Rating Rationale
September 28, 2020 | Mumbai
Payare Lal Sharma
'CRISIL B+/Stable/CRISIL A4' assigned to bank debt
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.10 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL B+/Stable (Assigned)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A4 (Assigned)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has assigned its 'CRISIL B+/Stable/CRISIL A4' ratings to the bank facilities of Payare Lal Sharma (PLS).
 
The ratings reflect firm's modest scale of operations, below-average financial risk profile, and exposure to risks arising from intense competition and dependence on tenders. These weaknesses are partly offset by the extensive experience of the proprietor in the civil construction business.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Weaknesses:
* Modest scale of operations amidst intense competition: Intense competition in the civil construction business has kept the scale of operations modest, as reflected in estimated revenue of Rs 9 crore in fiscal 2020. The moderate order pipeline of Rs. 120 crore offers visibility over the medium term, the scale however will remain modest over the medium term.
 
* Susceptibility to tender-based operations: Revenue and profitability entirely depend on the firm's ability to win tenders. Intense competition further requires entities to bid aggressively to get contracts, and thus restricts the operating margin. Amidst cyclicality inherent in the construction industry, ability to maintain profitability through operating efficiency remains critical.
 
* Below-average financial risk profile: Financial risk profile is marked by a small networth of Rs 1.09 crore and high gearing of 6 times as on March 31, 2020. Debt protection measures have also been moderate due to high gearing and low accrual from operations. Interest coverage and net cash accrual to total debt ratios stood at 1.51 times and 0.07 time, respectively, for fiscal 2020.
 
Strength:
* Extensive experience of the proprietor: The proprietor's experience of over a decade in the civil construction industry, his strong understanding of market dynamics and healthy relationships with suppliers and customers, will continue to support the business risk profile.
Liquidity Stretched

Liquidity remains stretched, marked by full bank limit utilization over the 12 months ended June 30, 2020. The cash accrual are also expected to remain low at about Rs 0.30-0.40 crore per annum, however, should suffice to cover the maturing debt of Rs 0.10 crore over the medium term. The proprietor is also likely to extend support via unsecured loans in case of an exigency.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes PLS will continue to benefit from the extensive experience of its proprietor, and established relationships with clients.

Rating Sensitivity factors
Upward factors
* Steady revenue growth of more than 30% and sustained operating margin, leading to higher cash accrual
* Better working capital management, reducing average bank limit utilisation to below 90%
 
Downward factors
* Decline in revenue by 20% and profitability
* Stretch in working capital cycle
* Significant capital withdrawal, weakening the financial risk profile
About the Firm

PLS was formed in 2000 as a proprietor firm of Mr Payare Lal Sharma in 2000. The firm constructs roads, bridges and buildings in Jammu and Kashmir.

Key Financial Indicators
As on / for the period ended March 31   2019 2018
Operating income Rs crore 14.13 19.18
Reported profit after tax Rs crore 0.35 0.40
PAT margins % 2.49 2.07
Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Net worth Times 6.68 5.08
Interest coverage Times 2.52 2.53

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 Cr)
Complexity
Levels
Rating Assigned
with Outlook
NA  Overdraft NA  NA NA 3.5 NA CRISIL A4
NA Bank Guarantee NA NA NA 3.0 NA CRISIL A4
NA Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits NA NA NA 3.5 NA CRISIL B+/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  7.00  CRISIL B+/Stable/ CRISIL A4    --    --    --    --  -- 
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  3.00  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
Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits 3.5 CRISIL B+/Stable -- 0 --
Bank Guarantee 3 CRISIL A4 -- 0 --
Overdraft 3.5 CRISIL A4 -- 0 --
Total 10 -- Total 0 --
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 Construction Industry
The Rating Process
Understanding CRISILs Ratings and Rating Scales

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