KONTOR - Kontor Space

📊 NSE: KONTOR 🏢 Miscellaneous 📅 Last Updated: 12/14/2025 9:00

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

The company operates in a single segment: co-working services. Revenue for FY24 was INR 11.03 Cr, and management expects revenue to double (100% growth) to approximately INR 22 Cr in FY25 due to capacity expansion from 1,200 to 2,400 seats.

Geographic Revenue Split

Currently 100% of revenue is derived from Maharashtra, specifically Mumbai (BKC, Andheri) and Thane. The company plans to diversify into Bangalore, Hyderabad, and the NCR region to reduce regional concentration.

Profitability Margins

For FY24, the PAT margin was 17.66% (INR 1.95 Cr). For H2 FY24, the PAT margin was 15.47% (INR 0.99 Cr). Profitability is expected to improve as new centers reach optimal occupancy.

EBITDA Margin

EBITDA margin for FY24 was 35.97% (INR 3.97 Cr). H2 FY24 EBITDA margin dipped to 29.59% (INR 1.89 Cr) due to the 3-4 month fill-up period for the One BKC center. Management targets returning to 40%+ margins in FY25.

Capital Expenditure

Historical investment in fixed assets was INR 7.35 Cr in FY24. For H1 FY26, the company invested INR 1.09 Cr in fixed assets to support center expansions.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

Long-term borrowings stood at INR 4.15 Cr as of September 30, 2025. Interest and financial charges for H1 FY26 were INR 0.42 Cr, representing approximately 20% of Profit Before Tax.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

As a service provider, traditional raw materials are not applicable. The primary operational cost is 'Rent Paid', which is the largest expense item for the business.

Import Sources

Not applicable as the company provides services within India using domestic real estate.

Key Suppliers

The company depends on real estate developers and property owners such as Ashar IT Park (Thane) and landlords in One BKC and Mahape for its workspace inventory.

Capacity Expansion

Current capacity is 1,200 seats (FY24). The company is expanding to 2,400 seats (100% increase) by FY25 with new centers in Mahape (June 2024) and MIDC Andheri (July 2024).

Raw Material Costs

Rent is the major cost driver. Management employs a conservative strategy of securing 'anchor' clients for at least 50% of the space before opening new centers to mitigate the risk of high fixed rental costs.

Manufacturing Efficiency

Efficiency is measured by occupancy rates. The One BKC center achieved 100% occupancy, while new centers typically breakeven at 60-65% occupancy.

Logistics & Distribution

Not applicable for co-working services.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

100%

Growth Strategy

Growth will be achieved by doubling seat capacity from 1,200 to 2,400, expanding into new managed office setups (One BKC expansion), and entering new geographic markets like Bangalore and Hyderabad.

Products & Services

Co-working space rentals, managed office solutions, and innovative workspace solutions for corporate clients.

Brand Portfolio

KONTOR, Kontor Space.

New Products/Services

Managed office setups catering to existing clients' growth requirements, expected to contribute significantly to the 100% revenue growth target for FY25.

Market Expansion

Expansion beyond Maharashtra into Bangalore, Hyderabad, and NCR business hubs planned for FY25-26.

Market Share & Ranking

First co-working space company to be listed on the Indian stock exchange; specific market share percentage not disclosed.

Strategic Alliances

The company focuses on anchor-tenant relationships where a single corporate client pre-commits to 50% of a new center's capacity.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The co-working industry is growing due to increased demand for flexible office solutions. Kontor is positioning itself as a 'Space-as-a-Service' provider to capture this shift.

Competitive Landscape

Competes with other co-working providers and traditional commercial office leases; differentiates through managed office setups and listed-company transparency.

Competitive Moat

Moat includes being the first listed player in the segment and a conservative, risk-averse expansion strategy that prioritizes pre-booked occupancy over aggressive unanchored growth.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to corporate hiring trends and the shift toward flexible 'Space-as-a-Service' models in major Indian metros.

Consumer Behavior

Corporate shift toward flexible lease terms and managed services rather than long-term fixed asset heavy office investments.

Geopolitical Risks

Low, as the business model is focused on the domestic Indian commercial real estate market.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Compliant with Companies Act 2013 and SEBI LODR Regulations. The company underwent a Secretarial Audit for FY25 with no major non-compliances reported.

Environmental Compliance

Not explicitly disclosed in financial snippets.

Taxation Policy Impact

Current tax provision for H1 FY26 was INR 0.52 Cr on a Profit Before Tax of INR 2.08 Cr, implying an effective current tax rate of approximately 25%.

Legal Contingencies

The company reported that it does not have any pending litigations that would impact its financial position as of March 31, 2025.

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

The primary risk is the 'fill-up' time for new centers; a delay in reaching the 60% breakeven occupancy can lead to temporary cash burn and margin compression.

Geographic Concentration Risk

100% of current operations are in Maharashtra, making the company vulnerable to regional economic shifts or local real estate regulations.

Third Party Dependencies

High dependency on property owners for long-term leases; the resignation of statutory auditors (P R Agarwal & Awasthi) in November 2025 also presents a governance transition risk.