October 30, 2017

Mechemco Resins Private Limited

Summary of rated instruments
Instrument^ Rated Amount Rating Action
(in Rs. crore)
Long-term, fund based limit 04.75 [ICRA]BB-(Negative);
Revised from [ICRA]BB+ (Stable)
Short-term, fund based limits 06.00 [ICRA]A4; Revised from [ICRA]A4+
Short-term, non-fund based limits 08.50 [ICRA]A4; Revised from [ICRA]A4+
Total 19.25
^Instrument Details captured under Annexure-1

Rating action
ICRA has revised the long-term rating assigned to the Rs. 04.75 crore fund based facilities of Mechemco
Resins Private Limited (MRPL or the company) to [ICRA]BB-(pronounced as ICRA double B minus)
from [ICRA]BB+(pronounced as ICRA double B plus). The outlook on the long-term rating has been
revised to ‘Negative’ from ‘Stable’. ICRA has also revised the short-term rating for Rs. 14.50 crore fund
and non-fund based facilities of MRPL to [ICRA]A4( pronounced as ICRA A four) from [ICRA]A4+
(pronounced as ICRA A four plus).

Rationale
The revision in ratings and outlook takes into account recent fire at MRPL’s sole manufacturing facility,
which is likely to have a significant impact on company’s top-line and profitability in the near term. By
virtue of being the sole facility, revival of operations becomes critical to process present as well as future
orders. The ability of the company to successfully restart operations and honor present orders through
external sources will be critical for future order inflow, hence, financial profile too. .

The ratings, however, favorably take into account the long experience and technical qualification of the
management in the resin industry. The ratings also take into account the company’s registration under
REACH - a European Union regulation, which aids trading with European nations.

Key rating drivers

Credit strengths
 Long experience of the management in the resin industry – Incorporated in 1994, MRPL
commenced operations from 2005. MRPL was established by three technocrats – Mr. Pradip Thakkar,
Dr. Pradip Joshi and Dr. Chaitanya Shah, who are technically qualified and have over three decades
of experience in the chemical industry.
 Registration under REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of
Chemicals) - a European Union regulation, aiding ease of trade with European nations - MRPL
had been exporting to European countries and is registered under the REACH, a European Union
regulation dated December 18, 2006, which addresses the production and use of chemical substances
and their potential impacts on both human health and the environment. Having come into force in
2007 through phased implementation, it is the strictest law to date, regulating chemical substances.
Registration of the company under REACH ensures ease of trade with European nations.
Credit weaknesses
 Operations to be impacted in the near term due to massive fire at MRPL’ manufacturing
facility in October 2017- The sole manufacturing facility of MRPL is located at MIDC, Navi
Mumbai with an installed capacity to manufacture 12,000 MT of resins. However, the factory has
suffered significant damage and the manufacturing operations have come to a halt due to a massive
fire at its manufacturing facility on 17th October 2017. ICRA expects it to have a material impact on
company’s revenues and profitability in the near term.
 Leveraged capital structure with a gearing of 1.82 times as on March 31, 2017 - The total debt as
on March 31, 2017 comprises working capital borrowings of Rs. 18.20 crore and unsecured loans
from related parties of Rs. 3.14 crore. Although the total debt has increased as on March 31, 2017, the
gearing has remained at the similar levels as on March 31, 2016 and as on March 31, 2017 due to
increase in net worth of the company.
 Highly fragmented nature of industry with presence of organized and unorganized players -
The resin industry is highly fragmented with a number of small and large manufacturers, leading to
intense competition. According to the management, similar lines of business enable the group as a
whole to offer a bouquet of products for the industry, which is a key competitive advantage.
Moreover, the management has vast experience in the chemical industry and has developed
established relationships with its customers and suppliers.

Analytical approach: For arriving at the ratings, ICRA has applied its rating methodologies as indicated
below.

Links to applicable criteria:

Corporate Credit Ratings: A Note on Methodology

About the company:

Incorporated as a Private Limited Company in 1994, Mechemco Resins Private Limited (MRPL)
commenced operations from 2005 and manufactures different grades of unsaturated polyester resins and
gelcoats. It has three group concerns – Mechemco Industries, Royal Thermoset Private Limited and SST
Industries Private Limited - which are engaged in similar lines of business. MRPL has its registered office
in Mumbai with a manufacturing facility at Navi Mumbai. It has an installed production capacity of
manufacturing 12, 000 metric ton of resins annually. The finished products are sold under the brand name
‘Mechster’.

MRPL reported a net profit of Rs. 2.05 crore on an operating income of Rs. 91.05 crore for the period
ended March 31, 2016 and a net profit of Rs.1.83 crore on an operating income of Rs. 94.65 crore for the
period ended March 31, 2017 (as per the provisional figures disclosed by the management).
Key Financial Indicators (Audited)
FY2015 FY2016
Operating Income (Rs. crore) 95.22 91.05
PAT (Rs. crore) 1.15 2.05
OPBDIT/ OI (%) 4.60% 6.09%
RoCE (%) 17.89% 19.64%

Total Debt/ TNW (times) 2.01 1.82

Total Debt/ OPBDIT (times) 3.67 3.29
Interest coverage (times) 1.88 2.66
NWC/ OI (%) 20% 26%
OI: Operating Income; PAT: Profit after Tax; OPBDIT: Operating Profit before Depreciation, Interest,
Taxes and Amortisation; ROCE: PBIT/Avg (Total Debt + Tangible Net-Worth + Deferred Tax Liability -
Capital Work - in Progress);
NWC: Net Working Capital

Status of non-cooperation with previous CRA: Not applicable

Any other information: Not applicable

Rating history for last three years:
Table:
S. Instrument Current Rating (FY2018) Chronology of Rating History for the
No past 3 years
. Amount Amount
Type Rated Out
FY2018 FY2017 FY2016 FY2015
(Rs. crore) standing
(Rs. crore)
Oct-17 Jun-16 - Dec-14
1 Cash Credit Long 04.75 - [ICRA]BB- [ICRA]BB+ - [ICRA]BB+
term (Negative) (Stable) (Stable)
fund
based
2 Packing Short 03.50 - [ICRA]A4 [ICRA]A4+ - [ICRA]A4+
Credit term
fund
based
3 Post Short 02.50 - [ICRA]A4 [ICRA]A4+ - [ICRA]A4+
shipment term
finance fund
based
4 Letter of Short 07.50 - [ICRA]A4 [ICRA]A4+ - [ICRA]A4+
Credit/Buye term
rs Credit non-
fund
based
5 Bank Short 01.00 - [ICRA]A4 [ICRA]A4+ - [ICRA]A4+
Guarantee term
non-
fund
based
Complexity level of the rated instrument:
ICRA has classified various instruments based on their complexity as "Simple", "Complex" and "Highly
Complex". The classification of instruments according to their complexity levels is available on the
website www.icra.in
Annexure-1
Instrument Details
Date of
Coupon Maturity Amount Rated Current Rating and
Instrument Issuance /
Rate Date (Rs. crore) Outlook
Sanction
Cash Credit - - - 04.75 [ICRA]BB-(Negative)

Packing Credit - - - 03.50 [ICRA]A4

Post shipment
- - - 02.50 [ICRA]A4
finance
Letter of
Credit/Buyers - - - 07.50 [ICRA]A4
Credit
Bank
- - - 01.00 [ICRA]A4
Guarantee
Source: MRPL
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