The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited

Rating Report
Report Contents
1. Rating Analysis
Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited 2. Financial Information
3. Rating Scale
4. Regulatory and Supplementary Disclosure

Rating History
Dissemination Date Long Term Rating Short Term Rating Outlook Action Rating Watch
30-Dec-2022 BBB+ A2 Stable Initial -

Rating Rationale and Key Rating Drivers

The assigned ratings of Ahmed Hassan Textile Mills Limited (AHTM) reflect the adequate positioning of the company in the
relative universe. The company specializes in the manufacturing of greige and dyed fabric, with an installed capacity of 171
looms. Board comprises eight members; five members are from the sponsor family. The management involves experienced
professionals looking after the operations of the company. Sales mix comprises export; local sales comprise indirect export with
destinations in the U.S. and Europe. Over the last few years, the company has witnessed a growing trend. During FY22, the
company’s revenues increased by 45% YoY to stand at PKR 5,545mln (FY21: PKR 3,816mln), mainly attributable to high-
quality products sold. Operating profits and net profitability recorded a sizeable improvement in the recent year whilst margins
remain good. The financial risk matrix displays good leveraging and improved coverage compared to last year. As of Jun22, the
finished goods of the company recorded a sizable increase. Going forward, with planned capacity expansion, leverage is
expected to increase. Hence, prudent management remains vital for the rating. During FY22, Pakistan's textile exports surged to
$19.3bln (recording a growth of 26%). In July to August 2022, the cumulative exports of knitwear increased by 15.4% to $1.32
billion; cotton cloth by 4.2% to $580.5 million, and readymade garments by 5.9% to $911.5 million over their exports in the
same period of last year. However, bed wear exports were down 2.9% to $780 million, towels 1.7% to $237.3 million, and
cotton yarn sales declined by 18%. However, a slowdown is expected in textile demand amid burgeoning inflationary pressures
in the exporting destinations, especially in the US and European countries.

The ratings are dependent upon the management's ability to capitalize on growth opportunities in a competitive landscape,
operate at an optimal level, and sustain margins, going forward. The company is expected to adhere to conservative financial
discipline, which would be crucial to ratings.

Disclosure
Name of Rated Entity Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited
Type of Relationship Solicited
Purpose of the Rating Entity Rating
Applicable Criteria Methodology | Corporate Rating(Jun-22),Methodology | Correlation Between Long-term & Short-term
Rating Scales(Jun-22),Methodology | Rating Modifiers(Jun-22)
Related Research Sector Study | Weaving(Aug-22)
Rating Analysts Sehar Fatima | [email protected] | +92-42-35869504

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Profile

Legal Structure Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited was incorporated on December 03, 1989, as a public limited company.
Background The foundation of Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited was laid by Mr. Ahmad Hassan (late) in 1989. Since then, The company has evolved as a prominent
manufacturer of fabric. The company has more than three decades-long association with the textile sector. The production facility is located in the vicinity of District
Muzaffargarh.
Operations The Company operates with 171 Looms. BMR and the upgradation of machinery were done over the course. Currently, 159 looms are operating. The total
energy requirement of the Company is 2.5MW which is wholly met through WAPDA at the capacity of 7.5MW and internal power generation through 3MW gas based
and 0.954MW Solar power plant.
Ownership

Ownership Structure The majority stakes (57.06%) of the Company are held by Mr. Javed’s family. The remaining shareholding rests with the general public and
financial institutions.
Stability The company has a structured line of succession, reflected by the equalized distribution of shareholding among Mr. Javed’s family members. Meanwhile, the
third generation has already been in business, serving in various capacities.
Business Acumen Ahmad Hassan Textile is one of the oldest small-sized textile houses in Pakistan. Operating under Mr. Ahmad Hassan’s (late) family for three decades,
developing credential expertise in weaving over time. The company has adequately expanded its operations despite the competitive textile industry.
Financial Strength It is the flagship company of the sponsors. Hence, support in case the need arises remains inevitable. Over the years, the subordinated loan from
sponsors is being provided to the company which is also reflective of the support.
Governance

Board Structure Ahmad Hassan Textile's board comprises eight members. Five members are from the sponsoring family. Four members are non-executive directors, two
directors carry the executive role and two are independent directors. Mrs. Salma Javed serves the role of Chairwoman.
Members’ Profile Mr. Muhammad Haris – the CEO – carries with him almost three decades of experience in the local textile industry. The board members have a vast
knowledge of the textile industry; though diversity in experiences exists as well. The directors’ expertise in different stages of the textile value chain benefits the board for
efficient decision-making.
Board Effectiveness Two committees: Audit and Executive, are in place to assist the board in relevant matters and ensure proper oversight. Attendance of board members
remains strong and meeting minutes were formally documented.
Financial Transparency M/s. Yousuf Adil, Chartered Accountants are the external auditors of the Company. They have expressed an unqualified opinion on the financial
statements of the Company for FY22.
Management

Organizational Structure The organizational structure of the Company is divided into various functional departments, namely: (i) Marketing, (ii) Finance, (iii)
Administration & HR, (iv) Accounts, and (v) Commercial (fixed asset procurement). The procurement of raw materials is handled at group-level.
Management Team The management team is headed by the CEO Muhammad Haris who also holds a degree of MBBS. He is well versed in the textile business providing
requisite acumen. He is supported by a team of seasoned professionals, who supplement his expertise.
Effectiveness The management meetings are held daily with follow-up points to resolve or proactively address operational issues, if any, eventually ensuring a smooth
flow of operations. The Company’s MIS can be classified into categories based on periodicity – Daily, and Monthly.
MIS The Company has implemented Oracle-based ERP software which integrates the flow of information between various business processes and integrates business
transactions with the company’s financial system in real-time.
Control Environment Ahmad Hassan Textile is accredited with local and international certifications for compliance. The Company follows the latest Quality Assurance
Standards for fabric production and trade.
Business Risk

Industry Dynamics During 5MFY23, textile exports were valued at $7.44bln compared to $7.76bln, reflecting a 4% dip YoY – the declining trend recorded in the last
two months. The fall in export value has mainly come from volumetric decline as prices of almost all categories have either increased or stayed flat. This has taken a fiscal
year to date exports into negative with a 1.4% decline in the first four months (July – October) FY23. Among value-added items, bedwear has witnessed the largest
decline of 19% (on an MoM basis), down to $217 million. Knitwear remained on the downward path in October 2022 and declined by 10% to $392 million. Among non-
value-added items, the cotton yarn has shown the largest decline of 35%. Moreover, a slowdown is expected in textile demand amid burgeoning inflationary pressures in
the exporting destinations, especially in the US and European countries.
Relative Position Ahmed Hassan Textile has a long history of operations in Pakistan’s weaving sector. However, on a standalone basis, the Company's share in the local
weaving industry is one of the minimal in the relative universe.
Revenues The analysis of the last three years reveals that the company’s revenue base has witnessed a growing trend. During FY22, the company’s revenues increased by
45% YoY to stand at PKR 5,545mln (FY21: PKR 3,816mln), mainly attributable to high-quality products sold. The company’s export share of total revenue declined to
49% (FY21: 55%) of the total revenue, the company's large portion of its export base comprises indirect exports. During 1QFY23, the revenues increased by 37% YoY to
stand at PKR 1,835mln (1QFY22: PKR 1,011mln).
Margins During FY22, the company’s gross margins decreased to 6.1% (FY21: 8%) on account of the higher cost structure. This translated to attrition in the operating
margin to record at 4.7% (FY21: 6.1%). The finance cost increased to PKR 52mln (FY21: PKR 28mln) resulting in a declined net margin of 3.6% (FY21: 4.4%). During
1QFY23, gross margins were recorded at 11% (9MCY21: 10%). The operating margin clocked in at 9.3% (9MCY21: 8.4%). The finance cost was recorded at PKR 21mln
(9MCY21: PKR 9mln). Net income was recorded at 76mln (9MCY21: PKR 85mln). Net margin recorded at 5.5% (9MCY21: 8%).
Sustainability The Company has a decades-long history where a consistent BMR has been witnessed. The Company is planning CAPEX inclusive of setting up its
spinning unit, the company also intends to increase the captive generation of power through solar, and the construction of a new shed consisting of an additional 56 air jet
looms is also a part of the plan. Furthermore, the company is planning to replace 26 old looms with newly imported looms having the latest technology.
Financial Risk

Working Capital At end-Jun22, the net working capital cycle days remained stagnant at 54 days (FY21: 54 days) on account of higher inventory days. Trade assets
increased by 37% to stand at PKR 1,779mln (FY21: PKR 1,300mln) which reflects a good cushion in trade assets. The increase in short-term borrowing led to a declined
Short-Term trade leverage adequacy of 36% (FY21: 40%). During 1QFY22, the net working capital cycle days increased to 72 days on account of higher inventory days.
Coverages During FY22, the company's FCFO increased to PKR 283mln (FY21: PKR 248mln). The interest coverage declined to 6.2x (FY21: 9.4x) mainly attributable
to increasing finance costs. Debt coverage of the company remained stagnant at 1.9x (FY21: 1.9x). Whereas, the debt repayment period of the company decreased to 1.6
years (FY21: 1.8 years). During 1QFY22, the company generated FCFO of PKR 143mln, and debt coverage improved to 3.0x. The debt repayment period improved to 0.9
years.
Capitalization At end-Jun22, the company's leverage remained largely the same at 31.5% (FY21: 31.7%) as the equity climbed up to PKR 1,726mln (FY21: PKR
1,322mln). Total borrowings of the company have increased to stand at PKR 794mln (FY21: PKR 615mln). ST borrowings constitute 51% of total borrowings. At end-
Sept22, leveraging increased to 35.2% as the total borrowings increased to PKR 980mln. The equity base inched up to PKR 1,802mln.

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A BALANCE SHEET
1 Non-Current Assets 1,685 1,703 1,390 1,417
2 Investments - - - 43
3 Related Party Exposure 9 19 33 0
4 Current Assets 1,928 1,833 1,355 976
a Inventories 1,282 1,395 839 580
b Trade Receivables 422 217 404 288
5 Total Assets 3,623 3,555 2,777 2,436
6 Current Liabilities 755 949 711 577
a Trade Payables 489 649 574 404
7 Borrowings 917 732 552 524
8 Related Party Exposure 63 63 63 63
9 Non-Current Liabilities 85 86 130 107
10 Net Assets 1,802 1,726 1,322 1,165
11 Shareholders' Equity 1,802 1,726 1,322 1,165

B INCOME STATEMENT
1 Sales 1,385 5,545 3,816 3,754
a Cost of Good Sold (1,233) (5,207) (3,510) (3,483)
2 Gross Profit 152 338 307 270
a Operating Expenses (23) (80) (72) (58)
3 Operating Profit 129 259 234 213
a Non Operating Income or (Expense) (14) (1) 7 (9)
4 Profit or (Loss) before Interest and Tax 115 258 241 204
a Total Finance Cost (21) (52) (28) (66)
b Taxation (17) (5) (45) (22)
6 Net Income Or (Loss) 76 201 168 116

C CASH FLOW STATEMENT

a Free Cash Flows from Operations (FCFO) 134 283 248 246
b Net Cash from Operating Activities before Working Capital Changes 117 244 219 171
c Changes in Working Capital (309) (249) (200) 66
1 Net Cash provided by Operating Activities (192) (5) 19 237
2 Net Cash (Used in) or Available From Investing Activities 7 (151) (11) 8
3 Net Cash (Used in) or Available From Financing Activities 184 41 (10) (161)
4 Net Cash generated or (Used) during the period (1) (114) (2) 84

D RATIO ANALYSIS
1 Performance
a Sales Growth (for the period) -0.1% 45.3% 1.7% --
b Gross Profit Margin 11.0% 6.1% 8.0% 7.2%
c Net Profit Margin 5.5% 3.6% 4.4% 3.1%
d Cash Conversion Efficiency (FCFO adjusted for Working Capital/Sales) -12.6% 0.6% 1.3% 8.3%
e Return on Equity [ Net Profit Margin * Asset Turnover * (Total Assets/Shareholders' Equity )] 17.3% 13.2% 13.5% 9.9%
2 Working Capital Management
a Gross Working Capital (Average Days) 109 94 101 84
b Net Working Capital (Average Days) 72 54 54 45
c Current Ratio (Current Assets / Current Liabilities) 2.6 1.9 1.9 1.7
3 Coverages
a EBITDA / Finance Cost 7.5 7.9 11.5 4.5
b FCFO / Finance Cost+CMLTB+Excess STB 3.0 1.9 1.9 3.0
c Debt Payback (Total Borrowings+Excess STB) / (FCFO-Finance Cost) 0.9 1.6 1.8 2.1
4 Capital Structure
a Total Borrowings / (Total Borrowings+Shareholders' Equity) 35.2% 31.5% 31.7% 33.5%
b Interest or Markup Payable (Days) 88.3 116.1 64.8 51.3
c Entity Average Borrowing Rate 8.6% 6.5% 4.4% 10.9%
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Qualitative Considerations
Criteria – Cross-Sector Qualitative Rating Considerations
Methodology – Asset Manager Rating
Scale
Criteria – Cross-Sector Qualitative Rating Considerations
Methodology – Asset Manager Rating
Cross-Sector Rating
Scale – Credit Rating

Credit Rating
Credit rating reflects forward-looking opinion on credit worthiness of underlying entity or instrument; more specifically it covers relative ability to honor
financial obligations. The primary factor being captured on the rating scale is relative likelihood of default.

Long-term Rating Short-term Rating

Scale Definition Scale Definition
A1+ The highest capacity for timely repayment.
Highest credit quality. Lowest expectation of credit risk. Indicate exceptionally strong
AAA A strong capacity for timely
capacity for timely payment of financial commitments A1
repayment.
AA+ A satisfactory capacity for timely
Very high credit quality. Very low expectation of credit risk. Indicate very strong repayment. This may be susceptible to
AA A2
capacity for timely payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly adverse changes in business,
vulnerable to foreseeable events. economic, or financial conditions.
AA- An adequate capacity for timely repayment.
A3 Such capacity is susceptible to adverse
A+ changes in business, economic, or financial
High credit quality. Low expectation of credit risk. The capacity for timely payment of The capacity for timely repayment is more
A financial commitments is considered strong. This capacity may, nevertheless, be susceptible to adverse changes in business,
vulnerable to changes in circumstances or in economic conditions. A4
economic, or financial conditions. Liquidity
A- may not be sufficient.
BBB+ Short-term Rating
Good credit quality. Currently a low expectation of credit risk. The capacity for timely A1+ A1 A2 A3 A4
BBB payment of financial commitments is considered adequate, but adverse changes in AAA
circumstances and in economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity. AA+
BBB- AA
BB+ AA-
Moderate risk. Possibility of credit risk developing. There is a possibility of credit risk
A+
developing, particularly as a result of adverse economic or business changes over time;
BB A
however, business or financial alternatives may be available to allow financial

Long-term Rating
commitments to be met. A-
BB- BBB+
B+ BBB
High credit risk. A limited margin of safety remains against credit risk. Financial BBB-
B commitments are currently being met; however, capacity for continued payment is BB+
contingent upon a sustained, favorable business and economic environment. BB
B- BB-
CCC B+
Very high credit risk. Substantial credit risk “CCC” Default is a real possibility.
B
Capacity for meeting financial commitments is solely reliant upon sustained, favorable
CC B-
business or economic developments. “CC” Rating indicates that default of some kind
CCC
appears probable. “C” Ratings signal imminent default.
C CC
C
D Obligations are currently in default. *The correlation shown is indicative and, in certain
cases, may not hold.

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rating change. ‘Stable’ outlook inevitable. A watch should be does not happen entity/issuer defaults.,
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raised. ‘Negative’ means it may be underlying circumstances are should be considered the opinion due to lack
lowered. Where the trends have not settled. Rating watch may withdrawn. of requisite
conflicting elements, the outlook accompany rating outlook of information.
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