India’s leading real estate developer, DLF (NSE:DLF) Limited, has unveiled an ambitious investment plan of around INR 20,000 crore over the next few years to complete its ongoing residential projects and expand its commercial real estate portfolio. This strategic expansion is expected to strengthen DLF's position in the real estate sector while generating a total surplus cash potential of INR 43,000 crore from its launched projects.
DLF's Growth Strategy & Project Pipeline
According to a corporate presentation released on Friday, the company has committed INR 20,000 crore to complete all launched residential projects. Notably, DLF's ultra-luxury development 'The Dahlias' in Gurugram alone has a revenue potential of INR 35,000 crore.
DLF currently maintains a strong cash balance of INR 9,000 crore, while customer receivables from sold housing units stand at INR 30,000 crore. Additionally, inventory launched but not yet sold is estimated to contribute another INR 24,000 crore in cash surplus, bringing the total estimated surplus to INR 43,000 crore post-construction costs.
Commercial Expansion: Investment in High-Yielding Rental Assets
DLF is also expanding its rental portfolio, with plans to invest another INR 20,000 crore over the next five years in commercial properties, including premium office and retail spaces. This investment will be channeled through DLF Ltd. as well as joint ventures such as DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd (DCCDL).
The company currently holds a 44 million sq. ft. operational rental portfolio, with an impressive 93% occupancy rate. This portfolio is projected to grow to 73 million sq. ft. in the medium term. Additionally, DCCDL has begun construction on the 5.5 million sq. ft. Grade A+ office spaces in DLF Downtown, Gurugram, and the 20 lakh sq. ft. DLF Mall of India, Gurugram.
Is DLF Overvalued? What InvestingPro's Fair Value Suggests
Despite DLF's aggressive expansion, investors must assess its valuation before making investment decisions. InvestingPro’s Fair Value tool estimates DLF's fair value at INR 504.8 per share, which indicates a 27.5% downside potential from the current market price of INR 695.9.
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