Rating Rationale
August 05, 2022 | Mumbai
Shivam Transcon Private Limited
Rating outlook revised to 'Stable'; Ratings reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities RatedRs.150 Crore
Long Term RatingCRISIL BBB/Stable (Outlook revised from 'Positive' and rating reaffirmed)
Short Term RatingCRISIL A3+ (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to Annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities

Detailed Rationale

CRISIL Ratings has revised its rating outlook on the long-term bank facilities of Shivam Transcon Private Limited (STPL) to 'Stable' from 'Positive' while reaffirming the rating at 'CRISIL BBB'. The short term rating has been reaffirmed at 'CRISIL A3+'.

 

The outlook revision reflects subdued business risk profile with revenue estimated to be lower than expectation around Rs 102 crore in fiscal 2022 due to delay in completion of orders on account of delay in release of funds by State Government. Furthermore, working capital cycle is also estimated to have stretched over 350-400 days due to large inventory and receivables as on March 31, 2022. Further deterioration in metrices exerting pressure on liquidity remain a key monitorable.

 

The ratings continue to reflect established market position, healthy work on hand and comfortable financial risk profile. These strengths are partially offset by exposure of revenue to risks of customer concentration, changes in climatic conditions and Government policies and working capital intensive operations.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description

Strengths:

  • Established market position and healthy work on hand: STPL has expertise in railway works, including construction of embankments and bridges, supply of ballast, construction of roads, laying and linking of tracks and also undertaking civil construction work. Some of these works require technical expertise and established track record to qualify for the tender process, creating entry barriers for the sector. Hence, not many new players enter the industry. Since inception, the company has established a track record of efficient and quality project delivery, which has helped cement its position in North-East India and improve order flow. The company has an order book of around Rs 670 crore, more than 6 times the turnover in fiscal 2022, thus providing healthy revenue visibility over the medium term.

 

  • Comfortable financial risk profile: Estimated networth of around Rs 117 crore as on March 31, 2022, support capital structure with estimated gearing and total outside liabilities to total networth ratio of 0.1 and 0.3 times respectively as on March 31, 2022. Debt protection metrices were also estimated to be on moderate level with interest coverage and net cash accrual to adj debt ratio of 5.8 times and 1.1 times respectively for fiscal 2022. In absence of large debt funded capital expenditure (capex) and on back of steady accretion to reserves, financial risk metrices are expected to improve further over medium term.

 

Weaknesses:

  • Exposure of revenue to risks of customer concentration and changes in climatic conditions and Government policies: STPL faces high geographical concentration risks, with entire revenue concentrated in North-East India. This makes the company a regional player, vulnerable to changes in climatic conditions and in government policies in the region. Operations are hampered during monsoon (May to September), which results in seasonality in cash flow. Any significant delay in receivables from the government counterparty may lead to cash flow mismatch. These factors are indicated in lower revenue in fiscal 2022, estimated to be around Rs 102 crore, against Rs 155 crore in fiscal 2021.

 

  • Working capital-intensive operation: Gross current assets (GCAs) were 218-278 days over the three fiscals through 2021. However, slow down in execution of orders and lower revenue generation in fiscal 2022 led to GCAs of over 300 days. GCAs are primarily driven by significant amount of retention money and security deposits. Further stretch in working capital cycle exerting pressure on liquidity will remain key rating sensitivity factor. 

Liquidity: Adequate

Cash accruals are expected to be sufficient in range of Rs 14-16 crore per fiscal with repayment obligation of Rs 1.2 crore in fiscal 2023 and nil over medium term. 12-month average bank limit utilization is moderate at around 64% through June 2022. In addition, it will act as cushion to the liquidity of the company.

 

Current ratio is estimated to be healthy around 3 times as on March 31, 2022. Low gearing and moderate networth support financial flexibility in case of any adverse conditions or downturn in the business.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL Ratings believes STPL will continue to benefit from comfortable financial risk profile and healthy order book.

Rating Sensitivity factors

Upward factors:

  • Improvement in scale of operations, along with sustenance of operating profitability at existing level, leading to cash accrual above Rs 21 crore
  • Better working capital cycle

 

Downward factors:

  • Stretch in the working capital cycle with GCAs higher than 300 days (netting off cash and cash equivalent) and/or considerable delay in ramp up of scale
  • Large debt-funded capex or dividend payout weakening capital structure

About the Company

Incorporated in December 1997, STPL is promoted by Mr Shankar Charan Das, who has more than two decades of experience in the construction sector. The company undertakes infrastructure and civil construction projects. These include track linking for the NF Railways and construction of bridges, roads and buildings for PWD, Military Engineering Services and National Rural Health Mission. It has also started executing water supply projects in Assam, funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the World Bank.  

Key Financial Indicators

As on / for the period ended March 31

 

2021

2020

Operating income

Rs crore

155.18

147.57

Reported profit after tax

Rs crore

12.21

17.97

PAT margins

%

7.87

12.18

Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Net worth

Times

0.21

0.14

Interest coverage

Times

5.39

5.69

 

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

40

NA

CRISIL A3+

NA

Bank Guarantee

NA

NA

NA

20

NA

CRISIL A3+

NA

Bank Guarantee

NA

NA

NA

13.5

NA

CRISIL A3+

NA

Cash Credit

NA

NA

NA

10

NA

CRISIL BBB/Stable

NA

Cash Credit

NA

NA

NA

5

NA

CRISIL BBB/Stable

NA

Cash Credit

NA

NA

NA

1.5

NA

CRISIL BBB/Stable

NA

Proposed Bank Guarantee

NA

NA

NA

55

NA

CRISIL A3+

NA

Proposed Cash Credit Limit

NA

NA

NA

5

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 LT 21.5 CRISIL BBB/Stable   -- 25-05-21 CRISIL BBB/Positive 25-02-20 CRISIL BBB/Stable   -- CRISIL BBB/Stable
      --   --   --   --   -- CRISIL BBB/Stable
Non-Fund Based Facilities ST 128.5 CRISIL A3+   -- 25-05-21 CRISIL A3+ / CRISIL BBB/Positive 25-02-20 CRISIL A3+ / CRISIL BBB/Stable   -- CRISIL A3+
      --   --   --   --   -- CRISIL A3+
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
Annexure - Details of Bank Lenders & Facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Name of Lender Rating
Bank Guarantee 40 Punjab National Bank CRISIL A3+
Bank Guarantee 20 HDFC Bank Limited CRISIL A3+
Bank Guarantee 13.5 Bank of India CRISIL A3+
Cash Credit 10 Punjab National Bank CRISIL BBB/Stable
Cash Credit 5 HDFC Bank Limited CRISIL BBB/Stable
Cash Credit 1.5 Bank of India CRISIL BBB/Stable
Proposed Bank Guarantee 55 Not Applicable CRISIL A3+
Proposed Cash Credit Limit 5 Not Applicable CRISIL BBB/Stable

This Annexure has been updated on 05-Aug-22 in line with the lender-wise facility details as on 02-Aug-21 received from the rated entity.

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