MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

23.08.2014              

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

GHARIBWAL CEMENT LIMITED

 

 

Registered Office :

28-B/3, Gulberg III, Lahore

 

 

Country :

Pakistan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

30.06.2013

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

1960

 

 

Legal Form :

Public Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Engaged in manufacturing, selling and marketing of cement.

 

 

No. of Employees :

400 - 450

 

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 :

Slow but correct

Litigation :

Clear

NOTES :

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – June 01, 2014

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.03.2014)

Current Rating

(01.06.2014)

Pakistan

B2

B1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low Risk

 

A2

Moderate Low Risk

 

B1

Moderate Risk

 

B2

Moderate High Risk

 

C1

High Risk

 

C2

Very High Risk

 

D

 

 

PAKISTAN - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

Decades of internal political disputes and low levels of foreign investment have led to slow growth and underdevelopment in Pakistan. Agriculture accounts for more than one-fifth of output and two-fifths of employment. Textiles account for most of Pakistan's export earnings, and Pakistan's failure to expand a viable export base for other manufactures has left the country vulnerable to shifts in world demand. Official unemployment was 6.6% in 2013, but this fails to capture the true picture, because much of the economy is informal and underemployment remains high. Over the past few years, low growth and high inflation, led by a spurt in food prices, have increased the amount of poverty. As a result of political and economic instability, the Pakistani rupee has depreciated more than 40% since 2007. The government agreed to an International Monetary Fund Standby Arrangement in November 2008 in response to a balance of payments crisis. Although the economy has stabilized since the crisis, it has failed to recover. Foreign investment has not returned, due to investor concerns related to governance, energy, security, and a slow-down in the global economy. Remittances from overseas workers, averaging about $1 billion a month since March 2011, remain a bright spot for Pakistan. However, after a small current account surplus in fiscal year 2011 (July 2010/June 2011), Pakistan's current account turned to deficit in the following two years, spurred by higher prices for imported oil and lower prices for exported cotton. Pakistan remains stuck in a low-income, low-growth trap, with growth averaging about 3.5% per year from 2008 to 2013. Pakistan must address long standing issues related to government revenues and energy production in order to spur the amount of economic growth that will be necessary to employ its growing and rapidly urbanizing population, more than half of which is under 22. Other long term challenges include expanding investment in education and healthcare, adapting to the effects of climate change and natural disasters, and reducing dependence on foreign donors

Source : CIA

 

 

Business Name

                                   

GHARIBWAL CEMENT LIMITED

 

 

Full Address       

 

Registered Address

28-B/3, Gulberg III, Lahore, Pakistan

                       

Tel #

92 (42) 111-210-310

Fax #

92 (42) 35871039, 35871059

Website

info@gharibwalcement.com

 

 

Short Description Of Business

 

a.

Nature of Business        

Principally engaged in manufacturing, selling and marketing of cement

b.

Year Established

1960

c.

Registration #

0001230

 

 

Branches

 

In Karachi & Rawalpindi at present

 

 

Factory Location

 

Ismailwal District, Chakwal,

Punjab, Pakistan

 

 

Auditors

 

Hyder Bhimji & Co.

(Chartered Accountants)

 

 


Legal Status

 

Subject Company was established as a Public Limited Company in 1960 and is listed on the Karachi & Lahore Stock Exchanges of Pakistan

 

 

Details of Management

 

Names

Designation

Mr. Muhammad Tousif Peracha

 

Mr. Abdur Rafique Khan

 

Mrs. Tabassum Tousif Peracha

 

Mr. Mian Nazir Ahmed Peracha

 

Mr. Muhammad Rahman

 

Mr. Mustafa Tousif Ahmed Paracha

 

Mr. Ali Rashid Khan

Chairman & CEO

 

Director

 

Director

 

Director

 

Director

 

Director

 

Director

 

 

Categories of Shareholders                 

           

Categories

Shareholding (%)

Directors, Chief Executive, their spouse and minor child

 

NIT & ICP

 

Banks, Development Financial Institution, Non-Banking Financial Institutions

 

Insurance Companies

 

Modarabas and Mutual Funds

 

General Public (Local)

 

Joint Stock Companies

 

Foreign Companies

 

Associations

 

Government Authority

 

Investment Companies

 

Others

 

63.57

 

0.00

 

 

 

11.58

 

0.00

 

0.00

 

13.94

 

1.17

 

2.09

 

0.01

 

0.00

 

1.95

 

0.00

 

 

Associated Companies                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

 

None

 

 

Business Activities

 

Subject Company is principally engaged in manufacturing, selling and marketing of cement.

 

 

No. of Employees

 

400 - 450

 

           

Annual Sales Volume

 

Year

In Pak Rupees

2013

6,230,216,000/-

 

 

Capacity & Production - Tons

 

                                                            Capacity                                Actual

                                                   2013                       2012                    2013                   2012

                                                                            (Rupees in 000s)   

 

            Clinker (M.Tons)      2,010,000          2,010,000            953,966            838,242          

            Cement (M.Tons)       2,110,500          2,110,500        1,007,453            882,555                       

The under utilization of the plant is mainly due to cut throat competition in the industry due to excessive supply and comparatively less demand in the market

 

 

Exporting Countries

 

Mainly to India & Afghanistan

 

 

Trade Suppliers (Foreign)

 

Subject mainly import from Companies belongs to European Countries, China, Korea, Japan, U.S.A. & U.K.

 

 

Bankers

 

(1) Askari Bank Limited, Pakistan.

(2) Faysal Bank Limited, Pakistan.

(3) Habib Bank Limited, Pakistan.

(4) KASB Bank Limited, Pakistan.

(5) MCB Bank Limited, Pakistan.

(6) National Bank of Pakistan.

(7) NIB Bank Limited, Pakistan.

(8) Silk Bank Limited, Pakistan.

(9) The Bank of Khyber, Pakistan.

(10) The Bank of Punjab, Pakistan.

(11) United Bank Limited, Pakistan.

 

 

Overview

 

The financial year under review was concluded as the best performing year and observed favourable key performance indicators over the preceding year. The sales volume and net sales increased by 14% and 25% respectively over the preceding year. Gross profit registered a growth of 72% whereas your Company earned a profit after taxation of Rs. 1.050 billion which was increased by 535% over the last year. Finance cost decreased by 22% mainly due to repayment of principal amounts and reduction in interest rate. Earnings per share stood at Rs. 2.62 as compared with loss per share Rs. 0.60 of the last year. Major portion of wealth generated during the year was utilized by the Company on account of cost of sales and operating expenses whereas 17% of the wealth was available to recover the accumulated losses of the past years despite low capacity utilization, energy crises and working capital. 18% of the wealth was distributed to government against Excise Duty, Sales Tax and Income Tax, 5% of the wealth was allocated to the financers. Majority of the cost of sales comprises fuel and power expenses. The finance cost for the year decreased by 22% due to repayment of principal amounts and reduction of interest rate by SBP. Further the management of your Company succeeded in rescheduling and realignment of borrowings by the banks and financial institutions. The Company made payment of Federal Excise Duty and Sales Tax arrears amounting to Rs. 467.044 million under Amnesty Scheme and saved default surcharge of about Rs. 281.751 million. These measures helped the Company to improve its profitability and current ratio.

 

Future Outlook

 

The management of the Company anticipates a growth in cement demand in future years due to announcement of mega projects by the government at steady upward selling prices which will generate cash from operation sufficient enough not to only meet working capital requirement but also to pay off the debts within due time. The management of your Company is also working on feasibility of various projects for energy efficiency which will decreased the energy cost in coming years.

 

 

Memberships

 

Federation Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry.(FPCCI)

 

 

Foreign Exchange Rates

 

Currency

 

Unit

Pakistani Rupee

US Dollar

1

         Rs. 100.25

UK Pound

1

         Rs. 166.25

Euro

1

         Rs. 133.25

 

 

Comments

 

Subject Company was established in 1960 and is engaged in manufacturing, selling and marketing of cement. Overall reputation is normal. Trade relations are reported as fair. Subject can be considered for normal business dealings at usual trade terms and conditions.

 

 

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.60.43

UK Pound

1

Rs.100.23

Euro

1

Rs.80.35

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

KAR

 

 

Report Prepared by :

PDT

 

               

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

 

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NB

New Business

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

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

 

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