Rating Rationale
March 14, 2019 | Mumbai
Shubhlaxmi Polytex Limited
'CRISIL BBB/Positive/CRISIL A3+' assigned to bank debt
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.75 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BBB/Positive (Assigned)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A3+ (Assigned)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has assigned its 'CRISIL BBB/Positive/CRISIL A3+' ratings to the bank facilities of Shubhlaxmi Polytex Limited (SPL, Part of Shubhalakshmi Group).

The ratings reflect healthy business risk profile of the Shubhalakshmi group marked by established market position in domestic Polyester yarn and fibre market, wide range of products, increasing contribution from value added products, strategic location as well as longstanding experience of promoters in the polyester yarn industry. These strengths are partially offset by its average although improving financial risk profile, high competitive intensity in the industry and working capital intensive operations and susceptibility of profitability to sharp volatility in raw material prices.

Analytical Approach

For arriving at the ratings, CRISIL has combined the business and financial risk profiles of Shubhalakshmi Polytex Ltd and Shubhalakshmi Polyester Ltd. Both the entities, together referred to as the Shubhalakshmi group, have common promoters and management, operate in the same business, and have strong operational and financial linkages. Additionally both Shubhalakshmi Polyester Limited and SPL have given cross corporate guarantee for debt of both the entities.

Please refer Annexure - List of entities consolidated , which captures the list of entities considered and their analytical treatment of consolidation.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strength
* Healthy business risk profile marked by established market position in domestic polyester yarn and fibre market with long standing experience of promoters, wide product range and diversified client base
Shubhalakshmi Group is promoted by the Surat-based Agarwal family, which has been associated with the polyester yarn industry for over the past three decades. Over the years, the promoters have established forward as well as backward integrated operations and have demonstrated a strong understanding of the nuances in the industry.

Shubhalakshmi Group is amongst the leading polyester yarn and fibre manufacturers in India, present in products such as Fully Drawn Yarn (FDY), Air Textured Yarn (ATY), Drawn Textured Yarn (DTY), Polyester Staple Fibre (PSF), Partially Oriented Yarns (POY) and polyester chips, with overall market share of about 5% in polyester yarn industry and total capacity of around 300000 tonne per annum. Its healthy market position is underpinned by large scale of operations (annual turnover of over Rs 2600 crore estimated in fiscal 2019) and diverse customer base. The group has strong distribution network consisting of over 50 dealers with whom it has established long standing relations. The collection mechanism of the group is disciplined demonstrated by minimal instances of bad debts. The group has also established a presence in the global polyester yarn market with exports to over 10 countries. In 2018, exports contributed 7% to total revenue of the group.

* Healthy operating efficiency marked by backward integration and increasing contribution from value added products
Operating margin has been improving over the years to 8-9% from 5-6% earlier, driven by higher contribution from value added products, backwardly integrated operations, benefits derived from operating leverage and faster ramp up of new capacities. Over last five fiscals, the group has added capacities in value added products such as FDY/ATY/DTY/PSF. Contribution of value added products in overall revenue has increased from 19% in fiscal 2014 to over 50% in fiscal 2018 resulting in sustained margin expansion by 200-300 basis points. This is also reflected in healthy RoCE of 11-13% over last three fiscals.

In fiscal 2018, the group posted operating income of Rs 2233 crore with operating margin of 8.7%. In fiscal 2019, the group is expected to post revenue growth of around 18% with operating margin of 8.5-9.0%. Presently the capacity utilization of the group is over 90%. With almost full capacity utilization and no capacity expansion planned for next 2-3 years, the revenue growth is expected to be around 4-5% over medium term. The improved operating margins are also expected to continue.

The group procures PTA & MEG, the key raw materials from external sources, which are converted into POY, FDY, PSF, DTY and ATY. Backward integration benefits as well as nearly entire revenue from higher margin value added products helps group to enjoy amongst the highest operating margin in the relatively commoditised nature of industry. The group has manufacturing facilities in Dahej which is on west coast of India. Strategic location of its plant provides logistical advantages for imports of raw materials as well as exports. Proximity to suppliers and ports also benefits to keep tight control over its inventory management marked by inventory days of around 40-50 days.

Weaknesses
* High capital intensive and competitive nature of industry as well as working capital intensive operations and susceptibility of profitability to sharp volatility in raw material prices
The domestic polyester yarn and fabric industry is highly capex intensive reflected in asset turnover of 2 times. In order to maintain/improve market share, the industry participants have been observed to routinely carry out the capacity expansion and debottlenecking activities. The industry is dominated by large manufacturers such as Reliance Industries Limited (CRISIL AAA/Stable/CRISIL A1+) which is present in almost entire value chain of the industry and hence is able to influence the pricing in the entire industry. As the PTA/MEG manufacturing industry in India is dominated by 3-4 large petrochemical giants, they enjoy significant bargaining power. The group procures around 70% of its total raw material requirements from top 3 suppliers. The operations are working capital intensive marked by gross current assets (GCA) days of around 140 and debtors’ days of around 70-80 days. The group mainly procures its raw material requirement via letter of credits, resulting into high credit days of around 70-80 days.

Raw materials, such as PTA and MEG used to manufacture polymer yarn are crude derivatives, prices of which have been volatile in the past because of sharp fluctuations in crude oil prices. Group’s profitability is susceptible to any sharp movement in raw material prices. For instance, the operating margin was impacted in fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 due to volatile commodity prices.

* Average but improving financial profile
The financial risk profile of the group is average albeit improving. Over medium term, the capex intensity of the group is expected to be low and the group is expected to focus on reduction in term debt. Leverage was high in the past with the ratio of total outside liabilities to adjusted networth (TOLANW) ratio at 3.4 times in fiscal 2014, the same has improved to estimated 2.9 times in fiscal 2019 and estimated to improve gradually to around 2 times over medium term. The networth of the group stood at Rs. 489 crore as on March 31, 2018 and is expected to improve to above Rs 700 crore over medium term.

In fiscal 2018, the group reported moderate adjusted interest coverage ratio of 1.8 times and ratio of net cash accrual to total debt (NCATD) of 11%. With improvement in operating profitability as well as lower capex intensity over the medium term is expected to result in improvement in interest coverage above 2 times and NCATD of above 17% in the medium term. In the past, the promoters have extended funding support to Shubhalakshmi Group with infusion of equity from time to time. The group is expected to post cash accrual of Rs 90-120 crore per annum over next 3 years with minimum capex of Rs 30-40 crore till fiscal 2021. Low capex intensity till fiscal 2021 will mean sustenance of improved financial profile.
Liquidity

Shubhalakshmi Group has adequate liquidity marked by cash accruals of 90-120 crore p.a. from fiscal 2019 to fiscal 2022 as against maturing repayments of Rs 65-92 crore from fiscal 2019 to fiscal 2022. Current ratio stood at 1.1 times as on 31st March 2018. The group has utilized its working capital limits of Rs. 992 crore to the extent of 84% during last 10 months ended January 2019, while the utilization of fund based limits during last 10 months ended January 2019 stood at 72%. Liquidity is aided by cash and equivalents of Rs 93 crore as on 30th September 2018 of which around Rs 60-70 crore are maintained as margin money against non-fund based facilities. The capital expenditure (capex) intensity of the Group is expected to be low over fiscal 2019 to fiscal 2021, which is expected to be funded mainly from internal accrual.

Outlook: Positive

CRISIL expects Shubhalakshmi Group to maintain its above average market position in polyester yarn industry and also maintain its healthy operating efficiencies. The group’s financial risk profile is also expected to improve over medium term due to improved cash accrual, lower capex intensity and focus on reduction in debt.

Upward scenario
* Sharp and sustained improvement in operating profitability supported by improving diversity
* Improvement in debt metrics such as TOL/TNW i.e. sustained improvement of TOL/TNW to around 2.0 times over long term and improvement in interest coverage over 2.0 times

Downward scenario
* More than expected debt funded capex resulting in deterioration in capital structure and liquidity 
* Deterioration in operating performance due to decline in operating profitability or revenue
* Weakening of debt protection metrics.

About the Company

SPL, incorporated in 1991, was initially involved in trading of yarn. The company has in March 2016, commenced manufacturing of texturized yarns. The company is promoted by Mr. Ramu Raman Agarwal, Mr. Bankesh Agarwal and Mr. Ajay Agarwal.

Shubhalakshmi Polyesters Limited, incorporated in 2005, which is the flagship company of the group, is engaged in manufacturing of FDY, ATY, DTY, POY, PSF and Chips.

Key Financial Indicators (Shubhalakshmi Group)
As on/for the period ended March 31 Unit 2018 2017
Revenue Rs crore 2223 2366
Profit After Tax (PAT) Rs crore 52 50
PAT Margin % 2.3 2.2
Adjusted debt/Adjusted networth Times 1.63 1.67
Adjusted interest coverage Times 1.85 1.91

Key Financial Indicators (Shubhlaxmi Polytex Limited)
As on/for the period ended March 31 Unit 2018 2017
Revenue Rs crore 295 88
Profit After Tax (PAT) Rs crore 3 2
PAT Margin % 0.9 1.6
Adjusted debt/Adjusted networth Times 1.9 1.0
Adjusted interest coverage Times 1.8 2.0

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 28.75 CRISIL BBB/Positive
NA Term Loan NA NA Sept 2021 20 CRISIL BBB/Positive
NA Term Loan NA NA Dec 2023 22.5 CRISIL BBB/Positive
NA Proposed Cash Credit Limit NA NA NA 0.25 CRISIL BBB/Positive
NA Letter of Credit NA NA NA 3.5 CRISIL A3+
 
Annexure - List of Entities Consolidated
Names of Entities Consolidated Extent of Consolidation Rationale for Consolidation
Shubhalakshmi Polyester Limited Full Common management and strong operational and financial linkages
Shubhlaxmi Polytex Limited Full Common management and strong operational and financial linkages
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2019 (History) 2018  2017  2016  Start of 2016
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  71.50  CRISIL BBB/Positive      10-09-18  Withdrawn (Issuer Not Cooperating)*  02-11-17  CRISIL BB-/Stable (Issuer Not Cooperating)*  23-06-16  CRISIL BB-/Stable  -- 
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  3.50  CRISIL A3+    --    --    --    --  -- 
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
*Issuer did not cooperate; based on best-available information
Annexure - Details of various bank facilities
Current facilities Previous facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating
Cash Credit 28.75 CRISIL BBB/Positive Cash Credit 80 Withdrawn/Issuer Not Cooperating
Letter of Credit 3.5 CRISIL A3+ Proposed Cash Credit Limit .2 Withdrawn/Issuer Not Cooperating
Proposed Cash Credit Limit .25 CRISIL BBB/Positive Term Loan 85 Withdrawn/Issuer Not Cooperating
Term Loan 42.5 CRISIL BBB/Positive -- 0 --
Total 75 -- Total 165.2 --
Links to related criteria
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings
Criteria for rating entities belonging to homogenous groups

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