Prestige Estates Projects is an Indian real estate developer primarily focused on the southern Indian market. The company owns and has development rights for over 57 million square feet of developable area. Prestige has a successful track record of execution over its 25-year history and a diversified portfolio across residential, commercial, hospitality and retail segments. However, the company has high debt levels attributable to its exposure to non-residential segments with longer cash conversion cycles. While the IPO proceeds will reduce debt, analysts recommend avoiding the issue due to stretched balance sheet and premium valuation compared to peers.