Rating Rationale
June 21, 2022 | Mumbai
Riviera Home Furnishings Private Limited
Ratings Reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities RatedRs.135 Crore
Long Term RatingCRISIL A-/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Short Term RatingCRISIL A2+ (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to Annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities

Detailed Rationale

CRISIL Ratings has reaffirmed its 'CRISIL A-/Stable/CRISIL A2+’ ratings on the bank facilities of Riviera Home Furnishings Private Limited (RHFPL).

 

Revenue is estimated to have grown from Rs 320 crore in fiscal 2021 to Rs 395 crore in fiscal 2022, driven by higher volume and realisation. The growth in volume was because of healthy pickup in demand for home furnishing products in key markets such as the US and the EU - demand had slowed down in fiscal 2020 amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The established track record and strong clientele of RHFPL will support its business risk profile.

 

The earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation margin is estimated at 14.9% in fiscal 2022 despite increased raw material prices, as the company is partially able to pass on input cost increase to clients. The margin is expected at 12-15% over the medium term.

 

The ratings continue to reflect the established market position of RHFPL in the home furnishings segment, healthy relationships with key customers, and robust financial risk profile because of strong networth and debt protection metrics. These strengths are partially offset by modest scale of operations, geographical concentration in revenue, and large working capital requirement.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description

Strengths:

Established market position in the home furnishings products segment: RHFPL manufactures and exports bath mats, tub mats, and made-ups such as bed spreads, floor covers, and cotton carpets; all of which are niche products due to their special design, pattern and size. The company's market position has strengthened over the past few years, driven by deeper penetration into the US, Germany, Belgium and Australia.

 

Robust financial risk profile: Networth had declined in fiscal 2021 and remained modest in fiscal 2022 on account of dividend payout (by way of share buyback). However, low reliance on external debt kept total outside liabilities to tangible networth ratio below 1 time over the past few fiscals. The ratio is expected at 0.3-0.5 time over the medium term. Additionally, sustained decline in interest cost led to robust debt protection metrics, as indicated by interest coverage and net cash accrual to debt ratios of 33 times and 0.49 time, respectively, for fiscal 2021. No debt-funded capital expenditure (capex) and expected accretion to reserves will continue to aid financial risk profile over the medium term.

 

Weaknesses:

Modest scale of operations and geographical concentration in revenue: While RHFPL achieved revenue growth in fiscal 2022 to Rs 395 crore, its scale remains modest. Moreover, the ongoing global slowdown will likely constrain order flow, reducing turnover by 5-10% in fiscal 2023. Also, the US market contributed around 60% to the topline during fiscal 2022, rendering revenue susceptible to any change in geopolitical relations between the US and India.

 
Large working capital requirement: Gross current assets were at 130-160 days over the past few fiscals due to receivables of 60-90 days. However, relationships of over 10-15 years with top clients mitigate this risk. Inventory has been large at around 90 days because of lead time involved in exports and sizeable stock in warehouses to meet just-in-time requirements. On the other hand, credit from suppliers remains negligible.

Liquidity: Strong

Accrual is expected to be healthy at Rs 38-42 crore annually against no term debt obligation over the medium term. Bank limit utilisation averaged 89% for the 12 months through March 2022. Current ratio was comfortable at 1.7 times as on March 31, 2022.

Outlook: Stable

RHFPL will continue to benefit from its strong market position and healthy relationships with key customers.

Rating Sensitivity Factors

Upward Factors

  • Sustained operating profitability above 15% along with growth in revenue
  • Efficient working capital management
  • Steady financial risk profile

 

Downward Factors

  • Low revenue or profitability leading to annual accrual of below Rs 20 crore
  • Further stretch in the working capital cycle or sizeable debt-funded capital expenditure weakening the financial risk profile

About the Company

RHFPL was set up by Mr Kuldeep Singla, Mr Vishesh Singla, Mr Navdeep Singla and Mr Lalit Goel in April 1995 as Rugs India Pvt Ltd. It got its current name in March 2006. The company manufactures and exports bath mats, tub mats, and made-ups such as bed spreads, floor coverings, and carpets. It has five facilities in Panipat, Haryana.

Key Financial Indicators

As on/for the period ended March 31

Unit

2021

2020

Operating income

Rs.Crore

320.77

261.08

Reported profit after tax

Rs.Crore

28.41

14.02

PAT margin

%

8.86

5.37

Adjusted debt/adjusted networth

Times

0.40

0.19

Interest coverage

Times

33.73

11.50

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 level

Rating assigned with outlook

NA

Export Packing Credit

NA

NA

NA

89

NA

CRISIL A-/Stable

NA

Letter of Credit

NA

NA

NA

5

NA

CRISIL A2+

NA

Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits

NA

NA

NA

37.4

NA

CRISIL A-/Stable

NA

Foreign Exchange Forward

NA

NA

NA

3.6

NA

CRISIL A2+

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 ST/LT 130.0 CRISIL A2+ / CRISIL A-/Stable   -- 09-09-21 CRISIL A2+ / CRISIL A-/Stable 30-01-20 CRISIL A2+ / CRISIL A-/Negative   -- CRISIL A2+ / CRISIL A-/Stable
      --   -- 14-04-21 CRISIL A2+ / CRISIL A-/Stable   --   -- --
Non-Fund Based Facilities ST 5.0 CRISIL A2+   -- 09-09-21 CRISIL A2+ 30-01-20 CRISIL A2+   -- CRISIL A2+
      --   -- 14-04-21 CRISIL A2+   --   -- --
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
Annexure - Details of Bank Lenders & Facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Name of Lender Rating
Export Packing Credit 40 State Bank of India CRISIL A-/Stable
Export Packing Credit 49 HDFC Bank Limited CRISIL A-/Stable
Foreign Exchange Forward 3.6 State Bank of India CRISIL A2+
Letter of Credit 5 HDFC Bank Limited CRISIL A2+
Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits 37.4 Not Applicable CRISIL A-/Stable

This Annexure has been updated on 21-Jun-22 in line with the lender-wise facility details as on 06-Aug-21 received from the rated entity. 

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