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DLF Diversified 23 Jan 2024

DLF Limited — Q3 FY24

DLF delivered a stellar Q3 FY24 with consolidated revenue of INR 1,644 crore, EBITDA of INR 633 crore, and PAT of INR 649 crore, up 26% YoY.

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Revenue ₹1,521 Cr
EBITDA ₹633 Cr
PAT ₹656 Cr +26%
EBITDA Margin 34%
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DLF delivered a stellar Q3 FY24 with consolidated revenue of INR 1,644 crore, EBITDA of INR 633 crore, and PAT of INR 649 crore, up 26% YoY. The standout was record quarterly sales bookings of INR 9,047 crore, driven by the successful launch of DLF Privana South and other projects, which sold out rapidly. The company has already exceeded its full-year sales guidance of INR 13,000 crore, reaching INR 13,316 crore in nine months. Management highlighted a fresh pipeline of 32 million sq ft with sales potential of INR 79,000 crore, more than double the previous pipeline, to be launched over 3-4 years. The rental arm, DCCDL, reported revenue of INR 1,476 crore (+8% YoY) and EBITDA of INR 1,126 crore (+6% YoY), with SEZ denotification expected to boost occupancy. Net cash improved to INR 1,246 crore. Guidance for FY25 sales is a moderate increase to INR 15,000+ crore. Key risk: construction cost inflation and execution delays could pressure margins and delivery timelines.

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Quarter Snapshot

Sales Bookings (Q3) INR 9,047 crore
+57% YoY (approx)

Highest quarterly sales bookings ever, driven by multiple successful launches.

New Launch Pipeline 32 million sq ft
+100% vs prior pipeline

Fresh pipeline with sales potential of INR 79,000 crore, more than double the previous 3-4 year delivery.

Net Cash Position INR 1,246 crore
+INR 138 crore QoQ (approx)

Improved net cash position due to record collections and cash flow generation.

Pre-leasing of New Office 91%
flat

New office developments in Gurugram and Chennai achieved 91% pre-leasing, indicating strong demand.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q3 FY24 vs Q2 FY24
3 new guidance3 dropped3 new risk3 risk resolved
NEW
New launches over next 12-15 months

Key launches include Privana 2, DLF 5 luxury project, Chennai luxury, Goa, and first phase of Mumbai project.

NEW
DCCDL rental income exit run-rate of INR 5,100-5,200 crore by FY25

Rental income for DCCDL expected to stabilize at that level, excluding Atrium Place.

NEW
SEZ denotification to improve occupancy from Q1 FY25

Applications filed for 1.1 billion sq ft denotification; process expected to complete by March-April 2024.

UPDATED
FY25 sales guidance of INR 15,000+ crore

Management expects a moderate increase from FY24's likely ~INR 13,000+ crore, with formal guidance in May 2024.

DROPPED
Construction spend of ~INR 1,700 crore in FY24

Annual construction spend expected to increase ~40% YoY to INR 1,700 crore, with higher outflow in H2.

DROPPED
New launches in H2 FY24: Privana (Q3), DLF 5 (Q4/Q1 FY25), Andheri (by June 2024)

Approvals on track for key launches; DLF 5 super-luxury project expected in Q4 FY24 or Q1 FY25.

DROPPED
DCCDL to continue two dividends per year

Rental arm DCCDL will maintain its dividend cycle, with interim dividend declared post H1 results.

NEW RISK
Construction cost inflation and margin pressure

Management assumes 5% annual cost escalation and contingency, but actual costs could rise, squeezing margins.

NEW RISK
Execution delays in large pipeline

With sales velocity up 6x, timely delivery of 32 million sq ft pipeline is critical; management has strengthened teams but risks remain.

NEW RISK
Price sustainability in Gurgaon

Rapid price increases may lead to affordability challenges; management believes demand is genuine but macro risks exist.

RISK GONE
Potential delay in DLF 5 launch

Management acknowledged DLF 5 launch could slip to Q1 FY25, though sales guidance remains unaffected.

RISK GONE
Interest rate sensitivity for REIT monetization

Management indicated REIT listing is a few quarters away, dependent on benign interest rate scenario, which is uncertain.

RISK GONE
SEZ vacancy and denotification risk

SEZ occupancy at 85% with 14-15% vacancy; floor-wise denotification awaited from Ministry of Commerce, which may not materialize as expected.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance FY25 sales guidance of INR 15,000+ crore

Management expects a moderate increase from FY24's likely ~INR 13,000+ crore, with formal guidance in May 2024.

Top risk Construction cost inflation and margin pressure

Management assumes 5% annual cost escalation and contingency, but actual costs could rise, squeezing margins.

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