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DLF Diversified 15 May 2025

DLF Limited — Q4 FY25

DLF reported a strong Q4 FY25 with record annual sales of INR 21,000 crore+ and PAT of INR 4,350 crore, the highest in years.

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DLF reported a strong Q4 FY25 with record annual sales of INR 21,000 crore+ and PAT of INR 4,350 crore, the highest in years. Operating cash surplus reached INR 6,200 crore for the year, and ROE crossed into double digits at 10.2%. The rental portfolio (DCCDL+DLF+Atrium Place) now totals ~44 million sq ft with vacancy down to 6% (4% by value). Key launches planned for FY26 include Privana North, Mumbai slum rehab, and Goa, with pre-sales guidance of INR 20,000-22,000 crore. RentCo CapEx is guided at ~INR 5,000 crore for FY26 and FY27. Risk: execution on the massive 45 million sq ft under-construction pipeline could face delays or cost overruns.

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Quarter Snapshot

Annual Pre-Sales INR 21,000 crore+
+XX% YoY

Highest ever annual sales, driven by strong demand in Gurgaon and new launches.

Operating Cash Surplus (FY25) INR 6,200 crore
+XX% YoY

Strong cash generation, with quarterly run rate of ~INR 1,500 crore.

ROE 10.2%
+XX bps YoY

Crossed double-digit ROE for the first time, a key milestone.

Rental Portfolio Vacancy 6%
-XX pp YoY

Vacancy down to 6% (4% by value), driven by strong leasing in new assets.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q4 FY25 vs Q3 FY25
4 new guidance4 dropped4 new risk4 risk resolved
NEW
Pre-sales guidance of INR 20,000-22,000 crore for FY26

Management expects to sustain similar sales levels as FY25, with potential upside from strong demand.

NEW
RentCo CapEx of ~INR 5,000 crore in FY26 and FY27

Capital expenditure for rental assets, including Downtowns and Atrium Place, will be about INR 5,000 crore each year.

NEW
Exit rentals for RentCo at INR 6,700 crore by FY26

Rental income run-rate by end of FY26, with further jump in FY27 as new assets contribute full year.

NEW
Dividend growth strategy to continue

Management hopes to sustain dividend growth, consistent with past trend of increasing dividends.

DROPPED
Mumbai launch in Q4FY25

Mumbai project approval expected in weeks; launch likely in current quarter.

DROPPED
Goa and Privana Phase 3 may spill to FY26

Approval cycles may push these launches to early next fiscal.

DROPPED
FY26 rental income guidance

DCCDL rental income ~INR 6,300-6,350 crore; DLF rental income ~INR 800 crore (corrected from earlier 1,000-1,200).

DROPPED
CapEx cycle for Downtowns and malls

Construction on Downtown Gurgaon Phase 2 (4.5-4.6 mn sq ft offices, 2 mn retail) and Chennai Downtown 4&5 (3.6 mn sq ft) underway.

NEW RISK
Execution risk on 45 million sq ft under construction

Massive construction pipeline could face delays or cost overruns, impacting cash flows and margins.

NEW RISK
Demand slowdown in residential real estate

A cyclical downturn could impact sales volumes and pricing, especially if interest rates rise or economic growth slows.

NEW RISK
Regulatory approvals for Mumbai slum rehab project

Delays in approvals from multiple societies have already pushed back the launch; further delays could impact FY26 sales.

NEW RISK
Rental re-rating potential limited in legacy assets

Cyber City rentals (INR 125-135) may not reach levels of new assets (INR 160-170), capping rental growth.

RISK GONE
Construction bandwidth constraints

Management noted that 40-50 mn sq ft under construction is the efficient limit; beyond that, contracting ecosystem becomes a constraint.

RISK GONE
Approval delays for new launches

Mumbai, Goa, and Privana Phase 3 approvals are pending; delays could push launches beyond current guidance.

RISK GONE
Cash trapped in RERA escrow

INR 7,000 crore is escrowed in RERA accounts; cash flow recognition may be delayed until project completions from 2027-28.

RISK GONE
Tax cash outflow in Q4

INR 900 crore tax settlement under Vivad Se Vishwas will result in cash outflow in Q4FY25, impacting near-term liquidity.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Cash trapped in RERA accounts

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q3 FY25, Q4 FY24

INR 7,000 crore is escrowed in RERA accounts; cash flow recognition may be delayed until project completions from 2027-28.

Legal hurdles in Tulsiwadi project

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24

Intensive litigation with lenders and ARC delays monetization of prime Mumbai land; no near-term resolution expected.

Mumbai project execution and approval delays

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q1 FY25, Q2 FY25

Management acknowledged that non-Gurgaon approvals are difficult to predict; state elections could cause delays.

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

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q3 FY24

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

DCCDL rental income to reach INR 5,800-6,000 crore in FY26

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q3 FY25

DCCDL rental income ~INR 6,300-6,350 crore; DLF rental income ~INR 800 crore (corrected from earlier 1,000-1,200).

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance Pre-sales guidance of INR 20,000-22,000 crore for FY26

Management expects to sustain similar sales levels as FY25, with potential upside from strong demand.

Top risk Execution risk on 45 million sq ft under construction

Massive construction pipeline could face delays or cost overruns, impacting cash flows and margins.

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