Rating Rationale
November 28, 2024 | Mumbai
Jindal Hotels Limited
Rating reaffirmed at 'CRISIL BBB-/Stable'
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities RatedRs.50 Crore
Long Term RatingCRISIL BBB-/Stable (Reaffirmed)
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Detailed rationale

CRISIL Ratings has reaffirmed its CRISIL BBB-/Stablerating on the long-term bank facilities of Jindal Hotels Ltd (JHL).

 

The reaffirmation reflects the continued moderate business risk profile, with revenue of Rs 43.32 crore in fiscal 2024. The operating margin improved slightly to 26.68% from 26.29% previous fiscal. Business risk profile will remain above average as the occupancy rate improves. Also, the financial risk profile has remained weak with gearing of 2.13 times and networth of Rs 21 crore as on March 2024.

 

The rating continues to reflect the extensive industry experience of the company’s promoters in the hotel industry and benefits expected to be derived from alliance with the Accor group of hotels. These strengths are partially offset by exposure to geographical concentration in revenue profile, working capital-intensive operations and weak financial risk profile.

Analytical approach

CRISIL Ratings has considered the standalone financials of JHL. The unsecured loans of Rs 8.95 crore from the promoters (as on March 31, 2024) have been treated as neither debt nor equity as these loans have remained at a similar level in the last three fiscals.

Key rating drivers & detailed description

Strengths:

  • Extensive industry experience of the promoters: The promoters have more than three decades of experience in the hotel industry; their strong understanding of market dynamics and healthy relationships with customers and suppliers should continue to support the business. Revenue was comfortable at Rs 43.32 crore in fiscal 2024, led by over 50% of the total bookings from corporate clients. The catering services are well-regarded in Vadodara, Gujarat. The company also has tie-ups with corporates.

 

  • Expected benefits from alliance with the Accor group of hotels: Corporate tie-up with the Accor group of hotels should help JHL improve its occupancy ratio and average room rate. Using the central reservation system of the group will help target a wider clientele and open up avenues for corporate bookings across the nation. The brand has a strong goodwill in the European market and foreign multinational companies; thus, a major bulk of the total bookings come from corporate clients.

 

Weaknesses:

  • Geographical concentration in revenue: The entity only operates one hotel in Vadodara, which exposes it to any adverse change in the demand-supply situation and event risk. Moreover, the hospitality industry is susceptible to downturns in the domestic and international economies. During weaker periods, revenue per available room for premium and mid-segment hotels get more acutely affected than economy hotels.     

 

  • Weak financial risk profile: Financial risk profile is likely to remain constrained over the medium term by low cash accrual of Rs 7.25 crore in fiscal 2024. Gearing and total outside liabilities to adjusted networth ratio were weak at 2.13 times and 1.73 times, respectively, as on March 31, 2024. Debt protection metrics were subdued, with interest coverage and net cash accrual to total debt ratios of 2.23 times and 0.16 time, respectively, for fiscal 2024.

Liquidity: Adequate

Bank limit utilisation was 49.69% for the 12 months through September 2024. Cash accrual is projected at more than Rs 7.3 crore per annum against yearly debt obligation of Rs 3-7 crore over the medium term. Current ratio was moderate at 1 times as on March 31, 2024. The promoters are likely to continue extending timely, need-based funds (equity and unsecured loans) to aid financial flexibility whenever required.

Outlook: Stable

The company will continue to benefit from the extensive experience of its promoter and established relationships with clients.

Rating sensitivity factors

Upward factors

  • Sustained improvement in operating margin to 30% leading to higher cash accrual
  • Improvement in working capital cycle with lower gross current assets

 

Downward factors

  • Decline in revenue or operating profit resulting in net cash accrual less than Rs 7 crore
  • Substantial increase in working capital requirement adversely affecting financial risk profile and liquidity

About the company

Incorporated in 1984 and promoted by Mr. Piyush Shah, Ms. Chanda Piyush Agrawal and others, JHL operates a three-star hotel in Vadodara under a franchise agreement with the Accor group. The hotel, Grand Mercure Surya Palace, has six banquet halls, spa, gymnasium, swimming pool, conference rooms and a multi-cuisine restaurant. It is located in Vadodara’s prime location, Sayajigunj, which is close to the central business district.

 

JHL is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange. Mr Piyush Shah is the company’s chairman and managing director.

Key financial indicators

As on / for the period ended March 31

 

2024

2023

Operating income

Rs crore

43.32

41.66

Reported profit after tax (PAT)

Rs crore

2.40

2.07

PAT margin

%

5.54

4.96

Adjusted debt/adjusted networth

Times

2.13

2.88

Interest coverage

Times

2.23

2.12

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 Term Loan NA NA 30-Apr-26 47.00 NA CRISIL BBB-/Stable
NA Working Capital Term Loan NA NA 30-Apr-26 3.00 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 50.0 CRISIL BBB-/Stable   -- 01-09-23 CRISIL BBB-/Stable   --   -- Withdrawn
Non-Fund Based Facilities ST   --   --   --   --   -- Withdrawn
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
Annexure - Details of Bank Lenders & Facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Name of Lender Rating
Term Loan 47 HDFC Bank Limited CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Working Capital Term Loan 3 HDFC Bank Limited CRISIL BBB-/Stable
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