Rating Rationale
February 19, 2020 | Mumbai
Sri Saravana Mills Private Limited
Rating outlook revised to 'Positive'; ratings reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.260 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL A-/Positive (Outlook revised from 'Stable' and rating reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A2+ (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has revised its outlook on the long term bank facilities of Sri Saravana Mills Private Limited (SSMPL; formerly known as Sri Saravana Spinning Mills Pvt Ltd) to 'Positive' from 'Stable' while reaffirming the ratings at 'CRISIL A-/CRISIL A2+'.

The revision in outlook reflects CRISIL's expectation that the company will sustain the improved business risk profile supported by healthy growth in revenues and sustained operating profitability. The revenues have grown at around 20 percent year on year to around Rs.542 crore in fiscal 2019 from around Rs.451 crore in fiscal 2018. The company is likely to report revenue of around Rs.600 crore in fiscal 2020 (Rs.283 crore for the six months till Sep 2019). The operating profitability has remained stable in the range of around 18.5 percent over the past 2 fiscals through March 2019 supported by increasing share of revenues from the garment segment. The company derived around 30 percent of its revenues from the garment segment in fiscal 2017 which has improved to about 41% in fiscal 2019. Going forward, the margins are expected to remain around 18-19%.
 
Improvement in operating performance is also expected to aid in the company reporting cash accrual of around Rs.75 to 85 crore. Moderation in capital expenditure (capex), coupled with higher accretions to reserves, to result in improvement in capital structure, with total outside liability to tangible networth (TOLTNW) expected to improve to below 1 time by March 31, 2021.
 
The ratings also reflect the company's established market position in the cotton yarn and knitted garment segment, integrated operations resulting in healthy operating efficiency, and above-average financial risk profile because of comfortable capital structure and debt protection metrics. These strengths are partially offset by susceptibility of operating performance to volatility in cotton and cotton yarn prices, and to fluctuations in demand.

Analytical Approach

CRISIL has changed its treatment on the unsecured loans (USL) from neither debt nor equity to debt as the same is being repaid in a phased manner. The outstanding USL as on March 31, 2019 was Rs.15 crore.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths:
* Established market position in the cotton yarn and knitted garment sectors
Founded in 1984 by Mr N Krishnasamy, SSSMPL is an established textile player in South India, with interests in cotton yarn, fabric, and garments. The extensive experience of the promoters has helped the company establish relationships with customers and suppliers.
 
* Integrated operations resulting in healthy operating efficiency
The company's operations are forward integrated from yarn to garment, which supports operating efficiency, helps in steady raw material procurement, and enhances profitability. Operating margin was stable at 18% over the 2 fiscals through 2019. Working capital requirement has been moderate, indicated by gross current assets of around 120-160 days over the period.
 
* Above-average financial risk profile
The financial risk profile is driven by comfortable capital structure and debt protection metrics. Networth and TOLTNW was at Rs.186 crore and 1.92 time as on March 31, 2019, respectively, and is likely to remain comfortable with moderation in capex over the medium term. The debt protection metrics were comfortable reflected in interest coverage and net cash accrual to total debt ratio of 6.74 times and 23%, respectively, for fiscal 2019. The debt protection metrics is also likely to remain at similar levels supported by sustenance of healthy profitability.
 
Weaknesses:
* Vulnerability to volatility in cotton and cotton yarn prices
The operating performance of the company remains susceptible to any volatility in the raw material prices. Operating in a highly fragmented industry, the company has limited ability to pass on steep increase in raw material prices to customers. The performance is also susceptible to the demand from the customers.
 
* Susceptibility of operating performance to fluctuation in demand
The company derives significant portion of its revenues from top 5-6 of its customers and any change in customer preference will affect performance.
Liquidity Adequate

Liquidity is adequate-with moderate utilisation of bank limit and sufficient cash accrual for meeting debt obligations-and should remain so over the medium term. Utilisation of bank lines of Rs.100 crore averaged 64.7% in the 12 months through Aug 2019. Cash accrual is expected at Rs 75-85 crore over the medium term vis-a-vis annual maturing debt of Rs 25 crore. Liquidity is also supported by unsecured loans extended by the promoters.

Outlook: Positive

CRISIL believes SSSMPL will maintain its business performance over the medium term supported by its established market position and healthy operating efficiencies. 

Rating Sensitivity factors
Upward factor:
* Improvement in revenue with sustained operating profitability
* Improvement in TOLTNW to less than 1 time
 
Downward factor
* Decline in margins to 12%, resulting in lower cash accruals
* Deterioration in financial risk profile due to higher than expected capex
About the Company

SSSMPL was incorporated in 1984, promoted by Mr N Krishnasamy. The company manufactures cotton yarn and knitted garments and processes fabric. Its operations are fully integrated, from cotton yarn to knitted garments, and are managed by the founder's son, Mr Jaikumar Krishnasamy.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2019 2018
Revenue Rs Cr. 542 451
Profit After Tax Rs Cr. 46 40
PAT Margin % 8.5 8.8
Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Networth Times 1.45 1.37
Interest coverage Times 6.74 6.96

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 40 CRISIL A-/Positive
NA Cash Credit^ NA NA NA 25 CRISIL A-/Positive
NA Cash Credit$ NA NA NA 20 CRISIL A-/Positive
NA Cash Credit@ NA NA NA 15 CRISIL A-/Positive
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Jun-2026 126.29 CRISIL A-/Positive
NA Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility NA NA NA 28.71 CRISIL A-/Positive
NA Proposed Short Term Bank Loan Facility NA NA NA 5 CRISIL A2+
^ Includes the following sub-limits: Rs. 25.00 Cr of Working Capital Demand Loan
% Includes the following sub-limits: Rs. 40.00 Cr of Working Capital Demand Loan, Rs. 5.00 Cr of Bank Guarantee, Rs. 20.00 Cr of Bill Discounting, Rs.20.00 Cr of Letter of Credit & Rs. 5.00 Cr of Packing Credit
$ Includes the following sub-limits: Rs. 20.00 Cr of Working Capital Demand Loan, Rs. 2.00 Cr of Bank Guarantee, Rs. 6.00 Cr of Bill Discounting
@ Includes the following sub-limits: Rs. 7.50 Cr of Working Capital Demand Loan, Rs. 2.00 Cr of Bank Guarantee, Rs. 2.00 Cr of Buyers Credit, Rs. 7.00 Cr Letter of Credit & Rs. 15.00 Cr of Packing Credit
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2020 (History) 2019  2018  2017  Start of 2017
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  260.00  CRISIL A-/Positive/ CRISIL A2+          12-11-18  CRISIL A-/Stable/ CRISIL A2+  14-09-17  CRISIL A-/Stable  Suspended 
                29-10-18  CRISIL A-/Stable/ CRISIL A2+  06-01-17  CRISIL BBB+/Positive   
                05-10-18  CRISIL A-/Stable/ CRISIL A2+       
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST    --    --    --    --    --  Suspended 
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% 40 CRISIL A-/Positive Cash Credit% 40 CRISIL A-/Stable
Cash Credit^ 25 CRISIL A-/Positive Cash Credit@ 10 CRISIL A-/Stable
Cash Credit$ 20 CRISIL A-/Positive Cash Credit^ 25 CRISIL A-/Stable
Cash Credit@@ 15 CRISIL A-/Positive Cash Credit$ 20 CRISIL A-/Stable
Long Term Loan 126.29 CRISIL A-/Positive Cash Credit@@ 15 CRISIL A-/Stable
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 28.71 CRISIL A-/Positive Long Term Loan 148 CRISIL A-/Stable
Proposed Short Term Bank Loan Facility 5 CRISIL A2+ Short Term Bank Facility## 2 CRISIL A2+
Total 260 -- Total 260 --
^ Includes the following sub-limits: Rs. 25.00 Cr of Working Capital Demand Loan
% Includes the following sub-limits: Rs. 40.00 Cr of Working Capital Demand Loan, Rs. 5.00 Cr of Bank Guarantee, Rs. 20.00 Cr of Bill Discounting, Rs.20.00 Cr of Letter of Credit & Rs. 5.00 Cr of Packing Credit
$ Includes the following sub-limits: Rs. 20.00 Cr of Working Capital Demand Loan, Rs. 2.00 Cr of Bank Guarantee, Rs. 6.00 Cr of Bill Discounting
@@ Includes the following sub-limits: Rs. 7.50 Cr of Working Capital Demand Loan, Rs. 2.00 Cr of Bank Guarantee, Rs. 2.00 Cr of Buyers Credit, Rs. 7.00 Cr Letter of Credit & Rs. 15.00 Cr of Packing Credit
@Includes the following sub-limits: Rs. 5.00 Cr of Letter of Credit, Rs. 5.00 Cr of Bill Discounting & Rs. 2.00 Cr of Bank Guarantee
## Includes the following Inter-changeable limits within overall limit of Rs. 2.00 Cr: Rs. 2.00 Cr of Letter of Credit, Rs. 2.00 Cr of Buyers Credit & Rs.2.00 Cr of Bank Guarantee.
Links to related criteria
CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
Rating criteria for manufaturing and service sector companies
Rating Criteria for Cotton Textile Industry
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt
The Rating Process
Understanding CRISILs Ratings and Rating Scales

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