Rating Rationale
November 20, 2017 | Mumbai
Krishna Coil Cutters Private Limited
Ratings upgraded to 'CRISIL BB+/Stable/CRISIL A4+'
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.66 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BB+/Stable (Upgraded from 'CRISIL B/Stable/Issuer Not Cooperating')
Short Term Rating CRISIL A4+ (Upgraded from 'CRISIL A4/Issuer Not Cooperating')
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has upgraded its ratings on the bank facilities of Krishna Coil Cutters Private Limited (KCCL) to 'CRISIL BB+/Stable/CRISIL A4+' from 'CRISIL B/Stable/CRISIL A4/Issuer Not Cooperating'.

CRISIL had earlier downgraded the ratings on June 13, 2017, as the company had not provided the necessary information for a rating review. It has now shared the requisite information, enabling CRISIL to assign ratings to the facilities.

The ratings reflect the extensive experience of the promoters in the iron and steel trading business and a moderate financial risk profile. These rating strengths are partially offset by the susceptibility of profitability to volatility in steel prices and to intense competition.

Analytical Approach

CRISIL has continued to factor in the strength of support from parent Krishna Sheet Processors Pvt. Ltd. (KSPL) (KSPL; rated 'CRISIL BBB-/Stable/CRISIL A3'). The companies are in same line of business and under a common management. 

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Extensive industry experience of the promoters
The promoters have more than three decades of experience in the iron and steel trading business. This has enabled the group to not only develop an established base of customers and suppliers, but also manage working capital prudently.

* Benefits from association with KSPL
The companies KSPL and KCCL are in same line of business and under a common management. Besides, members on the board of KSPL are also KCCL's board members and are actively involved in strategic planning and management.

* Moderate financial risk profile and prudently managed working capital cycle
Net worth of KCCL is around Rs.19.6 crore as on March 31, 2017 with total outside liabilities to tangible net worth ratio of 3.4 times. Debt protection metrics are moderate with interest coverage ratio of 1.8 time and net cash accruals to total debt ratio of 0.05 times in fiscal 2017. Working capital is prudently managed, as reflected in typical gross current assets of 100-110 days.

Weaknesses
* Susceptibility to volatility in steel prices
KCCL susceptible to volatility in steel prices as there is a considerable lag of 1.0-1.5 months between placing of the order and actual sale of products. This could lead to inventory losses in the event of a sharp decline in steel prices.

* Exposure to intense competition
The domestic steel trading segment is highly fragmented, with a number of small to mid-sized players, leading to intense competition, thereby limiting profitability. Profitability is also constrained by the limited value addition done by the players.
Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes the KCCL will sustain its current operating performance over the medium term because of its established clientele and extensive experience of the promoters. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' if cash accrual improves or working capital requirement is substantially lower than expectation. The outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if the working capital cycle lengthens, or there is large, debt-funded capital expenditure, adversely impacting the financial risk profile.

About the Group

KCCL, incorporated in 2007, is engaged in the business of trading hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel sheets, which are used in automobiles, construction, steel furniture, and electric panels. Its manufacturing unit is located at Gujarat (Barejagaon), and the company caters to the Gujarat market.

KSPL, set up in April 1995, trades in and processes hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel coils and galvanised steel. The company's head office is in Mumbai and its processing plant is in Taloja, Maharashtra.

For fiscal 2017, KCCL's PAT was Rs.2.1 crore on operating income of Rs.275.9 crore, against a PAT of Rs.1.56 crore on operating income of Rs.175.3 crore for fiscal 2016.

For fiscal 2017, KSPL's PAT was Rs.9 crore on operating income of Rs.799 crore, against a PAT of Rs.4 crore on operating income of Rs.511 crore for fiscal 2016.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2017 2016
Revenue Rs. Cr. 275.9 175.3
Profit After Tax (PAT) Rs. Cr. 2.1 1.56
PAT Margins % 0.8 0.9
Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Net worth Times 3.16 1.40
Interest coverage Times 1.8 2.2

Status of non cooperation with previous CRA
KCCL has not cooperated with India Ratings and Research Private Limited (India Ratings), which has published its ratings as an issuer not co-operating vide a release dated September 08, 2017. The reason provided by India Ratings was that the issuer did not participate in the surveillance exercise.

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. Cr)
Rating Assigned  with Outlook
NA Bill Discounting NA NA NA 5 CRISIL A4+
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 20 CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Letter of Credit NA NA NA 40 CRISIL A4+
NA Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits NA NA NA 1 CRISIL BB+/Stable
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2017 (History) 2016  2015  2014  Start of 2014
Instrument Type Quantum Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  26  CRISIL BB+/Stable/ CRISIL A4+  13-06-17  CRISIL B/Stable/ CRISIL A4 (Issuer Not Cooperating)*    No Rating Change  21-12-15  CRISIL BB+/Stable/ CRISIL A4+    No Rating Change  CRISIL BB/Stable 
                18-03-15  CRISIL BB+/Stable       
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  40  CRISIL A4+  13-06-17  CRISIL A4 (Issuer Not Cooperating)*    No Rating Change    No Rating Change    No Rating Change  CRISIL A4+ 
Table reflects instances where rating is changed or freshly assigned. 'No Rating Change' implies that there was no rating change under the release.
*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
Bill Discounting 5 CRISIL A4+ Bill Discounting 1 CRISIL A4/Issuer Not Cooperating  
Cash Credit 20 CRISIL BB+/Stable Cash Credit 20 CRISIL B/Stable/Issuer Not Cooperating
Letter of Credit 40 CRISIL A4+ Letter of Credit 40 CRISIL A4/Issuer Not Cooperating
Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits 1 CRISIL BB+/Stable Letter of credit & Bank Guarantee 5 CRISIL A4/Issuer Not Cooperating
Total 66 -- Total 66 --
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 Steel Industry

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