Rating Rationale
June 02, 2021 | Mumbai
Anupam Rasayan India Limited
Ratings reaffirmed at 'CRISIL A / Stable / CRISIL A1 '
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities RatedRs.604.89 Crore (Reduced from Rs.650 Crore)
Long Term RatingCRISIL A/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Short Term RatingCRISIL A1 (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to Annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities

Detailed Rationale

CRISIL Ratings has reaffirmed its ratings on the bank facilities of Anupam Rasayan India Limited (ARIL) at ‘CRISIL A/Stable/CRISIL A1’. The rating on Rs 45.11 crore Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility has been withdrawn at the company's request. The withdrawal is in line with CRISIL Ratings’ policy on withdrawal of bank loan ratings.

 

The rating continues to reflect an established position in the specialty chemicals business, a strong relationship with large global customers, and a healthy financial risk profile. These strengths are partially offset by sizeable working capital requirement, and susceptibility to volatility in foreign exchange (forex) rates, economic downturns, and intense competition from global players.

 

CRISIL Ratings had, on June 1st, 2021, upgraded its rating on the bank facilities of ARIL to ‘CRISIL A/Stable/CRISIL A1’ from ‘CRISIL A-/Stable/CRISIL A2+’

 

The rating upgrade followed equity infusion of Rs 760 crores by way of initial public offering, the proceeds were largely used to reduce outstanding debt strengthening the financial risk profile.  The rating upgrade also reflects expected improvement in business risk profile backed by above average revenue growth and sustained profitability supported by improvement in utilization of enhanced capacities, recently received contracts/ letter of intent with reputed customers and higher revenue contribution from new products.

Analytical approach: CRISIL Ratings has treated unsecured loan of Rs 234.37 crore from ARIL’s shareholders as debt.

Key rating drivers & detailed description

Strengths:

  • Established market position and strong relationship with large global customers: The established market position in the specialty chemical business is backed by a healthy product portfolio, strong clientele, and long-term contract manufacturing agreements with customers. The strong and reputed customer base includes, Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited, Adama India Pvt Ltd. UPL Limited and Syngenta Etc. Continuous research and development has helped to widen the product portfolio and new products introduced in the recent past has contributed materially to the revenue growth. Further the company has also recently received contracts/letter of intent worth over Rs 1640 crore with reputed clientele for manufacturing of multiple products over 3-7 years term driving revenue growth. Business risk profile is expected to improve over medium term supported by above average growth in revenue and sustained operating margins.

 

  • Healthy financial risk profile supported by capital infusion: ARIL raised Rs 760 crore by way of initial public offering in March 2021. Proceeds were largely utilised to reduce debt and the company had paid off debt of Rs 470.7 crore as on March 31, 2021 and expected to further reduce debt by around Rs 90-95 crore in current fiscal. Networth is estimated at around Rs 1600 crores as on March 31 2021, improved from Rs 579.7 crore a year before and leverage levels improved with total outside liabilities to tangible networth estimated at 0.3 times (1.8 times as on March 31 2021). Debt protection metrics is healthy with interest coverage and net cash accrual to adjusted debt ratio estimated at 3.3 and 0.2 times respectively in fiscal 2021 and likely to improve to over 10 and 1 times respectively over the medium term. Planned capital expenditure of Rs 160 crore is expected to be funded by IPO proceeds and internal accruals. Overall financial risk profile is expected to be sustained over medium term with reduced debt levels and strong debt protection metrics

 

Weaknesses:

  • Sizeable working capital requirement: Gross current assets (GCAs) were high at 361 days as on March 31, 2020 (268 days a year earlier), driven by inventory and debtors of 275 days and 89 days, respectively. GCA is estimated at around 300 days as on March 2021. Credit period of 60-90 days is provided to customers with good track record, and substantial inventory is maintained due to the large product portfolio and bulk purchase of raw material to take advantage of better prices, though the inventory is order backed. Inventory during March 2020 was significantly higher than normal due to loss of revenue in March 2020 and higher inventory held to ensure uninterrupted operation amidst challenges raised by the pandemic, inventory levels are expected to moderate to 180-200 days over the medium term. Overall operations are likely to remain working capital intensive over the medium term.

 

  • Susceptibility to volatility in forex rates, economic downturns, and intense competition from global players: The Company derives 60-65% of revenue from exports to Europe, North America, and other regions, and imports 15-20% of its requirement, thus benefiting from a partial hedge. Though open positions are hedged through forward contracts, operations remain susceptible to sharp changes in forex rates. Any economic downturn, impacting demand, poses an additional challenge. Significant competition from global players in the agro chemicals industry, particularly from China, also limits bargaining power.

Liquidity: Strong

Net Cash accruals are expected to be over Rs 200 crore per fiscal over the medium term against debt repayment of around Rs 60 crore per annum. Bank limit were moderately utilized at 78% during the 10 months through March 2021. Planned capex of around Rs 160 crore is adequately funded by proceeds from IPO and internal accruals. IPO proceeds of has helped the company to reduce debt and strengthen the capital structure, thereby enhancing its financial flexibility. Cash and liquid assets were estimated at around Rs 310 crore as on March 31 2021 also supports liquidity

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL Ratings believes ARIL will continue to benefit from its established market position, reputed clientele, and healthy profitability

Rating Sensitivity factors

Upward factor

  • Significant revenue growth and sustained profitability strengthens return on capital employed to above 15%
  • Sustained financial risk profile along with an improved working capital cycle

 

Downward factor

  • Lower than expected revenue growth and profitability constrains ROCE to below 10% over the medium term
  • Stretch in working capital cycle or repayment of unsecured loans or larger than expected debt funded capex weakens the financial risk profile

About the company

ARIL, incorporated in 1977, is promoted by Mr Anand Desai. The company manufactures specialty chemicals used in the Crop Protection, pharmaceutical, polymer, pigment, and biocide industries. Its manufacturing units are at Sachin and Jhagadia, near Surat in Gujarat. The company has ISO 9001-2015, ISO 45001-2018 and ISO 14001-2015 certifications for quality, occupational health and safety and environmental management systems, respectively. The company is listed in BSE and NSE

Key Financial Indicators

Particulars

Unit

2020

2019

Revenue

Rs crore

539.76

520.59

Profit after tax (PAT)

Rs crore

52.99

50.23

PAT margin

%

9.8

9.6

Adjusted debt/adjusted networth

Times

1.4

1.3

Interest coverage

Times

3.3

4.6

 

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

Complexity level

Issue size
(Rs. Cr)

Rating assigned

with outlook

NA

External Commercial Borrowings

NA

NA

NA

NA

41.26

CRISIL A/Stable

NA

Foreign Currency Term Loan

NA

NA

Sep-24

NA

24.63

CRISIL A/Stable

NA

Fund-Based Facilities

NA

NA

NA

NA

255

CRISIL A/Stable

NA

Non-Fund Based Limit

NA

NA

NA

NA

12

CRISIL A1

NA

Proposed Long Term

Bank Loan Facility

NA

NA

NA

NA

45.11

Withdrawn

NA

Term Loan

NA

NA

Apr-25

NA

272

CRISIL A/Stable

 

Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2021 (History) 2020  2019  2018  Start of 2018
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund Based Facilities LT 638.0 CRISIL A/Stable 01-06-21 CRISIL A/Stable 29-10-20 CRISIL A-/Stable 04-10-19 CRISIL A-/Stable 20-11-18 CRISIL BBB+/Stable CRISIL BBB+/Stable
      --   -- 08-10-20 CRISIL A-/Stable   -- 05-11-18 CRISIL BBB+/Stable --
Non-Fund Based Facilities ST 12.0 CRISIL A1 01-06-21 CRISIL A1 29-10-20 CRISIL A2+ 04-10-19 CRISIL A2+ 20-11-18 CRISIL A2 CRISIL A2
      --   -- 08-10-20 CRISIL A2+   --   -- --
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
External Commercial Borrowings 41.26 CRISIL A/Stable External Commercial Borrowings 41.26 CRISIL A/Stable
Foreign Currency Term Loan 24.63 CRISIL A/Stable Foreign Currency Term Loan 24.63 CRISIL A/Stable
Fund-Based Facilities 255 CRISIL A/Stable Fund-Based Facilities 255 CRISIL A/Stable
Non-Fund Based Limit 12 CRISIL A1 Non-Fund Based Limit 12 CRISIL A1
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 45.11 Withdrawn Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 45.11 CRISIL A/Stable
Term Loan 272 CRISIL A/Stable Term Loan 272 CRISIL A/Stable
Total 650 - Total 650 -
Criteria Details
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CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
Rating criteria for manufaturing and service sector companies
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings - process, scale and default recognition
Rating Criteria for Chemical Industry
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt
The Rating Process
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