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SOBHA – Sobha Ltd- Q4 FY26 Financial Results – 4-May-26

SOBHA’s FY26 marks inflection: PAT doubled, FCF positive, finance costs declining. Yet EBIT margin compression, widening standalone‑consolidated PAT gap, and undisclosed surge in non‑current assets raise earnings‑quality concerns. Strong advances support near‑term visibility, but FY27 hinges on margin recovery and subsidiary profitability to validate consolidated trajectory.

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🔍 Observations

Topline

Revenue from operations surged 28.5% YoY (₹40,387 Mn → ₹51,905 Mn), with Q4 FY26 alone delivering ₹19,878 Mn — 60.1% higher than Q4 FY25 (₹12,406 Mn), indicating significant back-end revenue recognition.
Real estate segment drove 85.1% of net revenue (₹44,197 Mn), growing 30.8% YoY; contractual & manufacturing contributed ₹10,284 Mn (+23.9% YoY).
Q4 FY26 revenue of ₹19,878 Mn vs Q3 FY26’s ₹9,431 Mn (110.8% QoQ jump) reflects heavy H2 skew, typical of SOBHA’s project completion-linked revenue recognition.

Bottomline

PAT more than doubled YoY: ₹947 Mn → ₹1,934 Mn (+104.3%), with Basic EPS rising from ₹9.28 to ₹18.09.
Q4 FY26 PAT of ₹918 Mn accounts for 47.5% of full-year PAT, consistent with a Q4-heavy revenue pattern.
Effective tax rate compressed meaningfully: 28.8% in FY26 vs 28.8% in FY25, but large deferred tax credits (₹1,342 Mn in FY26 vs ₹1,269 Mn in FY25) continue to suppress the cash tax burden relative to reported PAT.

Margins

EBITDA proxy (PBT + Finance costs + D&A): ₹2,599 + ₹1,374 + ₹1,060 = ₹5,033 Mn on revenue of ₹51,905 Mn → EBITDA margin ~9.7% vs FY25: (₹1,330 + ₹1,956 + ₹898) / ₹40,387 = ~10.4%. Margin contracted ~70 bps despite topline scale-up.
Net profit margin improved: ₹1,934 / ₹51,905 = 3.73% vs ₹947 / ₹40,387 = 2.34% — a 139 bps improvement, driven by lower finance costs (₹1,374 Mn vs ₹1,956 Mn, down 29.8%).
Real estate EBIT margin: ₹3,829 / ₹44,197 = 8.7% vs ₹3,491 / ₹33,782 = 10.3% — segment-level compression signals rising land + sub-contractor costs absorbing revenue growth.

Growth Trajectory

Revenue CAGR implied over FY25–FY26 stands at 28.5%; PAT CAGR at 104% (low base effect). Standalone PAT of ₹3,013 Mn vs consolidated ₹1,934 Mn suggests subsidiary drag at the consolidated level.
Other current liabilities jumped from ₹1,00,807 Mn to ₹1,20,130 Mn (+19.2%), predominantly customer advances — confirms strong pre-sales momentum feeding future revenue.
Inventory build continues: ₹1,12,522 Mn → ₹1,28,263 Mn (+14.0%), reflecting active project pipeline but tying up significant capital.

GODREJPROP – Godrej Properties – Q4 FY26 Financial Results – 4-May-26

Godrej Properties’ FY26 shows ₹57,807 Cr inventory and ₹39,087 Cr advances underpinning multi‑year pipeline, but reported earnings inflated by ₹2,093 Cr gains. True picture: 4.2% revenue growth, negative OCF, rising short‑term borrowings, collapsing DSCR. Delivery execution is now the decisive risk/opportunity lever.

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🔍 Observations

Topline

Revenue from Operations grew 4.2% YoY (₹4,922.84 Cr → ₹5,131.43 Cr); Q4 FY26 alone at ₹3,458 Cr contributed ~67% of full-year revenue — extreme back-loading signals lumpy recognition tied to project completions.
Real Estate dominates at 97.7% of segment revenue (₹5,011.79 Cr); Hospitality contributed ₹119.64 Cr (+11.5% YoY) — negligible in scale but directionally positive.
Other Income surged 60.4% YoY (₹2,044.21 Cr → ₹3,279.45 Cr), driven largely by fair value gains on acquisition of control (₹1,677.31 Cr) — inflating total income meaningfully above operational reality.

Bottomline

PAT grew 32.5% YoY (₹1,389.23 Cr → ₹1,840.66 Cr); PAT attributable to owners at ₹1,845.48 Cr vs ₹1,393.42 Cr — solid absolute growth but quality is diluted by non-cash fair value gains embedded in Other Income.
Deferred tax expense ballooned to ₹391.30 Cr (FY26) vs ₹119.42 Cr (FY25) — rising deferred tax liability (₹442.03 Cr on B/S vs ₹15.80 Cr prior year) signals accelerating temporary difference unwinding ahead.
EPS (Diluted) improved to ₹61.42 from ₹49.01 (+25.3% YoY) on a stable share count — genuine per-share accretion confirmed.

Margins

Adjusted EBITDA Margin expanded to 35.31% (FY26) from 31.60% (FY25) — operationally constructive, reflecting revenue mix shift toward higher-margin completed projects.
Net Profit Margin at 21.98% vs 20.29% — incremental improvement, though base includes ₹3,279 Cr Other Income; on Revenue from Operations alone, net margin is materially lower (~35.8% on ₹5,131 Cr, still elevated due to fair value gains flowing through PBT).
Operating Margin (per company formula) at -5.58% for FY26 vs +4.85% FY25 — a sharp deterioration driven by Q3’s -34.19%, partially offset by Q4’s 17.77%; reflects the recognition timing distortion inherent in Ind AS 115 for real estate.

Growth Trajectory

Revenue from Operations 2-year trajectory: FY24 base not provided, but FY25→FY26 growth of 4.2% understates operational scale-up — inventory build of ₹57,807 Cr (up 75.6% YoY from ₹32,928 Cr) signals massive future revenue pipeline.
JV contribution turned positive in Q4 FY26 (₹87.92 Cr) vs losses in prior quarters, lifting full-year share of JV loss to only -₹36.75 Cr vs -₹118.60 Cr in FY25 — recovery trajectory in associate portfolio.
Net Worth grew 10.6% YoY (₹17,312 Cr → ₹19,155 Cr) organically through retained earnings — no equity dilution in FY26 (vs ₹5,921 Cr QIP in FY25).

LODHA – Lodha Developers – Formerly Macrotech – Q4 FY26 Investor Presentation – 24-Apr-26

LODHA’s topline has a credible 15–20% CAGR runway supported by launch pipeline and geographic expansion, but bottomline at 20% PAT margin is structurally capped unless land sales normalize and RentCo turns FCF-positive, while margins face a structural labor cost headwind that management’s general contractor model partially but not fully offsets.

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Also see: LODHA – Lodha Developers – Formerly Macrotech – Q4 FY26 Financial Results – 24-Apr-26

3-Scenario Framework

📊 Base Case (50% Probability)

Pre-sales compound at ~17% YoY to INR 240bn in FY27, embedded EBITDA margins hold at 32–34%, labour cost inflation remains below 8% annually, collections close the gap with pre-sales by FY28 as projects complete, and RentCo annuity income scales to INR 8–10bn by FY29.

Net D/E stays below 0.35x. FY31 PAT of INR 70–80bn is achievable, implying ~15–17% CAGR — slightly below the 20% guidance. Key variable: pre-sales velocity and collection conversion rate.

LODHA – Lodha Developers – Formerly Macrotech – Q4 FY26 Financial Results – 24-Apr-26

Lodha sustains 20%+ PAT growth with EPS/margin recovery, but OCF down 38.7%, receivables doubled, borrowings surged 205%. Rising liabilities—likely customer advances—signal delivery obligations. OCF recovery and receivables normalization in H1FY27 are critical before assigning premium to earnings trajectory.

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🔍 Observations

Topline

Revenue from Operations grew 21.0% YoY (₹1,37,795M → ₹1,66,762M in FY26), sustaining double-digit growth as pre-sales momentum converts to recognised revenue.
Q4FY26 revenue of ₹47,135M grew 11.6% YoY and 0.9% QoQ — sequential flattening signals near-term recognition pacing, not demand weakness.
Other Income declined 18.6% QoQ in Q4 (₹1,960M → ₹1,270M), dragging total income growth marginally below operating revenue growth.

Bottomline

PAT grew 23.9% YoY (₹27,666M → ₹34,307M), outpacing revenue growth — a positive operating leverage signal.
Q4FY26 PAT of ₹10,081M grew 9.3% YoY and 5.3% QoQ, maintaining sequential profit momentum through the year.
Basic EPS expanded from ₹27.76 to ₹34.34 (+23.7% YoY), with minimal dilution confirming equity-efficient earnings compounding.

Margins

FY26 Operating Margin contracted 214bps YoY (36.03% → 33.89%), as Cost of Projects (₹97,964M) and Other Expenses (₹13,002M, +30.2% YoY) outpaced revenue growth.
Net Profit Margin improved 52bps YoY (19.52% → 20.04%), aided by a positive deferred tax swing of ₹527M vs. a ₹834M drag in FY25.
Q4FY26 operating margin recovered to 34.97% from Q3’s 31.97%, suggesting project mix improvement in the seasonally stronger quarter.

Growth Trajectory

FY26 PAT CAGR (implied two-year) and single-year 23.9% growth reinforce a compounding profit curve well above nominal GDP.
Net Worth grew 15.7% YoY (₹1,98,102M → ₹2,29,141M), providing an expanding equity base for project leverage.
Inventory of ₹4,02,538M grew 10.4% YoY, indicating active project pipeline build — manageable if pre-sales coverage remains robust.

BRIGADE – Q3 FY26 Earnings Call – 2-Feb-26

BRIGADE’s topline resilience hinges on Bengaluru approvals and Hyderabad/Chennai absorption; bottomline leverage delayed until premium projects scale in FY27, with margins compressed by legacy recognition and capex timing. Execution risk outweighs structural demand tailwinds in the near term.

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3-Scenario Framework

📊 Base Case (50% Probability)

Key variables: Q4 launches partially delayed to Q1 FY27; Morgan Heights resolved by Mar 2026; GCC leasing stable (90%+ occupancy).
Outcome: Presales flat YoY in FY26, 15% growth in FY27; EBITDA margins recover to 18% by FY27 as premium projects scale. Net debt/equity stable at 0.23. Stock trades in line with sector.

GODREJPROP – Q3 FY26 Earnings Call – 5-Feb-26

GODREJPROP’s topline resilience (15–25% growth) hinges on execution (Q4 deliveries) and regional diversification (Hyderabad/Bangalore outperformance), while margins (10–15%) and OCF recovery depend on construction spend discipline and IT sector stability—watch Gurgaon/NCR BD re-entry as a leading indicator for risk appetite.

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3-Scenario Framework

📊 Base Case (50% Probability)

Key Variables: Q4 deliveries at 90% of guidance, IT/GCC demand offsets sectoral weakness, Hyderabad/Bangalore grow 10% YoY.
Outcome: Bookings at INR33,000–34,000 crore; OCF at INR6,500–7,000 crore. Margins stable at 12–14%. Topline grows 15%; leverage stable at 0.35–0.40.

LODHA – Q3 FY26 Earnings Call – 29-Jan-26

LODHA’s topline resilience (20–25% YoY growth) hinges on execution catch-up and land monetization; bottomline leverage (EPS +15–20%) tied to margin discipline and data center scalability; structural premiumization limits volume upside but protects margins.

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3-Scenario Framework

📊 Base Case (50% Probability)

Key Variables: Q4 construction catch-up; INR 20Bn land sales; data center leasing progresses.
Outcome: OCF at INR 70Bn; net debt stable at 0.28x; EBITDA margin 32%. Topline +20% YoY; EPS +15% on operational leverage.

PRESTIGE – Q3 FY26 Earnings Call – 30-Jan-26

PRESTIGE’s topline hinges on NCR/Gurgaon execution and Hyderabad’s Golden Grove demand; bottomline sensitive to margin mix and land cost discipline; annuity scaling (office/retail) critical for FY30+ margin expansion but faces leasing timeline risks.

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3-Scenario Framework

📊 Base Case (50% Probability)

Key Variables: Gurgaon parcels launch H1FY27 + Golden Grove 50% sell-through.

Topline: FY27 presales INR32,000 cr (+7% YoY), with NCR (INR7,000 cr), Hyderabad (INR6,000 cr), Chennai (INR4,000 cr).
Margins: EBITDA 22–24% (mix normalization; IRR discipline).
Bottomline: Debt/equity 0.5x; INR1,500 cr annuity income by FY28.

OBEROIRLTY – Q3 FY26 Earnings Call – 20-Jan-26

OBEROIRLTY’s FY26 topline growth hinges on launch execution (50% probability of partial slippage), while FY27’s “big year” thesis requires flawless RERA/commencement timelines; margins are structurally supported by premium pricing but vulnerable to absorption risks in Goregaon/Borivali, and FCF inflection is deferred to FY27 pending land monetization.

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3-Scenario Framework

📊 Base Case (50% Probability)

Key Variables: (1) 50% of Q4 FY26 launches execute (Goregaon, Borivali, but NCR slips); (2) Premium demand holds (Rs. 50,000+/sq. ft. sales at 70% of inventory); (3) Sky City leasing hits 80% by FY26-end.
Outcome: Revenue growth 15–20% YoY in FY27 (spillover effect), margins stable (±50 bps) on pricing power; FCF breakeven by H2 FY27 as land spends monetize. Thane’s mixed-use projects gain traction, adding Rs. 1,500 crore to pipeline.

DLF – Q3 FY26 Earnings Call – 19-Jan-26

DLF’s topline resilient (FY26 guidance intact; FY27 pipeline robust), margins protected by pricing power and cost discipline, but execution risks (GRAP, RERA, contractors) cap near-term upside; FCF growth hinges on RERA unlock and land monetization timing.

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3-Scenario Framework

📊 Base Case (50% Probability)

Key Variables: GRAP delays contained (45 days), NRI demand stable, RERA unlock begins FY27.
Outcome: FY26 sales at guidance mid-point (Rs. 21,000 crore); FY27 launches on track (Arbour 2, Westpark, Panchkula). Rental income grows 17% YoY (Rs. 7,400 crore). Dividend payout ratio 75–80% sustained. Stock trades at 1.2–1.3x P/B.