Stock held by Govt. of Singapore jumps 5% after its net profit grows by 692% in Q2

Synopsis:
A small cap company’s shares rose over 5 percent in today’s trading session after announcing Q2 results.

A prominent branded hotel ownership and asset management platform in India is in the spotlight today after posting Q2FY26 results. Read the article below for detailed insights into its performance.

With a market capitalization of Rs. 4,448.23 crore, the shares of Samhi Hotels Limited were trading at Rs. 201, down by 2.81 percent from its previous closing price of Rs. 206.85. In today’s trading session it has touched an intraday high of Rs. 217.30, implying an upside of 5.05 percent from previous close price. As of September, 2025 Government Of Singapore holds 7.29 percent stake in the company.

Q2FY26 Results

Samhi Hotels Limited reported Rs. 292.97 crore in revenue for the second quarter of FY26, a 11.76 percent increase over the Rs. 262.13 crore for the same period in FY25. It increased by 7.63 percent as compared to Rs. 272.21 crore in Q1 FY26.

The company’s EBITDA for Q2 FY26 stood at Rs. 107.14 crore, up by 18.39 percent from Rs. 90.5 crore in Q1 FY26, and rose by 16.47 percent from Rs. 91.99 crore in Q2 FY25.

The consolidated net profit for the second quarter of FY26 was Rs. 99.8 crore, which was 419.25 percent higher than the Rs. 19.22 crore reported in the previous quarter and increased by 690.81 percent from Rs. 12.62 crore in Q2 FY25. Profit growth was also reflected in earnings per share (EPS), which increased to approximately Rs. 4.63 in Q2 FY26 from Rs. 1 in Q1 FY26 and Rs. 0.64 in Q2 FY25. 

Hotel Development Updates

The company announced plans for a landmark dual-branded hotel near Navi Mumbai International Airport and DY Patil Stadium, featuring around 400 rooms in Phase I, with potential expansion to 700 rooms. This project will be operated under the Westin and Fairfield by Marriott brands, pending definitive agreements. Additionally, the company signed an Agreement to Lease for a 260-room mid-scale hotel in Hyderabad’s Financial District, which will be part of a mixed-use development.

Operational Performance

For Q2FY26, the company reported a RevPAR of Rs. 5,026, marking an 11.2 percent year-on-year increase, while occupancy stood at 75 percent, reflecting healthy demand trends across its portfolio.

Debt and Financial Metrics

The company continued to deleverage its balance sheet, with net debt declining from Rs. 19,669 million in March 2025 to Rs. 13,700 million in September 2025. Its Net Debt-to-EBITDA ratio improved from 4.4x to 2.9x, supported by consistent EBITDA growth. The average interest rate fell from 9.2 percent to 8.5 percent, and annualised interest cost dropped significantly from Rs. 1,900 million to Rs. 1,250 million, highlighting better debt management and cost efficiency.

Management View

According to Mr. Ashish Jakhanwala, Chairman and Managing Director of SAMHI Hotels Ltd, the company delivered a strong performance for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2025. Total revenue grew by ~11 percent and consolidated EBITDA rose 14.2 percent YoY, leading to a ~2.8x jump in PBT, supported by lower finance costs. Including the reinstatement of the Navi Mumbai project, the company reported a PAT of ~Rs. 998 million for the quarter. 

He highlighted the Navi Mumbai development as a landmark project that will transform both the city’s skyline and SAMHI’s growth potential with a 700-room dual-branded hotel. Additionally, the company signed a long-term variable lease for a large midscale hotel in Hyderabad’s Financial District, strengthening its market presence. Mr. Jakhanwala added that by December 2025, SAMHI will expand its room inventory by about 8 percent, boosting performance in Q4 FY2026 and FY2027. Projects like W-Hyderabad and Westin Bengaluru are progressing as planned. With ongoing growth initiatives, steady same-store CAGR of 9–11 percent, and robust free cash flow generation, he expressed confidence in SAMHI’s sustained growth and value creation for shareholders.

SAMHI Hotels Ltd is a leading branded hotel ownership and asset management platform in India, operating under an institutional ownership model with experienced leadership and professional management. It has long-term partnerships with global operators Marriott, IHG and Hyatt and manages 32 hotels comprising 4,948 rooms across 14 cities including NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune.

Written By Akshay Sanghavi

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