RATING RATIONALE
30 Jul 2021

Autotech Nonwovens Pvt. Ltd.

Brickwork Ratings assigns the ratings for the Bank Loan Facilities of Rs.30.77 Crs. of Autotech Nonwovens Pvt. Ltd.

Particulars
Facility** Amount (Rs.Crs) Tenure Rating*
Fund Based
Term Loan Sanctioned
Term Loan Sanctioned
Cash Credit Sanctioned
Cash Credit Sanctioned
Covid -19 Emergency Line Credit Sanctioned
02.20
11.10
05.00
07.50
00.47
Long Term BWR BB - (Stable)
Sub Total 26.27
Non-Fund Based
Bank Guarantee Sanctioned
Letter of Credit Sanctioned
02.00
02.50
Short Term BWR A4
Sub Total 04.50
Grand Total 30.77 (Rupees Thirty Crores and Seventy Seven lakhs Only)
*Please refer to BWR website www.brickworkratings.com for definition of the ratings
**Details of Bank facilities are provided in Annexure-I
RATING ACTION / OUTLOOK : Stable

BWR believes that Autotech Nonwovens Pvt. Ltd. business risk profile 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

BWR has essentially relied upon the audited financial statements of Autotech Nonwovens Pvt. Ltd. of FY18, FY19, FY20, and provisional financial (CA certified) statements of FY21, and Projected financial of FY22, publicly available information and information/clarifications provided by the entity’s management. The rating draws strength from the vast business experience of the director/s, established track of operations, and above-average financial risk profile. However, the rating is constrained by the scale of operations, constitution of the company and high competition from other established players in the market.

Going forward, the ability of the entity to achieve projected revenue & profitability margins and manage liquidity would be key rating sensitivities

Strength:

The promoters, Mr. Ankit Desai and Mr. Nitin Shah, have a combined experience of more than four decades in the industry. The Company's quality-focused approach has resulted in a strong relationship with customers and suppliers with the company obtaining the industry gold standard of IATF 16949:2016 certification by TUV Nord.
Moreover, the promoters have extended funding support and are expected to continue to do so over the medium term, whenever required.

Though the technical textile industry is currently at a nascent stage, the products have a wide range of niche application in industries ranging from agriculture and hygiene to defense, the industry is therefore likely to grow at a healthy rate going forward, especially in the light of the spread of COVID-19 in the medium term, with increasing demand for the non-woven spun-bond fabric for the production of Personal Protective Equipments (PPE): gowns, masks, etc. The higher demand is expected to continue going forward as precautionary hygiene and healthcare practices are expected to
prevail.

Weaknesses:

Operations are working capital intensive with gross current assets (GCA) at 227 days, driven by inventory days at 149days and debtors at 78 days estimated as of March 31, 2021. GCA over the past 3 years has been in the range of 200-250days.

The financial risk profile is average with a moderate net worth at Rs 11.23 crore  Debt protection metrics are moderate with net cash accrual to adjusted debt at 1.21 time and interest coverage at 2.28 times estimated for fiscal 2021.

The Indian technical textile industry, though having high growth potential, is highly competitive and fragmented because of the low capital and technology requirements, small gestation period, and availability of raw materials leading to low entry barriers.

 

KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS:

 

FY 20-21*
 
FY 19-20
(Audited)
FY 18-19
(Audited)
Operating Revenue Rs.Crs. 51.48 53.58 45.7
EBITDA Rs.Crs. 10.24 7.41 10.41
PAT Rs.Crs. 1.37 -2.38 0.12
Tangible Net Worth Rs.Crs. 11.23 10.81 12.18
Total Debt/Tangible Net Worth Times 5.34 5.83 5.66
Current Ratio Times 1.22 1.22 1.23

*Provisional figures (CA Certified)

Note :  BWR has essentially relied upon the audited financial statements of Autotech Nonwovens Pvt. Ltd. of FY18, FY19, FY20, and provisional financial (CA certified) statements of FY21.

ANALYTICAL APPROACH AND APPLICABLE RATING CRITERIA

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

RATING SENSITIVITIES

Upward factor:

Downward factor

LIQUIDITY POSITION

Liquidity: Stretched 

The liquidity position of ANPL remains Stretched reflected by high working capital utilization. The firm’s average working capital utilization is 85-90%  with HDFC Bank &  62   % in BOB for the last 12 months.Net cash acc was not enough to service its CPLTD in FY20 whereas it is expected almost equal in FY21. Further, expected cash accruals of around Rs 5.6 crore in fiscal 2022 and Rs 6.25 crore in fiscal 2023 against a current portion of long-term debts of around Rs 5.3 crore in fiscal 2022 and Rs 3.15 crore in fiscal 2023.  The current ratio is moderate estimated at 1.22 times on March 31, 2021. The promoters are likely to extend support in the form of unsecured loans to meet its working capital requirements and repayment obligations. Cash and cash equivalents are expected to be low at Rs.0.94 Cr. in FY21.

PROFILE

ANPL, incorporated in May 1991, is promoted by Mr. Ankit Desai and the Shahlon group. The company manufactures nonwoven technical textiles at its unit in Surat, Gujarat. In addition, since last year ANPL is also manufacturing nonwovens for critical PPE Coveralls (Breathable and Non-Breathable) and N95 masks, Needlepunch, PP Spunbond, Spunlace, and Thermal bonded fabrics for Medical Hygiene.

KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS
Key Parameters Units FY 19-20
(Audited)
FY 18-19
(Audited)
Operating Revenue Rs.Crs. 53.58 45.70
EBITDA Rs.Crs. 7.41 10.41
PAT Rs.Crs. -2.38 0.12
Tangible Net Worth Rs.Crs. 10.81 12.18
Total Debt/Tangible Net Worth Times 5.83 5.66
Current Ratio Times 1.22 1.23
KEY COVENANTS OF THE INSTRUMENT/FACILITY RATED

NA


RATING HISTORY (INCLUDING WITHDRAWAL AND SUSPENSION)
S.No Current Rating (2021) Rating History
Facilities Tenure Amount (Rs.Crs) Rating 2020 2019 2018
Fund Based
1
Term Loan - Sanctioned
Term Loan - Sanctioned
Cash Credit - Sanctioned
Cash Credit - Sanctioned
Covid -19 Emergency Line Credit - Sanctioned
Long Term
02.20
11.10
05.00
07.50
00.47
BWR BB-
(Stable)
NA NA NA
Non-Fund Based
2
Bank Guarantee - Sanctioned
Letter of Credit - Sanctioned
Short Term
02.00
02.50
BWR A4 NA NA NA
Total 30.77 (Rupees Thirty Crores and Seventy Seven lakhs Only)
COMPLEXITY LEVELS OF THE INSTRUMENTS

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 : For More Information Contact:
Analytical Contacts

Urvi Shah

Rating Analyst urvi.s@brickworkratings.com

Dileep Narayan Singh

Director dileep.s@brickworkratings.com
1-860-425-2742 | media@brickworkratings.com
Autotech Nonwovens 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 Bank of Baroda Term LoanSanctioned 2.20 _ 2.20
2 Bank of Baroda Term LoanSanctioned 11.10 _ 11.10
3 Bank of Baroda Cash CreditSanctioned 5.00 _ 5.00
4 Bank of Baroda Covid -19 Emergency Line CreditSanctioned 0.47 _ 0.47
5 Bank of Baroda Bank GuaranteeSanctioned _ 2.00 2.00
6 HDFC Bank Letter of CreditSanctioned _ 2.50 2.50
7 HDFC Bank Cash CreditSanctioned 7.50 _ 7.50
Total 26.27 4.50 30.77
TOTAL (Rupees Thirty Crores and Seventy Seven lakhs Only)
ANNEXURE-II
INSTRUMENT DETAILS

InstrumentIssue DateAmount (Rs.Crs)Coupon RateMaturity DateISIN Particulars
NANANANANANA

ANNEXURE-III
List of entities consolidated

Name of Entity% OwnershipExtent of consolidationRationale for consolidation
NANANANA

Additional information is available at www.brickworkratings.com The ratings above were solicited by,or on behalf of , the issuer, and therefore, Brickwork Ratings has been compensated for the provision of the ratings.
Ratings are not a recommendation or suggestion ,directly or indirectly, to you or any other person, to buy sell, make or hold on any investement,loan or security or to undertake any investement strategy with respect to any investment,loan or security or any issuer.
About Brickwork Ratings

Brickwork Ratings (BWR), a Securities and Exchange Board of India [SEBI] registered Credit Rating Agency and accredited by Reserve Bank of India [RBI], offers credit ratings of Bank Loan, Non- convertible / convertible / partially convertible debentures and other capital market instruments and bonds, Commercial Paper, perpetual bonds, asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, partial guarantees and other structured / credit enhanced debt instruments, Security Receipts, Securitization Products, Municipal Bonds, etc. BWR has rated over 11,400 medium and large corporates and financial institutions’ instruments. BWR has also rated NGOs, Educational Institutions, Hospitals, Real Estate Developers, Urban Local Bodies and Municipal Corporations. BWR has Canara Bank, a leading public sector bank, as one of the promoters and strategic partner. BWR has its corporate office in Bengaluru and a country-wide presence with its offices in Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi along with representatives in 150+ locations.

DISCLAIMER

Brickwork Ratings India Pvt. Ltd. (BWR), a Securities and Exchange Board of India [SEBI] registered Credit Rating Agency and accredited by the Reserve Bank of India [RBI], offers credit ratings of Bank Loan facilities, Non- convertible / convertible / partially convertible debentures and other capital market instruments and bonds, Commercial Paper, perpetual bonds, asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, partial guarantees and other structured / credit enhanced debt instruments, Security Receipts, Securitization Products, Municipal Bonds, etc. [ hereafter referred to as "Instruments"]. BWR also rates NGOs, Educational Institutions, Hospitals, Real Estate Developers, Urban Local Bodies and Municipal Corporations.

BWR wishes to inform all persons who may come across Rating Rationales and Rating Reports provided by BWR that the ratings assigned by BWR are based on information obtained from the issuer of the instrument and other reliable sources, which in BWR"s best judgment are considered reliable. The Rating Rationale / Rating Report & other rating communications are intended for the jurisdiction of India only. The reports should not be the sole or primary basis for any investment decision within the meaning of any law or regulation (including the laws and regulations applicable in Europe and also the USA).

BWR also wishes to inform that access or use of the said documents does not create a client relationship between the user and BWR.

The ratings assigned by BWR are only an expression of BWR"s opinion on the entity / instrument and should not in any manner be construed as being a recommendation to either, purchase, hold or sell the instrument.

BWR also wishes to abundantly clarify that these ratings are not to be considered as an investment advice in any jurisdiction nor are they to be used as a basis for or as an alternative to independent financial advice and judgment obtained from the user"s financial advisors. BWR shall not be liable to any losses incurred by the users of these Rating Rationales, Rating Reports or its contents. BWR reserves the right to vary, modify, suspend or withdraw the ratings at any time without assigning reasons for the same.

BWR"s ratings reflect BWR"s opinion on the day the ratings are published and are not reflective of factual circumstances that may have arisen on a later date. BWR is not obliged to update its opinion based on any public notification, in any form or format although BWR may disseminate its opinion and analysis when deemed fit.

Neither BWR nor its affiliates, third party providers, as well as the directors, officers, shareholders, employees or agents (collectively, "BWR Party") guarantee the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the Ratings, and no BWR Party shall have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions therein, regardless of the cause, or for the results obtained from the use of any part of the Rating Rationales or Rating Reports. Each BWR Party disclaims all express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, any warranties of merchantability, suitability or fitness for a particular purpose or use. In no event shall any BWR Party be liable to any one for any direct, indirect, incidental, exemplary, compensatory, punitive, special or consequential damages, costs, expenses, legal fees, or losses (including, without limitation, lost income or lost profits and opportunity costs) in connection with any use of any part of the Rating Rationales and/or Rating Reports even if advised of the possibility of such damages. However, BWR or its associates may have other commercial transactions with the company/entity. BWR and its affiliates do not act as a fiduciary.

BWR keeps certain activities of its business units separate from each other in order to preserve the independence and objectivity of the respective activity. As a result, certain business units of BWR may have information that is not available to other BWR business units. BWR has established policies and procedures to maintain the confidentiality of certain non-public information received in connection with each analytical process.

BWR clarifies that it may have been paid a fee by the issuers or underwriters of the instruments, facilities, securities etc., or from obligors. BWR"s public ratings and analysis are made available on its web site, www.brickworkratings.com. More detailed information may be provided for a fee. BWR"s rating criteria are also generally made available without charge on BWR"s website.

This disclaimer forms an integral part of the Ratings Rationales / Rating Reports or other press releases, advisories, communications issued by BWR and circulation of the ratings without this disclaimer is prohibited.

BWR is bound by the Code of Conduct for Credit Rating Agencies issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India and is governed by the applicable regulations issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India as amended from time to time.