Rating Rationale
October 03, 2019 | Mumbai
Gandhi Automations Private Limited
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.39.5 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BBB/Positive
Short Term Rating CRISIL A3+
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL's ratings on the bank facilities of Gandhi Automations Private Limited (GAPL) continue to reflect GAPL's established market position in the entrance automation system segment backed by the promoters' extensive experience and an above-average financial risk profile. These strengths are partially offset by moderate scale of operations and susceptibility of profits to fluctuations in economic cycles, foreign exchange (forex) rates, and raw material prices.
 
On August 27, 2019, CRISIL had revised its outlook on the long term bank facilities of GAPL to 'Positive' from 'Stable' while reaffirming its ratings at 'CRISIL BBB/CRISIL A3+.

The outlook revision reflects expected sustenance of GAPL's improved business risk profile supported by steady growth in revenues and operating margins while maintaining the working capital cycle. Company reported revenue of Rs 139.25 crore with an operating margin of 13.54% in fiscal 2019 as against Rs 90.99 crore in fiscal 2018 with operating margins at around 10.74%. Working capital management is expected to sustain with GCAs days at 150 - 160 days. Consequently, financial risk profile of the company is also expected to improve supported by improved capital structure and debt protection metrics. Capital structure, has improved with TOLANW (Total outside liabilities to adjusted networth) estimated at 1.57 times as on March 31, 2019 as against 1.93 times as on March 31, 2018 on back of accretion to reserves and is expected to be around 1 times by fiscal 2020, in absence of any major debt funded capital expenditure .

Analytical Approach

The promoters have exhibited a tendency to withdraw loans extended by them to support the operations of the company. Hence, unsecured loans from the promoters outstanding to the tune of Rs. 2.14 crore as on March 31, 2019 have been treated as debt.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths:
* Established market position in the entrance automation systems segment
GAPL is one of the largest players in the entrance automation systems market in India. Its product portfolio includes doors, shutters, loading bay equipments, and warehouse equipment. The company has a healthy clientele. It focuses on the industrial segment and has been catering to large domestic as well as multinational customers. Repeat orders from customers reflect GAPL's strong market position and the high quality of its products and services. CRISIL believes GAPL will sustain its business risk profile over the medium term backed by its established customer relationships and wide distribution network.
 
* Above-average financial risk profile
The financial risk profile is supported by moderate capital structure and comfortable debt protection metrics. TOLTNW is estimated at 1.57 times as on March 31, 2019. Interest coverage and net cash accrual to total debt ratio are estimated 9.16 times and 0.48 times, respectively, in fiscal 2019. The financial risk profile should further improve in the absence of major debt-funded capital expenditure plan over the medium term. Capex plan is around Rs 3 crores in fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2021, to be funded by internal accruals and debt in the ratio of 1:3.
 
Weakness:
* Moderate scale of operations and susceptibility to economic cycles
Intense competition - due to low entry barriers - continues to constrain scalability; operating income, though increased is estimated at Rs 139.25 crore during fiscal 2019. Furthermore, exposure to the risk of a slowdown in industrial capex persists.
 
Susceptibility of profits to volatility in raw material prices and forex rates
The bulk of raw material requirement is imported, and GAPL utilises several metals for manufacturing doors. Therefore, exposure of profits to fluctuations in forex rates and metal prices persists.
 
Liquidity: Adequate
GAPL has adequate liquidity driven by expected cash accruals of more than Rs. 14 crore per annum in fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2021 and unencumbered cash and cash equivalents of Rs.8.02 crore as on March 31, 2019. The firm also has access to bank limits of Rs. 21 crore, utilized to the tune of around 85% over the 12 months trailing June, 2019. The company has long term repayment obligation in the range of Rs. 3 crore to Rs. 4 crore and planned capex of around Rs. 3 crore over fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2021 which is expected to be funded by internal accruals and debt in the ratio of 1:3. CRISIL believes GAPL has sufficient accruals, unutilized bank limits along with cash and cash equivalents to finance its incremental working capital needs and capex plans over the medium term.
Outlook: Positive

CRISIL believes GAPL's business risk profile and consequently financial risk profile would improve with growth in revenues and stable operating profitability supported by extensive experience of its management.
 
Rating Sensitivity Factors
Upward factors
* Sustained revenue of Rs. 250 crore or above along with sustained higher profitability and higher net cash accruals.
* Significant and sustained improvement in capital structure with TOLANW below unity, through an incremental fund infusion or improvement in working capital management
 
Downward factors
* Weaker than expected operating margin below 10% resulting in deterioration in debt protection metrics
* Significant decline in the scale of operations or stretch in working capital management
* Significant unexpected dividend payouts or large debt funded capital expenditure

About the Company

Incorporated in 2003 and based in Mumbai, GAPL is promoted by Mr Samir Gandhi and Mr Kartik Gandhi. The company imports, manufactures, distributes, and installs industrial entrance automation systems and loading-bay equipment. It has a wide product range, comprising doors, gates, shutters, dock levellers, dock shelters, hanger doors and boom barriers. GAPL also distributes entrance automation and loading-bay equipment to European, Gulf and Asian countries.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2019* 2018
Revenue Rs crore 139.25 90.99
Profit after tax (PAT) Rs crore 10.80 2.11
PAT margin % 7.76 2.32
Adjusted Networth Rs. crore 34.07 23.17
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 0.86 1.36
Interest coverage Times 9.16 3.38
*Provisional

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 2.5 CRISIL A3+
NA  Cash Credit NA NA NA 23.0 CRISIL BBB/Positive
NA Rupee Term Loan NA NA Dec-2020 5.04 CRISIL BBB/Positive
NA Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility NA NA NA 8.96 CRISIL BBB/Positive
 
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  37.00  CRISIL BBB/Positive  16-09-19  CRISIL BBB/Positive  31-10-18  CRISIL BBB/Stable  07-07-17  CRISIL BBB/Stable  19-07-16  CRISIL BBB/Stable  CRISIL BBB/Negative 
        27-08-19  CRISIL BBB/Positive               
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  2.50  CRISIL A3+  16-09-19  CRISIL A3+  31-10-18  CRISIL A3+  07-07-17  CRISIL A3+  19-07-16  CRISIL A3+  CRISIL A3+ 
        27-08-19  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
Bank Guarantee 2.5 CRISIL A3+ Bank Guarantee 2.5 CRISIL A3+
Cash Credit 23 CRISIL BBB/Positive Cash Credit 23 CRISIL BBB/Positive
Proposed Cash Credit Limit 8.96 CRISIL BBB/Positive Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 7.87 CRISIL BBB/Positive
Rupee Term Loan 5.04 CRISIL BBB/Positive Rupee Term Loan 6.13 CRISIL BBB/Positive
Total 39.5 -- Total 39.5 --
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CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
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