Studds Accessories Limited: CARE Ratings Withdraws 'CARE A+; Stable/ CARE A1+' Ratings
Studds Accessories Limited's credit ratings ('CARE A+; Stable/ CARE A1+') have been withdrawn by CARE Ratings Limited at the company's request. The withdrawal follows a period where the company demonstrated strong operational performance, with FY25 revenue at ₹586.57 crore and 9MFY26 revenue at ₹463.83 crore. SAL maintains a dominant market position and a strong liquidity position.
The withdrawal of credit ratings is a routine action taken at the company's request and does not inherently signal a negative development for Studds Accessories Limited, especially given the prior reaffirmation of strong ratings.
The announcement is a procedural withdrawal of credit ratings at the company's request, following a period of stable performance and reaffirmation of ratings. It does not indicate a deterioration or significant improvement in the company's financial health.
Studds Accessories Limited (SAL) has announced the withdrawal of its credit ratings, previously 'CARE A+; Stable/ CARE A1+', for its bank facilities by CARE Ratings Limited (CareEdge Ratings). This withdrawal, effective immediately, was made at the request of SAL and with the 'No Objection Certificate' from the banks providing the facilities.
This action follows an earlier intimation on March 26, 2026. The press release from CARE Ratings, dated April 02, 2026, details the rationale behind the reaffirmation of these ratings prior to withdrawal. The ratings reflected SAL's established track record, strong brand recall, and leadership position in the helmet industry. They also factored in a comfortable financial risk profile with no outstanding debt, efficient working capital management, and robust operational performance marked by sustained revenue growth and margin expansion in FY25 and 9MFY26. Key strengths include a dominant market position with approximately 25% market share in India, a global export presence to over 70 countries, and long-standing supply relationships with major OEMs like Honda Motor, Royal Enfield, and Hero Motocorp. The company's capital structure remains strong, with an overall gearing ratio of 0.01x as of March 31, 2025. Operational performance in FY25 saw a 9.7% increase in total operating income to ₹586.57 crore, with PBILDT margins improving to 18.75%. For 9MFY26, revenue stood at ₹463.83 crore, with PBILDT margins at 19.78%.
However, the ratings were constrained by exposure to raw material price volatility, as approximately 50% of SAL's raw materials are crude oil derivatives, and competition from both organized and unorganized players. Despite these challenges, the company maintains strong liquidity, with cash and cash equivalents totaling ₹81.48 crore as of September 30, 2025. The withdrawal of ratings is a procedural step and does not reflect a change in the company's fundamental credit quality.
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