Rating Rationale
April 15, 2020 | Mumbai
VR Earth Movers and Constructions Private Limited
Rating upgraded to 'CRISIL A4'
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.5.08 Crore
Short Term Rating CRISIL A4 (Upgraded from 'CRISIL D')
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has upgraded its rating on the short term bank facilities of VR Earth Movers and Constructions Private Limited (VR) to 'CRISIL A4' from 'CRISIL D'.

The upgrade reflects timely debt servicing over the past 3 months supported by improved liquidity due to steady increase in scale in operations and fund support in the form of unsecured loans from the promoters. Revenue is estimated to have improved to Rs.30 crore in fiscal 2020, from Rs.25 crore in fiscal 2019. Unsecured loan from promoters stood at Rs.2.5 crore as on 31 March, 2019 and is estimated to remain at similar levels, for fiscal 2020 end.

The ratings continues to reflect the small scale of operations in a competitive civil constructions industry and weak financial risk profile. These weaknesses have been partially offset by the extensive experience of its promoters in the civil constructions industry.

Analytical Approach

Unsecured loans from promoters to the tune of Rs.2.5 crores as on March 31,2019 is treated as neither debt nor equity(NDNE) as they are non-interest bearing and are expected to remain in the business over the medium term.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Weakness
* Small scale of operations in a competitive constructions industry
The company's scale of operations is modest. Revenue stood at Rs.25 crores in fiscal 2019. Due to small scale, its bargaining power with customers is limited, resulting in moderate operating margins. Moreover, VR is exposed to intense competition in the civil construction industry which is highly fragmented with the presence of large organized players and several unorganized players. Civil construction of roads, water and irrigation are highly competitive owing to its low entry barriers. VR group is exposed to intense competition from the large organized players and other unorganized player present in the industry. CRISIL believes that the VR group will remain susceptible to intense competition in the highly fragmented civil construction industry.
 
* Weak financial risk profile
Financial risk profile is weak. Networth was modest at Rs 5 .92 crore and gearing was at 1.17 times as on March 31, 2019, but are expected to improve with the steady accretion to reserves and repayment of term debt obligations over the medium term. Debt protection metrics is however moderate with interest coverage and net cash accruals to total debt at 5.15 times and 0.77 times as on March 31, 2019.

Strengths
* Extensive industry experience of promoters in the constructions industry
The group's business risk profile benefits from the extensive experience of its promoters in the civil construction industry. The company is promoted by Mr. K. Rajasekaran along with Mr. Mohanasundaram (brother) and Mrs. R. Tamilselvi (wife). The largest shareholder Mr. K. Rajasekaran holds a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Post completing his engineering, he established VR as partnership firm in 1990. Over the past 25 years, he has developed a keen understanding of the civil construction industry dynamics, enabling the company to execute projects efficiently. It has enabled the company to establish healthy relationships with key stakeholders, thereby ensuring a steady order flow. VR's business risk profile will continues to benefit from the extensive industry experience of its promoters in the civil construction industry.

Liquidity Poor

Liquidity is weak. Net cash accruals in the range of Rs 2 - 2.50 crore over the medium term, will remain insufficient to meet the maturing debt obligations at Rs 2.50 crore during the corresponding period. Nevertheless, cushion in the working capital limits and promoter funding support to bridge this gap between accruals and repayments. Unsecured loans stood at Rs.2.50 crores as on March 31, 2019. The sanctioned bank limits of Rs.3.50 crores were utilised on an average of 96% over the 5 months through February 2020.

Rating Sensitivity factors
Upward Factors
* Sustained improvement in scale of operations and/or increase operating margin, leading to higher cash accruals of more than Rs.3.5 crores
* Improvement in capital structure

Downward Factors
* Decline in operating profitability by over 200 basis point
* Reduced support from promoters for meeting liquidity requirements
* Delay in repayment obligations.
About the Company

VR was incorporated in 1995 as a partnership firm by Mr. K. Rajasekaran (MD) along with Mr. Mohanasundaram (brother, Dir.) and Mrs. R. Tamilselvi (wife). Later in December 2010, the company was converted in to a private limited company. The company undertakes constructional work such as deep excavation, footing & founding excavation, road formation, rock & concrete demolition and construction of residential/ hotel buildings.

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2019 2018
Revenue Rs.Cr 25 20
Profit After Tax (PAT) Rs.Cr 0.99 0.70
PAT Margins % 3.9 3.5
Adjusted Debt/Adjusted Networth Times 0.27 0.36
Interest coverage Times 5.33 5.87

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.Cr) Rating assigned with outlook
NA Overdraft NA NA NA 2.08 CRISIL A4
NA Bank Guarantee NA NA NA 3.00 CRISIL A4
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  2.08  CRISIL B-/Stable/ CRISIL A4      06-11-19  CRISIL D  20-06-18  CRISIL BB-/Stable/ CRISIL A4+ (Issuer Not Cooperating)*  22-03-17  CRISIL BB-/Stable/ CRISIL A4+  -- 
            10-09-19  CRISIL B+/Stable/ CRISIL A4 (Issuer Not Cooperating)*           
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  3.00  CRISIL A4      06-11-19  CRISIL D  20-06-18  CRISIL A4+ (Issuer Not Cooperating)*  22-03-17  CRISIL A4+  -- 
            10-09-19  CRISIL A4 (Issuer Not Cooperating)*           
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
*Issuer did not cooperate; based on best-available information
Annexure - Details of various bank facilities
Current facilities Previous facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating
Bank Guarantee 3 CRISIL A4 Bank Guarantee 3 CRISIL D
Overdraft 2.08 CRISIL A4 Overdraft 2.08 CRISIL D
Total 5.08 -- Total 5.08 --
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