Rating Rationale
May 30, 2018 | Mumbai
La-Gajjar Machineries Private Limited
Ratings Reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.170.15 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL A/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A1 (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has reaffirmed its 'CRISIL A/Stable/CRISIL A1' ratings on the bank loan facilities of La-Gajjar Machineries Private Limited (LGMPL).
 
The ratings continue to reflect strong operational and financial support from Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd (KOEL; 'CRISIL AA/Stable/CRISIL A1+') and LGMPL's established market position in the electric submersible pumps segment. These strengths are partially offset by average financial risk profile, working capital-intensive operations, and average operating margin.
 
During fiscal 2018, LGMPL's operating performance was weak. Its revenue remained flat on account of low demand from dealers and distributors owing to transition to the goods and services tax (GST). High input cost and low demand impacted operating profitability. Furthermore, streamlining of operational policies in line with that of parent KOEL, post-acquisition of 76% stake in August 2017, also led to high provisions and write-offs in fiscal 2018. LGMPL reported net loss of Rs 19 crore against profit after tax of Rs 6 crore in the previous fiscal. Moderation in operating performance led to decline in networth, which, along with increase in debt due to stretched receivables, resulted in increase in gearing to 4.1 times as on March 31, 2018.
 
CRISIL believes LGMPL's operating performance will improve over the medium term, albeit gradually, backed by the experience of KOEL's management and higher operational efficiency driven by KOEL's policies. Furthermore, financial risk profile will benefit from judicious working capital management and moderate capital expenditure (capex) plan.

Analytical Approach

For arriving at its ratings, CRISIL has applied its parent notch-up framework to factor in support from KOEL, which holds 76% stake in LGMPL.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Strong operational and financial support from KOEL: LGMPL's business risk profile will benefit from the experienced professional management of KOEL. Furthermore, availability of credit lines and reduction in interest cost post-acquisition of majority stake by KOEL will support the financial risk profile of LGMPL. KOEL will provide financial support to the company in case of any exigencies.
 
* Established market position in the electric pump business: LGMPL is a leading player in the electric submersible pump segment in key states of central and northern India. The company has a well-established brand, Varuna, and presence in overseas markets. Export contributed 20% to revenue in fiscal 2018.
 
Weaknesses
* Average financial risk profile: In fiscal 2018, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) loss of Rs 9 crore (profit of Rs 17 crore in the previous fiscal) led to deterioration in networth and key credit metrics. Networth declined to Rs 31 crore as on March 31, 2018, from Rs 52 crore as on March 31, 2017. Financial risk profile should improve gradually over the medium term, supported by gradual improvement in operating profitability and reduction in debt through judicious working capital management.
 
* Working capital-intensive operations and average operating margin: Working capital requirement remains large, indicated by gross current asset of 186 days as on March 31, 2018, on account of stretched receivables and large inventory. Receivables increased to 75 days as on March 31, 2018, from 54 days a year earlier mainly on account of high government business(orders received in fiscal 2018) receivables outstanding at the year-end. Operating margin of the company have remained average at about 4.5-5.5% in the past on account of intense competition and high selling expense.
Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes LGMPL's business risk profile will benefit from strong operational and financial support from KOEL and its established market position in the submersible electric pumps segment. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' if capital structure and debt protection metrics improve, and revenue and operating profitability increase on a sustainable basis. The outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if revenue and operating profitability decline or if financial risk profile weakens due to large debt funded capex or stretch in working capital cycle. The rating will remain sensitive to changes in the credit risk profile of KOEL.

About the Company

Incorporated in 1981, LGMPL manufactures submersible pumps at its facility in Ahmedabad. On 1st August 2017, KOEL acquired 76% stake in the company to establish its footprint in the electric pump market. KOEL is likely to acquire the balance 24% stake in the next 5 years, in line with shareholder agreement.
 
About KOEL
KOEL, one of the flagship companies of the Kirloskar group, manufactures and services diesel engines (primarily in the range of 2.5 to 740 horsepower) and diesel generator sets (primarily in the range of 2 to 1010 kVA). The company also manufactures diesel, petrol, and kerosene-based pump sets. It has manufacturing units in Pune, Kagal, Nashik (all in Maharashtra), and Rajkot (Gujarat). KOEL caters to the agriculture, power generation, and industrial and construction machinery sectors. 

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2018 2017
Revenue Rs Cr. 372 377
Profit after tax Rs Cr. -19 6
PAT margin % -5.2 1.6
Adjusted debt/adjusted Networth Times 4.08 1.37
Interest coverage Times -0.62 2.72

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 Cash credit* NA NA NA 65.00 CRISIL A/Stable
NA Working capital term loan NA NA Oct-23 14.00 CRISIL A/Stable
NA Working capital term loan NA NA April-21 6.00 CRISIL A/Stable
NA Long-term loan NA NA Sept-21 5.01 CRISIL A/Stable
NA Long-term loan NA NA May-21 1.95 CRISIL A/Stable
NA Letter of credit and bank guarantee NA NA NA 68.00 CRISIL A1
NA Proposed long-term bank loan facility NA NA NA 8.19 CRISIL A/Stable
NA Proposed short-term bank loan facility NA Na NA 2.00 CRISIL A1
*Interchangeable with Working Capital Demand Loan (WCDL), Export Packing Credit (EPC), Packing Credit in Foreign Currency (PCFC)
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  102.15  CRISIL A/Stable/ CRISIL A1      22-09-17  CRISIL A/Stable/ CRISIL A1  21-07-16  CRISIL BBB+/Stable    --  -- 
            27-06-17  CRISIL BBB+/Watch Positive           
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  68.00  CRISIL A1      22-09-17  CRISIL A1  21-07-16  CRISIL A2    --  -- 
            27-06-17  CRISIL A2/Watch Positive           
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* 65 CRISIL A/Stable Cash Credit 10 CRISIL A/Stable
Letter of credit & Bank Guarantee 68 CRISIL A1 Cash Credit & Working Capital demand loan 67 CRISIL A/Stable
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 8.19 CRISIL A/Stable Inland/Import Letter of Credit 31.15 CRISIL A1
Proposed Short Term Bank Loan Facility 2 CRISIL A1 Long Term Loan 8.3 CRISIL A/Stable
Term Loan 6.96 CRISIL A/Stable Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 14.85 CRISIL A/Stable
Working Capital Term Loan 20 CRISIL A/Stable Proposed Short Term Bank Loan Facility 38.85 CRISIL A1
Total 170.15 -- Total 170.15 --
*Interchangeable with Working Capital Demand Loan (WCDL), Export Packing Credit (EPC), Packing Credit in Foreign Currency (PCFC)
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 Engineering Sector
CRISILs Approach to Recognising Default
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings
Criteria for Notching up Stand Alone Ratings of Companies based on Parent Support

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