Benares Hotels Ltd
Incorporated in 1971, Benares Hotels Limited (BHL) operates its hotels, viz. Taj Ganges and Taj Nadesar Palace in Varanasi, and Ginger, Gondia in Maharashtra. [1]
- Market Cap ₹ 1,300 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 10,000
- High / Low ₹ 10,860 / 9,000
- Stock P/E 30.0
- Book Value ₹ 1,636
- Dividend Yield 0.25 %
- ROCE 29.8 %
- ROE 22.5 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company is almost debt free.
- Company has delivered good profit growth of 59.4% CAGR over last 5 years
- Company has a good return on equity (ROE) track record: 3 Years ROE 26.6%
Cons
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Peer comparison
Consumer Discretionary Consumer Services Leisure Services Hotels & Resorts
Part of BSE Consumer Discretionary
Quarterly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 50 | 50 | 47 | 60 | 64 | 24 | 50 | 93 | 121 | 135 | 139 | |
| 31 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 42 | 43 | 24 | 35 | 57 | 69 | 76 | 80 | |
| Operating Profit | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 0 | 15 | 36 | 51 | 59 | 60 |
| OPM % | 34% | 30% | 28% | 24% | 29% | 33% | 2% | 29% | 39% | 43% | 44% | 43% |
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | |
| Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Depreciation | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Profit before tax | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 14 | -7 | 8 | 31 | 48 | 58 | 58 |
| Tax % | 35% | 36% | 37% | 17% | 28% | 21% | -25% | 27% | 25% | 25% | 26% | 26% |
| 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 11 | -5 | 6 | 23 | 36 | 43 | 43 | |
| EPS in Rs | 71.00 | 65.23 | 52.46 | 49.85 | 67.08 | 81.62 | -40.23 | 43.46 | 179.85 | 277.23 | 332.69 | 332.62 |
| Dividend Payout % | 28% | 31% | 29% | 30% | 22% | 9% | 0% | 23% | 11% | 9% | 8% | 8% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 11% |
| 5 Years: | 42% |
| 3 Years: | 14% |
| TTM: | 3% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 18% |
| 5 Years: | 59% |
| 3 Years: | 23% |
| TTM: | 0% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 25% |
| 5 Years: | 51% |
| 3 Years: | 39% |
| 1 Year: | 1% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 19% |
| 5 Years: | 24% |
| 3 Years: | 27% |
| Last Year: | 22% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| Equity Capital | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Reserves | 48 | 56 | 60 | 64 | 70 | 77 | 71 | 77 | 98 | 132 | 171 | 211 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| 14 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 40 | |
| Total Liabilities | 63 | 71 | 79 | 89 | 97 | 105 | 91 | 95 | 120 | 156 | 195 | 257 |
| 44 | 43 | 41 | 54 | 81 | 91 | 84 | 78 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 157 | |
| CWIP | 1 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 1 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | 25 | 34 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 47 | 79 | 106 | 99 | |
| Total Assets | 63 | 71 | 79 | 89 | 97 | 105 | 91 | 95 | 120 | 156 | 195 | 257 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 28 | 41 | 42 | 49 | |
| -7 | -6 | -12 | -8 | -16 | -13 | -1 | -11 | -17 | -25 | -43 | -59 | |
| -3 | -3 | -3 | 3 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -6 | -2 | -3 | -4 | -4 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 4 | 0 | -4 | 3 | -4 | 1 | -1 | -0 | 9 | 12 | -5 | -14 |
| Free Cash Flow | 2 | 6 | 8 | -19 | -1 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 26 | 29 | 24 | -11 |
| CFO/OP | 112% | 84% | 97% | 101% | 105% | 93% | 198% | 115% | 98% | 103% | 96% | 103% |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| Debtor Days | 19 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 15 |
| Inventory Days | 85 | 85 | 85 | 92 | 79 | 62 | 109 | 68 | ||||
| Days Payable | 299 | 285 | 367 | 446 | 429 | 333 | 235 | 298 | ||||
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -195 | -173 | -251 | -323 | -323 | -246 | -114 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 11 | -215 |
| Working Capital Days | 9 | 29 | 55 | -76 | -65 | -48 | -112 | -28 | -9 | -8 | -0 | -47 |
| ROCE % | 31% | 25% | 18% | 12% | 17% | 18% | -7% | 10% | 34% | 41% | 37% | 30% |
Insights
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| Room Inventory - Taj Ganges, Varanasi Rooms |
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| Room Inventory - Taj Nadesar Palace, Varanasi Rooms |
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| Room Inventory - Ginger Hotel, Gondia Rooms |
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Documents
Announcements
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Compliances-Reg.24(A)-Annual Secretarial Compliance
13 May - Submitted Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for year ended March 31, 2026.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Resignation of Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
4 May - Benares Hotels CFO Veeramani Venkata resigned effective close of business May 4, 2026.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
30 Apr - Copies of Financial Results for the period / year ended March 31, 2026, as published in the newspapers on April 30, 2026.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Press Release / Media Release
29 Apr - BHL reported FY2026 results and added 100 rooms at Taj Ganges, Varanasi, increasing inventory to 230 rooms.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Directorate
29 Apr - Beejal Desai resigned; Rajendra Misra and Anupam Chaturvedi appointed directors effective April 29, 2026.
Annual reports
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Financial Year 2015
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Financial Year 2014
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Financial Year 2013
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Financial Year 2012
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Financial Year 2011
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Holding Company[1]
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is the ultimate Holding Company of BHL.