Rating Rationale
February 27, 2025 | Mumbai
Apt Packaging Limited
Ratings Reaffirmed and Withdrawn
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities RatedRs.4.24 Crore
Long Term RatingCrisil D (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
Short Term RatingCrisil D (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
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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Crisil Ratings has reaffirmed its ratings on the bank facilities of Apt Packaging Limited (APL) and subsequently withdrawn the ratings at the company's request and on receipt of a no-objection certificate from the banker. The withdrawal is in line with Crisil Ratings’ policy on withdrawal of bank loan ratings

Analytical Approach

Crisil Ratings has evaluated the standalone business and financial risk profiles of APL .

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description

Weaknesses:

  • Delays in debt servicing due to weak liquidity: There was a delay in meeting debt obligation in September 2024.

 

  • Below average financial risk profile: The group's financial risk profile is below average marked by negative net worth and high gearing due to large working capital requirements and debt funded capex. However, promoters have provided funding support to the group in the form of unsecured loans that are more than Rs 15 crores.

 

  • Modest scale of Operations: Overall scale of operations remain modest at around Rs 12.95 crores in fiscal 2024. Modest scale of operations limits operational flexibility and benefits economies of scale. Intense competition in the industry will continue to constrain the scale of operations. While the revenues are expected to improve in medium term, scale is still expected to remain modes

 

Strength:

  • Extensive Experience of its promoters in the packaging industry: The promoters of APL have more than 3 decades experience in the packaging industry. The promoters’ long-standing presence in the industry has enabled APL to establish relationships with its customers in the domestic and overseas market.

Liquidity: Poor

Liquidity is poor, reflected by the delay in servicing debt. Bank limit utilization is high at around 98.70 percent for the past 13 months ended September 2024. Current ratio is low at 0.69 times on March 31, 2024. The promoters are likely to extend support in the form of equity and unsecured loans to meet its working capital requirements and repayment obligations.

Rating sensitivity factors

Upward factors:

  • Proven track record of timely debt servicing of 90 days or more 
  • Improvement in working capital cycle strengthening the liquidity profile
  • Sustained improvement in scale of operation and sustenance of operating margin, leading to higher cash accruals.

About the Company

APT, a company initially incorporated as Anil Chemicals Pvt Ltd in 1979 and was listed on the BSE in 1985 as Anil Chemicals and Industries Ltd, was renamed to its current form in 2008. The company, at present, is engaged in manufacturing of co-extruded plastic tubes for pharmaceutical and fast-moving consumer goods companies.

Key Financial Indicators

As on/for the period ended March 31

Unit

2024

2023

Operating income

Rs crore

12.95

14.35

Reported profit after tax

Rs crore

-2.52

-1.16

PAT margins

%

-19.49

-8.09

Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Networth

Times

-4.28

-7.72

Interest coverage

Times

-1.96

0.62

Status of non cooperation with previous CRA

APL has not cooperated with Credit Analysis & Research Ltd, which has classified the company as non-cooperative through release dated 21st February 2020. The reason provided by ‘Credit Analysis & Research Ltd’ is non-furnishing of information for monitoring of ratings.

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 Outstanding with Outlook
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 1.95 NA Crisil D (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
NA Letter of Credit NA NA NA 1.25 NA Crisil D (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
NA Long Term Loan NA NA 31-Aug-29 0.74 NA Crisil D (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
NA Long Term Loan NA NA 31-Mar-25 0.30 NA Crisil D (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2025 (History) 2024  2023  2022  Start of 2022
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund Based Facilities LT 2.99 Crisil D (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)   -- 23-12-24 Crisil D 31-03-23 Crisil D (Issuer Not Cooperating)* 31-01-22 Crisil D (Issuer Not Cooperating)* Crisil D (Issuer Not Cooperating)*
      --   -- 31-05-24 Crisil D (Issuer Not Cooperating)*   --   -- --
Non-Fund Based Facilities ST 1.25 Crisil D (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)   -- 23-12-24 Crisil D 31-03-23 Crisil D (Issuer Not Cooperating)* 31-01-22 Crisil D (Issuer Not Cooperating)* Crisil D (Issuer Not Cooperating)*
      --   -- 31-05-24 Crisil D (Issuer Not Cooperating)*   --   -- --
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
* - Issuer did not cooperate; based on best-available information
Annexure - Details of Bank Lenders & Facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating
Cash Credit 1.95 Crisil D (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
Letter of Credit 1.25 Crisil D (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
Long Term Loan 0.74 Crisil D (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
Long Term Loan 0.3 Crisil D (Rating Reaffirmed and Withdrawn)
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