RATING RATIONALE
13Apr2022

Windlass Engineers & Services Pvt. Ltd.

Brickwork Ratings reaffirms the ratings for the Bank Loan Facilities of Rs. 34.12 Crs. of Windlass Engineers & Services Pvt. Ltd.

Particulars
Facilities** Amount (Rs.Crs.) Tenure Rating#
Previous Present Previous
(10 Mar 2021)
Present
Fund Based 21.15 14.12 Long Term BWR BB /Stable
Downgrade
BWR BB /Stable
Reaffirmation
18.00 18.00 Short Term BWR A4
Downgrade
BWR A4
Reaffirmation
Non Fund Based 2.00 2.00 Short Term BWR A4
Downgrade
BWR A4
Reaffirmation
Grand Total 41.15 34.12 (Rupees Thirty Four Crores and Twelve lakhs Only)
#Please refer to BWR website www.brickworkratings.com for definition of the ratings
**Details of Bank Loan facilities,consolidation or instruments are provided in Annexure


RATING ACTION / OUTLOOK

While reaffirming the ratings of bank loan facility of Windlass Engineers and Services Private Limited (WESPL or the company), Brickwork Ratings (BWR) has factored in strengths drawn from the group's operational and financial support, increased scale of operations with good medium term revenue visibility and moderate profitability.The ratings are, however, constrained by weak net profitability margins and poor debt service coverage profile besides an elongated cash conversion cycle.

OUTLOOK: STABLE

BWR believes that the business risk profile of WESPL will be maintained over the medium term. The ‘Stable’ outlook indicates a low likelihood of rating change over the medium term. The rating outlook may be revised to 'Positive' in case the revenues and profit show sustained improvement. The rating outlook may be revised to 'Negative' if the revenues go down and profit margins show lower than expected figures.

KEY RATING DRIVERS

Credit Strengths:


Credit Risks:

ANALYTICAL APPROACH - Standalone

For arriving at its ratings, BWR has applied its rating methodology on a standalone basis as detailed in the Rating Criteria detailed below (hyperlinks provided at the end of this rationale).

RATING SENSITIVITIES

Going forward, the ability of the entity to accelerate its scale of operations, increase its profit margins, and strengthening of overall financial risk profile shall be the key rating sensitivities.

Positive:

The rating outlook may be revised to positive or rating may be upgraded if the company is able to sustain/improve its growth and profit margins.

Negative:

The rating outlook may be revised to negative or rating may be downgraded if the entity achieves lower revenue and profit margins than projected.

LIQUIDITY INDICATORS - Stretched

The company had unencumbered cash and cash equivalents of Rs. 0.50 Cr in FY21 and Rs. 0.31 crores in 9MFY22. The Current Ratio of the company stood below benchmark at 1.05x in FY21. Debt protection metrics stood weak, with ISCR at 2.76 x and DSCR stood at below unity 0.59 x in FY21. Net Cash accruals (PAT+Dep.) for FY22 (Proj) and FY23 (Proj) are at Rs. 6.65 Crs and 6.95 crs respectively, are lower than the maturing debt obligations of Rs. 8.28 crores in FY22. The promoter of the company has undertaken to meet the shortfall in debt repayment obligations through infusion of unsecured loans from its own sources. In 9MFY22, the net cash accruals stood Rs. 5.93 Crs. The average credit utilization of its bank limits for the last 6 months, as per the banker’s feedback, was 90 %. Gearing ratio stood at 1.22x for FY21 and 0.93x in 9MFY22. The overall liquidity position is considered Stretched.

ABOUT THE ENTITY

WESPL, established on 01 Feb 2007 with its current registered office at Y-8-A, G.F, Y Block, Internal Road, Hauz Khas, Near MCD School, New Delhi, is engaged in the manufacturing of oil field equipments which are mainly exported to the countries like the US, the Middle East, Malaysia etc. Manufacturing facility is located in Dehradun. The company also has its own service center for its manufactured product in Oman and a warehouse in Dubai. WESPL is promoted by Sudhir Kumar Windlass, who has set up other group companies related to steel crafts, construction etc.

KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS (Standalone)
Key Parameters Units FY 20-21
(Audited)
FY 19-20
(Audited)
Operating Revenue Rs.Crs. 42.95 42.88
EBITDA Rs.Crs. 7.78 7.38
PAT Rs.Crs. 0.12 0.30
Tangible Net Worth Rs.Crs. 37.12 36.83
Total Debt/Tangible Net Worth Times 1.22 1.13
Current Ratio Times 1.05 1.02
KEY COVENANTS OF THE FACILITY RATED

NA


STATUS OF NON-COOPERATION WITH PREVIOUS CRA

NA

ANY OTHER INFORMATION

NA

RATING HISTORY FOR THE PREVIOUS THREE YEARS (including withdrawal and suspended)
Facilities Current Rating (2022) 2021 2020 2019
Type Tenure Amount
(Rs.Crs.)
Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating
Fund Based LT 14.12
BWR BB/Stable
(Reaffirmation)
10Mar2021
BWR BB Stable
(Downgrade)
14Mar2020
BWR BB+ Stable
(Reaffirmation)
28Feb2019
BWR BB+ Stable
(Reaffirmation)
Fund Based ST 18.00
BWR A4
(Reaffirmation)
10Mar2021
BWR A4
(Downgrade)
14Mar2020
BWR A4+
(Reaffirmation)
NA
NA
Non Fund Based ST 2.00
BWR A4
(Reaffirmation)
10Mar2021
BWR A4
(Downgrade)
14Mar2020
BWR A4+
(Reaffirmation)
28Feb2019
BWR A4+
(Reaffirmation)
Grand Total 34.12 (Rupees Thirty Four Crores and Twelve lakhs Only)
COMPLEXITY LEVELS OF THE INSTRUMENTS - Simple

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Hyperlink/Reference to applicable Criteria
Analytical Contacts

Nisha Nagar

Ratings Analyst nisha.n@brickworkratings.com

Ashwini Mital

Director - Ratings Board : +91 172 5032 295 / 6 ashwinimital@brickworkratings.com
1-860-425-2742 | media@brickworkratings.com
Windlass Engineers & Services Pvt. Ltd.
ANNEXURE-I
Details of Bank Facilities rated by BWR
SL.No. Name of the Bank/Lender Type Of Facilities Long Term(Rs.Crs.) Short Term(Rs.Crs.) Total(Rs.Crs.)
1 Siemens Financial Services Private Limited Term LoanOut-standing 2.05 _ 2.05
2 Siemens Financial Services Private Limited Term LoanSanctioned 0.37 _ 0.37
3 Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) Term LoanOut-standing 4.36 _ 4.36
4 Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) Term LoanSanctioned 0.93 _ 0.93
5 State Bank Of India (SBI) Cash CreditSanctioned 2.50 _ 2.50
6 State Bank Of India (SBI) Packing Credit (PC)Sanctioned _ 8.00 8.00
7 State Bank Of India (SBI) Bill Discounted (BD)Sanctioned _ 10.00 10.00
8 State Bank Of India (SBI) Bank GuaranteeSanctioned _ 2.00 2.00
9 State Bank Of India (SBI) Covid -19 Emergency Line CreditOut-standing 3.91 _ 3.91
Total 14.12 20.00 34.12
TOTAL (Rupees Thirty Four Crores and Twelve lakhs Only)
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