Rating Rationale
March 05, 2021 | Mumbai
Damodar Industries Limited
Rating migrated to 'FB+ / Stable'
 
Rating Action
Rs.40 Crore Fixed DepositsF B+/Stable (Migrated from 'FB+ / Stable ISSUER NOT COOPERATING*)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to Annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities

Detailed Rationale

Due to inadequate information, CRISIL Ratings, in line with SEBI guidelines, had migrated the rating of Damodar Industries Limited (DIL) to 'CRISIL FB+/Stable Issuer Not Cooperating'. However, the management has subsequently started sharing requisite information, necessary for carrying out comprehensive review of the rating. Consequently, CRISIL Ratings is migrating the rating on Fixed Deposits of DIL from 'CRISIL FB+/Stable Issuer Not Cooperating' to 'CRISIL FB+/Stable'.

 

The ratings reflect DIL's establish market position and moderate working capital cycle. These strengths are partially offset by average financial profile, its vulnerability to fluctuations in raw material prices and forex rates

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The lockdown and other measures taken by various central and state governments towards containment of COVID-19 had a moderate impact on the business risk profile of the company in Q1 of fiscal 2021 and is expected to result in lower sales for fiscal 2021. However, strong demand post lockdown as well as better operating efficiency has led to sales of around Rs 166 crore at an operating margin of around 8.3% in the Q3 of fiscal 2021. Sustenance of same to remain key monitorable.

Analytical Approach

For arriving at the ratings, CRISIL Ratings has revised its analytical approach and has considered standalone approach for DIL. Earlier, CRISIL Ratings had combined the business and financial risk profiles of DIL and Suam Overseas Pvt Ltd (SOPL). The revision in approach is driven by current low operational and financial linkages between DIL and SOPL.

 

CRISIL Ratings has treated unsecured loan from promoters (Rs 21.15 crore as on March 31, 2020) as 75% equity and 25% debt as these have track record of non-withdrawal for past 5 years and are expected to stay in business. Intercorporate deposits (Rs 23 crore) have been treated as neither debt nor equity.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description

Strengths:

Establish market position: DIL has established marked position marked by moderate scale of operations, diversified geography profile and customer base. Moderate scale of operations provides it an operating flexibility in an intensely competitive industry. DIL caters to wide customer base, both in India and Overseas with over 60% of revenue from the export market. Further, it also benefits from the promoters' experience of over four decades, their strong understanding of market dynamics, and healthy relations with customers and suppliers which will continue to support the business.

 

Moderate working capital cycle: DILs moderate working capital cycle is reflected in its gross current assets (GCA) in range of 92-109 days for three years through March 31, 2020. Working capital requirements are driven by moderate debtors (40-60 days) and inventory (30-50 days). However, realisation of debtors more than 6 months to remain monitorable.

 

Weakness:

Average financial profile: DIL has below average financial profile marked by total outside liabilities to adjusted networth (TOL/ANW) of 3.21 times for year ending on 31st March 2020 on back of significant debt funded capex done during last 3 years through fiscal 2019. Debt protection metrics is also subdued on back of average profit and significant interest outlay. The interest coverage and net cash accrual to total debt (NCATD) ratio are at 1.35 times and 0.03 times for fiscal 2020. While DIL debt protection measures are expected to remain at similar level in fiscal 2021, it will improve over medium term.

 

Vulnerability operating performance to fluctuation in raw material prices and forex rates: Company’s operating margin has remained average in range of 5-6% for last 3 years through fiscal 2020. Prices of cotton, the key raw material as well as polyester are volatile and some are linked to crude oil prices. Limited possibility to fully pass on prices to customers due to intense competition in export segment subjects the company’s operating margin to fluctuation in material prices. However, this risk is partly mitigated by moderate inventory levels. Also, since majority of revenue comes from the international market, any sharp fluctuation in forex rates can affect realizations and accrual. 

Liquidity: Stretched

Cash accrual are expected to be over Rs 7 crore and Rs 26 crore in fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2022, respectively. Company has term debt obligation of Rs 9-23 crore per annum during this period. However, these are also supported by cash flow from operations and unsecured loans from promoters. Bank limit utilisation is moderate at around 79.46 percent for the past twelve months ended December 2020.  Current ratio was moderate at 1.17 times on March 31, 2020. Company has no major capex plans over the medium term. The promoters are likely to extend support in the form of equity and unsecured loans to meet its working capital requirements and repayment obligations. Further, realisation of over 6 months debtors resulting in improved liquidity will be monitorable.

Outlook Stable

CRISIL Ratings believe DIL will continue to benefit from the extensive experience of its promoter, and established relationships with clients.

Rating Sensitivity factors

Upward factor

  • Sustained improvement in scale of operation and sustenance of operating margin above 7%, leading to cash accruals of above Rs 35 crore
  • Improvement in financial risk profile particularly TOLANW and interest coverage ratio on back of equity infusion or improved accretions

 

Downward factor

  • Decline in operating profitability below 5% on a sustainable basis impacting cushion between net cash accruals to repayment obligation
  • Large debt-funded capital expenditure or substantial increase in its working capital requirements further weakening capital structure and its liquidity

About the Company

DIL was incorporated in the year 1987 by Mr Arun Biyani and his brothers Mr Ajay Biyani and Mr Anil Biyani. The company was converted into public limited company on 20th March 1992. DIL is primarily engaged in the manufacturing of synthetic blended yarns and marketing and selling of products under its own brand name 'Damodar'. DIL is also merchant export where it trades cotton yarn.

Key Financial Indicators

Particulars

Unit

2020

2019

Revenue

Rs crore

769.59

771.79

Profit after tax (PAT)

Rs crore

(6.94)

8.19

PAT margin

%

(3.0)

(0.9)

Adjusted debt/adjusted networth

Times

2.78

2.56

Interest coverage

Times

1.35

2.81

 

Status of non cooperation with previous CRA:

DIL has not cooperated with CARE Ratings which has classified it as issuer not cooperative vide release dated Feb 1, 2021. The reason provided by CARE Ratings is non-furnishing of information for monitoring of ratings.

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 Level

Rating assigned with outlook

NA

Fixed Deposits

NA

NA

NA

40

Simple

FB+/Stable

 

Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2021 (History) 2020  2019  2018  Start of 2018
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund Based Facilities ST/LT   --   --   -- 05-12-19 Withdrawn (Issuer Not Cooperating)* 06-07-18 CRISIL BBB+/Stable / CRISIL A2 CRISIL BBB+/Stable / CRISIL A2
      --   --   -- 22-11-19 CRISIL BB+ /Stable / CRISIL A4+ (Issuer Not Cooperating)*   -- --
      --   --   -- 30-07-19 CRISIL A3+ / CRISIL BBB/Stable   -- --
Non-Fund Based Facilities ST   --   --   -- 05-12-19 Withdrawn (Issuer Not Cooperating)* 06-07-18 CRISIL A2 CRISIL A2
      --   --   -- 22-11-19 CRISIL A4+ (Issuer Not Cooperating)*   -- --
      --   --   -- 30-07-19 CRISIL A3+   -- --
Fixed Deposits LT 40.0 F B+/Stable   -- 28-12-20 F B+ /Stable(Issuer Not Cooperating)* 05-12-19 F B+ /Stable(Issuer Not Cooperating)* 06-07-18 F A-/Stable F A-/Stable
      --   --   -- 22-11-19 F B+ /Stable(Issuer Not Cooperating)*   -- --
      --   --   -- 30-07-19 F A-/Stable   -- --
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
* - Issuer did not cooperate; based on best-available information
 

   

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