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Revenue
₹1,162 Cr
verified against source
Revenue YoY
28%
reported change
EBITDA
₹3,092 Cr
latest reported figure
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Cube Highways Trust reported a strong Q4 FY26 with revenue from operations of 4,239 crore, up 28% YoY, driven by 9.2% traffic growth and full-year outperformance of projected revenue by over 3%. EBITDA rose 30% YoY to 3,092 crore, supported by operational efficiencies and cost savings of 5.4% against budget. Annual distribution per unit reached a record 13.77 rupees, with cumulative distributions of 34.86 rupees since listing. Management guided for FY27 traffic growth of 3% and toll revenue growth of 6.4%, conservatively factoring in geopolitical risks and potential diversions from new expressways. The trust is progressing with a public InvIT IPO (5,000 crore offer for sale) and acquiring four sponsor assets (EV 7,292.5 crore) expected to be NAV-accretive. Key risks include elevated bitumen prices impacting maintenance costs and potential traffic diversion from upcoming corridors like Delhi-Dehradun Expressway.
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Guidance to track
- Management expects traffic growth of 3% for FY27, significantly lower than the 8.1% delivered in FY26, reflecting conservative assumptions.
- Toll revenue across 17 assets is projected to grow 6.4% in FY27, with actual April-May growth exceeding 10% so far.
- Draft offer document filed with SEBI; conversion to public InvIT subject to regulatory approvals.
- Assets to be transferred in exchange for units; expected to be NAV-accretive by over 3 rupees per unit and reduce net debt to AUM to 44.8%.
Risks flagged
- Bitumen prices have risen ~50% recently; management has factored in elevated levels persisting for three years, but further increases could pressure margins.
- Upcoming corridors like Delhi-Dehradun Expressway and Ganga Expressway may divert traffic from existing toll assets, as seen with Jaipur-Mahua stretch.
- An analyst raised a litigation where travelers exiting midway challenge full toll payment; management could not identify the asset or quantify impact, indicating potential undisclosed risk.
- Management cited evolving geopolitical situation as a reason for conservative traffic and inflation assumptions, though no specific impact quantified.
Key quotes
- Our traffic projection for FI27 is 3%. This compares significantly conservative compared to the 8.1% that the portfolio has delivered in FI26.
- We have not seen any structural slowdown in traffic across our toll plazas at this point in time.
- Our team's relentless focus on operational efficiency and scale benefits have delivered a 5.4% saving against the budget on our operating and maintenance costs.
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