Ratnamani Metals & Tubes: Long-term rating upgraded to Crisil AA+/Stable; Short-term reaffirmed
Ratnamani Metals & Tubes' long-term bank facilities rating upgraded to Crisil AA+/Stable, short-term reaffirmed at Crisil A1+. Total facilities rated at ₹2,200 Crore. Upgrade driven by business and financial strength. Company plans ₹1,200 Crore capex over three fiscals, funded by cash accruals.
A credit rating upgrade directly impacts the company's borrowing costs, investor confidence, and overall financial standing, making it a high-impact event.
The credit rating upgrade and reaffirmation by CRISIL indicate a positive outlook on the company's financial health and business prospects.
Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Limited (Ratnamani) has received an upgrade in its long-term bank facilities rating to 'Crisil AA+/Stable' from 'Crisil AA/Positive', and its short-term bank facilities rating has been reaffirmed at 'Crisil A1+'. The total bank loan facilities rated amount to ₹2,200 Crore.
The upgrade is attributed to the strengthening of the company's business risk profile, driven by increased revenue diversification through subsidiaries, a robust order book, sustained market leadership in stainless steel tubes and pipes (SSTP), and strong operating efficiency. The financial risk profile is also strong, characterized by conservative leverage, a net cash position, and healthy cash accrual.
In fiscal 2026, consolidated operating margin improved to 17.01% from 15.90% in fiscal 2025, with profit after tax (PAT) at ₹534 Crore despite a decline in consolidated revenue to ₹4,498 Crore. Net cash accrual remained strong at ₹568 Crore.
Looking ahead, revenue is projected to grow by 12–15%, supported by a record order book exceeding ₹4,900 Crore as of August 31, 2026, and the ramp-up of the Odisha facility. The company plans strategic capital expenditure of around ₹1,200 Crore over the next three fiscals, primarily for capacity expansion and product diversification, to be funded through cash accruals.
The ratings reflect Ratnamani's market leadership in the SSTP segment, diversified revenue streams, and a healthy financial risk profile, although partially offset by large working capital requirements and susceptibility to end-user industry slowdowns. Liquidity remains strong with cash and liquid investments of approximately ₹988 Crore as of March 31, 2026.
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