Rating Rationale
December 31, 2019 | Mumbai
Seasaga Enterprises Private Limited
Ratings Reaffirmed
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.54.95 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BB+/Positive (Reaffirmed)
Short Term Rating CRISIL A4+ (Reaffirmed)
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has reaffirmed the rating on the long-term bank facilities of Seasaga Enterprises Private Limited (SEPL) at 'CRISIL BB+/Positive/CRISIL A4+'.
 
The rating reflects extensive experience of the promoter in the seafood industry and an above average financial risk profile. These strengths are partially offset by exposure to risks inherent in the seafood industry and average scale of operations and susceptibility of operating margins to fluctuations in raw material prices and forex rates.

Analytical Approach

Unsecured loans (outstanding at Rs 16.08 crore as on March 31, 2019) extended to SEPL by the promoter have been treated as neither debt nor equity. That is because these loans are subordinated to external debt and should remain in the business over the medium term.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths:
* Extensive experience of the promoter
Benefits from the promoter's experience of over five decades and established relationships with suppliers and customers, as reflected in repeat orders, should continue to support the business.
 
* Above-average financial risk profile
Financial risk profile is likely to remain comfortable over the medium term, driven by limited debt levels. Networth was comfortable at Rs 37.95 crores with gearing of 0.9 time as on March 31, 2019. Debt protection metrics were also healthy, with interest coverage and net cash accrual to adjusted debt ratios of 7.4 times and 0.50 time, respectively, in fiscal 2019.
 
* Moderately-efficient working capital management
Despite year-on-year revenue, the working capital management has remained stable with gross current assets at 107 days, driven by debtors of around 70 days as on March 31, 2019.

Weaknesses:

* Exposure to risks inherent in the seafood industry and average scale of operations
The seafood processing and export industry is highly fragmented, marked by the presence of several small players operating in India's coastal areas. Competition from neighboring countries such as Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia has also increased over the years as they exploit the marine resources around them. The industry is further exposed to adverse seasonal conditions, diseases and stringent hygiene standards.  Exposure to these inherent industry risks constrains the business. The moderate scale of operations further restricts pricing power, and profitability.

* Susceptibility to fluctuations in raw material prices and forex rates
Procurement price of shrimp depends on catch and availability during a particular period, which exposes the company to volatility in product prices. Furthermore, as all revenue comes from export, credit risk profile is susceptible to volatility in forex rates.
Liquidity Adequate

The firm is estimated to generate cash accruals in the range of Rs 9-10 crores against repayment obligation of around Rs 3-4 crores over the medium term. The excess cash accruals would support the incremental working capital requirements resulting in controlled reliance on external debt. Bank limit is highly utilized with average utilization at 84% over the past 10 months ending November 2019. The liquidity is supported by unsecured loans from Promoters of Rs. 16.08 crores as on 31st March 2019.

Outlook: Positive

CRISIL believes SEPL's business risk profile will continue to benefit over the medium term backed by healthy demand from its customers and its established position in the export market.
 
Rating Sensitivity factors:
Upward factors:
* Sustained improvement in scale of operations by 15% along with stable operating margins
* Improvement in financial risk profile

Downward factors:
* Decline in revenue by around 10% leading to lower than expected net cash accruals
* Stretch in working capital cycle

About the Company

Incorporated in 1993 as Sky Fish Pvt Ltd and promoted by Mr Y M Elias, the company got its current name in 2007. Thane-based SEPL processes and exports frozen raw marine products such as shrimps, fish, lobsters, and squid. Its main markets are Europe, China, and the Middle East.

Key Financial Indicators
As on / for the period ended March 31  Units 2019 2018
Operating income Rs crore 227.66 184.40
Reported profit after tax (PAT) Rs crore 12.36 6.05
PAT margins % 5.43 3.3
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 0.9 1.21
Interest coverage Times 7.41 6.94
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 Cr)
Rating Assigned
with Outlook
NA Term Loan  NA  NA  Mar-2022  9.20 CRISIL BB+/Positive
NA Packing Credit NA NA NA 12.00  CRISIL A4+
NA Bill Discounting NA NA NA 14.00 CRISIL BB+/Positive
NA Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits NA NA NA 19.75 CRISIL BB+/Positive
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2019 (History) 2018  2017  2016  Start of 2016
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  54.95  CRISIL BB+/Positive/ CRISIL A4+  29-06-19  CRISIL BB+/Positive/ CRISIL A4+  28-03-18  CRISIL BB/Stable/ CRISIL A4+      26-12-16  CRISIL BB/Stable/ CRISIL A4+  CRISIL BB/Stable/ CRISIL A4+ 
                    14-04-16  CRISIL BB/Stable/ CRISIL A4+   
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
Bill Discounting 14 CRISIL BB+/Positive Bill Discounting 14 CRISIL BB+/Positive
Packing Credit 12 CRISIL A4+ Packing Credit 16.95 CRISIL A4+
Proposed Fund-Based Bank Limits 19.75 CRISIL BB+/Positive Term Loan 24 CRISIL BB+/Positive
Term Loan 9.2 CRISIL BB+/Positive -- 0 --
Total 54.95 -- Total 54.95 --
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
Rating Criteria for Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt

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