Rating Rationale
March 24, 2023 | Mumbai
Kanpur Plastipack Limited
Ratings downgraded to 'CRISIL BBB+/Stable/CRISIL A2'; Ratings withdrawn
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities RatedRs.366.6 Crore
Long Term RatingCRISIL BBB+/Stable (Downgraded from 'CRISIL A-/Stable'; Rating withdrawn)
Short Term RatingCRISIL A2 (Downgraded from 'CRISIL A2+'; Rating withdrawn)
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1 crore = 10 million
Refer to Annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities

Detailed rationale

CRISIL Ratings has downgraded its ratings on the bank facilities of Kanpur Plastipack Limited (KPL) to ‘CRISIL BBB+/Stable/CRISIL A2 from CRISIL A-/Stable/CRISIL A2+’ and simultaneously withdrawn the ratings at the company’s request and on receipt of a no-objection certificate from its banker. This is in line with the CRISIL Ratings policy on withdrawal of bank loan ratings.

 

The ratings downgrade reflect the continuous deterioration in the business risk profile of KPL. Revenue declined to Rs 365 crore for the first nine months of fiscal 2023 from Rs 456 crore in the corresponding period of fiscal 2022 because of slow order flow from Brazil, which accounts for 25-30% of exports. The operating margin declined to 4.09% from 8.67% due to increase in raw material prices and utilisation of inventory procured at a higher cost. The revenue for fiscal 2023 is expected at Rs 510-520 crore.

 

The downgrade also factors in the weakening financial risk profile and liquidity due to continuous low profitability. While cash accrual may be insufficient to meet term debt obligation in fiscal 2023, timely receipt of state subsidy and cash reserve support the liquidity.

 

The ratings continue to consider the established market position of KPL and the extensive experience of its promoter in the packaging industry. The strengths are partially offset by exposure to intense competition in the packaging segment and limited diversification in revenue.

Key rating drivers and detailed description

Strengths:

  • Established market position and extensive experience of the promoter: The five-decade experience of the promoter in the packaging industry, his strong understanding of market dynamics and healthy relations with customers and suppliers should continue to support the business. The market position of KPL is supported by its reputed clientele and steady repeat orders from them. The company generates more than 70% of revenue from exports, and the Russia-Ukraine war and low order flow from Brazil has affected its revenue and market position. Timely and successful commercialisation of the cast polypropylene (CPP) plant (expected by July 2023) remains a key monitorable.

 

Weaknesses:

  • Exposure to intense competition: Of the 25-30 players in the flexible intermediate bulk container (FIBC) industry in India, only 10 have large capacities. Apart from themselves, the players face competition from Turkey (which benefits from proximity to the European Union and is one of the largest exporters to Europe).

 

  • Limited diversification in revenue: The product portfolio of KPL comprises three segments: FIBC, fabrics, and multi-filament yarn. FIBC contributed ~46% to the revenue in fiscal 2022, with exports accounting for ~71%. The top 10 customers contributed 40% to total revenue during the fiscal. Sales to clients in Europe accounted for 55-65% of revenue and North and South America for 20-30%. KPL remains susceptible to economic cyclicality in Europe and America and volatility in foreign exchange rates.

Liquidity: Adequate

Liquidity remains adequate supported by moderate utilisation of fund-based bank limit, at 70-75% for the 12 months through January 2023. Cash accrual is expected at Rs 12-15 crore in fiscal 2023 which will be insufficient to meet term debt obligation of Rs 17-18 crore. However, timely receipt of state subsidy and cash reserve support the liquidity risk profile. Expected net cash accrual of Rs 20-25 crore each in fiscals 2024 and 2025 will be sufficient to meet the annual debt obligation.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL Ratings believes KPL will continue to benefit from its established market position in the packaging industry.

Rating sensitivity factors

Upward factors:

  • Sales growth of more than 40% with improvement in operating margin to over 13% resulting in higher-than-expected cash accrual
  • Sustenance of the working capital cycle and capital structure

 

Downward factors:

  • Decline in operating income by more than 15% or decline in profitability leading to lower cash accrual
  • Larger-than-expected, debt-funded capital expenditure weakening the financial risk profile

About the company

KPL was incorporated in Kanpur in July 1971 as a private limited company by Mr Mahesh Swarup Agarwal. It began operations by manufacturing high-density polyethylene woven fabric and sacks, and plastic packaging materials. It has installed capacity of 130 tonne per annum. The company was listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange in December 1985. In fiscal 2004, KPL shifted focus to FIBCs from woven fabric and sacks.

Key financial indicators

As on / for the period ended March 31

 

2022

2021

Operating income

Rs crore

626.77

451.99

Reported profit after tax

Rs crore

26.21

30.21

PAT margin

%

4.18

6.7%

Adjusted debt/adjusted networth

Times

1.02

1.01

Interest coverage

Times

4.37

6.68

*CRISIL Ratings adjusted numbers

Any other information: Not applicable

Note on complexity levels of the rated instrument:
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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

Cash Credit & Working Capital Demand Loan

NA

NA

NA

140

NA

CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)

NA

Working Capital Loan

NA

NA

NA

6

NA

CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)

NA

Long Term Loan

NA

NA

Dec-27

140.49

NA

CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)

NA

Cash Credit

NA

NA

NA

5

NA

CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)

NA

Letter of Credit

NA

NA

NA

45

NA

CRISIL A2 (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)

NA

Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits

NA

NA

NA

15.11

NA

CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)

NA

Proposed Non Fund based limits

Na

NA

NA

15

NA

CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)

 

Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2023 (History) 2022  2021  2020  Start of 2020
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund Based Facilities LT 306.6 CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)   -- 03-10-22 CRISIL A-/Stable 30-07-21 CRISIL BBB+/Positive / CRISIL A2 30-12-20 CRISIL A3+ / CRISIL BBB/Stable CRISIL BBB+/Stable / CRISIL A2
      --   -- 04-03-22 CRISIL A-/Stable   -- 28-02-20 CRISIL A3+ / CRISIL BBB/Stable --
Non-Fund Based Facilities ST 60.0 CRISIL A2 / CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)   -- 03-10-22 CRISIL A2+ / CRISIL A-/Stable 30-07-21 CRISIL A2 30-12-20 CRISIL A3+ CRISIL A2
      --   -- 04-03-22 CRISIL A2+   -- 28-02-20 CRISIL A3+ --
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
Annexure - Details of Bank Lenders & Facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Name of Lender Rating
Cash Credit 5 Axis Bank Limited CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)
Cash Credit & Working Capital Demand Loan 140 State Bank of India CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)
Letter of Credit 3 HDFC Bank Limited CRISIL A2 (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)
Letter of Credit 27 State Bank of India CRISIL A2 (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)
Letter of Credit 12 State Bank of India CRISIL A2 (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)
Letter of Credit 3 Axis Bank Limited CRISIL A2 (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)
Long Term Loan 33.19 State Bank of India CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)
Long Term Loan 25.72 HDFC Bank Limited CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)
Long Term Loan 42 State Bank of India CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)
Long Term Loan 10 HDFC Bank Limited CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)
Long Term Loan 10 Axis Bank Limited CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)
Long Term Loan 19.58 Axis Bank Limited CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)
Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits 12.6 Not Applicable CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)
Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits 2.51 Not Applicable CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)
Proposed Non Fund based limits 15 Not Applicable CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)
Working Capital Loan 6 HDFC Bank Limited CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Rating Downgraded and withdrawn)

This Annexure has been updated on 24-Mar-23 in line with the lender-wise facility details as on 03-Oct-22 received from the rated entity.

Criteria Details
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CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings - process, scale and default recognition
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