Rating Rationale
July 18, 2018 | Mumbai
Mehta Tubes Limited
Ratings Reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.80 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BBB-/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A3 (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has reaffirmed its ratings on the bank facilities of Mehta Tubes Limited (MTL, part of the Mehta Group) at 'CRISIL BBB-/Stable/CRISIL A3'.

The ratings continue to reflect the group's established market position in the domestic copper pipes market, and strong relationships with customers and suppliers. The ratings also factors in long standing experience of promoters in the industry. These rating strengths are partially offset by moderate debt protection metrics and moderate working capital intensity.

Analytical Approach

CRISIL has consolidated the financials of MTL and Metal Gems (MG, rated 'CRISIL BBB-/Stable/CRISIL A3') on account of significant financial fungibility between the two entities. Moreover, MG has provided a corporate guarantee to MTL's debt. Both the entities are managed by same management.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Established brand in the domestic market: The group's products are partially sold under the brand 'Mexflow'. It is one of the few copper pipe/product approved for medical usage in India; the use of copper pipes is mandatory in operation theatres, ICU and CCUs, to ensure continuous supply of oxygen or vacuum maintenance.  CRISIL believes that the presence of a brand, and its acceptance are key distinguishing factors for the group (vis-a-vis competitors) and will be critical in expanding the group's scale of operations over the medium term.

* Long track record of the partners in the business: The promoters, Mehta and Morakhia families, have been in the copper and copper alloy manufacturing business for over 5 decades now. CRISIL believes that the promoters' track record provides an advantage to the group, especially in the sector where understanding of price and demand trends of commodities is critical.

Weaknesses
* Moderate working capital cycle: The group's working capital cycle is moderate, determined by debtor and inventory levels. The group allows credit of about 30-45 days, and usually collects payments in around 60-75 days. Partially order-backed and replenishment-based procurement policy limits exposure to raw material price variations.
Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes the Mehta group will continue to benefit from its strong market position and healthy relationships with customers and suppliers. The outlook may be revised to Positive in case of sharp increase in the scale of operations along with improvement in margins, resulting much higher cash generation, while maintaining its working capital cycle. Conversely, the outlook may be revised to Negative in case of large debt funded capex plan or stretch in working capital cycle resulting in weakening of financial risk profile.

About the Group

The Mehta group, based in Mumbai manufactures copper and copper alloy products using the extrusion and redrawing processes. The Mehta and Morakhia families own 60 and 40%, respectively, in the group.

MTL reported estimated profit after tax (PAT) of Rs.7.56 cr on net sales of Rs. 294 cr for 2017-18, as against PAT of Rs. 3.13 cr on net sales of Rs. 204.37 cr for 2016-17.

MG reported estimated profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 2.19 cr on net sales of Rs. 182 cr for 2017-18, as against PAT of Rs. 1.84 cr on net sales of Rs. 176  cr for 2016-17.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2018 2017
Revenue Rs.Cr 462.33 373.92
Profit After Tax (PAT) Rs.Cr 9.75 4.97
PAT Margins %e 2.0 1.3
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 1.22 1.3
Interest coverage Times 2.85 2.3

Any other information: Not applicable

Note on complexity levels of the rated instrument:
CRISIL complexity levels are assigned to various types of financial instruments. The CRISIL complexity levels are available on www.crisil.com/complexity-levels. Users are advised to refer to the CRISIL complexity levels for instruments that they consider for investment. Users may also call the Customer Service Helpdesk with queries on specific instruments.
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 Cash Credit NA NA NA 36.5 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
NA Bank Guarantee NA NA NA 4 CRISIL A3
NA Bill Discounting under
Letter of Credit
NA NA NA 2 CRISIL A3
NA Term Loan NA NA Jun-2022 28.2 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
NA Term Loan NA NA Dec-2020 1.8 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
NA Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility NA NA NA 7.5 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
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  74.00  CRISIL BBB-/Stable      25-05-17  CRISIL BBB-/Stable  04-11-16  CRISIL BB+/Positive  25-05-15  CRISIL BBB-/Negative  CRISIL BBB-/Stable 
                03-03-16  CRISIL BB+/Stable       
                22-01-16  CRISIL BB+/Stable       
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  6.00  CRISIL A3      25-05-17  CRISIL A3  04-11-16  CRISIL A4+    --  -- 
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
Bank Guarantee 4 CRISIL A3 Bank Guarantee 4 CRISIL A3
Bill Discounting under Letter of Credit 2 CRISIL A3 Bill Discounting under Letter of Credit 2 CRISIL A3
Cash Credit 36.5 CRISIL BBB-/Stable Cash Credit 36.5 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 7.5 CRISIL BBB-/Stable Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 7.5 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Term Loan 30 CRISIL BBB-/Stable Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 38.5 Withdrawal
-- 0 -- Term Loan 30 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Total 80 -- Total 118.5 --
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
CRISILs Criteria for Consolidation

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