Rating Rationale
November 24, 2020 | Mumbai
Munnangi Seafoods Private Limited
Rating outlook revised to 'Stable'; ratings reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.90 Crore (Enhanced from Rs.67 Crore)
Long Term Rating CRISIL BBB/Stable (Outlook revised from 'Negative' and rating reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A3+ (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has revised its rating outlook on the long-term bank facilities of Munnangi Seafoods Private Limited (MSPL) to 'Stable' from 'Negative' while reaffirming the rating at 'CRISIL BBB'. The short-term rating has been reaffirmed at 'CRISIL A3+'.
 
The outlook revision factors in better than expected revenue growth in fiscal 2020 which is expected to sustain over the medium term while operating margin is expected to remain stable. Revenue grew about 44% to Rs 298 crore in fiscal 2020 due to stabilisation of capital expenditure undertaken last fiscal and improvement in capacity utilisation. Revenue is further expected to grow about 10-15% in fiscal 2021 while the operating margin is also expected to improve to about 9% (from 8% earlier) due to better realisations. However, due to the lockdown imposed to contain Covid-19 there has been some delay in the collection of receivables and the debtors holding increased to 61 days as on March 31, 2020 from 30 days a year ago.
 
The rating action also factors in a comfortable financial risk profile marked by a moderate capital structure and adequate debt protection metrics. Return on capital employed also remained comfortable at above 15% in the past and is likely to remain so over the medium term. Liquidity and incremental working capital requirements are expected to be supported by enhancement in bank lines, which is likely to be disbursed by mid-December 2020. Timely realisation of receivables from counterparties in the backdrop of Covid-19 while maintaining revenue growth and profitability margins will remain a key monitorable.
 
The ratings reflect the extensive industry experience of the promoters, the company's established market position and healthy financial risk profile. These strengths are partially offset by susceptibility to risks inherent in the seafood industry and exposure to revenue concentration risks.

Analytical Approach

Unsecured loans of Rs 6.99 crore (as on March 31, 2020) extended by the promoters have been treated as neither debt nor equity. That is because these loans are expected to remain in the business over the medium term.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths:
* Extensive experience of the promoters
The chief promoter, Mr Munnangi Srinivas Rao and his family members' experience of over two decades in the industry and healthy relationships with customers and suppliers should continue to support the business. The company is one of the established players in shrimp exports in India with installed processing capacity of 58 metric tonne per day. 
 
* Comfortable financial risk profile
Networth was healthy at Rs 79.95 crore as on March 31, 2020, while gearing has remained moderate at 0.76-1.14 time in the three fiscals ended March 31, 2020. Debt protection metrics were comfortable, with interest coverage and net cash accrual to adjusted debt ratios of 4.02 times and 18%, respectively, in fiscal 2020.
 
Weaknesses:
* Susceptibility to risks inherent in the seafood industry
The company procures shrimp from its own farms and from other suppliers. As shrimp is a seasonal product, prices depend on its availability during a particular period. Consequently, margins are exposed to volatility in the prices of shrimp. Indian seafood exporters also face intense competition from players in countries such as Bangladesh, Thailand, and Indonesia. Moreover, any change in government policy would adversely affect the players' revenues and margins.
 
* Revenue concentration risks:
The company exports majorly to the United States of America (the US). Any unfavourable change in the regulations in the US market could significantly affect the company's operations. In addition, customer concentration risk is high as over 80% of revenues came from five customers during the fiscal.
Liquidity Adequate

Net cash accrual, expected at Rs 18-20 crore per annum over the medium should comfortably cover the modest yearly repayment obligation of Rs 0.5 -1.5 crore. Bank limit of Rs 65 crore was utilised 95% on average in the 12 months through September 2020. Current ratio was moderate at 1.48 times as on March 31, 2020. Moreover, need-based funding support from the promoters is expected to continue.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes MSPL will continue to benefit from the extensive experience of its promoters.

Rating Sensitivity Factors
Upward factors
* Increase in revenue by 25-30% and improvement in operating margin, leading to substantial rise in net cash accrual
* Significant and sustained improvement in financial risk profile because of reduction of debt

Downward factors
* Decrease in operating margin by over 200 basis points, leading to lower net cash accrual
* Large debt-funded capital expenditure or significant stretch in working capital cycle weakening the capital structure and debt protection metrics.

About the Company

Based in Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, MSPL processes and exports seafood products primarily shrimps. The current production capacity of Rs 58 MT per day.

Key Financial Indicators
As on/for the period ended March 31 Unit 2020 2019
Operating income Rs crore 298.25 207.98
Reported profit after tax Rs crore 7.89 8.66
PAT margin % 2.6 4.2
Adjusted debt/Adjusted networth Times 0.76 0.67
Interest coverage Times 4.02 3.76

Status of non cooperation with previous CRA
MSPL has not cooperated with Credit Analysis & Research Ltd, which has classified it as issuer not cooperative vide release dated April 30, 2020. The reason provided by Credit Analysis & Research Ltd is non-furnishing of information for monitoring of ratings, subsequently the ratings have been withdrawn.

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 Long-term loan NA NA May-2022 3.5 NA CRISIL BBB/Stable
NA Standby letter of credit NA NA NA 10 NA CRISIL BBB/Stable
NA Export packing credit NA NA NA 50 NA CRISIL BBB/Stable
NA Foreign exchange forward NA NA NA 1.3 NA CRISIL A3+
NA Epcg guarantee (st) NA NA NA 0.05 NA CRISIL A3+
NA Proposed long-term bank loan facility NA NA NA 25.15 NA CRISIL BBB/Stable
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  79.95  CRISIL BBB/Stable/ CRISIL A3+      20-12-19  CRISIL BBB/Negative/ CRISIL A3+  20-11-18  CRISIL BBB/Stable    --  -- 
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  10.05  CRISIL BBB/Stable/ CRISIL A3+      20-12-19  CRISIL BBB/Negative/ CRISIL A3+  20-11-18  CRISIL BBB/Stable    --  -- 
                16-11-18  CRISIL BBB/Stable       
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
EPCG Guarantee (ST) .05 CRISIL A3+ EPCG Guarantee (ST) .05 CRISIL A3+
Export Packing Credit 50 CRISIL BBB/Stable Export Packing Credit 50 CRISIL BBB/Negative
Foreign Exchange Forward 1.3 CRISIL A3+ Foreign Exchange Forward 1.3 CRISIL A3+
Long Term Loan 3.5 CRISIL BBB/Stable Long Term Loan 3.5 CRISIL BBB/Negative
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 25.15 CRISIL BBB/Stable Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 2.15 CRISIL BBB/Negative
Standby Letter of Credit 10 CRISIL BBB/Stable Standby Letter of Credit 10 CRISIL BBB/Negative
Total 90 -- Total 67 --
Links to related criteria
CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
Rating criteria for manufaturing and service sector companies
Rating Criteria for Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings
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