Rating Rationale
December 07, 2017 | Mumbai
Ravin Cables Limited
Ratings Reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.250 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 Ravin Cables Ltd (RCL; part of the Ravin group) at 'CRISIL BBB-/Stable/CRISIL A3'.
 
The ratings reflect the Ravin group's healthy business risk profile because of its established presence in the domestic electrical cables industry and increasing presence in the global market through Power Plus Cable Co LLC (PPC). The ratings also factor in the Ravin group's recognized brand (PrimeCab), widespread distribution network, and above-average financial risk profile because of low gearing, healthy net worth, and comfortable debt protection metrics. These strengths are partially offset by its large working capital requirement, exposure to increasing competition from the unorganized sector and cheaper imports, and susceptibility to volatility in input prices.
 
Prysmian Cavi E Sistemi Energia Srl, Italy (Prysmian) acquired 51% stake in the Ravin group in 2010. There is a dispute between Prysmian and the Karia family over shareholding of the group, which is under arbitration in the London Court of International Arbitration. Outcome of the dispute and its impact on the Ravin group's credit risk profile will remain key rating sensitivity factors.

Analytical Approach

For arriving at the ratings, CRISIL has combined the business and financial risk profiles of RCL and its associate company, PPC. This is because the two entities, together referred as the Ravin group, have common promoters, have operational and financial linkages, and are in the same line of business. Moreover, RCL holds 49% of PPC's equity share capital.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Healthy business risk profile
The Ravin group has a healthy business risk profile, marked by its established presence in the domestic electrical cables industry and its increasing presence in global markets, through its associate company PPC. The technical and financial pre-qualification and successful track record gives RCL a considerable advantage over other power cable suppliers in the domestic market.
 
* Recognised brand, PrimeCab, and wide distribution network
The promoters' extensive experience has helped the group to develop a well-established brand name, PrimeCab, for the cables that it manufactures. Moreover, the Ravin group has a diverse customer base as a result of its ability to manufacture various types of cables, catering to different industries, coupled with its established marketing and distribution network. The Ravin group's widespread distribution network has helped the group to cater to major clients such as Reliance Industries Ltd, Reliance Energy Group, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd, and Saudi Cable Company.
 
* Above-average financial risk profile
The Ravin group continues to have an above-average financial risk profile, marked by low gearing of 0.3 times, healthy net worth of Rs.220 crore, and moderate debt protection metrics with interest coverage ratio of 2.9 times and net cash accruals to total debt (NCATD) ratio of 0.51 times in 2016-17. Ravin group will continue to have an above-average financial risk profile supported by a healthy capital structure.
 
Weakness
* Working-capital-intensive operations and increasing competition from unorganised sector and cheaper imports
The power cable business is working capital intensive, as reflected in the average industry gross current assets of 188 days as on March 31, 2017. The group has to extend credit of 90 to 150 days to most customers, resulting in large working capital requirements to run the daily operations. Due to low entry barriers, the power cables industry has a large number of small manufacturers. Furthermore, increasing competition from the unorganized sector and cheaper imports, coupled with slowdown in the power and infrastructure sectors, has led to further stretch in RCL's working capital cycle.
 
* Below-average operating efficiency given susceptibility to volatile input prices
The Ravin group's principal raw materials are copper, aluminum, steel, poly vinyl chloride (PVC), and cross-linked poly ethylene (XLPE). Raw material costs account for around 75 to 80 percent of the group's total costs. The group does not enter into long-term purchase contracts with its suppliers, making its operations susceptible to volatility in prices of copper and aluminum. Any adverse change in raw material prices could result in pressure on the group's operating margins.
Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes the Ravin group will continue to benefit from PPC's steady performance and RCL's considerable order book. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' if the group generates significantly higher-than-expected accrual while improving its working capital cycle. The outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if the group's profitability remains subdued or if RCL fails to improve its working capital management.

About the Group

RCL was incorporated as a private limited company in November 1982, and was reconstituted as a public limited company in September 2004. The company manufactures power cables and electrical accessories. It also trades in allied products, and provides services and solutions related to power cables. Prysmian, a leading Italy-based global energy and telecommunication cables company, has 51% controlling stake in RCL, while the Karia family continues to hold 49% stake.
 
RCL holds 49% stake in the UAE-based PPC, and the government and ruler of Fujairah state of UAE holds the balance stake. PPC has a manufacturing facility in the UAE, and mainly caters to demand in Middle-East Asia.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2017 2016
Revenue Rs. Cr. 818 848
Profit After Tax Rs. Cr. 29.5 29.9
PAT Margin % 3.6 3.5
Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Net worth Times 0.3 0.33
Interest coverage Times 2.9 2.8

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)
Rating assigned  with outlook
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 71.5 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
NA Letter of credit & Bank Guarantee NA NA NA 150 CRISIL A3
NA Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits NA NA NA 28.5 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2017 (History) 2016  2015  2014  Start of 2014
Instrument Type Quantum Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  100  CRISIL BBB-/Stable    No Rating Change  29-07-16  CRISIL BBB-/Stable    No Rating Change  26-05-14  CRISIL BB+/Stable  CRISIL BBB/Stable 
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  150  CRISIL A3    No Rating Change  29-07-16  CRISIL A3    No Rating Change  26-05-14  CRISIL A4+  CRISIL A3+ 
Table reflects instances where rating is changed or freshly assigned. 'No Rating Change' implies that there was no rating change under the release.
Annexure - Details of various bank facilities
Current facilities Previous facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating
Cash Credit 71.5 CRISIL BBB-/Stable Cash Credit 65 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Letter of credit & Bank Guarantee 150 CRISIL A3 Letter of credit & Bank Guarantee 150 CRISIL A3
Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits 28.5 CRISIL BBB-/Stable Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 35 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Total 250 -- Total 250 --
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
CRISILs Criteria for Consolidation
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt

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