Rating Rationale
October 28, 2022 | Mumbai
Murudeshwar Ceramics Limited
Ratings upgraded to 'CRISIL BB-/Stable/CRISIL A4+'
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities RatedRs.117.85 Crore
Long Term RatingCRISIL BB-/Stable (Upgraded from 'CRISIL B+/Stable')
Short Term RatingCRISIL A4+ (Upgraded from 'CRISIL A4')
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 Murudeshwar Ceramics Limited (MCL) to ‘CRISIL BB-/Stable/CRISIL A4+’.from ‘CRISIL B+/Stable/CRISIL A4’

 

The rating upgrade reflects improved business risk profile with healthy revenue growth rate of more than 50% in FY22 while maintaining moderate margin of around 21.22%. Operating income has increased to Rs.122.97 crore in FY22 from Rs.80.5 crore in the previous fiscal. Increased scale and moderate margin has led to improved debt protection metrics with interest coverage and NCATD of 1.96 times and 14% in FY22 against 0.57 times and (2)% in the previous fiscal.

 

The rating continues to reflect established market position and moderate financial risk profile. These rating strengths are partially offset by modest scale of operations with exposure to intense competition and large working capital requirement.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description

Strengths:

Established market position and product diversity: The company manufactures glazed ceramic floor tiles, vitrified porcelain, and natural granite slabs, and is one of the leading players in South India. Products are marketed under the Naveen brand, with sales directly to real estate entities and through retail sales channels.  This has resulted in establishing healthy relationships with customers and suppliers. CRISIL Ratings believes that MCL shall continue to benefit from its established market position and product diversity over the medium term.

 

Moderate financial risk profile: Net worth and gearing remains moderate at Rs.339.4 crore and 0.26 times, respectively in FY22. Healthy accretion to reserves owing to moderate profitability is expected to support moderate capital structure, over the medium term. Debt protection metrics is moderate with interest coverage and NCATD of 1.96 times and 14% respectively in FY22.

 

Weaknesses:

Modest scale of operations: With revenue of Rs.122.97 crore in FY22, scale of operation remains moderate. The company faces intense competition from other organized players in the ceramic and vitrified tiles industry, such as H&R Johnson (India) Ltd, Somany Ceramics Ltd, and Nitco Tiles Ltd; as well as from unorganized and Chinese manufacturers.

 

Large working capital requirement and exposure to intense competition Gross current assets continues to remain high at 456 days, driven by large receivables and inventory of 66 days and 423 days, respectively, as on March 31, 2022. Liquidity is expected to remain constrained due to large working capital requirement.

Liquidity: Stretched

Average month end bank limit utilization for the last 12 months ended on June 2022 is modest at around 94%. Expected net cash accruals of around Rs.14-15 crore is sufficient against repayment obligations of less than Rs.9 crore. Current ratio remains moderate at around 1.55 times as on 31st March, 2022.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL Ratings believes MCL will continue to benefit from its established market position in South India and support from its promoters

Rating Sensitivity Factors

Upward Factors

  • Strong revenue growth while sustaining moderate margin leading to interest coverage of more than 3 times
  • Efficient working capital management and moderate capital structure

 

Downward Factors

  • Significant decline in revenue and operating margin falling to less than 15%
  • Any large debt funded capital expenditure, adversely impacting the financial risk profile, particularly liquidity.

About the Company

Incorporated in 1983, MCL is a publicly listed company promoted by Mr R N Shetty and his family members. It manufactures glazed ceramic floor tiles, vitrified porcelain, and natural granite slabs, which are marketed under the Naveen brand.

Key Financial Indicators

As on/for the period ended March 31

Unit

2022*

2021

Operating income

Rs crore

122.97

80.50

Reported profit after tax

Rs crore

2.15

-11.87

PAT margins

%

1.75

-14.75

Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Networth

Times

0.26

0.27

Interest coverage

Times

1.96

0.57

 *Provisional 

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.Cr)

Complexity Level

Rating Assigned with Outlook

NA

Bank Guarantee

NA

NA

NA

4.95

NA

CRISIL A4+

NA

Cash Credit

NA

NA

NA

72.58

NA

CRISIL BB-/Stable

NA

Letter of Credit

NA

NA

NA

36.35

NA

CRISIL A4+

NA

Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility

NA

NA

NA

1.35

NA

CRISIL BB-/Stable

NA

Term Loan

NA

NA

Mar-2026

2.62

NA

CRISIL BB-/Stable

Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2022 (History) 2021  2020  2019  Start of 2019
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund Based Facilities LT 76.55 CRISIL BB-/Stable   -- 25-08-21 CRISIL B+/Stable 27-05-20 CRISIL B+/Stable 13-02-19 CRISIL B+/Stable CRISIL B+/Stable
Non-Fund Based Facilities ST 41.3 CRISIL A4+   -- 25-08-21 CRISIL A4 27-05-20 CRISIL A4 13-02-19 CRISIL A4 CRISIL A4
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
Annexure - Details of Bank Lenders & Facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Name of Lender Rating
Bank Guarantee 1.75 State Bank of India CRISIL A4+
Bank Guarantee 0.2 Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited CRISIL A4+
Bank Guarantee 2 Canara Bank CRISIL A4+
Bank Guarantee 1 Bank of Baroda CRISIL A4+
Cash Credit 6 Oriental Bank of Commerce CRISIL BB-/Stable
Cash Credit 20 Canara Bank CRISIL BB-/Stable
Cash Credit 10.5 Bank of Baroda CRISIL BB-/Stable
Cash Credit 2.2 Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited CRISIL BB-/Stable
Cash Credit 13.28 State Bank of India CRISIL BB-/Stable
Cash Credit 20.6 Axis Bank Limited CRISIL BB-/Stable
Letter of Credit 17 Canara Bank CRISIL A4+
Letter of Credit 11.35 Bank of Baroda CRISIL A4+
Letter of Credit 3 Axis Bank Limited CRISIL A4+
Letter of Credit 5 State Bank of India CRISIL A4+
Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 1.35 Not Applicabe CRISIL BB-/Stable
Term Loan 2.62 Canara Bank CRISIL BB-/Stable

This Annexure has been updated on 28-Oct-22 in line with the lender-wise facility details as on 20-Jul-22 received from the rated entity.

Criteria Details
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

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