Brief about OYO

(i) Oyo is a leading, new-age technology platform empowering the large yet highly fragmented global hospitality ecosystem, according to RedSeer. They have been focused on reshaping the short-stay accommodation space since its incorporation in 2012 and have developed a unique two-sided technology platform focused on comprehensively addressing key pain points of the Patrons (being the owners, lessors and/or operators of store fronts listed on the platform) on the supply side and the Customers (being traveler's and guests who book accommodations at the Patrons’ store fronts through the platform)on the demand side. The unique business model helps the Patrons transform fragmented, unbranded and under-utilized hospitality assets into branded, digitally enabled store fronts with higher revenue generation potential and provides the Customers with access to abroad range of high-quality storefronts at compelling price points.

(ii) As at March 31, 2021, they had 157,344 store fronts across more than 35 countries listed on the platform. The Patrons use the platform to manage all mission-critical aspects of their business operations. The comprehensive, full-stack technology suite integrates more than 40 products and services across the digital signup and onboarding, revenue management, daily business management and D2C stacks into the two flagship Patron applications, Co-OYO and OYO OS. This enables the Patrons to have a significant digital presence across the extensive distribution network. The Customers can book store fronts through its own D2C channels on the platform and through indirect channels with third-party OTAs. The OYO mobile application offers a variety of digital tools to guide the Customers throughout their journey, including discovery, seamless booking, pre-stay assistance and cancellations, digital check-ins as well as in-stay and post-stay services.

Business Model of OYO

OYO business model relies on the Patrons who list their storefronts on its platform and its large base of Customers who book accommodations at Patrons’ storefronts through OYO platform. The value proposition to the Patrons of OYO hotel and homes business is based on our integrated, full-stack technology suite, which empowers all mission-critical aspects of their business operations. In turn, the Patrons provide them with distribution rights (largely on an exclusive basis) and significant control over pricing decisions relating to their store front inventory, which enables them to maximize their revenue generation potential through the dynamic pricing algorithms.They distribute Patrons’ hotel and home store front inventory through the D2C channels on the platform and through indirect channels with third party OTAs and generally earn an average revenue share of 20% to 35% of GBV (net of discounts and loyalty points), which creates strong alignment between OYO and its Patrons. They also offer a listing only service, where Patrons can list their store fronts on the platform for a fixed subscription fee.

Asset-light Model of OYO

They have an asset-light business model and a lean cost structure. They do not own the store fronts listed on the platform. As at March 31, 2021, 99.9% of the storefronts did not have contracts with minimum guarantees or fixed payout commitments from us, with any investments, capital expenditure, storefront employee costs and other expenses relating to the operation of such storefronts borne large. Hotels Listed on OYO They have 157,344 storefronts across more than 35 countries listed on the platform as atMarch 31, 2021. As at September 9, 2021, they had the largest footprint in terms of hotel store fronts in India and SEA and the second largest footprint in Europe in terms of home store fronts among full stack short-stay accommodation players, according to RedSeer. They have made a conscious strategic decision to focus on these geographies as the Core Growth Markets. These markets account for more than 90% of the total storefronts globally as at March 31, 2021. Download Our App for the latest Oyo Share Price - Click Here

Key takeaways from OYO 2021-22 Annual Reports

  1. Revenue from operations increased from ~3900 Cr in Fy21 to ~4700 Cr Fy22.
  2. Adj. EBITDA loss have reduced from ~1700 Cr in Fy21 to ~470 Cr in Fy22.
  3. Gross Booking Value increased from ~6600 Cr in Fy21 to ~8100 Cr in Fy22.
  4. OYO is now shifting focus from rapid growth to sustainable growth to make OYO profitable.
  5. Currently, OYO core focus markets are India, South East Asia and Europe Homes.
  6. IPO is expected to come in next year.

Key takeaways from OYO 2022-23 Annual Reports

  1. OYO reported a 14% increase in Total Income for FY23, reaching ₹5602 crore from ₹4905 crore.
  2. The company significantly reduced its Net Losses by 34%
  3. Adjusted EBITDA losses also saw a remarkable decrease of 68%, narrowing to ₹-374 crore from ₹-1160 crore in the previous year
  4. The company has launched 10 Palette resorts in cities including Jaipur, Hyderabad, andMumbai, with plans to add 40 more Pallete Resort to its portfolio by Q2 FY 2024.
  5. IPO is expected to come this Year.

Valuation of OYO Unlisted Shares

In the months of July and August-24, OYO raised approximately INR 1,457 crore in Series G funding at a price of around INR 30 per share. This infusion adds roughly 50 crore shares to the company's capital. Consequently, as of August 2024, the total outstanding shares stand at approximately ~650 crore.

With the stock price of OYO in the unlisted market at INR 45, this results in a valuation of INR 29,250 crore or approximately $3.65 billion.

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