Oravel Stays Ltd., operating as OYO, is a global hospitality technology company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, India. OYO partners with hotels and homes in over 35 countries to offer standardized, affordable, and tech-enabled accommodations, encompassing more than 175,000 hotel and home storefronts. The company provides property management tools, revenue management, and customer acquisition support.
**Financial Performance:** OYO's financials (in Cr.) show significant growth in revenue from FY21 to FY24, increasing from ₹3962 to ₹5389. EBITDA improved from -₹3944 in FY22 to ₹708 in FY24. The company reported its first net profit in FY24, indicating a positive financial trajectory. PAT also improved from -₹1160 in FY22 to ₹230 in FY24. EPS increased from -₹14.63 in FY22 to ₹1.72 in FY24.
**Valuation:** As of April 24, 2025, the last deal price was ₹52/share, implying a market cap of ₹33800. The P/E ratio (FY24) is 148.57x, and the P/B ratio is 37.41.
**Investment Rationale:** OYO's global footprint extends across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company's technology-driven operations and strategic acquisitions, including G6 Hospitality, have expanded its portfolio and market reach.
**Recent Acquisition:** In December 2024, OYO acquired G6 Hospitality, parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, from Blackstone Real Estate for $525 million, adding approximately 1,500 franchised hotels in the U.S. and Canada to OYO's portfolio.
**Key Risks:** The hospitality industry is highly competitive. OYO also faces regulatory challenges operating across multiple jurisdictions and is dependent on global travel and tourism trends.
**IPO Plans & Exit Options:** OYO has filed preliminary documents for an IPO in India, anticipated in the near future, subject to market conditions and regulatory approvals. Investors can explore buying or selling shares through private deals or await the public listing. The company may offer buyback options to existing shareholders.
**UnlistedZone View:** OYO's strategic acquisitions, technological advancements, and global expansion position it as a formidable player in the hospitality sector. UnlistedZone rates OYO as "Accumulate" with a 2-3 year investment horizon, subject to market conditions and company performance.
**Shareholding Pattern:** RA Hospitality Holdings (Cayman) holds 43.56% of the shares, while Ritesh Agarwal holds 38.38%.
