MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report No. :

329038

Report Date :

29.06.2015

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

LAPIS CENTER CO., LTD.

 

 

Registered Office :

1st  Floor,  New  Trocadero  Hotel, Suriwong  Road,  Suriyawongse, Bangrak,  Bangkok  10500

 

 

Country :

Thailand

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2013

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

18.02.2003

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

0105546020848

 

 

Legal Form :

Private Limited Company

 

 

LINE OF BUSINESS :

SUBJECT  IS  ENGAGED  IN  IMPORTING  AND  DISTRIBUTING  VARIOUS  KINDS  OF  GEMS AND  STONES  JEWELRY  PRODUCTS,  SUCH  AS  WRIST,  NECKLACE,  BRACELET  DIFFERENT.  THE  PRODUCTS  ARE  NATURAL  STONE,  GOLDEN  TIGER  BEADS,  RUBY  ZOISITE  BEADS,  BLUE  GOLDEN  TIGER  EYES  BEADS.

 

 

No. of Employees :

5

 

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ca

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

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

 

Status :

Moderate

Payment Behaviour :

Slow

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 – March 31, 2015

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2014)

Current Rating

(31.03.2015)

Thailand

B1

B1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 

 

THAILAND - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

With a well-developed infrastructure, a free-enterprise economy, generally pro-investment policies, and strong export industries, Thailand has historically had a strong economy due in part to industrial and agriculture exports - mostly electronics, agricultural commodities, automobiles and parts, and processed foods. The economy experienced slow growth and declining exports in 2014, in part due to domestic political turmoil and sluggish global demand. With full employment, Thailand attracts an estimated 4 million migrant workers from neighboring countries, and faces labor shortages. Following the May 2014 coup d’tat, tourism decreased 6-7% but is beginning to recover. The household debt to GDP ratio is over 80%. The Thai government in 2013 implemented a nation-wide 300 baht ($10) per day minimum wage policy and deployed new tax reforms designed to lower rates on middle-income earners. The Thai baht has remained stable.

 

Source : CIA

 


Company Name

 

LAPIS CENTER CO., LTD.

 

 

SUMMARY

 

BUSINESS  ADDRESS                         :           1st  FLOOR,  NEW  TROCADERO  HOTEL,

SURIWONG  ROAD,  SURIYAWONGSE,

BANGRAK,  BANGKOK  10500,  THAILAND

TELEPHONE                                         :           [66]   2234-0566,  081  170-1882

FAX                                                      :           [66]   2632-2019

E-MAIL  ADDRESS                               :           lapisctrbkk@yahoo.com

REGISTRATION  ADDRESS                  :           SAME  AS  BUSINESS  ADDRESS

ESTABLISHED                                     :           2003

REGISTRATION  NO.                            :           0105546020848

TAX  ID  NO.                                         :           3030844514

CAPITAL REGISTERED                         :           BHT.   6,000,000

CAPITAL PAID-UP                                 :           BHT.   6,000,000

SHAREHOLDER’S  PROPORTION         :           THAI              :   51.00%

                                                                        PAKISTANI  :   49.00%

FISCAL YEAR CLOSING DATE              :           DECEMBER   31            

LEGAL  STATUS                                   :           PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY

EXECUTIVE                                          :           MR. MUHAMMAD  HUSSAIN,  PAKISTANI

                                                                        MANAGING  DIRECTOR           

NO.  OF  STAFF                                    :           5

LINES  OF  BUSINESS                          :           GEMS  AND  STONE  JEWELRY  PRODUCTS

                                                                        IMPORTER  AND  DISTRIBUTOR

                                                                         

 

 

CORPORATE  PROFILE

 

OPERATING  TREND                            :           STABLE                       

PRESENT  SITUATION                          :           OPERATING  NORMALLY                     

REPUTATION                                        :           FAIR  WITH  NORMAL  BUSINESS  ENGAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT  STANDARD                 :           MANAGEMENT  WITH  FAIR  PERFORMANCE              

 

HISTORY

 

The  subject  was  established  on  February 18,  2003  as  a  private  limited  company  under  the  registered  name LAPIS  CENTER  CO.,  LTD., by  Thai  and  Pakistani  groups,  with  the  business  objective  to  import and  distribute  various  kinds  of  gems  and  stone  jewelry  products.  It  currently  employs  5  staff.  

 

The  subject’s  registered address  is 1st  Floor,  New  Trocadero  Hotel,  343  Suriwong Road,  Suriyawongse, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, and this is  the  subject’s current operation address.  

 

THE  BOARD  OF  DIRECTOR

 

     Name

 

Nationality

Age

 

 

 

 

Mr. Muhammad  Hussain

 

Pakistani

50

Mr. Janaid  Hussain

 

Pakistani

32

Mr. Abdullah  Muhammad

 

Pakistani

21

 

AUTHORIZED  PERSON

 

Any  of  the  above  directors  can  sign  on  behalf  of  the  subject  with  company’s  affixed.

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Mr. Muhammad  Hussain   is  the  Managing  Director.

He  is  Pakistani  nationality  with  the  age  of  50  years  old.  

 

BUSINESS  OPERATIONS

 

The  subject  is  engaged  in  importing  and  distributing  various  kinds  of  gems and  stones  jewelry  products,  such  as  wrist,  necklace,  bracelet  different.  The  products  are  natural  stone,  golden  tiger  beads,  ruby  zoisite  beads,  blue  golden  tiger  eyes  beads.

 

PURCHASE

 

100%  of  the  products  is  imported  from  Brazil,  India,  South  Africa  and  Pakistan.

 

SALES 

 

100%  of  the  products  is  sold  locally  to  wholesalers,  retailers  and  end-users.

 

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.

Imports  are  by  L/C  at  sight  or  T/T.

 

BANKING

 

Kasikornbank  Public  Co.,  Ltd.

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

The  subject  currently  employs  5  staff.  

 

LOCATION  DETAILS

 

The  premise  is  rented for  administrative  office  and  showroom  at  the  heading  address.  Premise  is  located  in  a  prime  commercial  area.

 

Shop  is  located  at  1384  Soi  Charoenkrung  Road,  Bangrak,  Bangkok  10500.

 

COMMENT

 

Since  2014  the mood in the colored stone market became surprisingly soar  as
market arise  and posting  strong  results.   Domestic  consumption  of  colored  stone  has  dramatically  increased. 

Subject  disclosed  a  moderate  business  in  the  year  2014  and  continue  growing  into  2015.

 

FINANCIAL  INFORMATION

 

The  capital  was  registered at Bht. 2,000,000 divided  into 20,000 shares  of  Bht. 100  each  with  fully  paid.

 

The  capital  was  increased  later  as  follows:

 

            Bht.  4,000,000  on  December  22,  2003

            Bht.  6,000,000  on  August  30,  2006

 

The  latest  registered  capital  was  increased  to  Bht.  6,000,000  divided  into  60,000  shares  of  Bht. 100  each  with  fully  paid.

 

THE  SHAREHOLDERS  LISTED  WERE  :  [as  at  April  30,  2014]

 

       NAME

HOLDING

%

 

 

 

Mr. Adul  Patan

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  34/12  Moo  1,  T. Padang  Besar,  A. Sadao,

                     Songkhla 

28,200

47.00

Mr. Janaid  Hussain

Nationality:  Pakistani

Address     :  343  Suriwong  Road,  Suriyawongse,

                     Bangrak,  Bangkok 

27,000

45.00

Mr. Mohammad  Hussain

Nationality:  Pakistani

Address     :  343  Suriwong  Road,  Suriyawongse,

                     Bangrak,  Bangkok 

2,400

4.00

Ms. Sasinatcha  Phalinchavaroje

Nationality:  Thai

Address     :  86/7  Trok  Morsoon,  Mahaprutharam,

                    Bangrak,  Bangkok

2,400

4.00

 

Total  Shareholders  :    4

 

Share  Structure  [as  at  April  30,  2013]

 

Nationality

Shareholders

No. of  Share

% Shares

 

 

 

 

Thai

2

30,600

51.00

Foreign-Pakistani

2

29,400

49.00

 

Total

 

4

 

60,000

 

100.00

 

NAME  OF  AUDITOR  &  CERTIFIED  PUBLIC  ACCOUNTANT  NO. :

 

Mr. Pichit Srimanchantha  No.  1501

 

Note

 

The  2014  financial  statement  has  not  yet  available  during  investigation.

 

BALANCE SHEET [BAHT]

 

The  latest  financial figures  published  as  at  December  31,  2013,  2012  &  2011  were:

          

ASSETS

                                                                                                

Current Assets

2013

2012

2011

 

 

 

 

Cash  and Cash Equivalents     

1,175,647.30

229,162.62

197,327.35

Inventories      

753,310.87

658,531.54

928,691.47

Other  Current  Assets                  

-

6,795.00

13,095.00

 

 

 

 

Total  Current  Assets                 

1,928,958.17

894,489.16

1,139,113.82

 

 

 

 

Equipments

1.00

1.00

1.00

Other  Non - current  Assets                    

9,000.00

9,000.00

9,000.00

 

Total  Assets                  

 

1,937,959.17

 

903,490.16

 

1,148,114.82

 

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY [BAHT]

 

Current Liabilities

2013

2012

2011

 

 

 

 

Trade  Accounts  Payable    

2,000,000.00

-

-

Other  Current  Liabilities             

33,440.45

47,694.37

30,856.32

 

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

2,033,440.45

47,694.37

30,856.32

 

Long-term Loan from Related Person

 

-

 

1,000,000.00

 

1,300,000.00

 

Total  Liabilities              

 

2,033,440.45

 

1,047,694.37

 

1,330,856.32

 

 

 

 

Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share  capital : Baht  100  par  value 

  authorized,  issued  and  fully 

  paid  share  capital  60,000  shares

 

 

6,000,000.00

 

 

6,000,000.00

 

 

6,000,000.00

 

 

 

 

Capital  Paid                     

6,000,000.00

6,000,000.00

6,000,000.00

Retained Earning  Unappropriated

  [Deficit]

 

[6,095,481.28]

 

[6,144,204.21]

 

[6,182,741.50]

 

Total  Shareholders' Equity

 

[95,481.28]

 

[144,204.21]

 

[182,741.50]

 

Total  Liabilities &  Shareholders' 

   Equity

 

 

1,937,959.17

 

 

903,490.16

 

 

1,148,114.82

                                                   

PROFIT  &  LOSS  ACCOUNT

 

Revenue

2013

2012

2011

 

 

 

 

Sales  Income

6,758,902.50

9,508,341.65

4,528,727.02

Other  Income                

-

-

30.56

 

Total  Revenues             

 

6,758,902.50

 

9,508,341.65

 

4,528,757.58

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost  of  Goods  Sold 

2,992,255.26

5,587,986.84

2,109,535.75

Selling  and  Administrative Expenses

3,705,739.98

3,870,306.38

3,187,355.92

 

Total Expenses              

 

6,697,995.24

 

9,458,293.22

 

5,296,891.67

 

Profit  before   Income  Tax

 

60,907.26

 

50,048.43

 

[768,134.09]

Income  Tax

[12,184.33]

[11,511.14]

[10,460.44]

 

 

 

 

Net  Profit / [Loss]

48,722.93

38,537.29

[778,594.53]

 

 

FINANCIAL  ANALYSIS

 

ITEM

UNIT

2013

2012

2011

 

 

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

 

 

 

CURRENT RATIO

TIMES

0.95

18.75

36.92

QUICK RATIO

TIMES

0.58

4.80

6.40

 

 

 

 

 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

 

 

 

FIXED ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

6,758,902.50

9,508,341.65

4,528,727.02

TOTAL ASSETS TURNOVER

TIMES

3.49

10.52

3.94

INVENTORY CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

91.89

43.01

160.69

INVENTORY TURNOVER

TIMES

3.97

8.49

2.27

RECEIVABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

-

-

-

RECEIVABLES TURNOVER

TIMES

-

-

-

PAYABLES CONVERSION PERIOD

DAYS

243.96

-

-

CASH CONVERSION CYCLE

DAYS

(152.07)

43.01

160.69

 

 

 

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

 

 

 

COST OF GOODS SOLD

%

44.27

58.77

46.58

SELLING & ADMINISTRATION

%

54.83

40.70

70.38

INTEREST

%

-

-

-

GROSS PROFIT MARGIN

%

55.73

41.23

53.42

NET PROFIT MARGIN BEFORE EX. ITEM

%

0.90

0.53

(16.96)

NET PROFIT MARGIN

%

0.72

0.41

(17.19)

RETURN ON EQUITY

%

-

-

-

RETURN ON ASSET

%

2.51

4.27

(67.82)

EARNING PER SHARE

BAHT

0.81

0.64

(12.98)

 

 

 

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

 

 

 

DEBT RATIO

TIMES

1.05

1.16

1.16

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

TIMES

(21.30)

(7.27)

(7.28)

TIME INTEREST EARNED

TIMES

-

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

ANNUAL GROWTH

 

 

 

 

SALES GROWTH

%

(28.92)

109.96

 

OPERATING PROFIT

%

21.70

(106.52)

 

NET PROFIT

%

26.43

104.95

 

FIXED ASSETS

%

-

-

 

TOTAL ASSETS

%

114.50

(21.31)

 

 

ANNUAL GROWTH : SATISFACTORY

 

An annual sales growth is -28.92%. Turnover has decreased from THB 9,508,341.65 in 2012 to THB 6,758,902.50 in 2013. While net profit has increased from THB 38,537.29 in 2012 to THB 48,722.93 in 2013. And total assets has increased from THB 903,490.16 in 2012 to THB 1,937,959.17 in 2013.                        

                       

PROFITABILITY : SATISFACTORY

 

 

PROFITABILITY RATIO

 

Gross Profit Margin

55.73

Impressive

Industrial Average

3.01

Net Profit Margin

0.72

Impressive

Industrial Average

0.58

Return on Assets

2.51

Acceptable

Industrial Average

3.55

Return on Equity

-

 

Industrial Average

14.14

 

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 55.73%. 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. The  company’s figure  is 0.72% 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. When compared with the industry average, it  was lower, the company's figure is 2.51%.

 

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

Return on Assets                       Uptrend

Return on Equity                       Uptrend

 

LIQUIDITY : ACCEPTABLE

 

 

LIQUIDITY RATIO

 

Current Ratio

0.95

Risky

Industrial Average

1.60

Quick Ratio

0.58

 

 

 

Cash Conversion Cycle

(152.07)

 

 

 

 

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 0.95 times in 2013, decreased from 18.75 times, then the company may have problems meeting its short-term obligations. 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 0.58 times in 2013, increased from 4.8 times, then the company has not enough current assets that presumably can be quickly converted to cash for pay financial obligations.

 

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 -153 days.

 

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

Current Ratio                 Uptrend

 

LEVERAGE : RISKY

 

 

LEVERAGE RATIO

 

Debt Ratio

1.05

Risky

Industrial Average

0.73

Debt to Equity Ratio

(21.30)

Risky

Industrial Average

2.73

Times Interest Earned

-

 

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 higher the percentage means that the company is using less equity and has stronger leverage position.

 

Debt Ratio shows the proportion of a company's assets which are financed through debt. The company's figure is 1.05 greater than 0.5, most of the company's assets are financed through debt.

 

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

Debt Ratio                                Downtrend

Times Interest Earned                Stable

 

ACTIVITY : ACCEPTABLE

 

 

ACTIVITY RATIO

 

Fixed Assets Turnover

6,758,902.50

Impressive

Industrial Average

-

Total Assets Turnover

3.49

Acceptable

Industrial Average

6.16

Inventory Conversion Period

91.89

 

 

 

Inventory Turnover

3.97

Deteriorated

Industrial Average

12.03

Receivables Conversion Period

-

 

 

 

Receivables Turnover

-

 

Industrial Average

8.23

Payables Conversion Period

243.96

 

 

 

 

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 43 days at the end of 2012 to 92 days at the end of 2013. This represents a negative trend. And Inventory turnover has decreased from 8.49 times in year 2012 to 3.97 times in year 2013.

 

The company's Total Asset Turnover is calculated as 3.49 times and 10.52 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

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.63.60

UK Pound

1

Rs.100.09

Euro

1

Rs.71.23

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Analysis Done by :

DIV

 

 

Report Prepared by :

TPT

 

               

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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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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