Rating Rationale
October 04, 2018 | Mumbai
Efftronics Systems Private Limited
Long-term rating downgraded to 'CRISIL BB-/Stable' ; short-term rating reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.24.5 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BB-/Stable (Downgraded 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 downgraded its rating on the long term bank facilities of Efftronics Systems Private Limited (ESPL) to 'CRISIL BB-/Stable' from 'CRISIL BB/Stable' while reaffirming the short term rating at 'CRISIL A4+'

The downgrade reflects Sharp increase in debt levels owing to ongoing capex plan. No substantial increase in cash accruals expected from the ongoing capex except for rental savings which will be net off largely by interest cost increase. Expected pressure on liquidity owing to diminishing cushion between NCA and repayment

The ratings continue to reflect the established market position of the company in the microprocessor-based data logger segment, and its moderate financial risk profile because of a moderate capital structure and debt protection metrics. These rating strengths are partially offset by the high degree of customer concentration in revenue profile and its large working capital requirement.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths:
* Established market position of the company in the microprocessor-based data logger segment.
ESPL's promoter Mr. D Ramakrishna has experience of more than 25 years in the field of embedded systems, parallel processing, and multilingual software. The company is among the few Indian companies that design and manufacture microprocessor-based data loggers. Furthermore, due to its long-standing presence in this segment, it has an established position and is the prime supplier of data loggers to Indian Railways.

* Moderate financial risk profile
ESPL's financial risk profile is marked by moderate capital structure and debt protection metrics. Gearing was at 0.68 times with net worth at Rs.35 crores as on March, 2018. Debt protection metrics was marked by Net cash accruals to total debt (NCATD) and interest coverage ratio of 0.22 times and 3.31 times for fiscal 2018.

Weakness:
* Large working capital requirements
ESPL's operations are working capital intensive, as reflected in gross current asset (GCA) days of 347 days as on March 31, 2018. The high GCA days are marked by high receivables of 148 days and inventory of 115 days as on the same date.

* High degree of customer concentration in revenue profile
ESPL derives more than 90 per cent of its revenue from Indian Railways (IR). The company supplies its products to all the five zones of IR, with focus on the South, North, and East zones.
Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes ESPL will continue to benefit over the medium term from its established market position and the extensive industry experience of its promoters. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' in case of sustained improvement in working capital management with diversification in revenue profile, while profitability margins are maintained, resulting in an improvement in credit risk profile. Conversely, the outlook may be revised to 'Negative' in case of a steep decline in profitability margins, or significant weakening of the capital structure most likely because of large, debt-funded capital expenditure. The rating may also be revised to negative in case of further stretch in working capital cycle that might adversely impact the credit risk profile of the company.

About the Company

ESPL was set up in 1987 by Mr. D Ramakrishna, along with Mr. Murali Krishna and Mr. Subba Rao. The company manufactures microprocessor-based data loggers that find application in railway locomotives, coaches, and stations; light-emitting diode (LED)-based electronic moving displays; and LED-based signal lamps. The company is based in Vijayawada.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2018 2017
Revenue Rs crore 66.68 65.68
Profit After Tax (PAT) Rs crore 5.23 4.72
PAT Margin % 7.84 7.19
Adjusted debt/Adjusted networth Times 0.69 0.84
Interest coverage Times 3.32 3.61

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)
Rating assigned 
with outlook
NA Bank Guarantee NA NA NA 8.5 CRISIL A4+
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 16 CRISIL BB-/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  16.00  CRISIL BB-/Stable      20-11-17  CRISIL BB/Stable  26-05-16  CRISIL BB+/Stable  29-10-15  CRISIL BB/Stable  CRISIL BB/Stable 
            25-09-17  CRISIL BB+/Stable (Issuer Not Cooperating)*           
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  8.50  CRISIL A4+      20-11-17  CRISIL A4+  26-05-16  CRISIL A4+  29-10-15  CRISIL A4+  CRISIL A4+ 
            25-09-17  CRISIL A4+ (Issuer Not Cooperating)*           
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
*Issuer did not cooperate; based on best-available information
Annexure - Details of various bank facilities
Current facilities Previous facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating
Bank Guarantee 8.5 CRISIL A4+ Bank Guarantee 8.5 CRISIL A4+
Cash Credit 16 CRISIL BB-/Stable Cash Credit 16 CRISIL BB/Stable
Total 24.5 -- Total 24.5 --
Links to related criteria
CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings - process, scale and default recognition
Framework for Assessing Information Adequacy Risk
Rating criteria for manufaturing and service sector companies
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt

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