Rating Rationale
August 10, 2023 | Mumbai
Angel Fibers Limited
Long-term rating downgraded to 'CRISIL BB-/Stable'; Short-term rating reaffirmed; Ratings Withdrawn
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities RatedRs.57 Crore
Long Term RatingCRISIL BB-/Stable (Downgraded from ‘CRISIL BB/Negative’; Rating Withdrawn)
Short Term RatingCRISIL A4+ (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
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Refer to Annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities

Detailed Rationale

CRISIL Ratings has downgraded its rating on the long-term bank facilities of Angel Fibers Ltd (AFL) to 'CRISIL BB-/Stable' from 'CRISIL BB/Negative’ and reaffirmed its ‘CRISIL A4+’ rating on the short-term bank facilities of the entity. The ratings were subsequently withdrawn on the request of the company and on receipt of a no-objection certificate from the banker. The action is in line with the withdrawal policy of CRISIL Ratings.

 

The downgrade reflects a belief that the business performance of AFL will continue to weaken, led by a sharp decline in revenue and losses incurred during fiscal 2023. Liquidity was stretched due to shutdown of the plant, driven by shortage in raw material (cotton) and the consequent hike in its price along with disruption in the value chain considering sizeable term debt obligation. Furthermore, the capital structure may weaken due to availing of Covid lines. Ability of the company to revive operations while improving the financial risk profile will remain a key monitorable.

 

The ratings continue to consider the extensive experience of the promoters in the textile industry and moderate debt protection metrics. This strength is partially offset by modest scale of operations amid intense competition and average capital structure.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description

Strengths:

Extensive experience of the management: Mr Ramesh Ranipa and Mr Jitendra Raiyani acquired AFL from Mr Ashok Dudhagara and Ms Prafula Dudhagara in 2020. The promoters have almost a decade of experience in the textile industry and have turned the company around since taking it over; their strong understanding of market dynamics and healthy relations with customers and suppliers should continue to aid the business. Sustained support from the management (in terms of policies and timely infusion of unsecured loan) will remain a key monitorable.

 

Moderate debt protection measures: AFL’s debt protection measures were moderate with interest coverage and net cash accruals to total debt ratio of 2.12 times and 7% for fiscal 2023. This was on account of the continued reduction in the debt levels. However, with reporting of losses in fiscal 2023 and subdue industry scenario, the debt protection metrics expected to remain moderate.

 

Weaknesses:

Modest scale of operations amid intense competition: Revenue declined to Rs 120.7 crore in fiscal 2023, from Rs 229.1 crore in fiscal 2022, owing to shortage of raw material (cotton), increase in its price and disruption in the value chain. Ability of the company to revive operations remains a key monitorable. Further, the textile industry is highly fragmented, and the consequent intense competition may continue to constrain scalability, pricing power and scalability.

 

Average financial risk profile: Networth was Rs 26.60 crore, gearing at 2.05 times and total outside liabilities to adjusted networth ratio at 2.48 times as on March 31, 2023. However, the capital structure is expected to improve over the medium term, backed by scheduled repayment of loans.

Liquidity: Stretched

Cash accrual is projected at Rs 9.28-11.6 crore per annum, barely sufficient to meet the term debt obligation of Rs 9.24 crore over the medium term. However, the promoters are likely to extend timely, need-based funds to support financial flexibility.

Outlook: Stable

AFL will continue to benefit from the experience of its promoters and their established relationship with customers.

Rating Sensitivity Factors

Upward Factors

  • Revival in revenue and operating margin over 10-11%, leading to higher-than-expected cash accrual
  • Improvement in the financial risk profile

 

Downward Factors

  • Interest coverage ratio falling below 1.3 times
  • Sizeable stretch in the working capital cycle

About the Company

AFL was incorporated in 2014 by Rajkot (Gujarat)-based Mr. Ashok Dudhagara and his family members; it commenced operations in June 2016. It was acquired by Mr. Ramesh Ranipa and Mr. Jitendra Raiyani in 2020. Mr. Rohan Kumar Jitendra Raiyani, son of Mr. Jitendra Raiyani, manages the operations. AFL manufactures and exports cotton yarn.

Key Financial Indicators

As on/for the period ended March 31

Unit

2023

2022

Operating income

Rs crore

120.73

253.33

Reported profit after tax

Rs crore

-5.04

9.38

PAT margins

%

-4.08

3.70

Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Networth

Times

2.05

2.19

Interest coverage

Times

2.12

5.31

Any other information: Not applicable

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Annexure - Details of Instrument(s)

ISIN

Name of
instrument

Date of
allotment

Coupon
rate (%)

Maturity
date

Issue size
(Rs.Crore)

Complexity 
levels

Rating assigned
with outlook

NA

Bank Guarantee

NA

NA

NA

2.5

NA

CRISIL A4+ (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)

NA

Cash Credit

NA

NA

NA

10

NA

CRISIL BB-/Stable (Rating Downgraded and Withdrawn)

NA

Long Term Loan

NA

NA

Mar-27

29.64

NA

CRISIL BB-/Stable (Rating Downgraded and Withdrawn)

NA

Long Term Loan

NA

NA

Mar-23

0.71

NA

CRISIL BB-/Stable (Rating Downgraded and Withdrawn)

NA

Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility

NA

NA

NA

6.75

NA

CRISIL BB-/Stable (Rating Downgraded and Withdrawn)

NA

Term Loan

NA

NA

Mar-27

7.4

NA

CRISIL BB-/Stable (Rating Downgraded and Withdrawn)

Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2023 (History) 2022  2021  2020  Start of 2020
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund Based Facilities LT 54.5 CRISIL BB-/Stable (Rating Downgraded and Withdrawn) 17-01-23 CRISIL BB/Negative   -- 02-12-21 CRISIL BBB-/Stable   -- CRISIL D (Issuer Not Cooperating)*
      --   --   -- 25-06-21 CRISIL BB+/Stable   -- --
      --   --   -- 28-01-21 CRISIL BB-/Stable   -- --
Non-Fund Based Facilities ST 2.5 CRISIL A4+ (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn) 17-01-23 CRISIL A4+   -- 02-12-21 CRISIL A3   -- CRISIL D (Issuer Not Cooperating)*
      --   --   -- 25-06-21 CRISIL A4+   -- --
      --   --   -- 28-01-21 CRISIL A4+   -- --
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
* - Issuer did not cooperate; based on best-available information
Annexure - Details of Bank Lenders & Facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Name of Lender Rating
Bank Guarantee 2.5 State Bank of India CRISIL A4+ (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
Cash Credit 10 State Bank of India CRISIL BB-/Stable (Rating Downgraded and Withdrawn)
Long Term Loan 0.71 State Bank of India CRISIL BB-/Stable (Rating Downgraded and Withdrawn)
Long Term Loan 29.64 State Bank of India CRISIL BB-/Stable (Rating Downgraded and Withdrawn)
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 6.75 Not Applicable CRISIL BB-/Stable (Rating Downgraded and Withdrawn)
Term Loan 7.4 State Bank of India CRISIL BB-/Stable (Rating Downgraded and Withdrawn)
Criteria Details
Links to related criteria
CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
Rating criteria for manufaturing and service sector companies
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings - process, scale and default recognition
The Rating Process
Rating Criteria for Cotton Textile Industry
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt
Understanding CRISILs Ratings and Rating Scales

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