Rating Rationale
March 11, 2025 | Mumbai
Tirupati Sarjan Limited
Ratings reaffirmed at 'Crisil BB-/Stable/Crisil A4+'
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities RatedRs.60 Crore
Long Term RatingCrisil BB-/Stable (Reaffirmed)
Short Term RatingCrisil A4+ (Reaffirmed)
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Detailed Rationale

Crisil Ratings has reaffirmed its Crisil BB-/Stable/Crisil A4+’ ratings on the bank facilities of Tirupati Sarjan Limited (TSL).

 

The ratings continue to reflect the extensive experience of the promoters with moderate revenue and moderate financial risk profile. These strengths are partially offset by working capital-intensive operations, extensive exposure to group companies and large debtors of more than three years.

Analytical Approach

Crisil Ratings has evaluated the standalone business and financial risk profiles of TSL.

 

Unsecured loans from the promoters (Rs 36.77 crore as on March 31, 2024) have been treated as 75% equity and 25% debt because the loans carry a low interest rate and are expected to remain in the business over the medium term.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description

Strengths:

  • Extensive experience of the promoters with moderate revenue: Benefits from the promoters’ experience of more than three decades in the civil construction industry and successful execution of real estate and government projects should continue to support the business risk profile. TSL is registered as a Class  'AA' contractor with the Government of Gujarat. Operating income increased to Rs 193 crore in fiscal 2024 from Rs 156 crore in fiscal 2023 mainly due to faster order execution and completion of orders in hand. The company achieved revenue of Rs 143.77 crore in the first nine months of fiscal 2025 and is expected to achieve revenue of Rs 210-220 crore by the end of fiscal 2025, backed by order book of Rs 373 crore as on January 31, 2025. Sustained revenue growth will be monitorable.

 

  • Moderate financial risk profile: Networth was Rs 111.65 crore with gearing and total outside liabilities to adjusted networth (TOLANW) ratio of 0.29 time and 0.96 time, respectively, as on March 31, 2024. The TOLANW ratio was high due to subcontractor deposits and outstanding creditors. Despite debt-funded capital expenditure (capex) for installation of new machinery worth Rs 3 crore (funded through debt of Rs 2 crore in fiscal 2025), the overall gearing and TOLANW ratio are expected to remain less than 0.3 time and 1.1 times, respectively, over the medium term. Debt protection metrics remained adequate with overall interest coverage ratio expected to be over 4 times and net cash accrual to adjusted debt (NCAAD) ratio of 30% over the medium term. The financial risk profile is expected to improve with steady accretion to reserves and scheduled debt repayment.

 

Weaknesses:

  • Working capital-intensive operations: Gross current assets (GCAs) have been 230-340 days over the three fiscals ended March 31, 2024, because of sizeable unsold real estate inventory of 168 days of Rs 22.95 crore. Furthermore, receivables were high at around 74 days or Rs 38.92 crore, with receivables of Rs 31.44 crore pending for more than 180 days due to retention money and security deposits parked with customers, and order-backed deposits received from contractors/creditors.

 

  • Extensive exposure to group companies and debtors of more than three years: TSL had investments of Rs 39.52 crore in group companies in the form of equity and loans and advances. Receivables of more than three years (though part of retention amount) were Rs 6.73 crore as on March 31, 2024. Its investments account for 41% of the networth in fiscal 2024. Any further exposure to group companies that may impinge on its own cash accrual and affect liquidity will remain a rating sensitivity factor for TSL.

Liquidity: Adequate

Bank limit utilisation was high at 88.87% on average for the 12 months through January 2025. Cash accrual is expected to be over Rs 8 crore, which will be sufficient against term debt obligation of Rs 2.6 crore for fiscal 2025, and the surplus will cushion the liquidity of the company. The current ratio was healthy at 1.48 times as on March 31, 2024. The promoters are likely to extend support in the form of equity and unsecured loans to meet the working capital requirement and debt obligation. Low gearing and moderate networth support its financial flexibility and provides the financial cushion required in case of any adverse conditions or downturn in the business.

Outlook: Stable

The company will continue to benefit from the extensive experience of its promoters and established relationships with clients.

Rating sensitivity factors

Upward factors

  • Steady increase in the scale of operations with better operating margin, leading to higher net cash accrual
  • Improvement in the working capital cycle with GCAs below 180 days

 

Downward factors

  • Decline in net cash accrual to below Rs 2 crore on account of fall in revenue or operating profit
  • Substantial deterioration in working capital requirement weakening the financial risk profile, including liquidity
  • Any additional investment in group companies, putting pressure on liquidity

About the Company

Incorporated in 1995, TSL is promoted by Mr Jitendra Patel, Mr Jaswant Patel, Mr Bhailal Shah, Mr Rajesh Shah, Mr Ankit Shah and Mr Ruchirkumar Patel. The company undertakes civil construction work, such as commercial and institutional buildings, roads and bridges, and canals, as well as irrigation work for government bodies in Gujarat. It is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Key Financial Indicators

As on / for the period ended March 31

 

2024

2023

Operating income

Rs crore

193.03

156.40

Reported profit after tax

Rs crore

3.95

3.02

PAT margins

%

2.05

1.93

Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Net worth

Times

0.29

0.27

Interest coverage

Times

1.75

1.41

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 Levels Rating Outstanding with Outlook
NA Bank Guarantee NA NA NA 43.00 NA Crisil A4+
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 17.00 NA Crisil BB-/Stable
Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2025 (History) 2024  2023  2022  Start of 2022
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund Based Facilities LT 17.0 Crisil BB-/Stable   --   -- 12-12-23 Crisil BB-/Stable 16-12-22 Withdrawn (Issuer Not Cooperating)* Crisil B+ /Stable(Issuer Not Cooperating)*
      --   --   -- 24-01-23 Crisil BB/Stable 28-10-22 Crisil B+ /Stable(Issuer Not Cooperating)* --
Non-Fund Based Facilities ST 43.0 Crisil A4+   --   -- 12-12-23 Crisil A4+ 16-12-22 Withdrawn (Issuer Not Cooperating)* Crisil A4 (Issuer Not Cooperating)*
      --   --   -- 24-01-23 Crisil A4+ 28-10-22 Crisil A4 (Issuer Not Cooperating)* --
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
* - Issuer did not cooperate; based on best-available information
Annexure - Details of Bank Lenders & Facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Name of Lender Rating
Bank Guarantee 6 Union Bank of India Crisil A4+
Bank Guarantee 27 The Mehsana Urban Co-Op. Bank Limited Crisil A4+
Bank Guarantee 10 Bank of Baroda Crisil A4+
Cash Credit 4 Union Bank of India Crisil BB-/Stable
Cash Credit 10 Bank of Baroda Crisil BB-/Stable
Cash Credit 3 The Mehsana Urban Co-Op. Bank Limited Crisil BB-/Stable
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