Buy InterGlobe Aviation Ltd For Target Rs2,450 - Centrum Broking
IndiGo’s PAT at Rs14.2bn in Q3FY23 significantly beat our estimate of Rs4.9bn due to stronger yields. RASK grew 28.9%YoY to Rs5.26 (highest ever; est Rs4.9) aided by 22%YoY increase in ticket yields and increase in load factor to 85.1% from 79.7% PY. Yields were also supported by receipt of certain compensation from OEMs/vendors for aircraft groundings (we estimate it could be ~9ps impact). ASK/RPK grew 25.3%/33.8% YoY to 28.8bn/24.5bn. Recurring EBITDA (ex Fx MTM) at Rs39.8bn was sharply above estimate of Rs30bn. IndiGo has guided for capacity growth of 45% YoY in Q4FY23 (implies 3% QoQ growth) and ~15% growth in FY24. We expect RASK to soften QoQ in Q4FY23 (on a relatively high base) due to seasonal weakness in traffic/fares, lower load factor and also pass?through of lower fuel costs. Strong growth outlook, improved fare discipline and lower fuel costs are key catalysts. Stock trades at 10.9x/9.3x FY24E/25E EBITDAR. Maintain BUY.
Earnings beat estimates due to stronger yields
Revenue grew 61%YoY to Rs149bn (est: Rs139bn) and EBITDAR stood at Rs34bn as against EBITDAR of Rs20bn in PY. EBITDAR (ex?fx MTM) was Rs39.8bn vis?à?vis estimate of Rs30bn. RASK grew 28.9%YoY to Rs5.26 with ticket yield growing by 22%YoY to 5.38. Fuel costs grew 41.2%YoY to Rs2.01 while employee costs grew 17.8%YoY to 40ps due to full re?instatement of salary costs. Gross spread (RASK?Fuel) grew 22.2% YoY to Rs3.25 and CASK (ex?fuel and ex? fx MTM) declined 2% YoY to Rs2.56 led by improved traffic levels. RASK?CASK ex?fx MTM (i.e. PBT) stood at 0.7. PAT at Rs14.2bn beat estimate of Rs4.9bn.
Guides 45% YoY ASK growth in Q4FY23; fleet additions continue despite constraints
IndiGo has guided for capacity growth of 45% in Q4FY23 (implies 3% QoQ growth). For FY24, IndiGo has guided for ~15% ASK growth. The growth has been calibrated in sync with the available capacity. Fleet addition has been impacted due to global engine shortage/supply chain issue. Despite this, IndiGo added 21 neos and 1 A321 freighter aircraft (retired 3 A320 ceos) taking its fleet to 302 in Dec?22. IndiGo continues to defer the return of its balance CEO aircrafts and has also wet leased two wide?body aircrafts for international operations.
Traffic and yields seeing seasonal softness; fare correction to help sustain traffic recovery
Domestic traffic remains resilient with average of 404k pax/day in Jan?23 (down 3%MoM against average of 415k pax/day in Dec?22 owing to seasonality). Fares too have corrected meaningfully in Jan?23 against peak levels of Dec?22. Meanwhile domestic ATF costs are also down 6.3% QoQ thus far in Q4FY23. We believe this correction in fares on the very high base of Dec?22 (supported also by lower fuel) was much needed in order to sustain the recovery in domestic traffic. More importantly, fare discipline in the industry remains sound.
Environment favourable; crude price decline adds to strength; Maintain BUY
IndiGo continues to maintain its dominant position in the domestic market (55.8% market share in Q3FY23) and is targeting a quantum jump in its positioning on overseas routes. Domestic traffic is likely to remain strong going ahead (though Q4 is a seasonally weak period) and the recent decline in ATF costs have provided airlines headroom to lower fares and stimulate demand. Fleet additions for the industry are likely to remain constrained in the near term and we expect 7.6%/8.7% YoY growth in FY23/FY24. Competitive environment remains benign and fare discipline should continue. Valuations remain reasonable at 10.9x/9.3x FY24/25E EBITDAR. Maintain BUY with PT of Rs2450 (11x average FY24?25E EBITDAR).
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