Rating Rationale
October 17, 2022 | Mumbai
Sahyadri Industries Limited
Ratings Reaffirmed and Withdrawn
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities RatedRs.114.15 Crore
Long Term RatingCRISIL BBB+/Positive (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
Short Term RatingCRISIL A2 (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to Annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities

Detailed rationale

CRISIL Ratings has reaffirmed its ‘CRISIL BBB+/Positive/CRISIL A2’ ratings on the bank facilities of Sahyadri Industries Limited (SIL) and subsequently withdrawn the ratings at the company's request and on receipt of no-objection certificate from the bankers. The withdrawal is in line with the CRISIL Ratings policy on withdrawal of bank loan ratings.

 

The ratings continue to reflect the established market position of the company in the corrugated asbestos-cement (AC) sheets industry, its wide distribution network and strong financial risk profile. These strengths are partially offset by dependence on the government’s rural spending, exposure to intense competition from peers and substitute products, and susceptibility to regulatory changes in end-user markets and key asbestos-producing nations.

Analytical approach

Unsecured loan of Rs 33.83 crore as on March 31, 2022, from the promoters has been treated as debt.

Key rating drivers and detailed description

Strengths:

  • Established market position in the corrugated AC sheets industry: SIL has been manufacturing AC sheets since 1981 under the brands Swastik, Cemply and Ecopro. The company has presence in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (which accounts for majority of the domestic market). It has leading position in the AC sheets market in Maharashtra, aided by two manufacturing facilities, resulting in savings on logistical costs. The proximity of the manufacturing facilities to markets provides a competitive advantage.

 

  • Wide distribution network: SIL has a strong distribution network comprising over 3,000 dealers and distributors across west and south India. This has enabled the company to establish brand presence, which offers revenue visibility from the domestic market.

 

  • Strong financial risk profile: Networth and gearing were healthy at Rs 299.09 crore and 0.27 time, respectively, as on March 31, 2022. Capital structure will improve over the medium term backed by healthy accretion to reserve, with gearing expected at 0.3-0.36 time over the medium term despite planned debt-funded capital expenditure (capex). Debt protection metrics were comfortable, as reflected in interest coverage and net cash accrual to adjusted debt ratios of 21.68 times and 0.86 time, respectively, in fiscal 2022.

 

Weaknesses:

  • Dependence on government’s rural spending, and exposure to intense competition: Demand for AC roofing is derived from rural spend on household construction as well as investment in industrial construction. This exposes the company to risks related to fluctuations in rural purchasing power and economic cycles. AC roofing players face intense competition from manufacturers of galvanised iron (GI) roofing sheets, which have emerged as a viable alternative for AC roofing. Furthermore, as cost of procuring the major raw material, asbestos fibre, accounts for over 50% of the production cost and as the company does not hedge its import, even a slight variation in prices may impact profitability.

 

  • Exposure to regulatory threat of ban on manufacture or use of asbestos in end-user markets and key asbestos-producing nations: The company remains vulnerable to the risk of ban on mining and use of asbestos in Kazakhstan or Russia (which are the largest exporters of the mineral). Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the prices of the raw materials have risen. Sustenance of healthy operating margin will be a key monitorable over the medium term. In India, only white asbestos (known as chrysotile) fibre is used as blue and brown asbestos have been banned. Furthermore, all forms of asbestos mining are banned in the country. Regulatory changes concerning asbestos mining and usage will remain key rating sensitivity factors. Nevertheless, the company is looking to reduce its dependence on asbestos-based products in the medium term.

Liquidity: Adequate

Net cash accrual, expected at Rs 75-85 crore per fiscal over the medium term, will comfortably cover yearly debt obligation of Rs 9-13 crore. Utilisation of working capital bank lines was low. The company had surplus liquidity in the form of mutual fund investment of over Rs 21 crore as on March 31, 2022. It has sufficient accrual, unutilised working capital limit, and cash and equivalent to cover its working capital requirement and capex over the medium term.

Outlook: Positive

CRISIL Ratings believes SIL will continue to benefit from its established market position and wide distribution network supported by healthy rural demand.

Rating sensitivity factors

Upward factors

  • Revenue growth of over 15% per fiscal driven by successful ramp-up of operations and increasing market penetration in the southern markets while maintaining operating margin
  • Improvement in the working capital cycle and sustenance of financial risk profile

 

Downward factors

  • Decline in revenue or fall in operating margin below 16.5% resulting in lower cash accrual
  • Increase in working capital requirement, large, debt-funded capex or acquisition, or substantial dividend payout weakening the financial risk profile and liquidity

About the company

Incorporated in 1947, SIL provides interior and exterior building products and roofing solutions. The company was listed on the stock exchange in fiscal 2007. It has five facilities across four states (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh) and sells its products under the brands Swastik, Cemply and Ecopro through over 3,000 distributors. Also, it operates nine windmills in Maharashtra and Rajasthan.

Key financial indicators

Particulars

Unit

2022

2021

Revenue

Rs crore

542.48

472

Profit after tax (PAT)

Rs crore

60.09

61.69

PAT margin

%

11.08

13.07

Adjusted debt / adjusted networth

Times

0.27

0.19

Interest coverage

Times

21.68

19.88

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 
levels
Rating assigned
with outlook
NA Bank Guarantee NA NA NA 0.3 NA CRISIL A2 (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 73.32 NA CRISIL BBB+/Positive (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
NA Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits NA NA NA 4.88 NA CRISIL BBB+/Positive (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
NA Letter of Credit NA NA NA 35.65 NA CRISIL A2 (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
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 LT 78.2 CRISIL BBB+/Positive (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn) 31-03-22 CRISIL BBB+/ Positive   -- 14-12-20 CRISIL BBB+/Stable 02-04-19 CRISIL BBB/Positive CRISIL BBB-/Positive / CRISIL A3
      --   --   -- 21-07-20 CRISIL BBB/Positive   -- --
Non-Fund Based Facilities ST 35.95 CRISIL A2 (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn) 31-03-22 CRISIL A2   -- 14-12-20 CRISIL A2   -- --
      --   --   -- 21-07-20 CRISIL A3+   -- --
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
Annexure - Details of Bank Lenders & Facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Name of Lender Rating
Bank Guarantee 0.3 The Cosmos Co-Operative Bank Limited CRISIL A2 (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
Cash Credit 55.45 The Cosmos Co-Operative Bank Limited CRISIL BBB+/Positive (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
Cash Credit 8.37 HDFC Bank Limited CRISIL BBB+/Positive (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
Cash Credit 9.5 ICICI Bank Limited CRISIL BBB+/Positive (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
Letter of Credit 30.65 HDFC Bank Limited CRISIL A2 (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
Letter of Credit 5 ICICI Bank Limited CRISIL A2 (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits 4.88 Not Applicable CRISIL BBB+/Positive (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)

This Annexure has been updated on 17-Oct-2022 in line with the lender-wise facility details as on 05-Aug-2021 received from the rated entity.

Criteria Details
Links to related criteria
CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
Rating criteria for manufaturing and service sector companies
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings - process, scale and default recognition
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt

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