Rating Rationale
July 19, 2018 | Mumbai
Dara Construction Co.
Rated amount enhanced
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.120 Crore (Enhanced from Rs.15 Crore) 
Long Term Rating CRISIL BBB-/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A3 (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has reaffirmed its 'CRISIL BBB-/Stable/CRISIL A3' ratings on the bank facilities of Dara Construction Co. (DCC).

On 30th June 2018, CRISIL had assigned its 'CRISIL BBB-/Stable/CRISIL A3' ratings on the bank facilities of DCC.

The rating continues to reflect DCC's established position in the drinking water supply EPC industry, comfortable order book providing revenue visibility and an above average financial risk profile. These ratings strengths are partially offset by the working capital intensive operations and customer concentration in revenues.

Analytical Approach

Unsecured loans (outstanding at Rs 10.5 crore as at Mar 31, 2018) have been classified as 75% equity and 25% debt based on their permanent nature and subsequent bank subordination.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Established position in the drinking water supply EPC industry: DCC has been present in the drinking water supplies EPC industry for the last 20 years and the proprietor has been operating in the industry for more than 3 decades. The vast experience of the firm as well as the proprietor have helped them secure repeat orders from PHED year on year which is reflected in increasing scale of operations and improving order book.

* Comfortable order book providing revenue visibility: The Company's execution is expected to be aided by the healthy order book of Rs.578 crore as on May 31, 2018 which is almost three times the revenues in fiscal 2018. The large order book to be executed over the next two years will result in significant improvement in revenues over the medium term.

* Above average financial risk profile: Moderate debt and comparatively better networth led to low gearing of 0.8 time as at Mar 31, 2018 and further with no debt funded capex plans, it will remain at lower levels over the medium term. Also, moderate interest obligations resulted in comfortable interest coverage of 2.7 times during fiscal 2018, which is also expected to remain comfortable going forward.

Weaknesses
* Working capital intensive operations: The firm's operations are working capital intensive marked by gross current assets of 157 days as on March 31, 2018. The firm's GCAs are driven by the high debtor period of around 82 days as on March 31, 2018. The same is on account of delayed payment from the customer due to multiple bills as per billing cycle.

* Customer concentration in revenues and order book: DCC has executed close to 95% orders in the past for PHED, Rajasthan and currently also the order book of the company comprises of PHED, Rajasthan and MP Jal Nigam. This results in significant customer concentration for the company with majority of the revenues to be derived from only two customers.
Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes that DCC will continue to benefit over the medium term from its established position in the drinking water supply EPC industry. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' in case the firm is able to significantly diversify its customer base and order book while revenues and operating margins improve, resulting in improved financial indicators. The outlook may be revised to 'Negative' in case the company's working capital cycle deteriorates over the medium term or its order book reduces, resulting in weakened liquidity and financial indicators.

About the Firm

DCC is a proprietorship concern set up by Mr. Pappu Ramji Dara in 2000. The firm is engaged in engineering, procurement and construction work for the drinking water supplies projects in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh and is an AA class contractor for the same. The firm is managed by Mr. Dara and his son, Mr. Dharmesh Vishnoi.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2018* 2017
Revenue Rs.Crore 184 134
Profit After Tax (PAT) Rs.Crore 5.03 2.5
PAT Margin % 2.7 1.9
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 0.8 0.5
Interest coverage Times 2.7 4.2
*Provisional

Any other information: Not applicable

Note on complexity levels of the rated instrument:
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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 Working Capital Facility NA NA NA 5 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
NA Bank Guarantee NA NA NA 58 CRISIL A3
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 24 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
NA Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility NA NA NA 33 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2018 (History) 2017  2016  2015  Start of 2015
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  62.00  CRISIL BBB-/Stable  30-06-18  CRISIL BBB-/Stable    --    --    --  -- 
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  58.00  CRISIL A3  30-06-18  CRISIL A3    --    --    --  -- 
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
Working Capital Facility 5 CRISIL BBB-/Stable Bank Guarantee   10 CRISIL A3
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 33 CRISIL BBB-/Stable Working Capital Facility 5 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Bank Guarantee 58 CRISIL A3 -- 0 --
Cash Credit 24 CRISIL BBB-/Stable -- 0 --
Total 120 -- Total 15 --
Links to related criteria
CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings - process, scale and default recognition
Rating criteria for manufaturing and service sector companies
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings
The Rating Process
Understanding CRISILs Ratings and Rating Scales

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