Rating Rationale
May 27, 2019 | Mumbai
Antony Garages Private Limited
Long-term rating upgraded to 'CRISIL BB/Stable' ; short-term rating reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.60 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BB/Stable (Upgraded from 'CRISIL BB-/Stable')
Short Term Rating CRISIL A4+ (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has upgraded its rating on the long term bank facilities of Antony Garages Private Limited (AGPL; part of the Antony group) to 'CRISIL BB/Stable' from 'CRISIL BB-/Stable', while reaffirming the short-term rating at 'CRISIL A4+'.

The upgrade reflects improvement in business risk profile over the past three years; revenue increased from Rs 194.9 crore in fiscal 2018 to Rs 176.4 crore estimated in fiscal 2019, going forward group is expected to report 10% growth year on year. Steady debt levels with higher revenues have led to, net cash accrual to increase from Rs 12.9 crore in fiscal 2016 to Rs 22.8 crore estimated in fiscal 2019. Financial risk profile has improved with improvement in capital structure reflected in gearing and total outside liability to adjusted networth (TOLANW) of 1.26 times and 1.84 times as on March 31, 2019 (improved from 3 times and 3.97 times respectively, as on March 31, 2017).

The ratings reflect the promoters' extensive experience in the vehicle body building business, revenue visibility from the long-term contract with Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML) and above average financial risk profile. These strengths are partially offset by working capital intensive operations and limited track record in operating bus service contracts.

Analytical Approach

* CRISIL has consolidated the financials of AGPL and Antony Road Transport Solutions Pvt Ltd (ARTS) since ARTS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AGPL and both the companies have similar business. Moreover, AGPL has extended a corporate guarantee of Rs 50 crore to its subsidiary's term loan facility.
* Unsecured loans from promoters to the tune of Rs0.70 crores is treated as debt.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Extensive experience of the promoters: Three decades in the business of building bodies for CVs, have helped the promoters build healthy relationships with customers, which include Tata Motors Ltd, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd, and state transport undertakings such as Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT), Thane Municipal Transport (TMT) and others. The resultant flow of repeat orders offers moderate revenue visibility for the medium term.

* Revenue visibility from the long-term contract with PMPML
The company has entered into a 10-year agreement with PMPML for operating 100 CNG buses across Pune, which substantially lowers offtake risk. On an average, the PMPML and Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS) Limited contracts offer annual revenue visibility of around Rs 38 crores (~30% of revenue) and Rs 62 crores (~45%), respectively fiscal 2020.

* Above-average financial risk profile: Capital structure is moderate with networth and TOLANW of Rs 58 crore and 1.26 times, respectively, as on March 31, 2019. The debt protection metrics is adequate adjusted interest cover was 3.3 times and net cash accrual to total debt ratio was 0.31 time, in fiscal 2019, backed by increase in turnover and profitability from higher-margin bus service contracts. Going forward, financial risk profile is expected to remain similar level supported by steady accretion and less reliance on outside liability.

Weaknesses
* Working capital intensity in operations: Operations are highly working capital intensive, as reflected in gross current assets of 145-150 days over the three years through March 2019, mainly due to the large inventory and moderate receivables. Since body building take more than a month, inventory holding remains high. Any further stretch in the working capital cycle will remain a sensitivity factor.

* Limited track record in operating bus service contracts: Antony group has a limited presence in operating a large fleet of buses over the long term. AGPL and ARTS has started its buses services since 2013-14 and has less experience in managing any large fleet of buses. Thus, efficient management of the fleet within the budgeted cost and without any unanticipated liquidated damages or penal costs will remain a key rating sensitivity factor.
Liquidity

Liquidity is adequate marked by expected cash accruals, of Rs 36-51 crore per annum in fiscals 2020 and 2021, adequate to cover debt obligations of Rs 17.4 crore each year. Cash and cash equivalents were Rs 1.9 crore as on March 31, 2019. The fund-based limit of Rs 25 crore was utilised 59% over the 12 months through March 2019. Internal accruals, cash and cash equivalents and unutilised bank lines are likely to be sufficient to meet the repayment obligations as well as incremental working capital requirements. Unsecured loans were Rs 0.77 crore as on March 31, 2019.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes the Antony group will continue to benefit from the extensive experience of its promoters. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' if increase in cash accrual, fresh equity infusion, and efficient working capital management, strengthens financial risk profile. The outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if low cash accrual, large working capital requirement, or substantial debt-funded capex, weakens financial risk profile, particularly liquidity.

About the Group

Incorporated in 1983, AGPL, promoted by Mr. Jacob Ouseph Kallarakkal, provides bodybuilding services for buses, trucks, ambulances, refrigerated vans, garbage bins and containers. Its manufacturing facilities are located in Rabale and Patalganga in Maharashtra. The company also operates 110 buses for Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML).

Incorporated in 2011, ARTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of AGPL and has received order from DIMTS to operate buses in national capital region. Presently, ARTS is operating about 234 buses under the contract.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2018 2017
Revenue Rs crore 194.91 129.77
Profit After Tax (PAT) Rs crore 11.26 6.33
PAT Margin % 5.8 4.9
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 1.90 3.00
Interest coverage Times 2.97 2.30

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.Cr) Rating assigned with outlook
NA Bank guarantee NA NA NA 8 CRISIL A4+
NA Cash credit NA NA NA 25 CRISIL BB/Stable
NA Proposed long term bank loan facility NA NA NA 4.85 CRISIL BB/Stable
NA Term loan NA NA Mar-2024 22.15 CRISIL BB/Stable
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2019 (History) 2018  2017  2016  Start of 2016
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  52.00  CRISIL BB/Stable      25-06-18  CRISIL BB-/Stable  01-03-17  CRISIL BB-/Stable  05-04-16  CRISIL BB-/Stable  CRISIL BB/Stable 
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  8.00  CRISIL A4+      25-06-18  CRISIL A4+  01-03-17  CRISIL A4+  05-04-16  CRISIL A4+  CRISIL A4+ 
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
Annexure - Details of various bank facilities
Current facilities Previous facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating
Bank Guarantee 8 CRISIL A4+ Bank Guarantee 8 CRISIL A4+
Cash Credit 25 CRISIL BB/Stable Cash Credit 25 CRISIL BB-/Stable
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 4.85 CRISIL BB/Stable Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 4.85 CRISIL BB-/Stable
Term Loan 22.15 CRISIL BB/Stable Term Loan 22.15 CRISIL BB-/Stable
Total 60 -- Total 60 --
Links to related criteria
CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings - process, scale and default recognition
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