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Investing.com - Axis Capital Limited initiated coverage on ITC Hotels (BSE:ITCHOTEL) with an "Add" rating and a price target of INR271.00, according to a research note released Wednesday.
The firm cited ITC Hotels’ position as India’s second-largest listed hotel chain, with strong anchoring in the luxury segment and recent diversification into multiple brands.
Axis Capital noted that after a decade of weak performance, ITC Hotels has returned to a growth trajectory, primarily through the managed route similar to industry peers, with a focus on the mid-premium segment.
The luxury-focused owned portfolio is positioned to benefit from the current industry upcycle, with the firm projecting a 15% EBITDA CAGR over FY25-28E, though this growth rate is expected to be lower than competitors like IHCL.
Axis Capital set its price target of INR271 based on a 30x Sep’27E EV/EBITDA multiple, compared to 35x for IHCL, while expressing some concern about the recent re-rating of ITC Hotels stock that has narrowed its discount to IHCL.
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