Rating Rationale
January 14, 2025 | Mumbai
Metalyst Forgings Limited
'Crisil BB+/Stable' assigned to Bank Debt
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities RatedRs.50 Crore
Long Term RatingCrisil BB+/Stable (Assigned)
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Detailed Rationale

Crisil Ratings has assigned its ‘Crisil BB+/Stable’ rating to the long-term bank facility of Metalyst Forgings Ltd (MFL).

 

The rating reflects strength derived from financial support provided by the new investor-cum-promoter, experience and expertise of the new management, and low bank exposure supporting the financial risk profile. These strengths are partially offset by weak operating efficiency, susceptibility of the operating margin to volatility in input prices and cyclicality in the automobile industry.

Analytical Approach

Crisil Ratings has evaluated the standalone business and financial risk profiles of MFL.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description

Strengths:

  • Substantial financial support from the new investor-cum-promoter: MFL was acquired by Deccan Value Investors LP (DVI) under insolvency proceedings in  May 2024. Formed and promoted by Mr Vinit Bodas in November 2004, DVI is a US-based hedge fund, managing nearly USD 1.4 billion across the globe. DVI had infused Rs 1,014 crore for a 100% equity stake in MFL and post this acquisition, there is no debt on the books of MFL. The funds have majorly been utilised towards payment to financial creditors as per the resolution plan of the National Company Law Tribunal. DVI has also infused Rs 50 crore subsequently for capital expenditure (capex) and working capital requirement, and committed to infuse more as the need arises.

 

  • Experienced management: Post takeover, the board of the company has been reconstituted to include eminent industry experts and professionals. The management team also has considerable industry experience. Crisil Ratings believes that the new management team will help the company regain market share and achieve overall growth in business.

 

  • Low bank debt to support financial risk profile: The company has nil long term debt on its books post completion of the restructuring process. Working capital limit of Rs 50 crore, sanctioned in September 2024, remains minimally utilised. With expected improvement in profitability and no major debt-funded capex plans, the financial risk profile is expected to improve over the medium term.

 

Weaknesses:

  • Susceptibility of operating margin to volatility in input prices : Price of key raw material, steel has been volatile in the past. As raw material cost forms 65-70% of operating income, operating margin remains susceptible to any sharp adverse movement in input prices. However, these are passed on to the customer as per the contractual terms.

 

  • Weak operating efficiency: MFL has weak operating efficiency, marked by negative return on capital employed (RoCE). Driven by low-capacity utilisation, the company was incurring operating losses till FY 2024 and until H1-FY-25. The company is expected to achieve operating profits in the near term with higher capacity utilisation, gaining lost market share and the addition of new customers. The company’s operating losses have been reducing for the past few months with EBITDA positive in December 2024. The ability of the management to report sustainable and improved operating performance will remain monitorable.

 

  • Exposure to cyclicality in the automobile industry: Performance of the auto industry is linked to the overall macroeconomic scenario. MFL’s performance remains aligned to that of key customers and in turn, exposed to cyclical demand patterns inherent to the automobile industry.

Liquidity: Adequate

The liquidity of MFL remains adequate as the company is expected to generate sufficient cash accruals with no term debt repayment obligations over medium term. Need-based support from DVI further supports liquidity. The company’s working capital limits were minimally utilised as on date post their sanction in the end of September 2024.

Outlook: Stable

Crisil Ratings believes MFL will benefit from the experience and expertise of its new management and the financial support provided by the new investor-cum-promoter.

Rating sensitivity factors

Upward factors

  • Sustained growth in scale and operating margin turning positive on a sustained basis, leading to cash accrual of more than Rs 15 crore.
  • Improvement in working capital cycle and liquidity, reducing dependence on support from promoters.

 

Downward factors

  • Further decline in revenue or profitability, resulting in annual cash accrual below Rs 5 crore on a sustained basis.
  • Large debt-funded capital expenditure and significant increase in working capital requirement, substantially weakening the capital structure.

About the Company

MFL was incorporated in 1977 as Ahmednagar Forgings Ltd, and was renamed in 2014-15. The company manufactures a wide range of highly engineered forging components such as hot forged parts and high tensile fasteners for automotive and non-automotive segments. It has five manufacturing facilities out of which two are operational with an installed capacity of 79000 tonne per annum. The operations are being managed by Mr Sanjay Patil.

 

MFL was acquired by DVI under the Insolvency proceedings in May 2024.  Mr Vinit Bodas is the promoter of DVI LP and Mr Muneesh Chawla is the Group Financial Controller and nominee on the board representing DVI

Key Financial Indicators

As on / for the period ended March 31

 

2024

2023

Operating income

Rs crore

257.73

261.60

Reported profit after tax (including exceptional items)

Rs crore

(1,261.28)

(313.88)

PAT margins

%

(489.39)

(119.98)

Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Net worth

Times

(0.99)

(1.49)

Interest coverage

Times

(4.49)

2.91

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 Cash Credit NA NA NA 50.00 NA Crisil BB+/Stable

 

Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2025 (History) 2024  2023  2022  Start of 2022
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund Based Facilities LT 50.0 Crisil BB+/Stable   --   --   --   -- --
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
Annexure - Details of Bank Lenders & Facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Name of Lender Rating
Cash Credit 50 CSB Bank Limited Crisil BB+/Stable
Criteria Details
Links to related criteria
Rating criteria for manufaturing and service sector companies
CRISILs Approach to Financial Ratios
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings - process, scale and default recognition
Rating Criteria for Auto Component Suppliers

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