Rating Rationale
June 04, 2018 | Mumbai
TD Power Systems Limited
Ratings downgraded to 'CRISIL BBB+/Stable/CRISIL A2'
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.266 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BBB+/Stable (Downgraded from 'CRISIL A-/Negative')
Short Term Rating CRISIL A2 (Downgraded from 'CRISIL A1')
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has downgraded the ratings on the bank facilities of TD Power Systems Limited (TDPS; part of the TDPS group) to 'CRISIL BBB+/Stable/CRISIL A2' from 'CRISIL A-/Negative/CRISIL A1'.

The rating downgrade reflects CRISIL's belief that the group's business risk profile will remain subdued over the medium term due to a sluggish demand scenario leading to low capacity utilization. Although order book has increased to over Rs 1,000 crore from Rs 316 crore as on March 31, 2017, Rs 750 crore relates to Domestic Railways order; execution of which will begin in fiscal 2020. Domestic demand for generators in the 0-50 megawatt (MW) segment has remained weak over the past few years owing to subdued industrial activity in core sectors such as cement, steel, sugar and power, and is unlikely to improve substantially over the medium term. In fiscal 2018, revenue from the core manufacturing business increased by over 20%, however EBITDA declined to 1.9% due to lower margin orders. Consequently, the group's return on capital employed (RoCE) was negative in fiscal 2018. The group has taken initiatives to reduce its fixed costs, including optimization of manufacturing lines and reduction in workforce. However, any sharp and significant improvement in profitability and RoCE will remain contingent upon improvement in external demand.

The ratings continue to reflect the group's strong financial risk profile marked by large networth and low debt. Gearing was healthy at 0.15 times as on March 31, 2018, and is expected to remain low supported by minimal capital expenditure plans. The group's liquidity, although declined, still remains healthy marked by cash & equivalents of Rs 168 crore as on March 31, 2018.

Analytical Approach

For arriving at the ratings, CRISIL has combined the business and financial risk profiles of TDPS and its subsidiaries, including DF Power. This is because of the business, operating, and financial support extended by TDPS to these subsidiaries. All these entities are collectively referred to as the TDPS group.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths
* Strong market position: The TDPS group is among the leading alternating current (AC) generator manufacturers in the 0-50 MW segment in India. The group has a strong track record in this space, and has supplied 3734 generators since its inception, with an aggregate capacity of over 27,000 MW. It has capabilities in manufacturing generators across steam, hydro, diesel, and gas segments. Moreover, the end-user industry base is diverse, and includes cement, sugar, metals, and mining sectors, apart from power generation. The group has been able to partially offset the slowdown in domestic demand, by expanding into the export market and building relationships with key multinational original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

* Robust financial risk profile: The robust financial risk profile is because of a high networth of Rs 444 crore against total debt of only Rs 69 crore, as on March 31, 2018, with no long term debt. Despite low profitability, debt protection metrics remain adequate: interest coverage and net cash accrual to total debt ratios were 3.24 times and 0.09 time, respectively, in fiscal 2018. Liquidity is healthy due to cash and investments of Rs 168 crore as on March 31, 2018.

Weaknesses
* Susceptibility of operating performance to cyclical demand in the end-user industry: This has been witnessed over the past few years. The segments that the group operates in are highly co-related with the economic environment because of large capital requirement of end'user industries. Profitability and RoCE have weakened significantly owing to low capacity utilization as a result of slowdown in end-user industries.

* Customer concentration in revenue: Revenue from the generator manufacturing segment is concentrated mainly in sales to original equipment manufacturers of turbines such as Siemens Ltd, Voith Hydro, General Electric, and Triveni Turbine Ltd. Over 60% of net revenue in the manufacturing segment is derived from sales to the top 10 customers.
Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes growth in the TDPS group's manufacturing business will remain sluggish over the medium term owing to continued slowdown in the domestic market. However, the group's financial risk profile will remain healthy. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' if substantial and sustainable ramp-up in the manufacturing business leads to improved profitability. The outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if cash accrual is further constrained by a significant decline in revenue or profitability driven by weak external demand. 

About the Group

TDPS, based in Bengaluru, commenced operations in 2001; it manufactures AC generators with capacities up to 200 MW. The company also executes turbine-generator islands for steam turbine power plants with capacities up to 52 MW. DFPS operates in the EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) business for power projects with capacities between 40 and 150 MW.

Key Financial Indicators
As on/for the period ended March 31 2018 2017
Revenue Rs crore 438 380
Profit After Tax (PAT) Rs crore (15) (4)
PAT Margin % (3.5) (1.2)
Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Networth Times 0.15 0.10
Interest coverage Times 3.24 4.73

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 108 CRISIL A2
NA Letter of Credit NA NA NA 58 CRISIL A2
NA Cash Credit* NA NA NA 70 CRISIL BBB+/Stable
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 20 CRISIL BBB+/Stable
NA Overdraft NA NA NA 10 CRISIL BBB+/Stable
*Includes sublimit of Rs 50 crore for packing credit and Rs 5 crore for inland bill discounting under letter of credit
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  100.00  CRISIL BBB+/Stable      27-12-17  CRISIL A-/Negative      30-11-15  CRISIL A/Stable  CRISIL A+/Negative 
            21-08-17  CRISIL A-/Negative           
            13-02-17  CRISIL A-/Stable           
            11-01-17  CRISIL A-/Stable           
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  166.00  CRISIL A2      27-12-17  CRISIL A1      30-11-15  CRISIL A1  CRISIL A1+ 
            21-08-17  CRISIL A1           
            13-02-17  CRISIL A1           
            11-01-17  CRISIL A1           
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 108 CRISIL A2 Bank Guarantee 108 CRISIL A1
Cash Credit* 70 CRISIL BBB+/Stable Cash Credit* 70 CRISIL A-/Negative
Cash Credit 20 CRISIL BBB+/Stable Cash Credit 20 CRISIL A-/Negative
Letter of Credit 58 CRISIL A2 Letter of Credit 58 CRISIL A1
Overdraft 10 CRISIL BBB+/Stable Overdraft 10 CRISIL A-/Negative
Total 266 -- Total 266 --
*Includes sublimit of Rs 50 crore for packing credit and Rs 5 crore for inland bill discounting under letter of credit
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 Engineering Sector
CRISILs Criteria for Consolidation
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt

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