Sobha · Material risks, their source context, and severity in the latest available quarter.
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High inflationary period (2021-2024) sold projects with elevated construction and land costs are still being recognized, compressing current margins. Analyst Himanshu explicitly questioned whether margin problems will recur, noting revenues up 50% but EBITDA nearly flat in H1.
Management acknowledged Bangalore is entering 'a phase of steady demand and supply' with potential supply increases, suggesting price increases will be 'far more inflationary rather than because of demand-supply mismatches'—a shift from the 4-year price appreciation trend.
Analyst Dhruvesh Sanghvi raised concerns about BD costs increasing as all large developers compete for land in the same markets, questioning whether today's land acquisitions will yield acceptable margins in 3-4 years. Management acknowledged 'competition has increased for land significantly.'
Sobha Magnus launch delayed from Q2 to Q3 due to BBMP restructuring into Greater Bangalore Authority. Management stated systems are now 'in place' but past delays and INR 27 crore ground rent provision highlight regulatory uncertainty as a recurring risk.
