Kamat Hotels (India) Ltd (KAMATHOTEL) Q2FY27 Concall Summary - Sep-2026 Qtr
Key Takeaways
- Management plans to grow inventory to 3,000+ keys by FY30, funded by nearly INR 1,000 crore of internal accruals and potential debt.
- The company repaid INR 30 crores of debt post-quarter end and aims to be a net-zero debt company by the end of FY27.
- For new management contracts, the company has shifted to a flat 6% of topline revenue model, simplifying its structure and abandoning GOP-based incentive fees.
Performance Overview
- Kamat Hotels reported a strong Q2 FY27, a seasonally weak quarter, with significant year-on-year improvements in profitability and occupancy.
- EBITDA margins expanded by 1300 basis points to 26%, driven by an 800 basis point increase in occupancy.
- The company demonstrated resilience against industry headwinds such as geopolitical tensions and fuel shortages, attributing this to strategic decisions like electrifying kitchens and vehicle fleets.
- Management highlighted a strong focus on an asset-light expansion model to increase the key count to over 3,000 by FY30.
- The balance sheet was significantly strengthened, with net debt reduced and plans to become a net-zero debt company by the end of the fiscal year.
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