Rating Rationale
May 30, 2018 | Mumbai
Ishwar Singh And Associates Construction Private Limited
Rating outlook revised to 'Positive'; ratings reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.35 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BB+/Positive (Outlook revised from 'Stable' and rating reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A4+ (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has revised its outlook on the long-term bank facility of Ishwar Singh And Associates Construction Private Limited (ISACPL) to 'Positive' from 'Stable,' while reaffirming the rating at 'CRISIL BB+'. Rating on the short-term bank facility has been reaffirmed at 'CRISIL A4+'.

The outlook revision reflects the improved business risk profile, marked by strong revenue growth with marginally better operating margin. Sizeable equity infusion by promoters and higher cash accrual helped maintain the financial risk profile. The company is now undertaking contract works directly from government agencies such as Uttar/Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (as against the past when orders were mostly undertaken via sub-contracting). Successful execution of orders and sustenance of revenue and profitability at improved levels remain critical.

The ratings continue to reflect the extensive experience of promoters in executing electrical work contracts and the rapid scale up in operations. These rating strengths are partly offset by the modest operating margin and large working capital requirement.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Extensive experience of the promoters: The promoters have a decade-long experience, and the requisite qualifications and established track record of implementing electrical works for reputed companies, both as a contractor and sub-contractor. The company, registered as an 'A' class contractor with the Government of Haryana, has technical and project management capabilities to execute mid-sized to large turnkey projects.
 
* Healthy revenue growth and healthy order pipeline offering revenue visibility: Revenue nearly doubled to Rs 306.04 crore in fiscal 2018, from Rs 154.36 crore in fiscal 2017, backed by a healthy order pipeline, and grew by a compound annual rate of over 80% over the three fiscals through March 2018. Successful implementation of various projects, with no significant time and cost overruns, have helped the company bag orders consistently. Orders worth around Rs 355 crore as of May 2018, offer revenue visibility in the medium term.
 
* Moderate financial risk profile: Financial risk profile is marked by a moderate networth, estimated at Rs 32.35 crore as on March 31 2018, and backed by fresh capital of over Rs 15 crore infused by promoters. Capital structure although improved, remained average, with total outside liabilities by total networth ratio of 3.66 times as on same date. Debt protection metrics were comfortable, with estimated interest coverage and net cash accruals to total debt ratios of 4.2 times and 0.34 time, respectively, for fiscal 2018.
 
Weakness
* Modest operating profitability: Operating margin remained modest around 3.23% in fiscal 2018, vis-a-vis 2.75% in the previous fiscal, aided by sub-contracting orders bagged successively.

* Working capital-intensive operations: Gross current assets are estimated at 166 days as on March 31, 2018, because of high receivables of 145 days. The company records about 50% of revenue in the last quarter peculiar to its business model, leading to higher receivables towards the year-end. Working capital cycle also tends to stretch on account of security deposits and retention money required for undertaking contracts from government departments.
Outlook: Positive

CRISIL believes ISACPL will continue to benefit from the extensive experience of its promoters and the healthy order pipeline. The ratings may be upgraded if company achieves sustained growth in revenue and profitability, while maintaining key financial metrics. The outlook may be revised to stable if lower-than-expected revenue or profitability, sizeable working capital requirement or capital investments, weaken the financial risk profile and liquidity. 

About the Company

ISACPL was set up as a partnership firm named Ishwar Singh and Associates (ISA) in 2005, and subsequently converted into a private limited company in 2012. Operations commenced in 2015 and the erstwhile firm's business was gradually transferred to the new entity. The company undertakes electrical work contracts for the government agencies and private players.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2017 2016
Revenue Rs crore 306.69 154.44
Profit after tax Rs crore 4.29 1.82
PAT margin % 1.4 1.2
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 0.47 1.14
Interest coverage Times 4.21 3.16

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 15 CRISIL A4+
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 20 CRISIL BB+/Positive
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  20.00  CRISIL BB+/Positive      14-08-17  CRISIL BB+/Stable  05-08-16  CRISIL BB/Stable    --  -- 
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  15.00  CRISIL A4+      14-08-17  CRISIL A4+  05-08-16  CRISIL A4+    --  -- 
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 15 CRISIL A4+ Bank Guarantee 15 CRISIL A4+
Cash Credit 20 CRISIL BB+/Positive Cash Credit 20 CRISIL BB+/Stable
Total 35 -- Total 35 --
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 Construction Industry
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt

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