Espire Hospi - Espire Hospi
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The company operates in a single segment, Hotels and Resorts, which recorded revenue of INR 120.18 Cr in FY 2024-25, representing a substantial 230% growth compared to INR 36.36 Cr in FY 2023-24.
Geographic Revenue Split
Revenue is primarily driven by 15 destinations including Rishikesh, Amritsar, Ayodhya, Jim Corbett, Bhimtal, Goa, Mussoorie, and Ranthambore. Specific percentage splits per region are not disclosed.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin for FY 2024-25 stood at 6.9% (INR 8.29 Cr profit on INR 120.18 Cr revenue), improving from 7.0% in the previous year despite higher operational scale. Q3 FY25 PAT grew 214% YoY to INR 2.79 Cr.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA Margin for FY 2024-25 was 19.2%, with absolute EBITDA surging 206% YoY to INR 23.07 Cr. Q3 FY25 EBITDA margin reached 20.7% (INR 8.56 Cr).
Capital Expenditure
The company added 200+ keys to its inventory in FY 2024-25 through three new properties. Total planned expenditure for the 1125+ key pipeline is not explicitly disclosed in absolute INR Cr.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Finance costs for Q3 FY25 were INR 2.80 Cr, a 115% increase from INR 1.30 Cr in Q3 FY24, reflecting increased borrowing to fund portfolio expansion.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Food, beverages, and guest supplies (Cost of Materials Consumed) represent 5.5% of total revenue, amounting to INR 2.29 Cr in Q3 FY25.
Import Sources
Primarily sourced from domestic vendors within India to support operations in Uttarakhand, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Capacity Expansion
Current portfolio consists of 20 hotels and 1125+ keys (including confirmed pipeline). Added 200+ keys in FY25 via Zana by the Ganges, Country Inn Premier Amritsar, and Country Inn Anant Ayodhya.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs stood at INR 2.29 Cr in Q3 FY25, representing 5.5% of revenue. Procurement strategies focus on supporting luxury and upscale guest experiences.
Manufacturing Efficiency
RevPAR of INR 8,051 for FY 2024-25 is 51% higher than the industry average of INR 5,326, indicating high asset utilization and efficiency.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
230%
Growth Strategy
Growth is driven by aggressive expansion into high-potential spiritual and leisure markets (Ayodhya, Rishikesh), strategic consolidation with Espire Resorts to include the Six Senses brand, and outperforming industry ADR and RevPAR benchmarks through premium positioning.
Products & Services
Luxury hotel stays, ultra-luxury resort experiences, spiritual tourism hospitality, and wedding venue services.
Brand Portfolio
Zana Luxury Escape, Country Inn Premier, Country Inn Nature Resort, Country Inn Tarika, Six Senses Fort Barwara.
New Products/Services
Launched Zana by the Ganges (Rishikesh), Country Inn Premier (Amritsar), and Country Inn Anant (Ayodhya) in FY25, contributing to the 230% annual revenue growth.
Market Expansion
Aggressive expansion in high-potential markets with a robust pipeline of confirmed openings in new destinations to capture luxury and midscale travelers.
Strategic Alliances
Strategic tie-up and business consolidation with Espire Resorts Private Limited to bring the Six Senses brand (Fort Barwara) into the portfolio.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is seeing a surge in spiritual and premium leisure tourism; the company is positioning itself in Ayodhya and Rishikesh to capture this demand, outperforming industry ADR by 79%.
Competitive Landscape
Competes in the luxury and upscale segments against established hotel chains, leveraging superior ADR and RevPAR to maintain market leadership.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on a strategic alliance with Six Senses and a high-end portfolio allowing for a 79.4% ADR premium over the industry average, which is sustainable due to brand equity and location-specific advantages.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Sensitive to global growth (projected at 3.1% by IMF) and domestic tourism cycles, particularly the high-demand wedding season in Q4 and Q1.
Consumer Behavior
Shift towards personalized, guest-centric experiences and ultra-luxury spiritual tourism is driving demand for the company's new properties.
Geopolitical Risks
Operations are subject to shifts in the political and economic environment in India and internationally, impacting travel demand.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Complies with the Companies Act 2013, Ind AS, and hospitality-specific safety and pollution norms across various states.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate of approximately 25% based on Q3 FY25 figures (INR 0.93 Cr tax on INR 3.69 Cr PBT).
Legal Contingencies
No specific pending court case values disclosed; general risks include potential litigation outcomes and labor relations disputes.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Seasonal demand fluctuations and potential changes in tax laws impacting luxury travel costs by an estimated 5-10%.
Geographic Concentration Risk
High concentration in North India (Uttarakhand, Punjab, UP, Rajasthan), making revenue sensitive to regional tourism trends.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on Six Senses for the management of operations at the Fort Barwara property.