Rating Rationale
October 15, 2020 | Mumbai
Gulf Petrochem India Private Limited
Rating migrated to 'CRISIL B-/Stable'
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.233 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL B-/Stable (Migrated from 'CRISIL BB+(CE)/Stable ISSUER NOT COOPERATING'*)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
*Issuer did not cooperate; based on best-available information
Detailed Rationale

Due to inadequate information and in line with the Securities and Exchange Board of India guidelines, CRISIL had migrated its rating on the bank facilities of Gulf Petrochem India Private Limited (GPIPL) to 'CRISIL BB+(CE)/Stable Issuer Not Cooperating'. However, the management has subsequently started sharing the information required for carrying out a comprehensive review of the company on a standalone basis. Consequently, CRISIL is migrating its rating to 'CRISIL B-/Stable' from 'CRISIL BB+(CE)/Stable Issuer Not Cooperating'.
 
The promoter (Gulf Petrochem FZC [GPFZC]) has provided an undertaking stating that the proposed reorganisation and rephasement of its business operations and financial resources will not have any impact on the operations and activities of GPIPL. The undertaking also states that GPIPL's cash flow will not be fungible with any group company. Accordingly, CRISIL has changed its analytical approach such that any support from/to the parent, GPFZC, is not factored into the ratings of GPIPL.
 
Although the earlier guarantee structure'where GPFZC had guaranteed the loans of GPIPL'remains, CRISIL has not factored in any support from the parent.
 
Operating income in fiscal 2020 increased by around 15% to ~ Rs 13 crore, operating margins also remained healthy at 33% as the company's terminal operations were negligibly impacted by the COVID 19 related lockdowns.
 
The rating continues to reflect the strong management of the company, the locational advantage of the terminal and the extensive experience of promoters in successfully establishing and operating terminals. These strengths are partially offset by the current low capacity utilisation and pressure on liquidity because of the large debt obligation expected over the medium term.

Analytical Approach

Based on the undertaking received from the promoters, CRISIL has changed its analytical approach to carry out the review of GPIPL on a standalone basis; therefore, any support from/to the ultimate parent, GPFZC, is not factored into the ratings.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths:
* Strong management, modern infrastructure and locational advantage
The company is owned by the GP Global group, which has significant experience in running and operating terminal operations all over the world. The terminal is located in the Pipavav port in Gujarat, which is a commercial hub. The competent management along with the locational advantage will help the company improve its business risk profile.
 
Weaknesses:
* Moderate liquidity: Cash accrual over the medium term is not expected to be sufficient to service the large debt obligation. However, the company should be able to meet its debt obligation through the promoter's support.
 
* Weak financial risk profile: Debt protection metrics were weak, indicated by interest coverage and net cash accrual to total debt ratios of 0.4 time and 0.0 time, respectively, in fiscal 2020 because of low accrual and high debt. The metrics are expected to remain weak over the medium term.
Liquidity Poor

GPIPL is dependent on liquidity support from the promoters for meeting its debt obligation and capital expenditure requirement. The company has debt obligation of around Rs 24.9 crore in fiscal 2021. Funding support from the promoters and internal accrual should be sufficient to meet the debt obligation. The promoter group, in line with its track record, is expected to continue to infuse funds in GPIPL.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes GPIPL will continue to benefit from the promoters' experience in running terminal operations, with the strong management helping improve the business risk profile over the medium term. However, the company's financial risk profile may remain weak over the medium term, driven by high debt levels.

Rating Sensitivity factors
Upward factors
* Better profitability leading to significant improvement in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation and cash accrual
* Improvement in the financial risk profile, driven by increase in accrual leading to interest cover of over 1 time on a sustained basis
 
Downward factors
* Absence of promoter support
* Significant decline in operating performance leading to fall in operating margin
About the Company

GPIPL was incorporated by GPFZC as its wholly owned subsidiary in 2011. GPIPL started commercial operations of its 250,000-kilolitre capacity at the Pipavav port in October 2015; this will be used for storage and distribution of bulk petroleum, oil and lube liquids. The primary business is leasing of storage tanks to third parties.

Key Financial Indicators of GPIPL
Particulars (As on 31st December) Unit 2020 2019
Revenue Rs crore 12.86 11.20
Profit after tax (PAT) Rs crore (20.29) (27.48)
PAT margin % (157) (245)
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 1.01 0.77
Interest coverage Times 0.4 0.2

Any other information: Not applicable

Note on complexity levels of the rated instrument:
CRISIL complexity levels are assigned to various types of financial instruments and are included (where applicable) in the Annexure -- Details of Instrument in this Rating Rationale. For more details on the CRISIL complexity levels, please visit www.crisil.com/complexity-levels.
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 Term Loan NA NA Jul-21 35 NA CRISIL B-/Stable
NA Term Loan NA NA Mar-22 100 NA CRISIL B-/Stable
NA Proposed Long Term
Bank Loan Facility
NA NA NA 98 NA CRISIL B-/Stable
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2020 (History) 2019  2018  2017  Start of 2017
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  233.00  CRISIL B-/Stable  14-08-20  CRISIL BB+(CE)/Stable (Issuer Not Cooperating)*  10-12-19  CRISIL BBB+(CE)/Stable  05-04-18  CRISIL A-(SO)/Stable  12-01-17  CRISIL A-(SO)/Stable  CRISIL A-(SO)/Stable 
        31-07-20  CRISIL BBB+(CE)/Watch Negative  07-09-19  CRISIL A-(CE)/Negative           
            25-06-19  CRISIL A-(SO)/Negative           
            16-01-19  CRISIL A-(SO)/Stable           
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
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 98 CRISIL B-/Stable Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 98 CRISIL BB+(CE)/Stable/Issuer Not Cooperating
Term Loan 135 CRISIL B-/Stable Term Loan 135 CRISIL BB+(CE)/Stable/Issuer Not Cooperating
Total 233 -- Total 233 --
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
Rating Criteria for Petrochemical Industry
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings
The Rating Process
Understanding CRISILs Ratings and Rating Scales

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