Results · Professional & Local Services
Stanza Living turns profitable in FY25 with ₹130 crore net profit
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- Stanza Living
- What it does
- managed accommodation platform
- Kind
- Results
- Founded
- 2017
What they do
Stanza Living provides housing solutions for students and young professionals in cities across India
What happened
The company reported a net profit of ₹130 crore in FY25, reversing a ₹273 crore loss in FY24
Why it matters
Profitability was driven by a 21.5% drop in expenses and a ₹277 crore miscellaneous income, though the source of this income is not disclosed
The details
- Stanza Living, a managed accommodation platform, reported a net profit of ₹130 crore in FY25, ending years of losses.
- The company’s revenue from operations fell by 6.6% to ₹545.5 crore in FY25 from ₹584 crore in FY24.
- However, total income rose to ₹824 crore in FY25, including ₹278.5 crore in other income, with ₹277 crore classified as miscellaneous income.
- Expenses declined by 21.5% to ₹683 crore in FY25, driven by lower depreciation, finance costs, and employee benefits.
- The company’s EBITDA margin was 35.66%, indicating strong operational efficiency, though its ROCE remained negative at -2.68%.
The bigger picture
- The shift to profitability marks a significant turnaround for Stanza Living after several years of losses.
- The company’s ability to maintain stable occupancy and expand efficiently will be crucial for sustaining profitability.
- Its performance in the coming years will determine whether the FY25 turnaround translates into a more consistent financial trajectory.
About the business
- Stanza Living operates as a managed accommodation platform, offering hassle-free housing solutions for students and young professionals relocating to new cities.
- The company’s primary source of revenue is from its accommodation services, though the exact nature of its miscellaneous income is not disclosed.
- It competes with other managed accommodation platforms such as Zolo, Colive, and PadSplit.
- The company has raised around $231 million in funding to date, with Peak XV Partners and Accel as lead investors.
- Stanza Living’s financial performance in FY25 indicates a significant improvement in its cost structure and operational efficiency.
The deal
- Type
- results
Investors
- Peak XV Partners (investor) — Venture capital firm based in India.
- Accel (investor) — Global venture capital firm with a presence in India.
About Stanza Living
- Product
- based coliving startup
- Customers
- Students and young professionals moving to new cities.
- How it makes money
- It earns revenue from managed accommodation and co-living stays.
- What sets it apart
- Focuses on hassle-free living and a managed accommodation model.
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