Rating Rationale
June 07, 2018 | Mumbai
Hitech Corporation Limited
Rated amount enhanced
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.185 Crore (Enhanced from Rs.122 Crore)
Long Term Rating CRISIL A/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A1 (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has reaffirmed its ratings on the enhanced bank facilities of Hitech Corporation Ltd (Hitech) at 'CRISIL A/Stable/CRISIL A1'.
 
The rating continue to reflect the company's established market position backed by reputed clientele and strong management. Revenue is expected to grow backed by improved utilisation levels at newly refurbished Rohtak plant and stable demand from end user industries. Profitability is also expected improve supported by increased capacity utilisation and operational efficiencies arising from the plant at Rohtak. Rating also continue to reflect strong financial risk profile of the company as reflected in large networth and strong debt protection metrics despite ongoing debt funded capital expenditure (capex).  These strengths are partially offset by susceptibility of operating profitability to volatility in raw material prices and to intense competition in the packaging industry.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Established market position: Diversified clientele in the paints, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, and consumer goods industries has enabled Hitech to maintain leadership position in the plastic-based rigid container segment. It is amongst the major suppliers to Asian Paints Limited (CRISIL AAA/Stable/CRISIL A1+), Reckitt Benckiser (India) Limited and Procter & Gamble Hygiene & Health Care Ltd. Hitech also benefits from its geographically spread manufacturing facilities, which provides locational and cost advantage to the company over its competitors.
 
* Healthy financial risk profile: Networth was at Rs.150.4 crores as on 31st March 2018,  leverage levels continued to be comfortable despite  large debt funded capex as reflected in total outside liability to networth (TOLANW) of 1.36 times. TOLANW is expected to remain below 1.5 times over the medium term, even though further debt funded capex is planned over same period. Debt protection metrics is expected improve over the medium term with interest coverage ratio expected to be in the range of 3 to 4 times and adequate cash accrual to meet financial and operational obligations
 
The promoter's (the Dani family's) reputation and financial strength enhances the ability to raise additional financing in case of exigencies. The promoters will continue to support the company, both financially and in operations, over the medium term.
 
Weaknesses
* Susceptibility to raw material price volatility and intense competition: Raw materials comprises of polymers such as polyethylene, terephthalate glycol and polyvinyl chloride, prices of which are directly linked to crude oil rates. Hence, any fluctuation in crude prices is reflected in polymer prices and in turn affect the operating margins. While fluctuations in input prices has contributed to the volatility in margins;  closure of plant in Rohtak and fixed expenses incurred on the plant during this period is the major reason for lower operating margins in the past two fiscals. Operating margins were in the range of 7.9%-10.5% in the past four years through fiscal 2018 (9.5% in fiscal 2018 compared to 8.5% in the previous year). This is compounded by intense competition in the packaging industry because of low entry barrier, resulting in competitive pricing. However, the company does pass on hike in input prices to the customers, though with a lag effect.
Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes Hitech will continue to benefit over the medium term from its established clientele. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' in case of substantial increase in revenue and profitability through continuous cost optimization measures coupled with improvement in capital structure. The outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if the revenue or profitability declines significantly, or financial risk profile weakens because of sizeable, debt-funded capital outlay or stretch in working capital cycle.

About the Company

Established in 1991 by Dani family, Hitech (formerly, Hitech Plast Ltd) manufactures plastic-based rigid packaging products for the paints, personal care, agricultural chemicals, healthcare, confectionery, and lubricants segments. The company acquired Clear Plastics Ltd (CPL) in 2003 and Mipak Polymers Ltd (MPL) in 2006. In fiscal 2010, management merged CPL and MPL into Clear Mipak, which was eventually merged with Hitech in fiscal 2015.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2018 2017
Revenue Rs crore 398 404
Profit after tax Rs crore 7.8 12.2
PAT margin % 2.0 2.9
Adjusted debt/adjusted net worth Times 1.00 0.73
Interest coverage Times 2.60 3.97

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 Fund-Based Facilities NA NA NA 55 CRISIL A/Stable
NA Fund-Based Facilities NA NA NA 19 CRISIL A1
NA Letter of credit & Bank Guarantee NA NA NA 26 CRISIL A1
NA Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility NA NA NA 45 CRISIL A/Stable
NA Term Loan NA NA Aug-2022 40 CRISIL A/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  159.00  CRISIL A/Stable/ CRISIL A1      07-08-17  CRISIL A/Stable  08-07-16  CRISIL A/Stable  19-03-15  CRISIL A/Stable/ CRISIL A1  CRISIL A/Stable 
                28-03-16  CRISIL A/Watch Developing/ CRISIL A1/Watch Developing       
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  26.00  CRISIL A1      07-08-17  CRISIL A1  08-07-16  CRISIL A1  19-03-15  CRISIL A1  -- 
                28-03-16  CRISIL A1/Watch Developing       
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
Fund-Based Facilities 55 CRISIL A/Stable External Commercial Borrowings 2 CRISIL A/Stable
Fund-Based Facilities 19 CRISIL A1 Fund-Based Facilities 74 CRISIL A/Stable
Letter of credit & Bank Guarantee 26 CRISIL A1 Letter of credit & Bank Guarantee 26 CRISIL A1
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 45 CRISIL A/Stable Term Loan 20 CRISIL A/Stable
Term Loan 40 CRISIL A/Stable -- 0 --
Total 185 -- Total 122 --
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 Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt
The Rating Process
Understanding CRISILs Ratings and Rating Scales

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