Rating Rationale
July 23, 2018 | Mumbai
Rohit Extractions Private Limited
Rating Reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.38.6 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BBB-/Positive (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has reaffirmed its rating on the bank loan facilities of Rohit Extractions Private Limited (Rohit Extractions; part of the Rohit Kedia group) at 'CRISIL BBB-/Positive'.

The ratings continue to reflect the group's established presence in the animal feed and fish feed segments, extensive experience of its promoters and the integrated nature of operations. The rating also factors in the above-average financial risk profile, marked by moderate networth and gearing, and above-average debt protection metrics. These rating strengths are partially offset by exposure to intense competition resulting in low profitability, and susceptibility to volatile raw material prices.

Analytical Approach

For arriving at the rating, CRISIL has combined the business and financial risk profiles of RNK Agro and Chemicals Pvt Ltd (RNK) and Rohit Extractions. This is because the two companies, together referred to as the Rohit Kedia group, have common promoters, are in similar lines of business, and have significant operational linkages and fungibility of cash flows.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Established presence in the animal feed and fish feed segments, extensive experience of its promoters, and the integrated nature of operations.
The Rohit Kedia group's business position is marked by its established presence in the solvent extraction business in the rice bran processing segment for over 20 years and increasing focus on the feed segment. .Further group's established relationships with suppliers and customers and its promoter's extensive industry experience and its integrated operations sustain the business profile.
 
* Above-average financial risk profile
The Group has moderate net worth and moderate gearing along with above average debt protection metrics. The net worth of Rs.33 Cr and gearing of 2 times as on March 31, 2018 are moderate. NCATD and Interest Coverage of 0.1 times and 2,5 times are above average for 2017-18

Weakness
* Exposure to intense competition resulting in low profitability
The RBO industry is marked by the presence of many small unorganized players having regional presence. The unorganized players cater to most of the market, and cater primarily to regional demand to save on high transportation cost. The Rohit Kedia group has moderate scale of operations and has presence primarily in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in manufacturing crude RBO, which is supplied to oil refineries. As this activity is marked by low value addition, the group's operating margin has remained low, at around 4.4-4.9 per cent through last three years ended 2017-18
 
* Susceptibility to volatile raw material prices
Profitability in the animal feed and fish feed industry is highly correlated with fluctuations in raw material prices. Raw material costs have accounted for almost 80 per cent of the total revenue in 2017-18. Furthermore, the prices of key raw materials for poultry feed i.e maize, corn and soya's have been volatile in the past. Such volatility in feed prices may affect the margins of the group.
Outlook: Positive

CRISIL believes that the group will continue to benefit from extensive experience of its promoters. The ratings may be upgraded in case of a substantial and sustained improvement in profitability, or if sizeable equity infusion by promoters leads to a considerable growth in networth. The outlook may be revised to 'Stable' in case of a steep decline in profitability, or if a stretch in the working capital cycle or large, debt-funded capital expenditure weakens the capital structure.

About the Group

Rohit Extractions, set up in 1990 by Mr Rohit Kedia and his family members, processes rice bran into oil and de-oiled cakes. The company also manufactures fish feed and shrimp feed at its facility in Hyderabad.
 
RNK was set up in 1998 by Mr Rohit Kedia and his family members. The company trades in shrimp and fish feed, procured from Rohit Extractions.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2018 2017
Revenue Rs. Cr. 223 194
Profit After Tax Rs. Cr. 2.86 3.26
PAT margins % 1.3 1.7
Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Net worth Times 2.15 1.78
Interest coverage Times 2.21 2.42

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. cr.) Rating assigned with outlook
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 35 CRISIL BBB-/Positive
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Mar-2020 2.1 CRISIL BBB-/Positive
NA Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility NA NA NA 1.5 CRISIL BBB-/Positive
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  38.60  CRISIL BBB-/Positive      05-12-17  CRISIL BBB-/Positive  30-11-16  CRISIL BBB-/Stable  04-09-15  CRISIL BBB-/Stable  CRISIL BB+/Stable 
                    20-02-15  CRISIL BB+/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
Cash Credit 35 CRISIL BBB-/Positive Cash Credit 35 CRISIL BBB-/Positive
Long Term Loan 2.1 CRISIL BBB-/Positive Long Term Loan 2.1 CRISIL BBB-/Positive
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 1.5 CRISIL BBB-/Positive Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 1.5 CRISIL BBB-/Positive
Total 38.6 -- Total 38.6 --
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 Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry
CRISILs Criteria for Consolidation
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt

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