Rating Rationale
October 06, 2022 | Mumbai
Propack Industries (Kunal Plastics Private Limited)
Ratings reaffirmed at 'CRISIL BBB- / Stable / CRISIL A3 '
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities RatedRs.20.05 Crore
Long Term RatingCRISIL BBB-/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Short Term RatingCRISIL A3 (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to Annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities

Detailed Rationale

CRISIL Ratings has reaffirmed its CRISIL BBB-/Stable/CRISIL A3 ratings on the bank facilities of Propack Industries (Kunal Plastics Private Limited) (KPPL).

 

The ratings continue to reflect KPPL’s long standing presence in the flexible packaging industry and its established clientele, comfortable capital structure and moderate working capital cycle. These strengths are partially offset by moderate scale of operations amidst intense competition and susceptibility of operating margins to volatile raw material prices and forex rates.

Analytical Approach

Out of Rs. 5.31 crores of unsecured loans from promoters as on March 31, 2022, Rs. 4 crores have been treated as neither debt nor equity on account of track record of non-withdrawal and the balance amount is treated as debt.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description

Strengths:

  • Long standing presence in the flexible packaging industry and established clientele: KPPL’s promoters have an extensive experience of over three decades in the flexible packaging industry which has enabled them to establish relationships with reputed clientele such as Johnson & Johnson Ltd (KPPL’s customer for over three decades), Nobel Hygiene Pvt Ltd etc. This is reflected in the revenue growth from Rs 64 crore in fiscal 2020 to Rs 77 crore in fiscal 2022. The long-standing experience of the promoters, their strong understanding of the local market dynamics and their established relationships with customers and suppliers should continue to support KPPL’s business risk profile.

 

  • Comfortable capital structure: KPPL’s capital structure is comfortable with total outside liabilities to adjusted networth ratio and gearing at 0.87 times and 0.20 times, respectively as on March 31, 2022.  Networth was moderate and stood at Rs 18.23 crore as on March 31, 2022. Debt protection metrics were healthy, as reflected in interest coverage and net cash accrual to adjusted debt ratios of 10.2 times and 1.25 times, respectively, for fiscal 2022. The financial risk profile should continue to remain comfortable with healthy accretion to reserves and in the absence of any major debt-funded capital expenditure (capex) expected.

 

  • Moderate working capital cycle: KPPL’s working capital cycle is moderate as reflected in gross current assets of 125 days as on March 31, 2022, driven by debtors of 76 days due to moderate credit period extended and inventory of 46 days as per business requirements. The working capital cycle is expected to remain at similar levels over the medium term.

 

Weakness:

  • Moderate scale of operation amidst intense competition: Though the scale of operations is increasing steadily, it continues to remain moderate as reflected in revenues of around Rs 77 crore for fiscal 2022. Modest scale restricts bargaining power with customers and suppliers. Intense competition in the flexible packaging industry shall continue to restrict scalability and operating flexibility over the medium term.

 

  • Susceptibility of operating margins to volatile raw material prices and forex rates: Polymers are the basic raw material used in the packaging industry. As raw material prices account for about two-third of the total operating cost, fluctuations in raw material price impacts profitability. Furthermore, a part of the requirement is imported, exposing the business to volatile forex rates. This is reflected in operating margins ranging from 7.5% to 10.5% in past four fiscals through fiscal 2022.

Liquidity: Adequate

Bank limit utilization is low at around 21% for twelve months ended May 2022. Cash accruals are expected to be over Rs 4-4.5 crores p.a. which would be sufficient against yearly term debt obligation of Rs 0.94-1 crores over the medium term. In addition, it will be act as cushion to the liquidity of the company. Current ratio is healthy at 2.03 times estimated on March 31, 2022. Cash and cash equivalents were low at around Rs 85 lakhs as on March 31,2022. Liquidity is further supported by unsecured loans from promoters amounting to Rs 5.30 crores as on March 31,2022.

Outlook Stable

CRISIL Ratings believes KPPL will continue to benefit from long standing presence in the flexible packaging industry and its established clientele.

Rating Sensitivity factors

Upward factors:

  • Significant and sustained growth in revenue and operating profitability, leading to net cash accruals higher than Rs 7 crore
  • Sustained capital structure and working capital management

 

Downward factors:

  • Decline in revenues or drop in operating profitability leading to net cash accruals below Rs 3 crores
  • Stretched working capital cycle or large, debt-funded capex or any capital withdrawals weakening the financial risk profile

About the Company

Propack Industries was set up by late Mr Thakore Vashi in 1970 as a partnership firm; after the retirement of the partners, the business was acquired by Kunal Plastics Pvt Ltd (KPPL), with Mr Vashi and his family members as the promoters. The current shareholders of KPPL are Ms. Ameeta Desai, Ms. Alka Desai, and Ms. Charulata Patel in equal proportions.

 

The company manufactures flexible packaging material for companies in the fast-moving consumer goods sector. The manufacturing facility in Daman, Daman & Diu.

Key Financial Indicators

As on / for the period ended March 31

 

2022

2021

Operating income

Rs crore

77.41

63.26

Reported profit after tax

Rs crore

2.17

2.57

PAT margins

%

2.81

4.07

Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Net worth

Times

0.20

0.25

Interest coverage

Times

9.95

10.09

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)

Complexity Level

Rating assigned  with outlook

NA

Bank Guarantee

NA

NA

NA

0.3

NA

CRISIL A3

NA

Cash Credit

NA

NA

NA

8.65

NA

CRISIL BBB-/Stable

NA

Foreign Exchange Forward

NA

NA

NA

0.06

NA

CRISIL A3

NA

Letter of Credit

NA

NA

NA

5

NA

CRISIL A3

NA

Proposed Term Loan

NA

NA

NA

4.22

NA

CRISIL BBB-/Stable

NA

Term Loan

NA

NA

Mar-23

0.36

NA

CRISIL BBB-/Stable

NA

Term Loan

NA

NA

Mar-23

0.7

NA

CRISIL BBB-/Stable

NA

Term Loan

NA

NA

Jun-24

0.76

NA

CRISIL BBB-/Stable

Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2022 (History) 2021  2020  2019  Start of 2019
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund Based Facilities ST/LT 14.75 CRISIL BBB-/Stable / CRISIL A3   -- 30-07-21 CRISIL BBB-/Stable 14-04-20 CRISIL BB+/Stable 10-04-19 CRISIL BB+/Stable CRISIL BB+/Stable
Non-Fund Based Facilities ST 5.3 CRISIL A3   -- 30-07-21 CRISIL A3 14-04-20 CRISIL A4+ 10-04-19 CRISIL A4+ CRISIL A4+
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
Annexure - Details of Bank Lenders & Facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Name of Lender Rating
Bank Guarantee 0.3 State Bank of India CRISIL A3
Cash Credit 8.65 State Bank of India CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Foreign Exchange Forward 0.06 State Bank of India CRISIL A3
Letter of Credit 5 State Bank of India CRISIL A3
Proposed Term Loan 4.22 State Bank of India CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Term Loan 0.36 State Bank of India CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Term Loan 0.7 State Bank of India CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Term Loan 0.76 State Bank of India CRISIL BBB-/Stable

This Annexure has been updated on 06-Oct-2022 in line with the lender-wise facility details as on 06-Dec-2021 received from the rated entity.

Criteria Details
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