Product Quantum (Rs. Cr) Long Term Rating Short Term Rating
Bank Loan Ratings 47.51 ACUITE BB | Reaffirmed & Withdrawn -
Bank Loan Ratings 1.49 Not Applicable | Withdrawn -
Total Outstanding 0.00 - -
Total Withdrawn 49.00 - -
 
Rating Rationale

Acuite has reaffirmed and withdrawn the long term rating of “ACUITE BB” (read as ACUITE double B) on the Rs.47.51 Cr. bank facilities of Shree Fats and Proteins Private Limited. The rating has been withdrawn on account of the request received from the issuer along with the no objection certificate received from the banker. Further, Acuité has withdrawn its long-term bank loan facility of Rs.1.49 Cr. of Shree Fats and Proteins Private Limited without assigning any rating, as it is a proposed facility. The rating has been withdrawn on account of the request received from the issuer. The rating withdrawal is in accordance with Acuité's policy on withdrawal of rating as applicable to the respective facility/instrument.

Rationale for rating
The rating factors in the moderated business risk profile of the company marked by operating income of Rs.356.98 Cr. in FY2025 against Rs.417.63 Cr. in FY2024. However, the same improved in FY2026 as reflected by revenue of Rs.302.65 Cr. till 6M FY2026. Further, the EBITDA and PAT margin stood at 2.07% and 0.28% respectively in FY2025. The rating also takes into account the efficient working capital operations of the company marked by GCA days at 75 days as on 31st March, 2025. However, the aforesaid factors are partly offset by the average financial risk profile as reflected by the gearing ratio at 1.67 times as on 31st March, 2025 along with the interest coverage ratio and debt service coverage ratio at 1.63 times and 0.84 times respectively as on 31st March 2025. In addition, the liquidity profile of the company is stretched as reflected by insufficient net cash accruals generated against its debt repayment obligations wherein the gap in repayments has been met by the infusion of unsecured loans from directors/promoters along with working capital management. Acuite also notes that the rating remains constrained by the susceptibility of margins to fluctuations in raw material prices and the presence of a highly competitive and fragmented nature of the industry.


About the Company
­Rajasthan Based, Shree Fats and Proteins Private Limited was incorporated in 1991. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and export of edible oils along with export of pulses, cereals, etc. The current directors of the company Are Mrs. Mona Goenka, Mr. Arvind Jain, Mr. Sanjay Goenka and Mr. Raj Kumar Agarwal.
 
Unsupported Rating
­Not Applicable
 
Analytical Approach
Acuite has considered the standalone business and financial risk profile of Shree Fats and Proteins Private Limited to arrive at the rating.
 
Key Rating Drivers

Strengths

­Long track record of operations and Experienced management
SFAPL was incorporated in 1991 and is engaged in the manufacturing and export of edible oils along with the export of pulses, cereals, etc. The current directors of the company are Mrs. Mona Goenka, Mr. Arvind Jain, Mr. Sanjay Goenka and Mr. Raj Kumar Agarwal having more than three decades of experience in the same line of business, which has benefitted the company in developing healthy relationships with its suppliers and reputed clientele like Adani Wilmar Limited, Fedmart Co Limited, etc. 

Efficient Working capital operations
The working capital operations of the company are efficient, marked by GCA days which stood at 75 days as on 31st March, 2025. The inventory holding stood at 40 days as on 31st March, 2025 against 39 days as on 31st March, 2024 as the company needs to maintain adequate inventory as and when required for order execution. Further, the debtor days of the company stood at 24 days as on 31st March, 2025 as against 20 days as on 31st March, 2024 and the creditor days stood at 19 days as on 31st March, 2025 as against 15 days as on 31st March, 2024.


Weaknesses

­Decrease in Revenue and Profitability
The operating income of the company stood at Rs.356.98 Cr. in FY2025 against Rs.417.63 Cr. in FY2024 owing to decrease in export sales of the company. Likewise, the EBITDA margin of the company stood at 2.07% in FY2025 against 2.24% in FY2024 on account of increase in raw material procurement costs coupled with lower absorption of costs in FY2025 as compared to the previous year. Further, the PAT margin stood at 0.28% in FY2025 as well as FY2024. However, there is improvement in the company’s operations, marked by revenue of Rs.302.65 Cr. in 6M FY2026 supported by an increase in domestic sales of the company. In addition, the company is planning to expand its export operations by including China in the near term, adding to its existing export markets in Southeast Asia covering Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, etc. which is expected to support the overall revenue of the company.

Average Financial risk profile
The financial risk profile of the company is average, marked by tangible net worth of Rs.24.48 Crore as on 31st March 2025 as against Rs.23.48 Crore as on 31st March 2024. The slight increase in the net worth is on an account of accretion of profits into reserves. The capital structure of the company is marked by gearing ratio which stood at 1.67 times as on 31st March 2025 against 2.03 times as on 31st March 2024. Further, the coverage indicators are reflected by interest coverage ratio and debt service coverage ratio which stood at 1.63 times and 0.84 times respectively as on 31st March 2025 as against 1.66 times and 0.78 times as on 31st March 2024. The TOL/TNW ratio of the company stood at 2.49 times as on 31st March 2025 as against 2.81 times as on 31st March 2024 and DEBT-EBITDA stood at 5.50 times as on 31st March 2025 as against 5.06 times as on 31st March 2024.

Susceptibility of margins to fluctuations in raw material prices
SFAPL’s business depends on the availability of reasonably priced and high quality raw materials. It sources raw materials from domestic as well as global suppliers. The price and availability of such raw materials depend on several factors beyond the company’s control like production levels, market demand, trade restrictions, seasonal variations, etc. SFAPL also does not have long-term supply contracts with any of its raw material suppliers and typically places orders with them in advance based on its anticipated requirements. Thus, the company is always at risk of procuring raw materials at reasonable prices wherein these prices are fluctuating and can have a direct impact on the operating margins. 

Rating Sensitivities

Not Applicable

 
Liquidity Position
Stretched
­The liquidity profile of the company is stretched, marked by net cash accruals of Rs.2.34 crore as on 31st March, 2025 against the debt repayment obligations of Rs.3.66 crore in the same period. The gap in repayments has been met by the infusion of unsecured loans from directors/promoters along with working capital limits management by the company. The current ratio of the company stood at 1.28 times as on 31st March, 2025 as against 1.24 times as on 31st March, 2024. The fund-based working capital limits stood utilized at 78.98% in the last six months ending October, 2025. Further, the cash and cash equivalents available with the company stood at Rs.0.20 Cr. as on 31st March, 2025.
 
Outlook: Not Applicable
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Other Factors affecting Rating
­None
 

Particulars Unit FY 25 (Actual) FY 24 (Actual)
Operating Income Rs. Cr. 356.98 417.63
PAT Rs. Cr. 1.00 1.16
PAT Margin (%) 0.28 0.28
Total Debt/Tangible Net Worth Times 1.67 2.03
PBDIT/Interest Times 1.63 1.66
Status of non-cooperation with previous CRA (if applicable)
­Not Applicable
 
Any other information
­None
 
Applicable Criteria
• Default Recognition :- https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-52.htm
• Manufacturing Entities: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-59.htm
• Application Of Financial Ratios And Adjustments: https://www.acuite.in/view-rating-criteria-53.htm

Note on complexity levels of the rated instrument

Date Name of Instruments/Facilities Term Amount (Rs. Cr) Rating/Outlook
18 Nov 2025 Cash Credit Long Term 47.00 ACUITE BB | Stable (Reaffirmed)
Term Loan Long Term 0.51 ACUITE BB | Stable (Reaffirmed)
Proposed Long Term Bank Facility Long Term 1.49 ACUITE BB | Stable (Reaffirmed)
22 Aug 2024 Cash Credit Long Term 47.00 ACUITE BB | Stable (Reaffirmed)
Term Loan Long Term 0.86 ACUITE BB | Stable (Reaffirmed)
Proposed Long Term Bank Facility Long Term 1.14 ACUITE BB | Stable (Reaffirmed)
25 May 2023 Cash Credit Long Term 47.00 ACUITE BB | Stable (Reaffirmed)
Term Loan Long Term 1.09 ACUITE BB | Stable (Reaffirmed)
Proposed Long Term Bank Facility Long Term 0.91 ACUITE BB | Stable (Reaffirmed)
11 Mar 2022 Cash Credit Long Term 47.00 ACUITE BB | Stable (Reaffirmed)
Term Loan Long Term 1.61 ACUITE BB | Stable (Reaffirmed)
Proposed Long Term Bank Facility Long Term 0.39 ACUITE BB | Stable (Reaffirmed)
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Lender’s Name ISIN Facilities Date Of Issuance Coupon Rate Maturity Date Quantum
(Rs. Cr.)
Complexity Level Rating
Punjab National Bank Not avl. / Not appl. Cash Credit Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 47.00 Simple ACUITE BB | Reaffirmed & Withdrawn
Not Applicable Not avl. / Not appl. Proposed Long Term Bank Facility Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. Not avl. / Not appl. 1.49 Simple Not Applicable|Withdrawn
Punjab National Bank Not avl. / Not appl. Term Loan 10 Jul 2020 Not avl. / Not appl. 31 Oct 2027 0.51 Simple ACUITE BB | Reaffirmed & Withdrawn
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