Rating Rationale
July 03, 2020 | Mumbai
La-Gajjar Machineris 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 facilities of La-Gajjar Machineris Private Limited (LGMPL).
 
LGMPL sustained its operating performance with 9% sales growth in fiscal 2020 as compared to fiscal 2019, while earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) margin of 7.3% as compared to 7.9% last year. The company continues to benefit from cost-control measures implemented post-integration with KOEL, and LGMPL's ability to pass on input price increases to customers along with prudent working capital management.
 
In fiscal 2021, the company's operating performance is expected to moderate down with temporary factory closure and lower sales due to nationwide lockdown amidst COVID-19. The sales have picked-up in June 2020 and is expected to be flat in fiscal 2021, though operating margin could be lower.  The financial risk profile is average, with gearing at 1.6 times as on March 31, 2020, factoring in the planned capital expenditure (capex) for consolidation of all units over the next few years.
 
KOEL is expected to acquire the remaining 24% stake in the next few years, which will further increase LGMPL's strategic importance and diversification benefits to the parent.
 
The ratings reflect continuation of strong operational and expected financial support from the parent, Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd (KOEL; rated 'CRISIL AA/Stable/CRISIL A1+'), and LGMPL's established market position in manufacturing electric submersible pumps.  These strengths are partially offset by the average financial risk profile and working capital-intensive operations.

Analytical Approach

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 expected financial support from KOEL: Business risk profile will benefit from the experienced professional management of the parent. Furthermore, availability of credit limit and reduction in interest cost post-acquisition of majority stake by KOEL should support financial risk profile. Significant turnaround in LGMPL's operating performance after implementation of KOEL's policies and cost-control measures reflects the strategic importance of LGMPL to the parent. Also, this has increased the profit contribution from LGMPL to KOEL. The parent is expected to provide need-based funding support.
 
* Established market position in the electric pump business: LGMPL is a leading player in the electric submersible pumps segment in key states of central and northern India. It has an established brand, Varuna, and presence in the international market (exports contributed 20% to overall revenue in fiscal 2020).
 
Weaknesses
* Average financial risk profile: Gearing, moderate at 1.6 times as on March 31, 2020, is expected to peak to 2.0 times as on March 31, 2021, post-factoring in capex for consolidation of all units. Debt protection metrics improved with better operating performance: interest coverage and net cash accrual to total debt ratios were 4.3 times and 0.25 time, respectively, for fiscal 2020. Sustenance of operating performance over the medium term will be a key monitorable.
 
* Working capital-intensive operations: Gross current assets stood at 154 days as on March 31, 2020, improving from 186 days as on March 31, 2018. The company benefits from the prudent working capital policy implemented post-integration with KOEL, which is expected to continue over the medium term.    
Liquidity Adequate

Annual cash accrual of Rs 15-20 crore should comfortably cover yearly debt repayment of Rs 5-8 crore and support liquidity. Bank limit utilisation was 61% on average in the 12 months through May 2020. Need-based financial support from the parent is expected. 

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes business risk profile will benefit from the parent's continued strong operational and financial support, and LGMPL's established market position in the submersible electric pumps segment.
 
Rating sensitivity factors
Upward factors:
* Sustained revenue growth, and operating margin above 10%
* Improvement in parent's credit risk profile and higher business synergies
 
Downward factors:
* Large, debt-funded capex or stretched working capital cycle, with gearing over 3 times
* Deterioration in parent's credit risk profile or lower-than-expected support

About the Company

Incorporated in 1981, LGMPL manufactures submersible pumps at its facility in Ahmedabad. On August 1, 2017, KOEL acquired 76% stake in the company to establish its footprint in the electric pumps market. KOEL is likely to acquire the balance 24% stake in the next 2-3 years, in-line with the shareholder agreement.
 
About KOEL:
KOEL, one of the flagship companies of the Kirloskar group, manufactures and services diesel engines (primarily of 2.5-740 horsepower) and diesel generator sets (2-1,010 kilo-volt-ampere). The company also manufactures diesel, petrol, and kerosene-based pump sets. It has units in Pune, Kagal, and Nashik (all in Maharashtra). KOEL caters to the agriculture, power generation, and industrial and construction machinery sectors. 
 
For fiscal 2020, net profit was Rs 152 crore on revenue of Rs 3331 crore, as against Rs 184 crore and Rs 3630 crore, respectively, in the corresponding period, last year.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2020 2019
Revenue Rs Cr. 453 414
Profit after tax Rs Cr. 16 12
PAT margin % 3.5 2.7
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 1.6 1.8
Interest coverage Times 4.3 3.4

Any other information: Not applicable

Note on complexity levels of the rated instrument:
CRISIL complexity levels are assigned to various types of financial instruments and are included (where applicable) in the Annexure -- Details of Instrument in this Rating Rationale. For more details on the CRISIL complexity levels, please visit www.crisil.com/complexity-levels.
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* NA NA NA 75.00 NA CRISIL A+/Stable
NA Working capital term loan NA NA Oct-23 8.87 NA CRISIL A+/Stable
NA Working capital term loan NA NA April-21 2.50 NA CRISIL A+/Stable
NA Long-term loan NA NA Sept-21 2.33 NA CRISIL A+/Stable
NA Long-term loan NA NA May-21 0.80 NA CRISIL A+/Stable
NA Long-term bank loan facility NA NA Jun-23 4.02 NA CRISIL A+/Stable
NA Proposed long-term bank loan facility NA NA NA 6.63 NA CRISIL A+/Stable
NA Letter of credit and bank guarantee NA NA NA 47.63 NA CRISIL A1
NA Short-term bank loan facility NA NA NA 2.00 NA CRISIL A1
NA Proposed short-term bank loan facility NA NA NA 20.37 NA 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 2020 (History) 2019  2018  2017  Start of 2017
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  122.52  CRISIL A+/Stable/ CRISIL A1      13-12-19  CRISIL A+/Stable/ CRISIL A1  30-05-18  CRISIL A/Stable/ CRISIL A1  22-09-17  CRISIL A/Stable/ CRISIL A1  CRISIL BBB+/Stable 
            13-09-19  CRISIL A/Stable/ CRISIL A1      27-06-17  CRISIL BBB+/Watch Positive   
            30-08-19  CRISIL A/Stable/ CRISIL A1           
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  47.63  CRISIL A1      13-12-19  CRISIL A1  30-05-18  CRISIL A1  22-09-17  CRISIL A1  CRISIL A2 
            13-09-19  CRISIL A1      27-06-17  CRISIL A2/Watch Positive   
            30-08-19  CRISIL A1           
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* 75 CRISIL A+/Stable Cash Credit* 65 CRISIL A+/Stable
Letter of credit & Bank Guarantee 47.63 CRISIL A1 Letter of credit & Bank Guarantee 59.48 CRISIL A1
Long Term Bank Facility 4.02 CRISIL A+/Stable Long Term Bank Facility 5.95 CRISIL A+/Stable
Long Term Loan 3.13 CRISIL A+/Stable Long Term Loan 4.96 CRISIL A+/Stable
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 6.63 CRISIL A+/Stable Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 8.32 CRISIL A+/Stable
Proposed Short Term Bank Loan Facility 20.37 CRISIL A1 Proposed Short Term Bank Loan Facility 8.51 CRISIL A1
Short Term Bank Facility 2 CRISIL A1 Short Term Bank Facility 2 CRISIL A1
Working Capital Demand Loan 11.37 CRISIL A+/Stable Working Capital Demand Loan 15.93 CRISIL A+/Stable
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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