MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :           

26.03.2011

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

THAI  COPPER  ROD  COMPANY  LIMITED

 

 

Formerly Known As :

Soi  9  Property  Co.,  Ltd.

 

 

Registered Office :

22/2  Moo  5,  Theparak  Road,  Bangpleeyai, Bangplee,  Samutprakarn  10540

 

 

Country :

Thailand

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2009

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

27.04.1987 

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0105530020002 

 

 

Legal Form :

Private  Limited  Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of copper  rods

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

Small

 

Status :

Moderate

Payment Behaviour :

No Complaints

Litigation :

Clear

 

 

NOTES :

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – December 31, 2010

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

                   (30.09.2010)                  

Current Rating

(31.12.2010)

Thailand

b1

b1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

Company name

 

THAI  COPPER  ROD  COMPANY  LIMITED

 

 

SUMMARY

 

BUSINESS  ADDRESS                          :           22/2  MOO  5,  THEPARAK  ROAD,  BANGPLEEYAI,

                                                                        BANGPLEE,  SAMUTPRAKARN  10540

TELEPHONE                                         :           [66]  2385-5003-6

FAX                                                      :           [66]  2385-5007

E-MAIL                                                 :           thcurod3@ksc.th.com

REGISTRATION  ADDRESS                  :           518/5  PLOENCHIT  ROAD,  LUMPINI, 

PATHUMWAN,  BANGKOK  10330

ESTABLISHED                         :           1987

REGISTRATION  NO.                           :           0105530020002  [Former  :  1997/2530]

CAPITAL REGISTERED                         :           BHT.  100,000,000

CAPITAL PAID-UP                                :           BHT.  100,000,000

FISCAL YEAR CLOSING DATE              :           DECEMBER   31            

LEGAL  STATUS                                  :           PRIVATE  LIMITED  COMPANY

EXECUTIVE                                          :           MR. NIRUT  CHIAKWATHANYU,  THAI

                                                                        MANAGING  DIRECTOR           

NO.  OF  STAFF                                   :           70

LINES  OF  BUSINESS                          :           COPPER  RODS

                                                                        MANUFACTURER

                                                                         

                                                                         

CORPORATE  PROFILE

 

OPERATING  TREND                            :           STABLE                       

PRESENT  SITUATION                          :           OPERATING  NORMALLY                     

REPUTATION                                       :           GOOD  WITH  NORMAL  BUSINESS  ENGAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT  STANDARD                 :           MANAGEMENT  WITH  GOOD  PERFORMANCE                       

 

 

 

HISTORY

 

The  subject  was  established  on  April  27,  1987  as  a  private  limited  company under  the  registered  name “Soi  9  Property  Co.,  Ltd.”  by  Thai   and  Japanese  groups. 

 

On  May 31,  1998,  subject’s  name  was  changed  to THAI  COPPER  ROD  COMPANY  LIMITED.

 

The  subject’s  business  objective  is  a  manufacturing  service  of  copper rod.  It  currently  employs  approximately  70  staff.  

 

The  major  shareholders  are  Bangkok  Cable  Co.,  Ltd.,  Phelps  Dodge  Thailand  Co.,  Ltd,  Sumitomo  Electric  Wintec  [Thailand]  Co.,  Ltd.,  Thailand  and  Sumitomo  Electric  Industries  Co.,  Ltd.,  Japan,  with  holding  around  30%,  20%,  12.50%  and  12.50% of  the subject’s shares respectively.

 

The  subject’s  registered  address  is 16th Flr.,  Maneeya  Bldg.,  518/5  Ploenchit  Rd.,  Lumpini,  Pathumwan,  Bangkok  10330,  while  the  business  address  is  located  at  22/2  Moo  5,  Theparak  Rd.,  Bangpleeyai,  Bangplee,  Samutprakarn  10540.

 

 

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

     Name

 

Nationality

Age

 

 

 

 

Mr. Yasunobu  Sugimura

 

Japanese

59

Mr. Yoshiaki  Satake

 

Japanese

58

Mr. Sompong  Nakornsri

 

Thai

77

Mr. Athikom  Thongnamtako

 

Thai

81

Mr. Termsakdi  Honghirun

 

Thai

64

Mr. Yotaka  Nakai

 

Japanese

50

Mr. Peter  Armstrong  Campbell

[x]

British

49

Mr. Nirut  Chiakwathanyu

[x]

Thai

52

 

 

AUTHORIZED PERSON

 

One  of  the  mentioned  directors  [x]  can  jointly  sign  with  one  of  the  rest  directors  on  behalf  of  the  subject  with  company’s  affixed.

 

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Mr. Nirut  Chiakwathanyu  is  the  Managing  Director.

He  is  Thai  nationality  with  the  age  of   52  years  old.

 

Mr. Ekachai  Luangvilailert  is  the  Factory  Manager.

He  is  Thai  nationality. 


 

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

 

The subject is engaged  in  manufacturing  service of  copper  rods  accordance  with customer’s  orders.  Most  of  the  products  is  supplied  to  electrical  and  telecommunication  industries.

 

 

PRODUCTION CAPACITY

 

50,000  tons/year

 

 

PURCHASE

 

Most  of   raw  materials  are  purchased  from  local  supplier,  the  remaining  is  imported  from  Japan  and  Republic  of  China.

 

 

SERVICES

 

The  products  are  serviced  locally  to  manufacturers  and  end-users. 

 

 

MAJOR CUSTOMERS

 

Bangkok  Cable  Co.,  Ltd.                      :   Thailand

Phelps  Dodge  Thailand  Co.,  Ltd.         :   Thailand

Sumitomo  Electric [Thailand]  Ltd.          :   Thailand

 

 

SUBSIDIARY AND AFFILIATED  COMPANY

 

The  subject  is  not  found  to  have  any  subsidiary  nor  affiliated  company  here  in  Thailand.

 

 

LITIGATION

 

Bankruptcy  and  Receivership

There  are  no  litigation  on  bankruptcy  and  receivership  cases  filed  against  the  subject  found  at  Legal  Execution  Department  for  the  past  five  years.

 

Others

There  are  no  legal  suits  filed  against   the  subject  for  the  past  two  years.

CREDIT  

 

Sales  are  by  cash  or  on  the  credits  term  of  30-60  days.

Local  bills  are  paid  by  cash  or  on  the  credits  term  of  30-60  days.

Imports  are  by  T/T.

 

 

BANKING

 

Bangkok  Bank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

The  Siam  Commercial  Bank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

The  subject  employs  approximately  70  office   staff  and  factory  workers.  

 

LOCATION  DETAILS

The  premise  is  rented  for  administrative  office,  factory  and  warehouse  at  the  heading  address.  Premise  is  located  in  industrial   area.

 

REMARK

MAXIMUM  CREDIT  SHOULD  BE  GRANTED  AT  US$  500,000.

 

COMMENT

Demand  of  copper  rods  has  gradually  increased  from  the  past  years.  The  subject  will  benefit  from  the  partners’  long  experience  in  metal  fabrication,  copper  rod  manufacture  and  the  production  of  electrical  conductors  which  have  been  improved  lately.  The  subject’s  business   operation  is  promising  and  growth  is  to  be  seen  in  line  with  a  demand  of  the  products  from  related  industries.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The  capital  was  initially  registered  at  Bht.  100,000  divided  into  1,000  shares  of  Bht.   100    each.

 

On  July  30,  1988,  the  capital  was  increased  to  Bht. 100,000,000  divided  into  100,000  shares  of  Bht.  1,000   each  with  fully  paid.

 

THE  SHAREHOLDERS  LISTED  WERE  :  [as  at   November  2,  2010]

       NAME

HOLDING

%

 

 

 

Bangkok  Cable  Co.,  Ltd.

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  187/1  Rajdamri  Rd.,  Lumpini,  Pathumwan,

                     Bangkok

30,000

30.00

Phelps  Dodge  Thailand  Co.,  Ltd.

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  159  Theparak  Rd.,  Bangpla,  Bangplee, 

                     Samutprakarn

20,000

20.00

Sumitomo  Electric  Wintec  [Thailand]  Co.,  Ltd.

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  649  Moo  2,  Sukhumvit  Rd.,  Bangpumai,

                     Muang,  Samutprakarn 

12,500

12.50

Sumitomo  Electric  Industries  Co.,  Ltd.

Nationality:  Japanese

Address     :  3-12  Motoakasaka  1-  Shome  Minato-ku, 

                     Tokyo,  Japan

12,500

12.50

Hitachi  Bangkok  Cable  Co.,  Ltd.

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  173  Moo  12,  Bangna-Trad  Rd.,  Bangwua,

                     Bangpakong,  Chachoengsao

7,000

7.00

Thai  Hitachi  Enamel  Wire  Co.,  Ltd.

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  171  Moo  12,  Bangna-Trad  Rd.,  Bangwua,

                    Bangpakong,  Chachoengsao

7,000

7.00

Hitachi  Cable  Co.,  Ltd.

Nationality:  Japanese

Address    :  2-1-2  Marunoshi  Shiyoda-ku,  Tokyo,  Japan

6,000

6.00

PDTL  Trading  Co.,  Ltd.

Nationality:  Thai

Address    :  518/5  Ploenchit  Rd.,  Lumpini,  Pathumwan,

                   Bangkok

5,000

5.00

 

Total  Shareholders  :    8

 

NAME  OF  AUDITOR  &  CERTIFIED  PUBLIC  ACCOUNTANT  NO. :

Mrs. Vipawee  Boonyaprasit  No.  3096

 

 

BALANCE SHEET [BAHT]

 

The  latest  financial  figures  published  for  December  31,  2009  &  2008  were:

          

ASSETS

                                                                                                

Current Assets

2009

2008

 

 

 

Cash   in   hand  &  at  Bank           

64,770,740

34,270,901

Trade  Accts.  Receivable & Other  Receivable-

  Related  Company

 

9,207,200

 

9,607,395

Short-term loan - Related  Company

-

20,000,000

Inventories                                          

31,445,911

36,427,273

Other  Current  Assets                  

310,135

1,664,605

 

Total  Current  Assets                

 

105,733,986

 

101,970,174

 

Fixed Assets                                     

 

65,468,710

 

65,353,598

Deferred  Income  Tax

1,754,099

1,400,943

Other Assets                  

30,000

30,000

 

Total  Assets                 

 

172,986,795

 

168,754,715

 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [BAHT]

 

Current Liabilities

2009

2008

 

 

 

Trade  Accts.  Payable

3,718,852

7,073,462

Other Payable-Related Company

-

5,407

Accrued Income Tax

1,185,064

-

Accrued  Expenses

3,864,248

3,140,317

Other  Current  Liabilities             

416,948

532,353

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

9,185,112

 

10,751,539

 

Provident  Fund 

 

5,075,836

 

3,825,921

 

Total  Liabilities            

 

14,260,948

 

14,577,460

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 Share  capital : Baht  1,000  par  value 

  authorized,  issued  and  fully 

  paid  share  capital  100,000  shares

 

 

100,000,000

 

 

100,000,000

 

Capital  Paid                      

 

100,000,000

 

100,000,000

Statutory  Reserve

10,000,000

10,000,000

Retained  Earning - Unappropriated                

48,725,847

44,177,255

 

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

158,725,847

 

154,177,255

 

Total Liabilities  &  Shareholders'  Equity

 

172,986,795

 

168,754,715

 

                                               

PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT

 

Revenue

2009

2008

 

 

 

Services  Income                        

132,539,437

148,884,125

Scarp Sale Income

10,987,572

8,953,963

Other  Income                 

860,680

1,310,684

 

Total  Sales                  

 

144,387,689

 

159,148,772

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Cost   of  Services         

10,447,338

125,098,935

Selling  Expenses

4,153,060

4,396,220

Administrative  Expenses

14,833,542

15,261,422

 

Total Expenses             

 

123,433,940

 

144,756,577

 

Profit Before  Income  Tax

 

20,953,749

 

14,392,195

Income  Tax

[6,405,157]

[4,312,641]

 

Net  Profit / [Loss]

 

14,548,592

 

10,079,554

 

 

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

 

ITEM

UNIT

2009

2008

 

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

 

 

CURRENT RATIO

TIMES

11.51

9.48

QUICK RATIO

TIMES

8.05

5.94

 

 

 

 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

2.02

2.28

TOTAL ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

0.77

0.88

INVENTORY CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

1,098.63

106.28

INVENTORY TURNOVER

TIMES

0.33

3.43

RECEIVABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

25.36

23.55

RECEIVABLES TURNOVER

TIMES

14.40

15.50

PAYABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

129.93

20.64

CASH CONVERSION CYCLE

DAYS

994.06

109.20

 

 

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

 

 

COST OF GOODS SOLD

%

7.88

84.02

SELLING & ADMINISTRATION

%

14.33

13.20

INTEREST

%

-

-

GROSS PROFIT MARGIN

%

101.06

22.87

NET PROFIT MARGIN BEFORE EX. ITEM

%

15.81

9.67

NET PROFIT MARGIN

%

10.98

6.77

RETURN ON EQUITY

%

9.17

6.54

RETURN ON ASSET

%

8.41

5.97

EARNING PER SHARE

BAHT

145.49

100.80

 

 

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

 

 

DEBT RATIO

TIMES

0.08

0.09

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

TIMES

0.09

0.09

TIME INTEREST EARNED

TIMES

-

-

 

 

 

 

ANNUAL GROWTH

 

 

 

SALES GROWTH

%

(10.98)

 

OPERATING PROFIT

%

45.59

 

NET PROFIT

%

44.34

 

FIXED ASSETS

%

0.18

 

TOTAL ASSETS

%

2.51

 

 

 

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

Gross Profit Margin

101.06

Impressive

Industrial Average

17.28

Net Profit Margin

10.98

Impressive

Industrial Average

(5.39)

Return on Assets

8.41

Impressive

Industrial Average

0.16

Return on Equity

9.17

Impressive

Industrial Average

(3.60)

 

Gross Profit Margin used to assess a firm's financial health by revealing the proportion of money left over from sales after accounting for the cost of goods sold. Gross profit margin serves as the source for paying additional expenses and future savings. Gross Profit Margin is 101.06%. When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was higher, indicated that company was more profitable than the same industry.

 

Net Profit Margin is the indicator of the company's efficiency in that net profit takes into consideration all expenses of the company. A low profit margin indicates a low margin of safety, higher risk that a decline in sales will erase profits and result in a net loss. Net Profit Margin ratio is 10.98% compared with those of its average competitors in the same industry, indicated that business was an efficient operator in a dominant position within its industry.

 

Return on Assets measures how efficiently profits are being generated from the assets employed in the business when compared with the ratios of firms in a similar business. A low ratio in comparison with industry averages indicates an inefficient use of business assets. Return on Assets ratio is 8.41%, higher figure when compared with those of its average competitors in the same industry, indicated that business was an efficient profit in a dominant position within its industry.

Return on Equity indicates how profitable a company is by comparing its net income to its average shareholders' equity, ROE measures how much the shareholders earned for their investment in the company. Return on Equity ratio is 9.17%, higher figure when compared with those of its average competitors in the same industry, indicated that business was an efficient profit in a dominant position within its industry.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Return on Assets                       Downtrend

Return on Equity                        Downtrend

 

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

Current Ratio

11.51

Acceptable

Industrial Average

18.26

Quick Ratio

8.05

  

 

 

Cash Conversion Cycle

994.06

 

 

 

 

The Current Ratio is to ascertain whether a company's short-term assets are readily available to pay off its short-term liabilities. The company's figure is 11.51 times in 2009, increase from 9.48 times, then it is generally considered to have good short-term financial strength. When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was lower.

 

The Quick Ratio is a liquidity indicator that further refines the current ratio by measuring the amount of the most liquid current assets there are to cover current liabilities. The company's figure is 8.05 times in 2009, increase from 5.94 times, although excluding inventory so the company still have good short-term financial strength.

 

 


 

The Cash Conversion Cycle measures the number of days a company's cash is tied up in the production and sales process of its operations and the benefit from payment terms from its creditors. It meant the company could survive when no cash inflow was received from sale for 995 days.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Current Ratio                 Uptrend

 

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

Debt Ratio

0.08

Impressive

Industrial Average

0.63

Debt to Equity Ratio

0.09

Impressive

Industrial Average

2.11

Times Interest Earned

-

 

Industrial Average

22.64

 

Debt to Equity Ratio a measurement of how much suppliers, lenders, creditors and obligors have committed to the company versus what the shareholders have committed. A lower the percentage means that  the  company is using less leverage and has  a  stronger equity position.

 

Debt Ratio shows the proportion of a company's assets which are financed through debt. The company's figure is 0.08 less than 0.5, most of the company's assets are financed through equity.

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Debt Ratio                                 Uptrend

Times Interest Earned                Uptrend

 


 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

Fixed Assets Turnover

2.02

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

67.98

Total Assets Turnover

0.77

Acceptable

Industrial Average

1.46

Inventory Conversion Period

1,098.63

 

 

 

Inventory Turnover

0.33

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

15.74

Receivables Conversion Period

25.36

 

 

 

Receivables Turnover

14.40

Satisfactory

Industrial Average

14.94

Payables Conversion Period

129.93

 

 

 

 

Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years

Fixed Assets Turnover                Uptrend

Total Assets Turnover                 Downtrend

Inventory Turnover                      Uptrend

Receivables Turnover                  Uptrend

 

 

 


 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.44.65

UK Pound

1

Rs.71.91

Euro

1

Rs.63.28

 

 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

RATING

STATUS

 

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums

 

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Large

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

 

Satisfactory

26-40

B

Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

 

Small

11-25

Ca

Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums in default or expected to be in default upon maturity

 

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

 

 

Credit not recommended

 

This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as follows:

 

Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                 Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                    Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

 

 

 

 

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