CRISIL Reaffirms Force Motors' Ratings at AA+/Stable and A1+ Amidst Strong Financial Performance & Debt Reduction
While a reaffirmation isn't an upgrade, the underlying financial improvements (debt-free status, strong cash generation, healthy margins) are substantial and provide a strong positive signal to investors regarding the company's financial health and stability. This enhances confidence and reflects well on the company's operational efficiency and financial management.
The reaffirmation of a high credit rating (AA+/Stable, A1+) combined with significant debt reduction (becoming debt-free), strong revenue growth, improved operating margins, and robust liquidity indicates a very positive financial trajectory and stability for the company.
* CRISIL Ratings Limited has reaffirmed the ratings of Force Motors Ltd (FML), assigning 'CRISIL AA+/Stable' for long-term facilities and 'CRISIL A1+' for short-term facilities. * The total bank loan facilities rated by CRISIL have been reduced to ₹765 crore from ₹1378 crore previously. * CRISIL has simultaneously withdrawn ratings on unlisted, secured, redeemable, non-convertible debentures of ₹79.16 crore and term loan facilities of ₹613 crore, following company requests and confirmation of repayment. * FML demonstrated healthy operating performance in fiscal 2025, with revenue growing 15% year-on-year to ₹8,092 crore, driven by light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and automotive component business. * Operating margin expanded to approximately 13.8% in fiscal 2025 from 13.2% in the previous fiscal, with absolute operating profit rising to ₹1,113 crore from ₹926 crore. * The company's financial risk profile has significantly strengthened, with total debt reducing to ₹17 crore as on March 31, 2025, from ₹525 crore a year earlier. * FML repaid its remaining debt of ₹17 crore in May 2025 and is currently debt-free. * Gearing improved to 0.01 times as on March 31, 2025, and the interest coverage ratio remained healthy at approximately 44.4 times in fiscal 2025. * The company plans annual capital expenditure (capex) of ₹400-500 crore over the medium term, expected to be funded by internal accruals, maintaining a healthy debt-free status. * FML benefits from strong support from its parent, Jaya Hind Industries Pvt Ltd (JHIPL), which held marketable securities worth over ₹31,000 crore and a cash surplus of over ₹480 crore as on March 31, 2025. * The ratings reflect FML's leading position in the domestic LCV passenger segment and diversified revenue streams, despite susceptibility to auto industry cyclicality and raw material price fluctuations.
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