Rating Rationale
January 27, 2021 | Mumbai
Cosmo Ferrites Limited
Ratings upgraded to 'CRISIL B-/Stable/CRISIL A4'
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities RatedRs.50 Crore
Long Term RatingCRISIL B-/Stable (Upgraded from 'CRISIL D')
Short Term RatingCRISIL A4 (Upgraded from 'CRISIL D')
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to Annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities

Detailed Rationale

CRISIL Ratings has upgraded its ratings on the bank facilities of Cosmo Ferrites Ltd (CFL) to ‘CRISIL B-/Stable/CRISIL A4’ from ‘CRISIL D/CRISIL D’.

 

The upgrade reflects continuous track record of more than 3 months of CFL of servicing its debt in a timely manner. Further, company’s financial risk profile and liquidity have also improved, supported by better performance during the first half of fiscal 2021 and increase in operating margin to 9.2% from 1.8% during the corresponding period of the previous fiscal on account of higher realisation. Expected cash accrual will sufficiently cover debt obligation in fiscal 2021, and liquidity will remain supported through unsecured loans from promoters.

 

The ratings reflect the company’s small scale of operations and weak financial risk profile. These weaknesses are partially offset by established position in the soft ferrites industry and longstanding relationships with clients.

Key rating drivers & detailed description

Weaknesses

  • Small scale of operations

Revenue was Rs 55.59 crore in fiscal 2020, mainly constrained by competition from China. It is expected to grow over the medium term backed by the establishment of the coils unit.

 

  • Weak financial risk profile

The financial risk profile is constrained by weak debt protection metrics, stemming from a negative operating margin in fiscal 2020. Interest coverage and net cash accrual to total debt ratios are expected at 2.16 times and 0.15 time, respectively, in fiscal 2021. Gearing was moderate at 1.67 times as on March 31, 2020, and is expected at 1.63 times as on March 31, 2021.

 

Strength

  • Strong market position and longstanding relationships with clients

The promoters’ experience of three decades in the soft ferrite industry and CFL’s established position in overseas markets will continue to support the business. The export market is dominated by reputed players such as TDK Electronics AG and TDK Ferrites Corporation, besides Chinese players. The company manufactures soft ferrites for low-volume, high-value products such as transformers, bulbs, mobile phones and solar equipment. Strong clientele, comprising over 200 customers, and diversification into export and other end-user industries, partially offset the risk of downturn in any particular industry.

Liquidity: Poor

Expected cash accrual of Rs 3.8 crore and Rs 3.4 crore in fiscals 2021 and 2022, respectively, will sufficiently cover debt obligation of Rs 1.7 crore and Rs 3 crore, respectively. Bank limit utilisation averaged 88% over the 12 months through November 2020. Current ratio stood at 0.38 time as on March 31, 2020.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL Ratings believes CFL will continue to benefit from strong market position and healthy client relationships.

Rating Sensitivity Factors

Upward factors

  • Increase in operating income by over 20%, and rise in operating margin
  • Sufficient cash accrual against debt obligation

 

Downward factors

  • Decline in operating income by more than 15% over fiscal 2020 level
  • Increase in working capital cycle

About the Company

Incorporated in 1986 by Mr Ashok Jaipuria, CFL manufactures soft ferrites and coils at its facility near Shimla. The company caters to a wide clientele, comprising manufacturers of transformers, compact fluorescent lights, mobile phones, wireless chargers and inductive heaters. Mr Jaipuria is also the founder-promoter of Cosmo Films Ltd, which manufactures biaxially-oriented polypropylene films.

 

Operations are now managed by Mr Ambrish Jaipuria.

Key Financial Indicators

Particulars

Unit

2020

2019

Revenue

Rs.Crore

55.59

80.11

Profit After Tax (PAT)

Rs.Crore

(10.03)

(8.35)

PAT Margin

%

(18.05)

(10.00)

Adjusted debt/adjusted networth

Times

1.67

3.00

Interest coverage

Times

(0.54)

0.56

 

Any other information: Not applicable

Note on complexity levels of the rated instrument:
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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 level

Rating assigned with outlook

NA

Bank guarantee

NA

NA

NA

0.5

NA

CRISIL A4

NA

Cash credit

NA

NA

NA

10

NA

CRISIL B-/Stable

NA

Export packing credit

NA

NA

NA

5

NA

CRISIL B-/Stable

NA

Letter of credit

NA

NA

NA

2.5

NA

CRISIL A4

NA

Standby line of credit

NA

NA

NA

1

NA

CRISIL B-/Stable

NA

Term loan

NA

NA

Apr-2024

9.01

NA

CRISIL B-/Stable

NA

Foreign exchange forward

NA

NA

NA

0.2

NA

CRISIL A4

NA

Proposed long-term bank loan facility

NA

NA

NA

21.79

NA

CRISIL B-/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/ST 47.0 CRISIL B-/Stable / CRISIL A4   -- 06-02-20 CRISIL D 18-10-19 CRISIL B-/Stable 28-09-18 CRISIL B/Stable / CRISIL A4 CRISIL B+/Stable / CRISIL A4
Non-Fund Based Facilities ST 3.0 CRISIL A4   -- 06-02-20 CRISIL D 18-10-19 CRISIL A4 28-09-18 CRISIL A4 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
Bank Guarantee 0.5 CRISIL A4 Bank Guarantee 1.5 CRISIL D
Cash Credit 10 CRISIL B-/Stable Bill Discounting 2 CRISIL D
Foreign Exchange Forward 0.2 CRISIL A4 Cash Credit 12 CRISIL D
Letter of Credit 2.5 CRISIL A4 Letter of Credit 10 CRISIL D
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 21.79 CRISIL B-/Stable Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 4.26 CRISIL D
Standby Line of Credit 1 CRISIL B-/Stable Standby Line of Credit 2 CRISIL D
Term Loan 9.01 CRISIL B-/Stable Term Loan 13.24 CRISIL D
Export Packing Credit 5 CRISIL B-/Stable Export Packing Credit 5 CRISIL D
Total 50 - Total 50 -
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
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings

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