Rating Rationale
June 12, 2019 | Mumbai
Visual Technologies India Private Limited
Ratings downgraded to 'CRISIL BB+/Stable/CRISIL A4+'
 
Rating Action
Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated Rs.22 Crore
Long Term Rating CRISIL BB+/Stable (Downgraded from 'CRISIL BBB-/Stable')
Short Term Rating CRISIL A4+ (Downgraded from 'CRISIL A3')
1 crore = 10 million
Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities
Detailed Rationale

CRISIL has downgraded its ratings on the bank facilities of Visual Technologies India Private Limited (VTIPL) to 'CRISIL BB+/Stable/CRISIL A4+' from 'CRISIL BBB-/Stable/CRISIL A3'.
 
The downgrade reflects weakening of the company's business risk profile due to lower-than-expected profitability. Operating margin was 4.1%, in fiscal 2019 on account of execution of a few low-margin orders for key customers. Consequently, net cash accrual was constrained vis-à-vis debt obligations. Capital structure and debt protection metrics remained stretched, too. Total outside liabilities to tangible networth (TOL/TNW) ratio was 1.6 times in fiscal 2019. Interest coverage and net cash accrual to total debt ratios were 1.8 times and 0.1 time, respectively.
 
The ratings continue to reflect the extensive experience of the promoters in the audio-video broadcasting solutions industry and their strong ties with reputed suppliers. The strengths are partially offset by VTIPL's high dependence on the TV (television) channels segment, moderate financial risk profile, and large working capital requirement.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description
Strengths:
* Extensive experience of the promoters: The promoters' experience of nearly two decades has helped develop a sound track record and technical expertise in audio-video broadcasting solutions, and forge healthy relationships with customers (largely, news channels).
 
* Strong ties with reputed suppliers: The Company has tied up with reputed overseas suppliers such as Panasonic Corporation and Ross Video Ltd and acts as a distributor for their audio-video equipment in India.
 
Weaknesses:
* High dependence on the TV channels segment: Revenue, which has remained volatile, is driven by demand from the TV channels segment. Audio-video equipment is purchased from global as well as domestic markets. Imports account for nearly half the requirement, and any sharp fluctuation in foreign exchange rates could impinge on profitability.
 
* Large working capital requirement: Operations are working capital intensive, with gross current assets of 89-262 days in the five fiscals ended March 31, 2019, owing to large inventory and credit offered to customers.
 
* Moderate financial risk profile: TOL/TNW was 1.6 times in fiscal 2019. Interest coverage and net cash accrual to total debt ratios were 1.8 times and 0.1 time, respectively, on account of lower-than-expected profitability.
Liquidity

Company's liquidity profile is marked by tight match between accruals and repayments in Fiscal 2020 and highly utilized bank lines. Net cash accrual-expected at Rs 2.3 crore in fiscal 2020-will be tightly matched against debt obligations In fiscal 2021, however, accrual is expected at Rs 2.6 crore vis-a-vis maturing debt of Rs 2.0 crore. Utilisation of bank limit averaged 87% in the 12 months through April 2019. Current ratio was moderate at 1.6 times in fiscal 2019.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL believes VTIPL will continue to benefit from the extensive experience of its promoters and their strong ties with reputed suppliers. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' if substantial improvement in revenue and profitability, and prudent working capital management strengthen key credit metrics. The outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if deterioration in profitability, any large debt-funded capital expenditure, material increase in working capital requirement, or considerable investments in group companies weakens key credit metrics.

About the Company

Established in 1996, VTIPL provides hardware and consultancy solutions in the domain of audio/video broadcasting. Its registered office is in New Delhi and corporate office in Noida. 

Key Financial Indicators
Particulars Unit 2018 2017
Revenue Rs crore 65.45 76.38
Profit after tax (PAT) Rs  crore 1.99 1.06
PAT margin % 3.0 1.4
Adjusted debt/adjusted networth Times 0.77 0.51
Interest coverage Times 1.6 2.47

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)
Rating assigned
with outlook
NA Bank Guarantee NA NA NA 7 CRISIL A4+
NA Cash Credit NA NA NA 7 CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Long Term Loan NA NA Apr-23 5.0 CRISIL BB+/Stable
NA Letter of Credit NA NA NA 3 CRISIL A4+
 
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  12.00  CRISIL BB+/Stable      21-11-18  CRISIL BBB-/Stable/ CRISIL A3  09-08-17  CRISIL BBB-/Stable/ CRISIL A3  21-03-16  Suspended  CRISIL BBB-/Stable 
Non Fund-based Bank Facilities  LT/ST  10.00  CRISIL A4+      21-11-18  CRISIL A3  09-08-17  CRISIL A3  21-03-16  Suspended  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
Bank Guarantee 7 CRISIL A4+ Bank Guarantee 7 CRISIL A3
Cash Credit 7 CRISIL BB+/Stable Cash Credit 7 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Letter of Credit 3 CRISIL A4+ Foreign Exchange Forward .1 CRISIL A3
Long Term Loan 5 CRISIL BB+/Stable Letter of Credit 3 CRISIL A3
-- 0 -- Proposed Long Term Bank Loan Facility 4.9 CRISIL BBB-/Stable
Total 22 -- Total 22 --
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 Consumer Durable Industry
CRISILs Approach to Recognising Default
CRISILs Bank Loan Ratings
CRISILs Criteria for rating short term debt
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