Rating Rationale
July 30, 2019 | Mumbai
Kedia Brothers
Rating upgraded to 'CRISIL BB/Stable'
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.36 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BB/Stable (Upgraded from 'CRISIL BB-/Stable')
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has upgraded its ratings on the long-term bank facility of Kedia Brothers (KB) to 'CRISIL BB/Stable' from 'CRISIL BB-/Stable'.
 
The upgrade reflects improvement in business risk profile, as seen in increase in operating income to Rs 454 crore in fiscal 2019 from Rs 185 crore in fiscal 2017. Net cash accrual improved too, while liquidity is now adequate, supported by cushion in bank limit. The upgrade also factors in the improvement in working capital management, with gross current assets (GCAs) having reduced to an estimated 148 days as on March 31, 2019, from 310 days as on March 31, 2017. This was because of receivables realisations and fewer transactions with customers with weak credit risk profiles. Operating profitability, though modest, has remained at 2.2-2.9% during the past 3 fiscals through fiscal 2019. Steady revenue growth and efficient working capital management should remain key monitorable.
 
The rating reflects KB's established position in cotton yarn trading, backed by strong supplier base and clientele, experienced management, and moderate financial risk profile because of a healthy capital structure. These strengths are partially offset by large working capital requirement, low profitability on account of trading business, and susceptibility to volatility in cotton prices.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths:
* Established market position and experienced management
Proprietor has experience of around two decades in cotton yarn trading, leading to repeat orders from over 100 customers through dedicated sales teams in Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and other textile centres. KB procures cotton from many suppliers in South India, and has an adequate supplier base.
 
* Above-average financial risk profile
Networth was adequate at an estimated Rs 70 crore while total outside liabilities to tangible networth ratio was moderate at 2.07 times, as on March 31, 2019. However, subdued profitability and large debt led to muted debt protection metrics, with estimated interest coverage and net cash accrual to adjusted debt ratios of 2.0 times and 0.07 time, respectively, for fiscal 2019.
 
Weaknesses:
* Large working capital requirement
The GCAs were 148 days as on March 31, 2019, because of receivables of around 135 days (despite improving from 280 days as on March 31, 2017). However, inventory is small due to the 'cash and carry' model that the firm follows. Working capital management and liquidity will remain critical.
 
* Low profitability, and susceptibility to volatility in cotton prices
Operating margin has been modest at 2.2-2.9% in the three fiscals through 2019, mainly because of the trading nature of KB's business. Though better margin from high-value yarn products should benefit the firm over the medium term, earnings will remain susceptible to volatility in cotton prices.
Liquidity

Liquidity is adequate, with cash accrual of Rs 5.9-6.2 crore against debt repayment of Rs 4.5 crore annually over fiscals 2020 and 2021. Bank limit was utilised at an average of 92% over the 12 months ended March 2019. Current ratio was healthy at an estimated 1.8 times as on March 31, 2019. Unsecured loans from the proprietor also supports liquidity. However, any dip in operating profitability or higher withdrawal may impact liquidity.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes KB will continue to benefit from its proprietor's experience and established market position. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' if significant and sustained improvement in revenue and profitability leads to a better financial risk profile. The outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if decline in profitability or large, debt-funded capital expenditure weakens financial risk profile, or if stretch in working capital cycle, especially receivables, will affect liquidity.

About the Firm

Established in 1984 in Mumbai as a proprietorship firm by Mr Subhash Kedia, KB trades in cotton yarn and grey fabric. 

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2018 2017
Revenue Rs crore 478 185
Profit after tax (PAT) Rs crore 3.23 4.60
PAT margin % 0.7 2.5
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 1.17 1.01
Interest coverage Times 1.91 2.65
 

Status of non cooperation with previous CRA
KB has not cooperated with Acuite Ratings and Research (formerly, SMERA Ratings) which has classified it as issuer not cooperative vide release dated July 29, 2019. The reason provided by Acuite Ratings and Research 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)
Rating assigned
 with outlook
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 36 CRISIL BB/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  36.00  CRISIL BB/Stable      26-04-18  CRISIL BB-/Stable      21-09-16  Suspended  CRISIL BBB/Stable 
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 36 CRISIL BB/Stable Cash Credit 36 CRISIL BB-/Stable
Total 36 -- Total 36 --
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 Cotton Textile Industry
CRISILs Approach to Recognising Default
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt
The Rating Process
Understanding CRISILs Ratings and Rating Scales

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