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Report Date : |
24.12.2014 |
IDENTIFICATION DETAILS
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Name : |
CONNELL BROS. CO. [ |
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Registered Office : |
18th Floor, BB Building, Sukhumvit
21 [Asoke] Road, Klongtoeynua, Wattana,
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Financials (as on) : |
31.12.2013 |
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Date of Incorporation : |
11.01.1981 |
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Com. Reg. No.: |
0100524000726 |
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Legal Form : |
Foreign Branch |
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Line of Business : |
· Imports and distributes of specialty chemicals for coating and ink, plastics and rubber, personal and household care, food ingredients, pharmaceutical and life sciences, paper, construction, adhesive, plastics, rubber and metal work. · Exports of canned goods, commodity plastics and chemical products. |
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No. of Employee : |
62 |
RATING & COMMENTS
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MIRA’s Rating : |
Ba |
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RATING |
STATUS |
PROPOSED CREDIT LINE |
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41-55 |
Ba |
Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal
commitments. |
Satisfactory |
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Status : |
Satisfactory |
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Payment Behaviour : |
No Complaints |
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Litigation : |
Clear |
NOTES :
Any query related to this report can be made
on e-mail : infodept@mirainform.com
while quoting report number, name and date.
ECGC Country Risk Classification List – September 30, 2014
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Country Name |
Previous Rating (30.06.2014) |
Current Rating (30.09.2014) |
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B1 |
B1 |
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Risk Category |
ECGC
Classification |
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Insignificant |
A1 |
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Low |
A2 |
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Moderate |
B1 |
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High |
B2 |
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Very High |
C1 |
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Restricted |
C2 |
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Off-credit |
D |
With a well-developed
infrastructure, a free-enterprise economy, generally pro-investment policies,
and strong export industries,
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Source
: CIA |
CONNELL BROS. CO. [THAILAND]
LTD.
[ BANGKOK BRANCH ]
BUSINESS ADDRESS : 18th
FLOOR, BB BUILDING,
SUKHUMVIT
21 [ASOKE] ROAD,
KLONGTOEYNUA, WATTANA,
BANGKOK
10110, THAILAND
TELEPHONE : [66] 2259-8500
FAX : [66] 2640-8182-4
E-MAIL ADDRESS : admin@connellthai.com
REGISTRATION ADDRESS : SAME AS BUSINESS
ADDRESS
ESTABLISHED : 1981
REGISTRATION NO. : 0100524000726
TAX ID NO. : 3104002710
CAPITAL REGISTERED : -
CAPITAL PAID-UP : -
FISCAL YEAR CLOSING DATE : DECEMBER 31
LEGAL STATUS : FOREIGN BRANCH
EXECUTIVE : MR. CHADD
HERMANN, GERMAN
GENERAL MANAGER
NO. OF STAFF : 62
LINES OF BUSINESS : TRADING COMPANY
IMPORTER, DISTRIBUTOR AND
EXPORTER
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CORPORATE PROFILE |
OPERATING TREND : STABLE
PRESENT SITUATION : OPERATING NORMALLY
REPUTATION : GOOD
WITH NORMAL BUSINESS
ENGAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT STANDARD : MANAGEMENT
WITH FAIR PERFORMANCE
HISTORY
The subject was established on January 11, 1981 as
a Thailand branch
of Connell Bros. Co., Ltd.,
in U.S.A. It
was founded in
Seattle, Washington in
1895 by brothers Morris and
John Connell as a
domestic brokerage. There
are international offices
in Shianghai, Manila
and Thailand. It
currently employs 62
staff.
The subject’s registration
address was 9th Flr., Diethelm
Tower B. Bldg.,
93/1 Wireless Rd.,
Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok
10330, and it was
the company’s operation address.
In 2007, the
operation address was
relocated to 18th Floor,
BB Building, 54
Sukhumvit 21 [Asoke] Rd., Klongtoeynua,
Wattana, Bangkok 10110,
and this is
also the subject’s
current registration address.
MANAGEMENT
Mr. Chadd Hermann
is General Manager.
He is German
nationality.
Mrs. Monsiri Ammartmanee
is the Administration Manager.
She is Thai
nationality.
Ms. Arunee Singhavorn
is the Customer
Services Manager.
She is Thai
nationality.
Ms. Pornthip Suwan-ampai
is the Products
Manager.
She is Thai
nationality.
Ms. Khemwika Damapong
is the Business
Unit Manager.
She is Thai
nationality.
Mr. Tosaporn Sae-ang is
the Sales Division
Manager.
He is Thai nationality.
Ms. Ratcharee Jaruwuthipong
is the Division
Manager [Construction/Adhesive
Ceramic Chemical].
She is Thai
nationality.
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
The subject is an international trading company as the followings:
Imports and distributes
of specialty chemicals
for coating and ink,
plastics and rubber,
personal and household
care, food ingredients, pharmaceutical and
life sciences, paper,
construction, adhesive, plastics,
rubber and metal
work.
Exports of canned goods, commodity plastics and chemical products.
PURCHASE
The products are
purchased from both
local and overseas
suppliers in Unites States of America, France,
Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Singapore,
Malaysia, Republic of China,
Taiwan, Japan, India,
Austria, Norway, Indonesia
and Italy.
MAJOR SUPPLIERS
Lockhart Chemical Company :
United States of
America
Columbian Chemicals Co.,
Ltd. : United
States of America
J.M. Huber Corporation : United
States of America
Takehar Chemical : Japan
ICC Industries Inc. : United
States of America
Danisco A/S : Denmark
Kamin LLC : United
States o America
CFF : Germany
Prayon S.A. : France
PMC Specialties Group
Inc. :
United States of
America
Rohm and Hass
Company :
United States of
America
Ballantyne Spa. : Italy
Dow Chemicals Company : U.S.A.
BASF [Thai] Co.,
Ltd. :
Thailand
Kalsec Inc. : U.S.A.
MGP Ingredients Inc. :
U.S.A.
Medolla Italia S.r.L. : Italy
Ybbstaler Fruit Austria
GmbH. :
Austria
Nordox AS. : Norway
Bergstrom Nutrition Inc. : U.S.A.
Nyco Minerals Inc. : U.S.A.
The subject has
over 100 suppliers
from both domestic
and overseas.
SALES
The products are
sold locally to
wholesalers, manufacturers, Thai
Government and
end-users, as well
as exporting to
United States of
America, Canada, India,
Taiwan, and the
country in Africa
and Europe.
MAJOR CUSTOMER
Swan Industries [Thailand] Ltd. : Thailand
SUBSIDIARY AND
AFFILIATED COMPANY
The subject is
not found to have
any subsidiary or
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
according to 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
L/C on the
credit term of
120 days or
T/T.
Exports are against
T/T.
BANKING
Bangkok Bank Public
Co., Ltd.
[Head Office :
333 Silom Rd.,
Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok]
The Siam Commercial
Bank Public Co., Ltd.
[Head Office : 9
Ratchadapisek Rd., Ladyao,
Jatujak, Bangkok]
EMPLOYMENT
The subject currently
employs 62 staff.
[office and sales
staff]
LOCATION DETAILS
The premise is
rented for administrative office at
the heading address.
Premise is located
in commercial area.
Warehouse is located
at 171 Moo 17,
Bangna-Trad Rd., Bangsaothong,
Samutprakarn 10540.
COMMENT
The subject is
an importer, distributor
and exporter of various
products from food
to industrial goods. The
subject’s operating performance
in 2013 was
moderately fair.
With over 30
years operation, it
has grown to
become one of
Thailand’s leading
distributors of industrial
chemicals and consumer
goods. Strong relationship
with
international manufacturers as
well as technical
support on application
development
makes it a
reliable source and
supplier of high
quality products.
Despite economic slowdown,
subject is able
to maintain a
solid business.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
As the subject was
registered in Thailand as
a foreign branch,
there is no
list of
shareholders and financial
information available. Registration
of the company has
been
done in U.S.A.
NAME OF
AUDITOR & CERTIFIED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT NO. :
Mr. Prasit Yuangsrikul
No. 4174
BALANCE SHEET
[BAHT]
The latest financial
figures published for December
31, 2013, 2012
& 2011 were :
ASSETS
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Current Assets |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents |
17,506,659 |
44,649,727 |
28,210,821 |
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Trade Accounts &
Other Receivable |
397,756,885 |
393,224,922 |
354,272,577 |
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Inventories |
310,570,251 |
281,679,961 |
248,752,292 |
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Other Current Assets
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2,187,923 |
427,271 |
2,148,950 |
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Total Current Assets
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728,021,718 |
719,981,881 |
633,384,640 |
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Fixed Assets |
146,413,411 |
139,039,004 |
134,978,569 |
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Intangible Assets |
823,777 |
798,072 |
849,513 |
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Deposit |
6,996,627 |
7,359,132 |
6,165,027 |
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Total Assets |
882,255,533 |
867,178,089 |
775,377,749 |
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
[BAHT]
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Current
Liabilities |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
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Short-term Loan from Financial Institution |
80,000,000 |
205,000,000 |
160,500,000 |
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Trade Accounts & Other
Payable |
244,274,095 |
192,472,171 |
226,907,379 |
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Current Portion of Loan
from Related Company |
- |
- |
40,000,000 |
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Accrued Income Tax |
8,922,539 |
15,845,496 |
23,603,900 |
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Current Portion of Finance Lease Contract Liabilities |
432,823 |
401,229 |
- |
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Others Current Liabilities |
2,115,687 |
4,801,639 |
1,568,504 |
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Total Current Liabilities |
335,745,144 |
418,520,535 |
452,579,783 |
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Finance Lease Contract Liabilities |
1,749,058 |
2,181,881 |
- |
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Employees Benefit Obligation |
2,738,405 |
2,265,200 |
3,212,682 |
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Total Liabilities |
340,232,607 |
422,967,616 |
455,792,465 |
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Head Office Accounts |
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Retained Earning
of Branch |
542,022,926 |
444,210,473 |
319,585,284 |
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Total Shareholders' Equity |
542,022,926 |
444,210,473 |
319,585,284 |
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Total Liabilities & Head Office’s
Accounts |
882,255,533 |
867,178,089 |
775,377,749 |
PROFIT &
LOSS ACCOUNT
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Revenue |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
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Sales Income |
1,826,467,893 |
1,856,644,658 |
1,724,622,830 |
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Other Income |
20,748,513 |
31,846,398 |
28,352,223 |
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Total Revenues |
1,847,216,406 |
1,888,491,056 |
1,752,975,053 |
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Expenses |
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Cost of Goods
Sold |
1,486,844,307 |
1,512,236,184 |
1,399,455,291 |
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Selling Expenses |
94,119,904 |
80,217,068 |
77,094,078 |
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Administrative Expenses |
138,516,261 |
125,239,721 |
101,005,356 |
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Total Expenses |
1,719,480,472 |
1,717,692,973 |
1,577,554,725 |
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Profit before Financial
Cost & Income Tax |
127,735,934 |
170,798,083 |
175,420,328 |
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Financial Cost - Interest Paid |
[4,916,661] |
[9,041,295] |
[9,524,644] |
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Profit before Income Tax |
122,819,273 |
161,756,788 |
165,895,684 |
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Income Tax |
[25,006,820] |
[37,131,599] |
[51,148,784] |
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Net Profit / [Loss] |
97,812,453 |
124,625,189 |
114,746,900 |
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
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ITEM |
UNIT |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
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LIQUIDITY RATIO |
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CURRENT RATIO |
TIMES |
2.17 |
1.72 |
1.40 |
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QUICK RATIO |
TIMES |
1.24 |
1.05 |
0.85 |
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ACTIVITY RATIO |
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FIXED ASSETS TURNOVER |
TIMES |
12.47 |
13.35 |
12.78 |
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TOTAL ASSETS TURNOVER |
TIMES |
2.07 |
2.14 |
2.22 |
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INVENTORY CONVERSION PERIOD |
DAYS |
76.24 |
67.99 |
64.88 |
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INVENTORY TURNOVER |
TIMES |
4.79 |
5.37 |
5.63 |
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RECEIVABLES CONVERSION PERIOD |
DAYS |
79.49 |
77.30 |
74.98 |
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RECEIVABLES TURNOVER |
TIMES |
4.59 |
4.72 |
4.87 |
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PAYABLES CONVERSION PERIOD |
DAYS |
59.97 |
46.46 |
59.18 |
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CASH CONVERSION CYCLE |
DAYS |
95.76 |
98.84 |
80.68 |
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PROFITABILITY RATIO |
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COST OF GOODS SOLD |
% |
81.41 |
81.45 |
81.15 |
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SELLING & ADMINISTRATION |
% |
12.74 |
11.07 |
10.33 |
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INTEREST |
% |
0.27 |
0.49 |
0.55 |
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GROSS PROFIT MARGIN |
% |
19.73 |
20.27 |
20.50 |
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NET PROFIT MARGIN BEFORE EX. ITEM |
% |
6.99 |
9.20 |
10.17 |
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NET PROFIT MARGIN |
% |
5.36 |
6.71 |
6.65 |
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RETURN ON EQUITY |
% |
18.05 |
28.06 |
35.90 |
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RETURN ON ASSET |
% |
11.09 |
14.37 |
14.80 |
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EARNING PER SHARE |
BAHT |
- |
- |
- |
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LEVERAGE RATIO |
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DEBT RATIO |
TIMES |
0.39 |
0.49 |
0.59 |
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DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
TIMES |
0.63 |
0.95 |
1.43 |
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TIME INTEREST EARNED |
TIMES |
25.98 |
18.89 |
18.42 |
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ANNUAL GROWTH |
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SALES GROWTH |
% |
(1.63) |
7.66 |
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OPERATING PROFIT |
% |
(25.21) |
(2.63) |
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NET PROFIT |
% |
(21.51) |
8.61 |
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FIXED ASSETS |
% |
5.30 |
3.01 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
% |
1.74 |
11.84 |
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ANNUAL GROWTH :
ACCEPTABLE
An annual sales growth is -1.63%. Turnover has decreased from THB
PROFITABILITY :
SATISFACTORY

PROFITABILITY
RATIO
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Gross Profit Margin |
19.73 |
Deteriorated |
Industrial Average |
127.68 |
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Net Profit Margin |
5.36 |
Deteriorated |
Industrial Average |
50.03 |
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Return on Assets |
11.09 |
Impressive |
Industrial Average |
7.91 |
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Return on Equity |
18.05 |
Impressive |
Industrial Average |
13.58 |
Gross Profit Margin used to assess a firm's financial health by revealing
the proportion of money left over from revenues after accounting for the cost
of goods sold. Gross profit margin serves as the source for paying additional
expenses and future savings. The company's figure is 19.73%. When compared with
the industry average, the ratio of the company was lower. This indicated that
company may have problems with control over its costs.
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. The company's figure is 5.36%.
When compared with the industry average, the ratio of the company was lower.
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
11.09%, 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 18.05%, 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 Uptrend
Return on Equity Downtrend
LIQUIDITY :
ACCEPTABLE

LIQUIDITY RATIO
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Current Ratio |
2.17 |
Impressive |
Industrial Average |
1.10 |
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Quick Ratio |
1.24 |
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Cash Conversion Cycle |
95.76 |
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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 2.17 times in 2013, increased from 1.72 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 higher, indicated that company
was an efficient operator in a dominant position within its industry.
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 1.24 times in 2013,
increased from 1.05 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 96 days.
Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years
Current Ratio Uptrend
LEVERAGE :
EXCELLENT


LEVERAGE RATIO
|
Debt Ratio |
0.39 |
Impressive |
Industrial Average |
0.43 |
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Debt to Equity Ratio |
0.63 |
Impressive |
Industrial Average |
0.77 |
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Times Interest Earned |
25.98 |
Impressive |
Industrial Average |
- |
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.
Times Interest Earned measuring a company's ability to meet its debt
obligations. Ratio is 25.99 higher than 1, so the company can pay interest
expenses on outstanding debt.
Debt Ratio shows the proportion of a company's assets which are financed
through debt. The company's figure is 0.39 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 Stable
Times Interest Earned Stable
ACTIVITY : EXCELLENT

ACTIVITY RATIO
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Fixed Assets Turnover |
12.47 |
Impressive |
Industrial Average |
- |
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Total Assets Turnover |
2.07 |
Impressive |
Industrial Average |
0.16 |
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Inventory Conversion Period |
76.24 |
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Inventory Turnover |
4.79 |
Impressive |
Industrial Average |
0.78 |
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Receivables Conversion Period |
79.49 |
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Receivables Turnover |
4.59 |
Impressive |
Industrial Average |
1.06 |
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Payables Conversion Period |
59.97 |
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The company's Account Receivable Ratio is calculated as 4.59 and
Inventory Turnover in Days Ratio indicates the liquidity of inventory.
It estimates the number of days that it will take to sell the current
inventory. Inventory is particularly sensitive to change in business
activities. The inventory turnover in days has increased from 68 days at the
end of 2012 to 76 days at the end of 2013. This represents a negative trend.
And Inventory turnover has decreased from 5.37 times in year 2012 to 4.79 times
in year 2013.
The company's Total Asset Turnover is calculated as 2.07 times and 2.14
times in 2013 and 2012 respectively. This ratio is determined by dividing total
assets into total sales turnover. The ratio measures the activity of the assets
and the ability of the firm to generate sales through the use of the assets.
Trend of the average competitors in the same industry for last 5 years
Fixed Assets Turnover Stable
Total Assets Turnover Downtrend
Inventory Turnover Downtrend
Receivables Turnover Downtrend
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES
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Currency |
Unit
|
Indian Rupees |
|
US Dollar |
1 |
Rs.63.45 |
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|
1 |
Rs.98.88 |
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Euro |
1 |
Rs.77.62 |
INFORMATION DETAILS
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Analysis Done by
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KAR |
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Report Prepared
by : |
TPT |
RATING EXPLANATIONS
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RATING |
STATUS |
PROPOSED CREDIT LINE |
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>86 |
Aaa |
Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest
capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums |
Unlimited |
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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 |
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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 |
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41-55 |
Ba |
Overall
operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments. |
Satisfactory |
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26-40 |
B |
Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively
below average. |
Small |
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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 |
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<10 |
C |
Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised |
Credit not
recommended |
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NB |
New Business |
-- |
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%)
This report is issued at your request without any
risk and responsibility on the part of MIRA INFORM PRIVATE LIMITED (MIPL)
or its officials.