Rating Rationale
May 13, 2019 | Mumbai
Bhargab Engineering Works
Ratings Reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.20 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL B+/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A4 (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has reaffirmed its ratings on the bank facilities of Bhargab Engineering Works (BEW) at 'CRISIL B+/Stable/CRISIL A4'.
 
The ratings continue to reflect the working capital-intensive nature, and modest scale, of operations, and exposure to fluctuation in raw material prices. These weaknesses are partially offset by the extensive experience of the partners in the tea-blending and cleaning machinery business, and established business relationships.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Weaknesses:
* Working capital-intensive operations: Gross current assets were high at around 300 days as on March 31, 2019. The same is mainly driven by high inventory to be maintained as the manufacture process of the machines requires assembling of different parts in several stages and seamless transition from one stage to the other. Operations are expected to remain working capital intensive over the medium term.
 
* Modest scale of operations: Revenue was modest at around Rs 36 crore in fiscal 2018, and is estimated at Rs 20 crore in fiscal 2019 on account of operational issues during the fiscal. Though the scale of operations is expected to increase with introduction of manufacturing of packaging machines, it should remain modest over the medium term. 
 
Strengths:
* Industry experience of the partners and strong business relationships: The partners have been in the tea-blending machinery industry since the 1970s. The firm supplies its products in the international and domestic markets. The partners helped diversify supplies to 20 countries, including Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, and China, and have built a steady relationship of 15-20 years with most customers. Also, a healthy relationship with suppliers ensures favourable credit terms.
Liquidity

Liquidity remains adequate. Cash accrual of Rs 1.25 crore should suffice to cover debt obligation of Rs 12 lakh and the cash accrual is expected to remain sufficient against retiring debt repayment obligation. The partners have also infused funds in the form of unsecured loans, the balance of which was around Rs 1.7 crore as on March 31, 2018. Due to working capital-intensive operations, the bank limit has been almost fully utilised in the 12 months through March 2019. The current ratio remained moderate at 1.20 times as on March 31, 2018.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes BEW will continue to benefit from its established customer base and the extensive industry experience of the partners. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' if there is sizeable growth in revenue and improvement in profitability or in the working capital cycle, leading to a better financial risk profile. The outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if the financial risk profile weakens due to a decline in revenue or profitability, or a stretch in the working capital cycle.

About the Company

BEW was formed in 1954 by the late Mr Pranatosh Kumar Sen in Kolkata. The firm is being managed as a partnership concern by his sons Mr Sanjib Kumar Sen and Mr Aritra Ranjan Sen. It manufactures tea-blending and cleaning machinery at its unit in Howrah, West Bengal.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2018 2017
Revenue Rs crore 36.15 24.61
Profit after tax (PAT) Rs crore 0.78 0.36
PAT margin % 2.2 1.4
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 2.55 3.33
Interest coverage Times 1.70 1.43

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 Cash Credit NA NA NA 10 CRISIL B+/Stable
NA Term Loan NA NA Mar-22 0.79 CRISIL B+/Stable
NA Packing Credit NA NA NA 6.0 CRISIL A4
NA Foreign Bill Discounting NA NA NA 2.0 CRISIL B+/Stable
NA Proposed Long Term 
Bank Loan Facility
NA NA NA 1.21 CRISIL B+/Stable
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2019 (History) 2018  2017  2016  Start of 2016
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  20.00  CRISIL B+/Stable/ CRISIL A4      30-04-18  CRISIL B+/Stable/ CRISIL A4  28-12-17  CRISIL B/Stable/ CRISIL A4  07-06-16  CRISIL B/Stable/ CRISIL A4  CRISIL B/Stable/ CRISIL A4 
                31-10-17  CRISIL B/Stable/ CRISIL A4 (Issuer Not Co-operating)*  05-01-16  CRISIL B/Stable/ CRISIL A4   
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST    --    --    --  31-10-17  CRISIL A4 (Issuer Not Co-operating)*  07-06-16  CRISIL A4  -- 
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 10 CRISIL B+/Stable Cash Credit 10 CRISIL B+/Stable
Foreign Bill Discounting 2 CRISIL B+/Stable Foreign Bill Discounting 2 CRISIL B+/Stable
Packing Credit 6 CRISIL A4 Packing Credit 6 CRISIL A4
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 1.21 CRISIL B+/Stable Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 1.21 CRISIL B+/Stable
Term Loan .79 CRISIL B+/Stable Term Loan .79 CRISIL B+/Stable
Total 20 -- Total 20 --
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 Bank Loan Ratings
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt
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