Rating Rationale
September 03, 2024 | Mumbai
Dmcc Speciality Chemicals Limited
Rating reaffirmed at 'CRISIL BBB+/Stable'; Rated amount enhanced for Bank Debt
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities RatedRs.125 Crore (Enhanced from Rs.105 Crore)
Long Term RatingCRISIL BBB+/Stable (Reaffirmed)
 
Rs.20 Crore Fixed DepositsCRISIL BBB+/Stable (Reaffirmed)
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1 crore = 10 million
Refer to Annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities

Detailed Rationale

CRISIL Ratings has reaffirmed its 'CRISIL BBB+/Stable' rating on the bank loan facilities and fixed deposit of Dmcc Speciality Chemicals Limited (Formerly known as The Dharamsi Morarji Chemical Company Limited) (DMCC).

 

The ratings continue to reflect DMCC's established market position in the chemical industry and an above-average financial risk profile. These strengths are partially offset by exposure to volatile end products and raw material prices and regulatory risks.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description

Strengths:

  • Established market position in the chemicals industry: Company's established market position in the chemical business is backed by a diversified product portfolio, strong clientele, and experienced management. DMCC, a pioneer in manufacturing sulphuric acid and Sulphur chemistry products with diversified product portfolio which includes specialty and commodity chemicals, primarily based on sulphuric acid, ethanol, and boric acid chemistries. DMCC has a presence in domestic and overseas market and has forged strong relations with reputed clients across geographies. Furthermore, the products find applications in many end-user industries, thus allaying any sectoral concentration risk. DMCC's business risk profile is also bolstered by the promoters' extensive experience and longstanding presence in the chemical industry. Enhanced capacities expected commence operations over the medium term should support business risk profile.

 

  • Above-average financial risk profile: DMCC's financial risk profile is reflected in healthy networth and strong capital structure, with total outside liabilities to adjusted net worth ratio of 0.80 time as on March 31, 2024. Debt protection metrics are strong, as reflected in interest coverage of 2.78 times and net cash accrual to adjusted debt ratio of 0.41 times in fiscal 2024.There is no further capex expected. The financial risk profile is expected to remain healthy, supported by healthy accruals and absence of any further large capex over the medium term. The financial risk profile is expected to remain healthy, supported by healthy accruals and staggered nature of capex. Nevertheless, ramp-up of enhanced capacities will remain rating sensitivity factors.

 

Weaknesses:

  • Susceptibility to fluctuations in commodity chemicals and raw material prices: Profitability is susceptible to price fluctuations in raw material as well as end products. Major raw materials are Sulphur, benzene, ethanol, and boron, etc. and raw material cost account for about 55-60% of total sales. Any adverse fluctuation in raw material prices can impact profitability. Furthermore, commodity chemicals account for about 05% of sales, where competition is high and the ability to pass on price fluctuations is limited.  This is reflected in volatile operating margin of 8.8-18% (11.6% in fiscal 2024) over the five years through fiscal 2024. In Q1FY25 company have shown operating profitability of 10.60%

 

  • Exposure to regulatory risks: Company is into manufacturing chemicals from sulphur and ethanol chemistry; due to its hazardous nature, it is exposed to regulatory risks.

Liquidity: Adequate

Bank limit utilisation is low at around 49.38 percent for the past twelve months ended March 2024.  Net cash accruals are expected to be over Rs 25 crore per annum which are sufficient against term debt obligation of Rs 20 crore. In addition, it will act as cushion to the liquidity of the company. Current ratio is at 1.08 times on March 31, 2024. Low gearing and moderate net worth support its financial flexibility and provides the financial cushion available in case of any adverse conditions or downturn in the business.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL Ratings believes that DMCC will continue to benefit from its established market position, enhanced capacities and comfortable financial risk profile

Rating sensitivity factors

Upward factors:

  • Sizable increase in scale of operations while maintaining operating margin above 15% leading to higher cash accrual
  • Sustenance of comfortable financial risk profile with prudent working capital management

 

Downward factors:

  • Decline in revenue and operating margin remaining below 10% leading to lower cash accrual
  • Large capex or stretched working capital cycle weakening the financial risk profile

About the Group

Incorporated in 1919, DMCC primarily manufactures commodity and specialty chemicals, with plants in Roha (Maharashtra) and Dahej (Gujarat). Borax Morarji Ltd, a group company, was amalgamated with DMCC with effect from April 01, 2016. DMCC is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange.

 

DMCC was earlier engaged into manufacturing of phosphate fertilizers, such as single super phosphate, under its well-known ‘Ship’ brand. The company has discontinued fertilizer manufacturing since 2007.

Key Financial Indicators

As on / for the period ended March 31

Unit

2024

2023

Operating income

Rs crore

329.96

384.60

Reported profit after tax

Rs crore

11.59

6.93

PAT margins

%

3.51

1.80

Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Net worth

Times

0.33

0.55

Interest coverage

Times

2.78

3.22

Any other information: Not Applicable

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Annexure - Details of Instrument(s)

ISIN Name of the
instrument
Date of
Allotment
Coupon
Rate (%)
Maturity
Date
Issue size
(Rs. Crore)
Complexity
Level
Rating assigned
with outlook
NA  Fixed Deposits  NA  NA  NA  10 Simple  CRISIL BBB+/Stable 
NA  Fixed Deposits  NA  NA  NA  10 Simple  CRISIL BBB+/Stable 
NA  Long Term Bank Facility  NA  NA  NA  17.5 NA  CRISIL BBB+/Stable 
NA  Working Capital Facility  NA  NA  NA  20 NA  CRISIL BBB+/Stable 
NA  Long Term Loan  NA  NA  31-Mar-28 3 NA  CRISIL BBB+/Stable 
NA  Long Term Loan  NA  NA  31-Dec-26 70 NA  CRISIL BBB+/Stable 
NA  Long Term Loan  NA  NA  31-Dec-26  12 NA  CRISIL BBB+/Stable 
NA  Long Term Loan  NA  NA  31-Dec-26  2.5 NA  CRISIL BBB+/Stable 
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2024 (History) 2023  2022  2021  Start of 2021
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund Based Facilities LT 125.0 CRISIL BBB+/Stable   -- 04-09-23 CRISIL BBB+/Stable 07-12-22 CRISIL BBB+/Stable 08-12-21 CRISIL BBB+/Stable CRISIL BBB/Stable
      --   --   -- 22-06-22 CRISIL BBB+/Stable 07-12-21 CRISIL BBB+/Stable CRISIL BBB/Stable
      --   --   --   -- 27-05-21 CRISIL BBB/Stable --
Fixed Deposits LT 20.0 CRISIL BBB+/Stable   -- 04-09-23 CRISIL BBB+/Stable 07-12-22 CRISIL BBB+/Stable 08-12-21 F A-/Stable --
      --   --   -- 22-06-22 CRISIL BBB+/Stable 07-12-21 F A-/Stable --
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
Annexure - Details of Bank Lenders & Facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Name of Lender Rating
Long Term Bank Facility 17.5 The Saraswat Co-Operative Bank Limited CRISIL BBB+/Stable
Long Term Loan 2.5 Janakalyan Sahakari Bank Limited CRISIL BBB+/Stable
Long Term Loan 3 Janakalyan Sahakari Bank Limited CRISIL BBB+/Stable
Long Term Loan 70 Saraswat Bank CRISIL BBB+/Stable
Long Term Loan 12 RBL Bank Limited CRISIL BBB+/Stable
Working Capital Facility 15 RBL Bank Limited CRISIL BBB+/Stable
Working Capital Facility 5 Saraswat Bank CRISIL BBB+/Stable
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