Rating Rationale
September 24, 2020 | Mumbai
IVC Logistics Limited
Rating downgraded to 'CRISIL BB-/Stable'
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.24 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BB-/Stable (Downgraded from 'CRISIL BB/Stable')
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 facility of IVC Logistics Ltd (IVC) to 'CRISIL BB-/Stable' from CRISIL BB/Stable.
 
The downgrade reflects stretched liquidity because of large, debt-funded capital expenditure (capex) incurred in the past two fiscals, coupled with estimated dip in revenue in fiscal 2020 because of slowdown in the automobile industry amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In fiscal 2020, IVC is estimated to have reported profit after tax (PAT) losses because of increase in overhead cost as a result of large, debt-funded capex. Net cash accrual declined to Rs 37-38 crore from previous fiscal (Rs 48.5 crores) and is tightly matched with the debt obligation (after considering sales proceeds from absolute vehicles). Total outside liabilities to tangible networth (TOLTNW) is estimated around 4.8 times as on March 31, 2020, against 3.9 times a year earlier. Increase in revenue and operating margin will remain key monitorables.
 
The rating reflects the extensive experience of the promoters in the logistics business, diverse segment profile and comfortable networth and debt protection metrics. These strengths are partly offset by large, debt-funded capex and susceptibility to cyclical demand in the automobile industry.

Analytical Approach

Unsecured loan of Rs 11.16 crore provided by the promoters as on March 31, 2020, has been treated as neither debt nor equity, as the loan is expected to be retained in the business over the medium term.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths: 
* Extensive experience of the promoters and diverse segment profile: Presence of more than 27 years in the logistics industry has enabled the promoters to establish healthy relationships with key automobile original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), such as Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (CRISIL AAA/Stable/CRISIL A1+), Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (CRISIL AAA/Stable/CRISIL A1+), Tata Motors Ltd (CRISIL AA-/Negative/CRISIL A1+) and Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd. IVC's clientele is diverse and includes manufacturers of two- and four-wheelers and tractors, thus limiting dependence on any one segment for revenue.
 
* Moderate networth and debt protection metrics: With steady accretion to reserve, networth is estimated at a moderate Rs 26 crore as on March 31, 2020, though it declined from a year earlier (Rs 34 crores) because of estimated PAT losses in fiscal 2020. Owing to healthy operating profitability, debt protection metrics remained comfortable, with interest coverage and net cash accrual to total debt ratios estimated at 3.21 times and 0.20 time, respectively, in fiscal 2020.
 
Weaknesses:
* Susceptibility to cyclical demand in the automobile industry: IVL's entire revenue is derived from the automobile industry, which is linked to overall economic growth. Fall in automobile demand will adversely impact IVC's scale of operations to revenue of Rs 286 crores estimated in fiscal 2020 down from 352 crores in previous fiscal. Operating profitability has also decline in fiscal 2020 estimated to be around 14-15% against previous trend of above 18%.
 
* Average capital structure: TOLTNW is estimated at a high 4.8 times as on March 31, 2020, driven by large, debt funded capex incurred in the past two fiscals.  Over the years, IVC has increased its fleet size by debt funds, which stood at more than 1,000 trailers/trucks in fiscal 2020, with four racks hired from Indian Railway. Efficiently utilising its asset will also be a monitorable factor.
Liquidity Stretched

Cash accrual, expected at Rs 27-37 crore per annum, is tightly matched with debt obligation of Rs 22 crore and Rs 39 crore in fiscals 2021 and 2022, respectively. Utilisation of bank limit of Rs 24 crore averaged 65% over the 12 months through July 2020. Liquidity is partially supported by unsecured loans from the promoters and cash and equivalents of Rs 11.17 crore as on March 31, 2020.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes IVC will continue to benefit from the promoters' extensive experience and healthy customer relationships.

Rating Sensitivity factors
Upward factors
* Increase in revenue or profitability leading to net cash accrual of above Rs 55-60 crore
* Improvement in the TOLTNW ratio
 
Downward factor
* Decline in revenue (below Rs 250 crore) and operating margin (200-300 basis points)
* Deterioration in capital structure
About the Company

Incorporated in 1983 in Mumbai by Mr KS Singhal and his family members, IVC undertakes transportation of passenger cars for OEMs. The company owns more than 1,000 fleets. It is associated with Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, Tata Motors Ltd, Hyundai Motor India Ltd and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd for transportation of passenger cars. The company has 20 offices across India, with the registered office in Mumbai.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2019 2018
Revenue Rs crore 352.26 310.54
Profit after tax (PAT) Rs Crore 9.77 7.47
PAT margin % 2.8 2.4
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 4.42 6.01
Interest coverage Times 4.31 3.94

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
Levels
Rating Assigned
with Outlook
NA   Cash Credit NA  NA  NA  24.00 NA  CRISIL BB-/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  24.00  CRISIL BB-/Stable      28-06-19  CRISIL BB/Stable  14-06-18  CRISIL BB-/Stable  01-02-17  CRISIL BB-/Stable  Suspended 
                06-06-18  CRISIL BB-/Stable       
                25-04-18  CRISIL BB-/Stable       
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
Cash Credit 24 CRISIL BB-/Stable Cash Credit 24 CRISIL BB/Stable
Total 24 -- Total 24 --
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 Commercial Vehicle Industry
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings

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