RATING RATIONALE
01Sep2022

Pro Knits

Brickwork Ratings downgrades the long term and short term ratings for the Bank Loan Facilities of Rs. 48.80 Crs. of Pro Knits

Particulars
Facilities** Amount (Rs.Crs.) Tenure Rating#
Previous Present Previous
(28 Jun 2021)
Present
Fund Based 34.00 48.80 Long Term BWR BB- /Stable
Reaffirmation
BWR D
Downgrade
(0.00) (3.00)
(28.00) (28.00)
(6.00) (2.00) Short Term BWR A4
Reaffirmation
BWR D
Downgrade
Grand Total 34.00 48.80 (Rupees Forty Eight Crores and Eighty 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

BWR has essentially relied upon audited financials of the firm up to FY21, provisional financials of FY22, publicly available information and information/clarifications provided by the Bank and the firm’s management.

BWR has downgraded the long term and short term ratings to 'BWR D'. The ratings take into consideration the Extensive Experience of Promoter in the garment industry. However, the ratings are constrained by the ongoing delays and defaults in servicing of debt obligations, modest scale of operations, High Gearing Level and Low Net Profitability Margins.

BWR believes that the business risk profile of Pro Knits will be maintained over the medium term. The rating outlook may be revised to 'Stable' in case the servicing of debt is regular. The rating Outlook may be revised to Positive If there is a Significant Improvement in Firm's scale of Operations, Profitability Margins and the gearing level.

The lenders/investors may note to exercise due caution while using the above rating which mentions "Issuer Not Cooperating" since the rating lack any projections or forward looking component as it is arrived at based on the best available information without any management/banker's interaction.

KEY RATING DRIVERS

Credit Strengths:


Credit Risks:

ANALYTICAL APPROACH - Standalone

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

RATING SENSITIVITIES

Going forward, the ability of the firm to increase its revenue and profitability, effectively manage any impact on business operations due to the extended COVID19 pandemic and manage its working capital efficiently would be the key rating sensitivities

Upwards:

 

LIQUIDITY INDICATORS - Stretched

Negative networth of Rs.13.44 crs as per (P)FY22. Hence, liquidity parameter are below par for FY22. Cash and cash equivalents are Rs.68.00 lakhs for FY22 (Provisional). The current ratio of the firm is moderate at 1.42 times in FY21 and 0.83 times in FY22 (P). Conversion cycle of the firm is 57 days for FY 21 with high inventory days of 199. The debt protection metrics is on the lower side with an ISCR of 1.12 times and DSCR of 1.15 times in FY21. 

ABOUT THE ENTITY

Pro Knits, a partnership firm, was established at Tirupur, Tamilnadu in the year 1998. The firm is engaged in the manufacture & export of hosiery garments. It also undertakes job work for embroidery, knitting and printing work. The firm manufactures various knitted garments like shirts , skirts , t-shirts, casuals and kids wear. The firm operates two manufacturing units at Tirupur for carrying out their manufacturing activities and job work (Knitting, embroidery and printing). Mr.S.Ravi Kumar and Mrs.R.Malliga are the partners. Mr.S.Ravi Kumar is the Managing Partner. Mr. Karthik, S/o Mr. Ravi Kumar, takes care of day-to-day operations of the business.

KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS (Standalone)
Key Parameters Units FY 20-21
(Audited)
FY 19-20
(Audited)
Operating Revenue Rs.Crs. 89.67 107.50
EBITDA Rs.Crs. 3.03 0.28
PAT Rs.Crs. 1.04 1.32
Tangible Net Worth Rs.Crs. 15.72 19.99
Total Debt/TNW Times 3.46 2.50
Current Ratio Times 1.42 1.20

STATUS OF NON-COOPERATION WITH PREVIOUS CRA

CRISIL vide its press release dated 23 September 2021 has continued its ratings in the ISSUER NOR COOPERATING* category as the firm has not provided the requisite information to monitor the ratings

*Issuer did not cooperate; Based on best available information

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 48.80
BWR D
(Downgrade)
28Jun2021
BWR BB- Stable
(Reaffirmation)
28Mar2020
BWR BB- Stable
(Downgrade)
NA
NA
FB SubLimit LT (3.00)
BWR D
(Downgrade)
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
(28.00)
BWR D
(Downgrade)
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fund Based ST 0.00
NA
NA
NA
28Mar2020
BWR A4
(Downgrade)
NA
NA
FB SubLimit ST (2.00)
BWR D
(Downgrade)
28Jun2021
BWR A4
(Reaffirmation)
NA
NA
NA
NA
Grand Total 48.80 (Rupees Forty Eight Crores and Eighty lakhs Only)
COMPLEXITY LEVELS OF THE INSTRUMENTS - Simple

BWR complexity levels are meant for educating investors. The BWR complexity levels are available at www.brickworkratings.com / download / ComplexityLevels.pdf. Investors queries can be sent to info@brickworkratings.com.

Hyperlink/Reference to applicable Criteria
Analytical Contacts

Sundar Raj Madhavan

Ratings Analyst sundarraj.m@brickworkratings.com

Varadarajan R

Associate Director - Ratings Board : +91 044 24663326 varadarajan.r@brickworkratings.com
1-860-425-2742 | media@brickworkratings.com
Pro Knits
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 Canara Bank Working Capital Term LoanOut-standing 2.80 _ 2.80
2 Canara Bank PC/PCFC/FDB/BRD/FBESanctioned 34.00 _ 34.00
Sub-Limit (PC/PCFC - Fresh standby) Sanctioned (3.00)
3 Canara Bank GECLOut-standing 8.00 _ 8.00
4 Canara Bank GECL 2.0Out-standing 4.00 _ 4.00
Total 48.80 0.00 48.80
TOTAL (Rupees Forty Eight Crores and Eighty lakhs Only)
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