Brickwork Ratings reaffirms the ratings for the Bank Loan Facilities of Rs. 106.25 Crs. of Venkateswara Wires Pvt Ltd.
Particulars| Facilities** | Amount (Rs.Crs.) | Tenure | Rating# | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Previous | Present | Previous (01 Feb 2022) |
Present | ||
| Fund Based | 28.09 | 29.35 | Long Term |
BWR BBB /Stable
Reaffirmation |
BWR BBB
/Stable Reaffirmation |
| Non Fund Based | 68.90 | 76.90 | Short Term |
BWR A3+
Reaffirmation |
BWR A3 +
Reaffirmation |
| Grand Total | 96.99 | 106.25 | (Rupees One Hundred Six Crores and Twenty Five lakhs Only) | ||
Brickwork Ratings has reaffirmed the bank loan ratings of Venkateswara Wires Private Limited (VWPL or ‘the company’) at BWR BBB (Stable)/A3+ for the bank loan facilities of Rs. 106.25 crores on the basis of extensive experience of the promoters, long track record of operations, revenue visibility suggested by the confirmed orders, adequate liquidity, satisfactory overall financial risk profile and reputed suppliers and customer base. The revenues of the company have improved from Rs.180.81 crores in FY21 to Rs.254.66 crores during FY22 and are expected to improve to Rs.339 in FY23 and Rs.379 crores in FY24. On a provisional basis, the company has achieved revenues of Rs.160 crores during 6MFY23 (i.e up to September 2022). The ratings, however, are constrained by the fragmented and competitive nature of the industry and volatility in raw material prices.
OUTLOOK: STABLE
BWR believes that the business and financial risk profile of VWPL will be maintained over the medium term. The ‘Stable’ outlook indicates a low likelihood of rating change over the medium term. The outlook may be revised to 'Positive' in case revenue and profitability show a sustained improvement leading to an improved financial and liquidity profile. The rating outlook may be revised to 'Negative' in case the profitability generated is much lower than anticipated, there are aggressive debt-funded CAPEX plans, or there is a significant deterioration in the overall liquidity profile of the company.
KEY RATING DRIVERSCredit Strengths:
VWPL was incorporated in the year 1988 and has a long track record of operations, through various business cycles. Promoters of VWPL, who are actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the company, have extensive experience in the same line of business and are supported by a team of professionals for various domains.
In FY22, the financial risk profile of VWPL has been marked by low overall gearing of 0.43x (previous year: 0.57x) and satisfactory interest service coverage ratio (ISCR) of 2.24x (previous year: 1.83x), and moderate profitability margins (PBILDT margins of 4.37% and PAT margin of 1.62%). The current ratio of the company also remained satisfactory at 1.93x as on March 31, 2022 (previous year: 1.74x). Additionally, the company has achieved a total sales of Rs. 160 Cr. in 6MFY23 (Prov.) and has an unexecuted order book of Rs.152 cr., as on 30 November 2022, which provides revenue visibility for the near future.
The company has been dealing with reputed customers like UPPCL (Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd.), GETCO Ltd, JVVNL, etc. for more than a decade. The suppliers of the company include names like Hindalco Industries Ltd., Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd., etc. who have ensured a timely supply of raw material (Aluminium) to the company which has led to the smooth manufacturing of products.
The industry where the company operates is highly fragmented and competitive in nature with large numbers of players trying to increase the market share which generally put downward pressure on profitability margins. The company obtains its business through participation in tenders which limits the profitability margins due to high competition in the sector.
The profitability margins of the company remain susceptible to any adverse fluctuations in the raw material prices. Aluminum and copper are the two key raw materials for the company, the prices of which remain highly volatile and can therefore impact the margins.
BWR has considered the standalone business and financial risk profile of the Company, as detailed in the Rating Criteria (hyperlinks provided at the end of this rationale).
RATING SENSITIVITIES
Positive: BWR may revise the ratings upward in the case of a substantial improvement in revenue, profitability and the overall solvency & liquidity position of the company.
Negative: BWR may revise the rating downward in the case of a deterioration in the liquidity profile and substantial decline in revenues and cash flows.
LIQUIDITY INDICATORS - Adequate
The liquidity position of the company remains adequate, marked by healthy cash accruals vis-a-vis the fixed repayment obligations. The company generated cash accruals of Rs. 5.23 Cr. in FY22, and has a repayment obligation of Rs. 2.24 Cr. in FY23, which is proposed to be met through the internal accruals. The company generated an EBITDA of Rs. 11.12 Cr. in FY21, against an interest cost of Rs. 4.97 Cr. The operating cycle of the company stood at a satisfactory level of 48 days, as of March 31, 2022 (PY: 66 days). The liquidity gets a cushion from unutilized working capital lines as the average monthly utilization of the fund-based working capital limits stood at ~60% in the previous seven months period, till Nov-2022 as confirmed by the lender. The company had a cash and bank balance of Rs.12.60 Cr., as on March 31, 2022. Further, the current ratio stood at a satisfactory level of 1.93x, as on March 31, 2022.
ABOUT THE ENTITYIncorporated in 1988, Venkateswara Wires Pvt. Ltd. is a private limited company having its registered office at Jaipur. Venkateswara Wires Pvt. Ltd. is engaged in the business of manufacturing Strand conductors, ACSR Conductors, AAC Conductors, AAAC Conductors and Aerial Bunched Cables. The company is also into the business of power generation having an installed capacity of 1800 KW per annum. The company has three windmills having capacity of 600 KW each. The mills are located at Sangli(MH), Jaisalmer (Raj), Barmer (Raj). The company is accredited with ISO 9001:2008 certification. At present company has 2 manufacturing facilities one at C-116 Road No. 8 VKI Area Jaipur and second at E-55 Road No 5, VKI Road Jaipur with total annual production capacity of 50,000 kms.
KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS (Standalone)| Key Parameters | Units |
FY 21-22 (Audited) |
FY 20-21 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Revenue | Rs.Crs. | 254.66 | 180.81 |
| EBITDA | Rs.Crs. | 11.12 | 8.21 |
| PAT | Rs.Crs. | 4.13 | 2.42 |
| Tangible Net Worth | Rs.Crs. | 47.19 | 43.06 |
| Total Debt/TNW | Times | 0.43 | 0.57 |
| Current Ratio | Times | 1.93 | 1.74 |
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N/A
ANY OTHER INFORMATIONN/A
RATING HISTORY FOR THE PREVIOUS THREE YEARS (including withdrawal and suspended)| Facilities | Current Rating (2022) | 2022 (History) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Tenure | Amount (Rs.Crs.) |
Rating | Date | Rating | Date | Rating | Date | Rating | Date | Rating |
| Fund Based | LT | 29.35 |
BWR BBB/Stable
(Reaffirmation) |
01Feb2022 |
BWR BBB Stable
(Reaffirmation) |
NA |
NA
|
03Nov2020 |
BWR BBB Stable
(Reaffirmation) |
23Dec2019 |
BWR BBB Stable
(Reaffirmation) |
| Non Fund Based | ST | 76.90 |
BWR A3+
(Reaffirmation) |
01Feb2022 |
BWR A3+
(Reaffirmation) |
NA |
NA
|
03Nov2020 |
BWR A3+
(Reaffirmation) |
23Dec2019 |
BWR A3+
(Reaffirmation) |
| Grand Total | 106.25 | (Rupees One Hundred Six Crores and Twenty Five lakhs Only) | |||||||||
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| 1-860-425-2742 | media@brickworkratings.com | |
| SL.No. | Name of the Bank/Lender | Type Of Facilities | Long Term(Rs.Crs.) | Short Term(Rs.Crs.) | Total(Rs.Crs.) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aditya Birla Finance Limited | Channel Finance FacilitySanctioned | _ | _ | 0.00 | |
| 2 | Axis Bank Ltd. | Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS)Out-standing | 0.50 | _ | 0.50 | |
| 3 | HDFC Bank | Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS)Out-standing | 0.17 | _ | 0.17 | |
| 4 | HDFC Bank | Letter of CreditSanctioned | _ | _ | 0.00 | |
| 5 | HDFC Bank | Cash CreditSanctioned | 7.00 | _ | 7.00 | |
| 6 | HDFC Bank | Loans against PropertyOut-standing | 3.36 | _ | 3.36 | |
| 7 | HDFC Bank | Bank GuaranteeSanctioned | _ | 33.00 | 33.00 | |
| 8 | Hero Fincorp Limited | Channel Finance FacilitySanctioned | 1.00 | _ | 1.00 | |
| 9 | ICICI Bank | Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS)Out-standing | 0.61 | _ | 0.61 | |
| 10 | ICICI Bank | Bank GuaranteeSanctioned | _ | 33.90 | 33.90 | |
| 11 | ICICI Bank | Cash CreditSanctioned | 8.00 | _ | 8.00 | |
| 12 | IndusInd Bank | Cash CreditSanctioned | 1.00 | _ | 1.00 | |
| 13 | IndusInd Bank | Bank GuaranteeSanctioned | _ | 10.00 | 10.00 | |
| 14 | Kotak Mahindra Bank | Channel Finance FacilitySanctioned | 3.00 | _ | 3.00 | |
| 15 | National Small Industries Corporation | Channel Finance FacilitySanctioned | _ | _ | 0.00 | |
| 16 | SIDBI | Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS)Out-standing | 0.55 | _ | 0.55 | |
| 17 | SIDBI | Term LoanOut-standing | 2.16 | _ | 2.16 | |
| 18 | Yes Bank | Channel Finance FacilitySanctioned | 2.00 | _ | 2.00 | |
| Total | 29.35 | 76.90 | 106.25 | |||
| TOTAL (Rupees One Hundred Six Crores and Twenty Five lakhs Only) | ||||||
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