Rating Rationale
July 09, 2018 | Mumbai
Suam Overseas Private Limited
Ratings Reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.75 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A2 (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL's ratings on the bank facilities of Suam Overseas Private Limited (SOPL; part of the 'Damodar group') continue to reflect Damodar group's strong business risk profile marked by established market position in the fancy yarn manufacturing industry, strong relationships with industry stakeholders, and efficient working capital management. These strengths are partially offset by the degree of leverage in the group's capital structure, which is expected to increase in the near term on account of debt contracted to fund the ongoing capital expenditure (capex) in Damodar Industries Limited (DIL) and the vulnerability of the group's operating margin to volatility in raw material prices.

DIL is undertaking capital expenditure to set up a manufacturing facility at Amravati, budgeted at Rs 172 crore, funded in debt-to-equity ratio of 2:1. Phase 1 of the facility became functional in May 2018 and phase 2 is expected to be operational in August 2018. The entire plant is expected to be commissioned in April 2019. The progress of the capex, and the stabilization of operations post the commissioning shall remain key monitorables over the medium term.

Analytical Approach

For arriving at the group's business risk profile, CRISIL has combined the business and financial risk profiles of SOPL and DIL. This is because these two companies together referred to as 'Damodar group' have strong operational linkages between them and are under common management.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Established market position in the fancy yarn manufacturing industry and strong relationships with customers and suppliers
The Damodar group is in the textile industry for more than three decades which has helped the company to establish strong relationships with almost 500 customers such as Arvind Mills Limited, D Decor Exports Private Limited, Donear Industries Ltd, and Siyaram Silk Mills. Moreover, it has an established clientele in China, South Korea, Bangladesh, Europe, the United States of America, and Egypt. Also, the Damodar group has established relationships with suppliers such as Reliance Industries Ltd (rated 'CRISIL AAA/Stable/CRISIL A1+') and Grasim Industries Ltd (rated 'CRISIL AAA/Stable/CRISIL A1+').

* Efficient working capital management
The group's working capital cycle continues to remain well-managed, as indicated by gross current assets of 106 days as at March 31, 2018, mainly on account of receivables of around 52 days and moderate inventory level of just over three months.

Weaknesses
* Weakening of capital structure
Largely on account of term debt contracted to fund the aforementioned capex, the group's capital structure exhibits a higher degree of leverage than earlier, as indicated by total outside liabilities to tangible networth (TOLTNW) ratio of almost 1.7 times as at March 31, 2018. The same is expected to rise to more than 2 times by March 2019. Going forward, the TOLTNW ratio shall be a key rating sensitivity factor.

* Vulnerability to fluctuation in raw material prices
Prices of cotton, the key raw material, have been highly volatile and are expected to remain so over the medium term. Likewise, the prices of other raw materials, such as polyester, are linked to crude oil prices. Inability to fully pass on prices to customers due to intense competition subjects the group's operating margin to fluctuation in material prices.
Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes that Damodar group will continue to benefit over the medium term, from its established market position in the fancy yarn segment. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' if the manufacturing scale increases, while maintaining operating profitability and working capital cycle without any weakening in the capital structure. Conversely, the outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if the financial risk profile weakens due to higher-than-expected debt level for ongoing capex, or if delay in stabilization of operations adversely affects the profitability of the group.

About the Group

DIL was incorporated in 1987 by Mr Arun Biyani and his brothers, Mr Ajay Biyani and Mr Anil Biyani. The company was converted into public limited company on March 20, 1992.

SOPL was incorporated in 2004. Both the companies manufacture blended yarns, along with trading of cotton yarns. The group has manufacturing facility in Silvassa, Daman and Bhilwara.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2017 2016
Revenue Rs. Cr. 169.00 113.80
Profit After Tax (PAT) Rs. Cr. 7.26 7.82
PAT Margin % 4.29 6.87
Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Net worth Times 1.24 1.15
Interest coverage Times 4.07 6.32

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 Bank Guarantee NA NA NA 2 CRISIL A2
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 19 CRISIL BBB+/Stable
NA Export Packing Credit NA NA NA 8 CRISIL BBB+/Stable
NA Foreign Exchange Facility NA NA NA 1.5 CRISIL A2
NA Letter of Credit NA NA NA 3 CRISIL A2
NA Sales Bill Discounting NA NA NA 3 CRISIL A2
NA Term Loan NA NA Mar-2022 38.5 CRISIL BBB+/Stable
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  70.00  CRISIL BBB+/Stable/ CRISIL A2  06-07-18  CRISIL BBB+/Stable/ CRISIL A2  28-09-17  CRISIL BBB+/Stable/ CRISIL A2  26-08-16  CRISIL BBB/Stable  12-08-15  CRISIL BBB/Stable  Suspended 
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  5.00  CRISIL A2  06-07-18  CRISIL A2  28-09-17  CRISIL A2  26-08-16  CRISIL A3+  12-08-15  CRISIL BBB/Stable/ CRISIL A3+  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
Bank Guarantee 2 CRISIL A2 Bank Guarantee 2 CRISIL A2
Cash Credit 19 CRISIL BBB+/Stable Cash Credit 19 CRISIL BBB+/Stable
Export Packing Credit 8 CRISIL BBB+/Stable Export Packing Credit 8 CRISIL BBB+/Stable
Foreign Exchange Facility 1.5 CRISIL A2 Foreign Exchange Facility 1.42 CRISIL A2
Letter of Credit 3 CRISIL A2 Letter of Credit 3 CRISIL A2
Sales Bill Discounting 3 CRISIL A2 Sales Bill Discounting 3 CRISIL A2
Term Loan 38.5 CRISIL BBB+/Stable Term Loan 38.58 CRISIL BBB+/Stable
Total 75 -- Total 75 --
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 Cotton Textile Industry
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings
CRISILs Criteria for Consolidation
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt
Criteria for rating entities belonging to homogenous groups
The Rating Process
Understanding CRISILs Ratings and Rating Scales

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