Rating Rationale
November 18, 2020 | Mumbai
Worth Peripherals Limited
Ratings Reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities RatedRs.10.18 Crore
Long Term RatingCRISIL BBB+/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Short Term RatingCRISIL A2 (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to Annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has reaffirmed its 'CRISIL BBB+/Stable/CRISIL A2' ratings on the bank facilities of Worth Peripherals Ltd (WPL).
 
The ratings continue to reflect WPL's strong clientele and extensive experience of the promoter in the packaging industry, efficient working capital management and healthy financial risk profile. These strengths are partially offset by the company's moderate scale of operations in a fragmented industry and exposure to volatile raw material prices.
 
The lockdown and other measures taken by various central and state governments towards containment of the Covid-19 pandemic are not expected to have any major impact on the business risk profile of WPL. The company could resume operations in April 2020 itself since packaging products were classified under essential goods. Company has already achieved a revenue of Rs 80.5 crores in the first 6 months of fiscal 2021, while maintaining its healthy operating profitability.

Analytical Approach

WPL has invested Rs 7.13 crore in the partnership firm, Yash Packers, in which it has 50% stake. CRISIL has not consolidated the business and financial risk profiles of these two entities as there are minimal operational or financial links between them; with WPL being a listed entity.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths:
* Strong clientele and extensive experience of the promoter:
The promoter has experience of three decades in the paper packaging industry and has developed  longstanding relationships with customers and suppliers such as Hindustan Unilever Ltd ('CRISIL AAA/Stable'), Parle and Cargill India Pvt Ltd ('CRISIL A1+'). This has led to repeat orders and timely payment and should continue to support the business risk profile.
   
* Efficient working capital management:
Operations are efficiently managed. Gross current assets were 70-110 days over the five years through fiscal 2020. Payments from customers are received within 45 days. Most of the sales are backed by orders from clients, leading to moderate inventory of 30-40 days, against credit from suppliers of 30-45 days.
 
* Healthy financial risk profile:
Networth and gearing were Rs 91.33 crore and 0.19 time, respectively, as on March 31, 2020. Debt protection metrics remain strong with interest coverage and net cash accrual to total debt ratios of 17.5 times and 1.01 times, respectively, in fiscal 2020 reflecting healthy financial risk profile.
 
Weaknesses: 
* Moderate scale of operations in a highly fragmented industry:
Subdued scale in the highly fragmented Indian paper packaging industry is reflected in sales of Rs 135.6 crore in fiscal 2020. Although revenue is expected to grow, the scale is expected to remain moderate over the medium term.
 
* Exposure to volatile raw material prices:
Raw material prices account for 65-70% of the cost of sales. The company manufactures corrugated boxes from kraft paper, prices of which are highly volatile. Thus, operating margin remains susceptible to any sharp fluctuations in raw material prices. This is despite the fact that WPL is able to pass on changes in raw material prices.
Liquidity Adequate

Net cash accrual, expected at Rs 15-17 crore per annum over the medium term, should sufficiently cover minor debt obligation of Rs 12.7 lakhs. Bank limit of Rs 7 crore remains unutilised for the six months through September 2020. WPL has outstanding letter of credit (for capex) of Rs 14 crore, which will be paid off in March 2022 from current outstanding fixed deposit of Rs 22-23 crore. Deployment of excess cash for investment, capital expenditure (capex) or for any other purpose would be a key monitorable over the medium term.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes WPL will continue to benefit from the extensive experience of its promoter and healthy capital structure.

Rating Sensitivity factors
Upward factors:
* Sustained increase in net cash accrual to over Rs 20 crore, supported by growth in revenue and improvement in the operating margin
* Sustenance of the working capital cycle and capital structure
 
Downward factors:
* Decline in revenue by over 20% or decline in the operating margin to below 10%
* Increase in the working capital requirement; larger-than-expected, debt-funded capex or acquisition; or more-than-expected dividend payout; weakening the financial risk profile, particularly liquidity
About the Company

Incorporated in 1996, WPL manufactures corrugated boxes and is promoted by Mr Raminder Chadha. The company is based in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, and is listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. WPL has incorporated a new subsidiary, Worth Wellness (60% stake by WPL and the rest is held by the promoter and his family members). The new subsidiary is in personal care products.

Key Financial Indicators
As on / for the period ended March 31   2020 2019
Operating income Rs crore 135.6 151.9
Reported profit after tax (PAT) Rs crore 14.00 12.98
PAT margin % 10.33 8.54
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 0.19 0.06
Interest coverage Times 17.49 25.51

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 crore)
Complexity levels Rating assigned  with outlook
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 7 NA CRISIL BBB+/Stable
NA Non-Fund Based Limit NA NA NA 0.18 NA CRISIL A2
NA Proposed Term Loan NA NA NA 3 NA CRISIL BBB+/Stable
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  10.00  CRISIL BBB+/Stable      26-09-19  CRISIL BBB+/Stable  28-09-18  CRISIL BBB+/Stable  01-09-17  CRISIL BBB/Stable/ CRISIL A3+  CRISIL BBB/Stable 
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  0.18  CRISIL A2      26-09-19  CRISIL A2  28-09-18  CRISIL A2    --  -- 
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
Annexure - Details of Bank Lenders & Facilities
Facility Name of Lender Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating
Cash Credit HDFC Bank Limited 7 CRISIL BBB+/Stable
Non-Fund Based Limit HDFC Bank Limited 0.18 CRISIL A2
Proposed Term Loan Not Applicable 3 CRISIL BBB+/Stable

This Annexure has been updated on 26-Sep-2021 in line with the lender-wise facility details as on 24-Aug-2021 received from the rated entity 

Criteria Details
Links to related criteria
CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
Rating criteria for manufaturing and service sector companies
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings - process, scale and default recognition

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