Rating Rationale
November 08, 2017 | Mumbai
Krypton Industries Limited
Ratings downgraded to 'CRISIL B+/Stable/CRISIL A4'
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.20.1 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL B+/Stable (Downgraded from 'CRISIL BB-/Stable')
Short Term Rating CRISIL A4 (Downgraded from 'CRISIL A4+')
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has downgraded its ratings on the bank facilities of Krypton Industries Limited (KIL) to 'CRISIL B+/Stable/CRISIL A4' from 'CRISIL BB-/Stable/CRISIL A4+'.

The downgrade reflects deterioration in KIL's liquidity impacted by cash loss of Rs 2.1 crore incurred in fiscal 2017 against cash accrual of Rs 2.2 crore during fiscal 2016. The cash loss was primarily driven by disruption related to an export order in the rehab care division which also led to operating loss of 1.2% in fiscal 2017 against operating profitability of 11.1% in fiscal 2016. Subdued profitability along with high finance charges also resulted in weak debt protection metrics for KIL. The maturing debt obligation was largely met through liquidation of the available cash and cash equivalents and availing of unsecured loans. CRISIL believes that the liquidity, though might improve going forward, is likely to remain constrained given the large working capital requirements, almost fully utilized bank lines and significant maturing debt obligations.

CRISIL's ratings on the bank facilities of KIL continue to reflect the susceptibility of operating profitability to volatility in its raw material prices and its large working capital requirements. These rating weaknesses are partially offset by established relationship with customers in the polyurethane (PU) tyre segment KIL's.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Weakness
* Susceptibility of operating profitability to volatility in raw material prices
Raw material costs accounts for a major portion of it an operating expenses. The prices of its key raw materials, such as synthetic chemicals, have remained volatile in the past. KIL's raw material inventory holding period was around 175 days during fiscal 2017. High raw material inventory further exposes the company to risks of volatility in raw material prices.

* Large working capital requirement
KIL's operations have remained highly working capital intensive, with gross current assets of 329 days as on March 2017, driven by receivables of 104 days and inventory of 200 days. Against these, payables were at around 125 days. Working capital requirement will remain at a similar level over the medium term.

Strength
* Established customer relationships
KIL has long-term relationships with PU tyre customers, who are mostly overseas, which has enabled it to secure repeat orders on a consistent basis from them. CRISIL believes KIL will be able to leverage this relationship to market its products in the export market.
Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes that KIL will continue to benefit over the medium term from its established customer relations. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' if the company reports substantial growth in revenue and profitability. Conversely, the outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if KIL's turnover and profitability declines, or if the company undertakes a large debt-funded capital expenditure (capex) programme, thereby weakening its financial risk profile, or if lengthening of its working capital cycle leads to stretch in its liquidity.

About the Company

KIL was established 1991 and had set up units at Falta Export Processing Zone, Sadhurhat, Diamond Harbour Road in the State of West Bengal. The Company is presently engaged in the manufacturing of Tubeless Poly urethane (PU) Tyres, Tubes, Wheels, Castors, PU Shoe Soles, Military shoes, Safety shoes & Footwear, wheelchairs and components of rehab care.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2017 2016
Revenue Rs. Cr. 32.03 37.38
Profit After Tax (PAT) Rs. Cr. (3.87) 0.39
PAT MarginS % (11.5) 1
Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Net  worth Times 0.68 0.59
Interest Coverage Times (0.17) 1.94

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 Rating assigned with Outlook
NA Cash credit NA NA NA 8.3 CRISIL B+/Stable
NA Packing credit NA NA NA 4 CRISIL A4
NA Term loan NA NA Mar-2018 0.47 CRISIL B+/Stable
NA Letter of credit NA NA NA 4 CRISIL A4
NA Bank guarantee NA NA NA 0.45 CRISIL A4
NA Import letter of credit limit NA NA NA 1.5 CRISIL A4
NA Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility NA NA NA 1.38 CRISIL B+/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  14.15  CRISIL B+/Stable/ CRISIL A4    No Rating Change    No Rating Change    No Rating Change  05-03-14  CRISIL BB-/Stable/ CRISIL A4+  CRISIL B+/Stable/ CRISIL A4 
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  5.95  CRISIL A4    No Rating Change    No Rating Change    No Rating Change  05-03-14  CRISIL A4+  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.
Annexure - Details of various bank facilities
Current facilities Previous facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating
Bank Guarantee .45 CRISIL A4 Bank Guarantee .45 CRISIL A4+
Cash Credit 8.3 CRISIL B+/Stable Cash Credit 8.3 CRISIL BB-/Stable
Import Letter of Credit Limit 1.5 CRISIL A4 Letter of Credit 6 CRISIL A4+
Letter of Credit 4 CRISIL A4 Packing Credit 4 CRISIL A4+
Packing Credit 4 CRISIL A4 Term Loan 1.35 CRISIL BB-/Stable
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 1.38 CRISIL B+/Stable -- 0 --
Term Loan .47 CRISIL B+/Stable -- 0 --
Total 20.1 -- Total 20.1 --
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 Auto Component Suppliers
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt

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