Metro Brands' Bank Facilities Reaffirmed with 'AA' Long-term and 'A1+' Short-term Ratings
Care Edge Ratings reaffirmed Metro Brands Limited's credit rating with 'AA' for long-term and 'A1+' for short-term bank facilities, totaling ₹56 crore. This reflects the company's strong market presence, robust financial profile, and consistent operational performance, with TOI growing 12.12% in 9MFY26 to ₹2,090.62 crore.
A credit rating reaffirmation with a stable outlook is positive for the company's borrowing capacity and investor confidence, but it does not represent a significant immediate change in business operations or financial performance.
The credit rating reaffirmation with a stable outlook indicates a positive assessment of the company's financial health and operational performance by the rating agency.
Metro Brands Limited (MBL) has had its credit rating reaffirmed by Care Edge Ratings. The long-term bank facilities have been assigned an 'AA' rating with a stable outlook, and the short-term facilities have received an 'A1+' rating. The total bank facilities amount to ₹56.00 crore, an enhancement from the previous ₹46.00 crore.
The reaffirmation is attributed to the promoters' extensive experience and the company's long-standing presence in the footwear industry. MBL benefits from a strong market position, a wide distribution network across India, consistent operational performance, and a robust financial risk profile characterized by ample liquidity and low gearing. The company's operating performance improved in FY25 and the first nine months of FY26, driven by increased demand. Total operating income (TOI) grew by 6.40% year-on-year to ₹2,509.65 crore in FY25 and by 12.12% in the first nine months of FY26, reaching ₹2,090.62 crore. MBL has also expanded its store count significantly, adding 284 stores between FY23 and FY25, with a further net addition of 82 stores in 9MFY26.
The company's strategic partnerships with global brands like Crocs, Fitflop, FILA, and Clarks have been instrumental in its growth. MBL has also launched new retail formats such as MetroActiv, focusing on the sports and performance segment. Challenges noted include the competitive and fragmented footwear retail landscape and reliance on third-party manufacturers. The company anticipates that disruptions related to BIS Quality Control Orders, which have impacted the availability of BIS-compliant inventory for some global brands, will be resolved by Q2FY27.
MBL maintains a strong liquidity profile with no external long-term debt and nil utilization of its working capital limits. Environment, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives include significant efforts in recycling old footwear and promoting education and community health.
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