Rating Rationale
June 30, 2020 | Mumbai
Ukay Metal Industries Private Limited
Rating Reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.42.05 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BBB/Negative (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has reaffirmed its 'CRISIL BBB/Negative' rating on the long-term bank facilities of Ukay Metal Industries Private Limited (UMIPL).
 
The outlook remains negative as CRISIL believes UMIPL's revenue and operating margin will remain subdued in fiscal 2021 because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and disruption in end user industry and demand. Though performance is expected to recover from second half of fiscal 2021, any sharper-than-expected decline in volume leading to a larger impact on revenue or profitability and cash accrual would remain a key rating monitorable
 
In fiscal 2020, revenue degrew by 7% over the previous fiscal, but operating margin was estimated to be stable around 8%. Degrowth was due to slowdown in the automobile industry. Performance in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 will be affected by the pandemic-led lockdown.
 
The rating continues to reflect the extensive experience of the promoter in the auto components and ancillary industry and the company's moderate financial risk profile. These strengths are partially offset by moderate customer concentration in revenue, and exposure to risks arising from volatility in raw material prices, intense competition and cyclicality in the end user industry.

Analytical Approach

Unsecured loan of Rs 8.81 crore in fiscal 2020 from the promoter has been treated as debt as partial funds were withdrawn in fiscal 2019.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths:
* Extensive experience of the promoter in the auto components and ancillary industry: The three-decade-long experience of the promoter in manufacturing plastic components, his strong understanding of local market dynamics, and healthy relationships with customers and suppliers will continue to support the business.
 
* Moderate financial risk profile: The moderate financial risk profile is indicated by moderate networth and low gearing, estimated at Rs 45.92 crore and 0.96 time, respectively, as on March 31, 2020. Debt protection measures were adequate, with interest coverage and net cash accrual to total debt ratio at 4.09 times and 0.29 time in fiscal 2020. Subdued operating performance in fiscal 2021 is likely to cause debt protection metrics to weaken; however, the financial risk profile will remain moderate.
 
Weaknesses:
* Vulnerability to high customer concentration in revenue and cyclicality in the end user industry: With two customers, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd and Lear Automotive India Pvt Ltd, accounting for more than 50% of revenue, UMIPL is vulnerable to customer concentration risk and dependent on regular order inflow. The business is also susceptible to cyclicality in the automobile industry. Revenue growth is likely to degrow sharply in fiscal 2021 as operations have been impacted severely in the first quarter due to the pandemic-led lockdown and overall demand slowdown. 
 
* Exposure to volatility in raw material prices: Operating margin is highly correlated with fluctuations in raw material prices, which accounted for over 75% of operating income. Intense competition will continue to restrict pricing power, constraining profitability.
Liquidity Adequate

Cash accrual is expected at Rs 6-7 crore in fiscal 2021 against debt obligation of Rs 3.32 crore. Bank limit of Rs 6 crore was utilised 88% on average over the 12 months through May 2020. Unsecured loan of Rs 8.81 crore in fiscal 2020 from the promoter partly cushions liquidity. Further, the promoter is likely to provide additional fund support in case of any exigencies. Any major delays in debtors collection and thus cash flows remain a critical factor.

Outlook: Negative

CRISIL believes UMIPL's operating performance will remain subdued over the medium term.

Rating Sensitivity factors
Upward factors
* Sustained improvement in revenue, stable operating profitability, and annual cash accrual above Rs 10 crore
* Sustenance of moderate financial risk profile and adequate liquidity

Downward factors
* Decline in revenue and/or operating profitability, leading to net cash accrual of less than Rs 5 crore
* Stretch in the working capital cycle, weakening liquidity and financial risk profile
About the Company

Incorporated in 1988, UMIPL manufactures plastic molded components such as front grills, bull bars, dash mats, and seat foam for automobile companies. Its manufacturing facilities are in Nashik, Maharashtra, and Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The company is setting up another unit in Bengaluru. It is promoted by Mr Rajendra Katore.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2019 2018
Revenue Rs crore 263.74 223.32
Profit after tax (PAT) Rs crore 6.31 4.43
PAT margin % 2.4 2.0
Adjusted debt / adjusted networth Times 1.07 1.14
Interest coverage Times 4.80 3.77

Any other information: Not applicable

Note on complexity levels of the rated instrument:
CRISIL complexity levels are assigned to various types of financial instruments and are included (where applicable) in the Annexure -- Details of Instrument in this Rating Rationale. For more details on the CRISIL complexity levels, please visit www.crisil.com/complexity-levels.
Annexure - Details of Instrument(s)
 
ISIN
Name of
instrument
Date of
allotment
Coupon
rate (%)
Maturity
date
Issue size (Rs crore) Complexity
level
Rating assigned
with outlook
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 6.00 NA CRISIL BBB/Negative
NA Foreign Currency Term Loan NA NA Sep-25 18.50 NA CRISIL BBB/Negative
NA Rupee Term Loan NA NA Sep-22 17.55 NA CRISIL BBB/Negative
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  42.05  CRISIL BBB/Negative      27-09-19  CRISIL BBB/Negative  28-06-18  CRISIL BBB/Stable  18-01-17  CRISIL BBB-/Stable  CRISIL BBB-/Stable 
                06-06-18  CRISIL BBB/Stable       
                21-05-18  CRISIL BBB/Stable       
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST    --    --    --  06-06-18  CRISIL A3+  18-01-17  CRISIL A3  CRISIL A3 
                21-05-18  CRISIL A3+       
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 6 CRISIL BBB/Negative Cash Credit 6 CRISIL BBB/Negative
Foreign Currency Term Loan 18.5 CRISIL BBB/Negative Foreign Currency Term Loan 18.5 CRISIL BBB/Negative
Rupee Term Loan 17.55 CRISIL BBB/Negative Rupee Term Loan 17.55 CRISIL BBB/Negative
Total 42.05 -- Total 42.05 --
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 Auto Component Suppliers

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