1426.55 and intraday low of 1337.7. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 228266472.

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