Rating Rationale
April 07, 2020 | Mumbai
Salasar Alloy and Steel Industries Private Limited
Ratings Reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.29 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BBB-/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A3 (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has reaffirmed its 'CRISIL BBB-/Stable/CRISIL A3' ratings on the bank facilities of Salasar Alloy and Steel Industries Private Limited (SASIPL).
 
The ratings continue to reflect the extensive experience of the promoters in the electrical components and equipment industry and moderate financial risk profile. The strengths are partially offset by susceptibility of the operating margin to fluctuations in raw material price.

Analytical Approach

The unsecured loan of Rs 25.37 crore from the promoters has been treated as neither debt nor equity, as it has not been withdrawn for the past four fiscals, has a low interest rate, and is expected to remain in the business.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths:
* Extensive experience of the promoters in the electrical components and equipment industry: Promoted by Mr Shravan Kumar Malu and Mr Radheshyam Malu, SASIPL is part of the P R Malu group. The promoters have experience of 3 decades in the coal, paper, and steel sectors.
 
* Moderate financial risk profile: Networth was average at Rs 22.21 crore as on March 31, 2019, and gearing was moderate at 1.22 times. Total outside liabilities to adjusted networth (TOL/ANW) ratio was at 1.77 times as on as on March 31, 2019. Debt protection metrics were above average, as reflected in interest coverage and net cash accrual to adjusted debt ratio of 4.34 times and 0.51 time, respectively, in fiscal 2019. The financial risk profile will remain moderate over the medium term. Further, the company receives funding support through unsecured loans from its group company, Malu Electrodes Pvt Ltd ('CRISIL A/Stable/CRISIL A1').
 
Weaknesses
* Susceptibility of the operating margin to fluctuations in raw material price: The key raw material is steel rod, which accounts for 60-70% of total cost. Profitability will be susceptible to fluctuations in raw material price over the medium term.
Liquidity Adequate

Liquidity has been adequate with cash accrual is expected at Rs 7-10 crore per fiscal against term-debt obligation of Rs 2.58-3.40 crore in each fiscal over the medium term. The bank limit has been moderately utilized around 82% on average for the 12 months through February 2020. Capex around Rs 20 crore in fiscal 2020 has been funded through debt of Rs 7.88 crore and balance through internal accruals. Company has no major capex plans over medium term. Additionally, liquidity has been supported through funds from the group or shareholders of Rs 25.37 crore as on March 31, 2019 and additional infusion of Rs 1.50 crore in fiscal 2020. The current ratio was moderate at 1.35 times as on March 31, 2019, and unencumbered cash and bank balance was low at Rs 0.17 crore.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes SASIPL will continue to benefit from the promoters' extensive experience.
 
Rating sensitivity factors
Upward factors:
* Increase in revenue and improvement in operating margin, with cash accrual sustaining at more than Rs 13 crore
* Improvement in working capital cycle, strengthening the financial risk profile
 
Downward factors:
* Accrual below 5 crore, driven by significant decrease in revenue or profitability
* Stretch in working capital cycle or large, debt-funded capital expenditure (capex), weakening the financial risk profile

About the Company

Incorporated in August 2004, SASIPL is a part of the P R Malu group, with Mr Shravan Kumar Malu as the promoter. The group caters to diverse industries, including paper, steel castings, coal trading, and electrodes. The company manufactures and trades in drawn and galvanised wires. Mr Radheshyam Malu, nephew of Mr Shravan Kumar Malu, oversees the operations. Its manufacturing facility and registered office are in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

Key Financial Indicators - Standalone
Particulars Unit 2019 2018
Revenue Rs crore 211.72 123.62
Profit after tax Rs crore 9.82 4.39
Profit margin % 4.6 3.6
Adjusted debt / adjusted networth Times 1.22 0.94
Interest coverage Times 4.31 4.14

Any other information: Not applicable

Note on complexity levels of the rated instrument:
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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 16 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
NA Letter of credit NA NA NA 4 CRISIL A3
NA Long-term loan NA NA Dec-22 9 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2020 (History) 2019  2018  2017  Start of 2017
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  25.00  CRISIL BBB-/Stable      02-05-19  CRISIL BBB-/Stable  28-02-18  CRISIL BB+/Stable  08-02-17  CRISIL BB/Stable  CRISIL BB/Stable 
            10-04-19  CRISIL BBB-/Stable           
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  4.00  CRISIL A3      02-05-19  CRISIL A3  28-02-18  CRISIL A4+  08-02-17  CRISIL A4+  CRISIL A4+ 
            10-04-19  CRISIL A3           
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 16 CRISIL BBB-/Stable Cash Credit 16 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Letter of Credit 4 CRISIL A3 Letter of Credit 4 CRISIL A3
Long Term Loan 9 CRISIL BBB-/Stable Long Term Loan 9 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Total 29 -- Total 29 --
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
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt
The Rating Process
Understanding CRISILs Ratings and Rating Scales

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