Rating Rationale
July 24, 2023 | Mumbai
Premier Polyfilm Limited
Ratings reaffirmed at 'CRISIL BBB/Positive/CRISIL A3+'
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities RatedRs.54 Crore
Long Term RatingCRISIL BBB/Positive (Reaffirmed)
Short Term RatingCRISIL A3+ (Reaffirmed)
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Refer to Annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities

Detailed rationale

CRISIL Ratings has reaffirmed its ‘CRISIL BBB/Positive/CRISIL A3+’ ratings on the bank loan facilities of Premier Polyfilm Ltd (PPL).

 

The ratings factor in the improvement in scale of operations supported by healthy compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of ~20% in revenue to Rs 253 crore driven by volumetric growth of ~15% in fiscal 2023. However, operating margin moderated to 8.8% in fiscal 2023 from 10.4% in fiscal 2021 on account of increasing crude oil prices. Limited bargaining power led to stagnant earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (Ebitda) per metric tonne. Though there is improvement on-quarter basis with Ebitda at 13.1% as of June 2023, sustenance of the same will remain a key monitorable.

 

The ratings continue to reflect the established market position of PPL, aided by diverse product mix and end-user base, and its comfortable financial risk profile. These strengths are partially offset by vulnerability to fluctuations in raw material prices.

Key rating drivers and detailed description

Strengths:

  • Established market position, aided by diversified product mix and end-user base: PPL is an established player for sheet vinyl floorings, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) films and sheeting, and artificial leather in India. Its products conform to international standards such as European and Indian standards. The products are sold all over India through over 100 dealers and distributors supported by regional marketing offices. It has maintained healthy relationships with end-users such as the railways and others, leading to increase in revenue at CAGR of ~20% to Rs 253 crore in fiscal 2023. Revenue is expected to increase 10-12% in fiscal 2024 on account of addition of customers and products and repeat orders.

 

  • Comfortable financial risk profile: Networth and gearing were Rs 73.9 crore and 0.45 time, respectively, as on March 31, 2023. Gearing has remained below 0.7 time in the seven fiscals through 2023. Total outside liabilities to adjusted networth ratio was healthy at 0.85 time as on March 31, 2023, and was below 1.0 time for the past three fiscals. Debt protection metrics were adequate, as indicated by interest coverage and net cash accrual to adjusted debt ratios of 8.2 times and 0.47 time, respectively, in fiscal 2023. In the absence of any large, debt-funded capital expenditure (capex) plan, the financial risk profile will remain comfortable in the near term.

 

Weakness:

  • Vulnerability to fluctuations in raw material prices: PVC resin, the basic raw material, is a crude oil derivative. Hence, its price remains vulnerable to fluctuations in crude oil prices, which were on an upward trajectory since 2021 leading to shrinking profitability till fiscal 2022. However, with decline in crude oil prices from June 2022, the operating margin improved to 13.1% in the quarter ended June 2023. The company does not have headroom to pass on hikes in raw material prices to customers immediately, constraining Ebitda per metric tonne. Sustained improvement in profitability will be a key monitorable over the medium term.

Liquidity: Adequate

Cash accrual was at Rs 15 crore against debt obligation of Rs 3.5 crore in fiscal 2023. Cash accrual, expected at Rs 20-25 crore per annum, will comfortably cover debt obligation of Rs 4-5 crore in fiscals 2024 and 2025. Bank limit utilization was moderate at 53% on average for the 12 months through April 2023. Unencumbered cash and equivalent (including fixed deposits and investments) stood at Rs 9 crore as on March 31, 2023.

Outlook: Positive

CRISIL Ratings believes the business risk profile of PPL will continue to improve supported by its increasing clientele and diversified product mix.

Rating sensitivity factors

Upward factors:

  • Increase in operating income and improvement in operating margin to 11% and above
  • Sustenance of the financial risk profile

 

Downward factors:

  • Decline in operating performance, with operating margin below 9%
  • Large, debt-funded capex weakening the financial risk profile

About the company

Incorporated in 1992, PPL commenced operations in 1993. Based in Uttar Pradesh, the company manufactures PVC floor covering, artificial leather, geomembranes, PVC films and sheeting at its facilities in Sahibabad and Sikandarabad. Mr AN Goenka and Mr Amitabh Goenka are the promoters.

Key financial indicators

As on / for the period ended

 

30-June-2023

31-Mar-2023

31-Mar-2022

Operating income

Rs crore

64.06

252.95

213.07

Reported profit after tax (PAT)

Rs crore

4.78

11.68

9.78

PAT margin

%

7.46

4.61

4.60

Adjusted debt / adjusted networth

Times

-

0.45

0.46

Interest coverage

Times

11.63

8.17

9.54

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 Bank guarantee NA NA NA 6 NA CRISIL A3+
NA Cash credit NA NA NA 18 NA CRISIL BBB/Positive
NA Proposed fund-based bank limits NA NA NA 1.35 NA CRISIL BBB/Positive
NA Term loan NA NA Mar-24 23.05 NA CRISIL BBB/Positive
NA Working capital demand loan NA NA Mar-24 5.6 NA CRISIL A3+
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2023 (History) 2022  2021  2020  Start of 2020
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund Based Facilities ST/LT 48.0 CRISIL A3+ / CRISIL BBB/Positive   -- 23-06-22 CRISIL BBB/Positive   -- 21-12-20 CRISIL BBB/Stable CRISIL BBB-/Stable
      --   -- 30-03-22 CRISIL BBB/Positive   -- 20-01-20 CRISIL BBB/Stable --
Non-Fund Based Facilities ST 6.0 CRISIL A3+   -- 23-06-22 CRISIL A3+   -- 21-12-20 CRISIL A3+ CRISIL A3
      --   -- 30-03-22 CRISIL A3+   -- 20-01-20 CRISIL A3+ --
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
Annexure - Details of Bank Lenders & Facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Name of Lender Rating
Bank Guarantee 6 Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited CRISIL A3+
Cash Credit 18 Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited CRISIL BBB/Positive
Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits 1.35 Not Applicable CRISIL BBB/Positive
Term Loan 23.05 Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited CRISIL BBB/Positive
Working Capital Demand Loan 5.6 Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited CRISIL A3+
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

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