In the latest six-month period, Espire Hospitality reported net sales of ₹50.61 crores, representing a growth rate of 37.04%. However, the quarter’s net sales stood at ₹18.90 crores, the lowest recorded in recent periods. This juxtaposition highlights a deceleration in quarterly revenue generation despite the half-yearly growth trend. Operating profit margins have also shifted, with the operating profit to net sales ratio at -10.74% for the quarter, indicating contraction in profitability relative to sales.
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Financial strain is further evidenced by the operating profit before depreciation, interest, and tax (PBDIT) for the quarter, which registered at -₹2.03 crores, marking a low point in recent history. Interest expenses for the nine-month period reached ₹6.71 crores, growing at a rate of 40.38%, which has exerted additional pressure on profitability. The operating profit to interest coverage ratio for the quarter was -1.64 times, underscoring challenges in servicing debt obligations from operational earnings.
Profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter was reported at -₹5.71 crores, a significant deviation from the previous four-quarter average, reflecting a fall of 336.2%. Earnings per share (EPS) also reflected this downturn, registering at -₹3.83 for the quarter. These figures collectively indicate a period of financial contraction for Espire Hospitality, contrasting with its longer-term growth trajectory.
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From a market perspective, Espire Hospitality’s stock price closed at ₹377.25, down 5.00% on the day, with a 52-week trading range between ₹183.95 and ₹620.00. The stock’s recent returns show a divergence from the broader Sensex index: a one-week return of -6.73% compared to Sensex’s 0.96%, and a one-month return of -12.59% against Sensex’s 0.86%. However, the year-to-date return for Espire Hospitality stands at 13.27%, surpassing the Sensex’s 8.36%, while the one-year return is notably higher at 105.08% versus Sensex’s 9.48%.
Over longer horizons, Espire Hospitality’s stock has demonstrated substantial appreciation, with three-year returns at 2775.38% and five-year returns at 5840.94%, significantly outpacing the Sensex’s respective 37.31% and 91.65%. The ten-year return of 1209.90% also contrasts with the Sensex’s 232.28%, underscoring the company’s historical growth potential despite recent quarterly challenges.
The recent adjustment in Espire Hospitality’s financial trend parameter, shifting from positive to negative, reflects the evolving dynamics within the Hotels & Resorts sector and the company’s operational environment. This change was noted on 18 November 2025, following an evaluation adjustment that considered the latest quarterly performance metrics.
Investors and market participants should consider these financial developments in the context of Espire Hospitality’s broader market performance and sectoral trends. While the company’s recent quarterly figures indicate operational headwinds, its longer-term returns and market capitalisation grade of 4 suggest a complex investment profile requiring careful analysis.
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