Benares Hotels Ltd: Fundamental Analysis, Share Price Insights & Intrinsic Value (2024)

Share Price and Basic Stock Data

Last Updated: December 21, 2024, 1:19 am

Market Cap	1,069 Cr.
Current Price	8,226
High / Low	10,051/7,400
Stock P/E	29.3
Book Value	1,103
Dividend Yield	0.30 %
ROCE	40.6 %
ROE	31.1 %
Face Value	10.0
PEG Ratio	0.13

Stock P/E, Current Price, and Intrinsic Value Over Time

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Competitors of

Stock Name	Market Cap	Current Price	High / Low	Stock P/E	Book Value	Dividend Yield	ROCE	ROE	Face Value
Howard Hotels Ltd	23.9 Cr.	26.2	33.5/17.4		10.4	0.00 %	9.86 %	8.53 %	10.0
HS India Ltd	27.5 Cr.	17.0	20.8/14.1	21.2	19.0	0.00 %	6.90 %	4.47 %	10.0
Gujarat Hotels Ltd	86.1 Cr.	227	261/158	19.0	119	1.10 %	13.9 %	11.2 %	10.0
Graviss Hospitality Ltd	352 Cr.	49.9	64.7/35.1	26.5	26.5	0.00 %	1.80 %	1.40 %	2.00
Goel Food Products Ltd	37.7 Cr.	20.0	78.0/19.3	9.67	11.9	2.50 %	18.9 %	25.4 %	10.0
Industry Average	10,360.85 Cr	478.29		115.12	88.06	0.40%	13.13%	15.79%	6.58

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Quarterly Result

Month	Sep 2021	Dec 2021	Mar 2022	Jun 2022	Sep 2022	Dec 2022	Mar 2023	Jun 2023	Sep 2023	Dec 2023	Mar 2024	Jun 2024	Sep 2024
Sales	10.60	19.27	16.12	19.85	17.72	28.26	27.50	25.47	25.90	33.61	35.58	23.00	24.47
Expenses	8.16	11.67	10.36	12.35	12.63	15.93	16.27	16.07	15.88	17.76	19.74	14.16	14.40
Operating Profit	2.44	7.60	5.76	7.50	5.09	12.33	11.23	9.40	10.02	15.85	15.84	8.84	10.07
OPM %	23.02%	39.44%	35.73%	37.78%	28.72%	43.63%	40.84%	36.91%	38.69%	47.16%	44.52%	38.43%	41.15%
Other Income	0.03	0.01	0.06	0.19	0.50	0.33	0.49	0.64	0.67	0.86	1.06	1.35	1.24
Interest	0.21	0.13	0.09	0.09	0.09	0.09	0.09	0.09	0.09	0.09	0.09	0.09	0.10
Depreciation	1.61	1.58	1.55	1.53	1.51	1.49	1.48	1.49	1.48	1.49	1.45	1.49	1.53
Profit before tax	0.65	5.90	4.18	6.07	3.99	11.08	10.15	8.46	9.12	15.13	15.36	8.61	9.68
Tax %	26.15%	25.25%	27.27%	25.21%	25.56%	25.18%	25.22%	25.65%	25.11%	25.25%	24.54%	25.32%	25.62%
Net Profit	0.48	4.41	3.03	4.54	2.97	8.29	7.59	6.30	6.84	11.30	11.59	6.43	7.20
EPS in Rs	3.69	33.92	23.31	34.92	22.85	63.77	58.38	48.46	52.62	86.92	89.15	49.46	55.38

Last Updated: November 6, 2024, 7:11 pm

Quarterly Chart

Profit & Loss - Annual Report

Last Updated: October 23, 2024, 2:59 pm

Month	Mar 2013	Mar 2014	Mar 2015	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024	TTM
Sales	39	43	47	50	50	47	60	64	24	50	93	121	117
Expenses	25	28	31	35	36	36	42	43	24	35	57	69	66
Operating Profit	14	15	16	15	14	11	17	21	0	15	36	51	51
OPM %	35%	34%	34%	30%	28%	24%	29%	33%	2%	29%	39%	43%	43%
Other Income	1	1	1	1	2	1	1	-0	1	0	1	3	5
Interest	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	0
Depreciation	2	2	3	3	5	4	5	6	7	6	6	6	6
Profit before tax	13	14	14	13	11	8	12	14	-7	8	31	48	49
Tax %	32%	35%	35%	36%	37%	17%	28%	21%	-25%	27%	25%	25%
Net Profit	9	9	9	8	7	6	9	11	-5	6	23	36	37
EPS in Rs	66.00	69.08	71.00	65.23	52.46	49.85	67.08	81.62	-40.23	43.46	179.85	277.23	280.91
Dividend Payout %	30%	29%	28%	31%	29%	30%	22%	9%	0%	23%	11%	9%

Profit & Loss Yearly Chart

YoY Net Profit Growth

Year	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017	2017-2018	2018-2019	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024
YoY Net Profit Growth (%)	0.00%	0.00%	-11.11%	-12.50%	-14.29%	50.00%	22.22%	-145.45%	220.00%	283.33%	56.52%
Change in YoY Net Profit Growth (%)	0.00%	0.00%	-11.11%	-1.39%	-1.79%	64.29%	-27.78%	-167.68%	365.45%	63.33%	-226.81%

has shown an inconsistent trend in YoY Net Profit Growth (%) in the last 11 years from 2013-2014 to 2023-2024.

Growth

Compounded Sales Growth
10 Years:	11%
5 Years:	15%
3 Years:	71%
TTM:	9%

Compounded Profit Growth
10 Years:	15%
5 Years:	34%
3 Years:	107%
TTM:	26%

Stock Price CAGR
10 Years:	20%
5 Years:	42%
3 Years:	68%
1 Year:	-4%

Return on Equity
10 Years:	15%
5 Years:	16%
3 Years:	23%
Last Year:	31%

Last Updated: Unknown

Balance Sheet

Last Updated: December 14, 2024, 2:07 pm

Month	Mar 2013	Mar 2014	Mar 2015	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024	Sep 2024
Equity Capital	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Reserves	36	42	48	56	60	64	70	77	71	77	98	132	142
Borrowings	0	0	0	0	0	5	5	9	9	4	4	4	4
Other Liabilities	12	12	14	14	18	19	20	18	10	14	17	19	20
Total Liabilities	50	55	63	71	79	89	97	105	91	95	120	156	167
Fixed Assets	25	26	44	43	41	54	81	91	84	78	73	71	72
CWIP	6	11	1	3	4	15	1	0	0	0	1	5	12
Investments	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other Assets	18	19	19	25	34	20	14	14	7	17	47	79	83
Total Assets	50	55	63	71	79	89	97	105	91	95	120	156	167

Reserves and Borrowings Chart

Cash Flow

Month	Mar 2013	Mar 2014	Mar 2015	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024
Cash from Operating Activity +	12	10	13	10	11	9	16	17	2	16	28	41
Cash from Investing Activity +	-2	-17	-7	-6	-12	-8	-16	-13	-1	-11	-17	-25
Cash from Financing Activity +	-2	-3	-3	-3	-3	3	-3	-3	-2	-6	-2	-3
Net Cash Flow	7	-10	4	0	-4	3	-4	1	-1	-0	9	12

Free Cash Flow

Month	Mar 2013	Mar 2014	Mar 2015	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024
Free Cash Flow	14.00	15.00	16.00	15.00	14.00	6.00	12.00	12.00	-9.00	11.00	32.00	47.00

Free Cash Flow = Income Generated from Operational Activities - Borrowings - Capital Work in Progress (CWIP)

Consistent positive free cash flow is crucial for businesses as it indicates their ability to generate cash from their core operations. It provides financial flexibility, allowing companies to invest in growth opportunities, pay dividends to shareholders, reduce debt, and weather economic downturns more effectively.

Free Cash Flow Chart

Financial Efficiency Indicators

Month	Mar 2013	Mar 2014	Mar 2015	Mar 2016	Mar 2017	Mar 2018	Mar 2019	Mar 2020	Mar 2021	Mar 2022	Mar 2023	Mar 2024
Debtor Days	22	21	19	27	31	31	27	25	12	10	17	15
Inventory Days	83	80	85	85	85	92	79	62	109
Days Payable	408	237	299	285	367	446	429	333	235
Cash Conversion Cycle	-303	-136	-195	-173	-251	-323	-323	-246	-114	10	17	15
Working Capital Days	-44	53	9	29	55	-38	-34	-17	-29	-28	-9	-8
ROCE %	37%	34%	31%	25%	18%	12%	17%	18%	-7%	10%	34%	41%

Financial Efficiency Indicators Chart

Share Holding Pattern

Month	Dec 2021	Mar 2022	Jun 2022	Sep 2022	Dec 2022	Mar 2023	Jun 2023	Sep 2023	Dec 2023	Mar 2024	Jun 2024	Sep 2024
Promoters	62.57%	62.57%	62.57%	62.57%	62.57%	62.57%	62.57%	62.57%	62.57%	62.57%	62.57%	61.19%
FIIs	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.01%	0.01%	0.01%
Public	37.43%	37.43%	37.43%	37.44%	37.43%	37.42%	37.43%	37.42%	37.43%	37.43%	37.42%	38.82%
No. of Shareholders	4,373	4,334	4,413	4,389	4,317	4,417	4,618	4,997	5,601	6,340	6,581	6,600

Shareholding Pattern Chart

No. of Shareholders

This stock is not held by any mutual fund

ROCE Trend

EPS Trend

Key Financial Ratios

Month	Mar 24	Mar 23	Mar 22	Mar 21	Mar 20
FaceValue	10.00	10.00	10.00	10.00	10.00
Basic EPS (Rs.)	277.25	179.85	43.48	-40.22	81.63
Diluted EPS (Rs.)	277.25	179.85	43.48	-40.22	81.63
Cash EPS (Rs.)	322.65	226.07	92.43	13.12	130.72
Book Value[Excl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.)	1023.05	767.50	598.75	555.65	602.41
Book Value[Incl.RevalReserv]/Share (Rs.)	1023.05	767.50	598.75	555.65	602.41
Dividend / Share (Rs.)	25.00	20.00	10.00	0.00	7.50
Revenue From Operations / Share (Rs.)	927.40	717.88	383.38	186.45	489.50
PBDIT / Share (Rs.)	418.18	289.68	113.23	7.41	161.19
PBIT / Share (Rs.)	372.78	243.46	64.28	-45.93	112.10
PBT / Share (Rs.)	369.89	240.63	59.29	-53.60	103.82
Net Profit / Share (Rs.)	277.25	179.85	43.48	-40.22	81.63
PBDIT Margin (%)	45.09	40.35	29.53	3.97	32.92
PBIT Margin (%)	40.19	33.91	16.76	-24.63	22.90
PBT Margin (%)	39.88	33.51	15.46	-28.74	21.20
Net Profit Margin (%)	29.89	25.05	11.34	-21.57	16.67
Return on Networth / Equity (%)	27.10	23.43	7.26	-7.23	13.55
Return on Capital Employeed (%)	34.04	28.92	9.54	-7.46	16.59
Return On Assets (%)	23.09	19.43	5.94	-5.75	10.12
Long Term Debt / Equity (X)	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.04
Total Debt / Equity (X)	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.07	0.11
Asset Turnover Ratio (%)	0.87	0.86	0.53	0.24	0.63
Current Ratio (X)	4.48	3.56	1.36	0.47	0.64
Quick Ratio (X)	4.39	3.44	1.25	0.39	0.58
Dividend Payout Ratio (NP) (%)	7.21	5.56	0.00	-18.64	18.37
Dividend Payout Ratio (CP) (%)	6.19	4.42	0.00	57.15	11.47
Earning Retention Ratio (%)	92.79	94.44	0.00	118.64	81.63
Cash Earning Retention Ratio (%)	93.81	95.58	0.00	42.85	88.53
Interest Coverage Ratio (X)	144.70	102.42	22.71	0.96	19.47
Interest Coverage Ratio (Post Tax) (X)	96.94	64.59	9.72	-4.24	10.86
Enterprise Value (Cr.)	1078.76	392.03	258.61	170.14	174.77
EV / Net Operating Revenue (X)	8.95	4.20	5.19	7.02	2.75
EV / EBITDA (X)	19.84	10.41	17.57	176.68	8.34
MarketCap / Net Operating Revenue (X)	9.37	4.52	5.32	6.86	2.64
Retention Ratios (%)	92.78	94.43	0.00	118.64	81.62
Price / BV (X)	8.49	4.23	3.41	2.30	2.15
Price / Net Operating Revenue (X)	9.37	4.52	5.32	6.86	2.64
EarningsYield	0.03	0.05	0.02	-0.03	0.06

Profitability Ratios (%)

Liquidity Ratios

Liquidity Ratios (%)

Interest Coverage Ratios (%)

Valuation Ratios

Fair Value

Fair Value of as of December 22, 2024 is: 10,081.02

Calculation basis:

Fair value = P/E Ratio * (Return on Equity / 100) * Book Value * (1 + Dividend Yield / 100)
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings Ratio): Represents the price of the stock relative to its earnings per share. A higher P/E ratio indicates that investors are willing to pay a higher price for the stock.
Return on Equity (ROE): Measures a company's profitability relative to its shareholder equity. It showcases the company's ability to generate profits using the investment made by its shareholders, offering valuable insight into its operational efficiency and financial performance.
Book Value: Represents the net asset value of the company per share. It is calculated as the total assets minus intangible assets and liabilities, divided by the number of outstanding shares.
Dividend Yield: The ratio of the annual dividend per share to the current market price per share. It offers valuable insights into the profitability of an investment through dividends.

This formula allows us to gauge the fair value of the stock by analyzing its fundamental indicators.

As of December 22, 2024, is Undervalued by 22.55% compared to the current share price 8,226.00

Intrinsic Value of as of December 22, 2024 is: 31,997.31

Calculation basis:

Intrinsic value = P/E Ratio * (Return on Equity / 100) * Book Value * (1 + Dividend Yield / 100) * (1 + EPS CAGR for Last 5 Years)
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings Ratio): Represents the price of the stock relative to its earnings per share. A higher P/E ratio indicates that investors are willing to pay a higher price for the stock.
Return on Equity (ROE): Measures a company's profitability relative to its shareholder equity. It showcases the company's ability to generate profits using the investment made by its shareholders, offering valuable insight into its operational efficiency and financial performance.
Book Value: Represents the net asset value of the company per share. It is calculated as the total assets minus intangible assets and liabilities, divided by the number of outstanding shares.
Dividend Yield: The ratio of the annual dividend per share to the current market price per share. It offers valuable insights into the profitability of an investment through dividends.
EPS CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate): Represents the geometric mean growth rate of earnings per share over the last 5 years. It provides insight into the historical growth trajectory of the company's earnings.

This formula allows us to gauge the intrinsic value of the stock by analyzing its fundamental indicators along with EPS growth.

As of December 22, 2024, is Undervalued by 288.98% compared to the current share price 8,226.00

Last 5 Year EPS CAGR: 217.40%

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Strength and Weakness

Strength	Weakness
The stock has a high average ROCE of 22.50%, which is a positive sign. The stock has a low average Working Capital Days of -5.08, which is a positive sign. The stock has a low average Cash Conversion Cycle of -168.50, which is a positive sign. The company has higher reserves (74.85 cr) compared to borrowings (3.38 cr), indicating strong financial stability. The company has shown consistent growth in sales (61.92 cr) and profit (17.54 cr) over the years.

Strength

Weakness

The stock has a high average ROCE of 22.50%, which is a positive sign.
The stock has a low average Working Capital Days of -5.08, which is a positive sign.
The stock has a low average Cash Conversion Cycle of -168.50, which is a positive sign.
The company has higher reserves (74.85 cr) compared to borrowings (3.38 cr), indicating strong financial stability.
The company has shown consistent growth in sales (61.92 cr) and profit (17.54 cr) over the years.

Considering all of the following key financial indicators, prospective investors are encouraged to conduct thorough research and seek professional guidance before considering any investment in :
1. Net Profit Margin: 29.89%
  - Net Profit Margin: This metric indicates the percentage of profit a company makes from its total revenue. A higher net profit margin is generally desirable as it reflects better profitability.
2. ROCE: 34.04% (Industry Average ROCE: 13.13%)
  - ROCE (Return on Capital Employed): ROCE measures a company's profitability and the efficiency with which its capital is employed. A higher ROCE indicates efficient use of capital.
3. ROE%: 27.1% (Industry Average ROE: 15.79%)
  - ROE (Return on Equity): ROE measures a company's profitability relative to shareholders' equity. A higher ROE indicates efficient use of shareholders' funds.
4. Interest Coverage Ratio (Post Tax): 96.94
  - Interest Coverage Ratio: The interest coverage ratio measures a company's ability to cover its interest payments on outstanding debt. A ratio greater than 2 is generally considered healthy as it indicates the company can meet its interest obligations comfortably.
5. Quick Ratio: 4.39
  - Quick Ratio: The quick ratio assesses a company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets. A ratio higher than 1 suggests the company can meet its short-term obligations without relying heavily on inventory.
6. Stock P/E: 29.3 (Industry average Stock P/E: 115.12)
  - Stock P/E (Price-to-Earnings) Ratio: The P/E ratio compares a company's current share price to its earnings per share. A lower P/E ratio relative to industry peers or historical values may indicate that the stock is undervalued.
7. Total Debt / Equity: 0
  - Total Debt / Equity: This ratio measures a company's financial leverage by comparing its total debt to its total equity. A lower ratio indicates lower financial risk and greater financial stability.
The current analysis is available for review. It's important to conduct thorough research and consider consulting with financial professionals before making any investment decisions.
Stock Rating:

About the Company - Qualitative Analysis

Benares Hotels Ltd. is a Public Limited Listed company incorporated on 03/11/1971 and has its registered office in the State of Uttar Pradesh, India. Company’s Corporate Identification Number(CIN) is L55101UP1971PLC003480 and registration number is 003480. Currently Company is involved in the business activities of Hotels and motels, inns, resorts providing short term lodging facilities; includes accommodation in house boats. Company’s Total Operating Revenue is Rs. 49.84 Cr. and Equity Capital is Rs. 1.30 Cr. for the Year ended 31/03/2022.

INDUSTRY	ADDRESS	CONTACT
Hotels, Resorts & Restaurants	Taj Ganges, Nadesar Palace Compound, Varanasi Uttar Pradesh 221002	investor@tajhotels.com http://www.benareshotelslimited.com

Management
Name	Position Held
Dr. Anant Narain Singh	Chairman
Mrs. Rukmani Devi	Ind. Non-Executive Director
Mr. Rohit Khosla	Non Exe.Non Ind.Director
Mr. Moiz Miyajiwala	Ind. Non-Executive Director
Mr. Puneet Raman	Ind. Non-Executive Director
Mr. Beejal Desai	Non Exe.Non Ind.Director

FAQ

What is the latest intrinsic value of ?

The latest intrinsic value of as on 22 December 2024 is ₹10081.02, which is 22.55% higher than the current market price of ₹8,226.00. The stock has a market capitalization of 1,069 Cr. and recorded a high/low of 10,051/7,400 during the current fiscal year 2024-2025. As of Sep 2024, the company has reserves of ₹142 Cr and total liabilities of ₹167 Cr.

What is the Market Cap of ?

The Market Cap of is 1,069 Cr..

What is the current Stock Price of as on 22 December 2024?

The current stock price of as on 22 December 2024 is 8,226.

What is the High / Low of stocks in FY 2024-2025?

In FY 2024-2025, the High / Low of stocks is 10,051/7,400.

What is the Stock P/E of ?

The Stock P/E of is 29.3.

What is the Book Value of ?

The Book Value of is 1,103.

What is the Dividend Yield of ?

The Dividend Yield of is 0.30 %.

What is the ROCE of ?

The ROCE of is 40.6 %.

What is the ROE of ?

The ROE of is 31.1 %.

What is the Face Value of ?

The Face Value of is 10.0.