Waterways Leisure Tourism Q1 FY27 Revenue ₹1,901 Crore, EBITDA ₹465 Crore
Waterways Leisure Tourism reported Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue of ₹190.11 crore and EBITDA of ₹46.53 crore. The company achieved a 105% load factor and an average ticket price of ₹11,581. Fuel costs increased by 65% year-over-year. Consolidated PAT was ₹22.77 crore, while standalone PAT was ₹27.35 crore.
The results show growth and operational efficiency, but the significant increase in fuel costs could impact future profitability. The increase in revenue and positive EBITDA suggests a moderate impact.
The company has shown revenue growth and maintained a high load factor, indicating strong demand for its services. Despite rising fuel costs, the overall financial performance appears positive.
Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited (formerly Waterways Leisure Tourism Private Limited) has announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company reported revenue from operations of ₹1,901.12 million (₹190.11 crore) for the quarter. EBITDA stood at ₹465.31 million (₹46.53 crore), with an EBITDA margin of 24.5% on a consolidated basis.
The company experienced a load factor of 105% and an average ticket price of ₹11,581. Gross ticket revenue, including GST, was ₹2,082.6 million (₹208.26 crore), a 10% increase compared to Q1 FY26. Fuel costs saw a significant increase of 65% compared to the previous year's first quarter, amounting to ₹142.3 million (₹14.23 crore) in impact.
On a standalone basis, revenue from operations was ₹1,901.12 million (₹190.11 crore) and EBITDA was ₹498.91 million (₹49.89 crore) with a 26% margin. The consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) was ₹227.73 million (₹22.77 crore), while the standalone PAT was ₹273.47 million (₹27.35 crore).
The company operates the Cordelia Empress, offering sailings from Mumbai, Goa, Kochi, and Lakshadweep on the West Coast, and from Chennai, Visakhapatnam, and Puducherry on the East Coast. Key metrics highlighted include Available Passenger Cruise Days (APCD) of 144,872 and Passenger Cruise Days (PCD) of 152,397. The company attributes the load factor exceeding 100% to triple/quad occupancy in cabins. Operating costs per APCD saw increases in Fuel (65.2%), Crew Related (17.0%), Shipboard CoS (6.9%), and Port (4.3%) expenses, largely due to global fuel price escalation and planned salary revisions.
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