Reaffirmation of Credit Rating - Disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Reg, 2015.
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Acuité Ratings has reaffirmed Sarla Performance Fibers Limited's credit ratings at ACUITE A (long-term, Stable outlook) and ACUITE A1 (short-term) for Rs. 337 crore of bank facilities. The reaffirmation reflects the company's strong net worth of Rs. 514.42 crore, low gearing of 0.38 times, and comfortable debt protection metrics (interest coverage at 11x). However, the company reported a 6% revenue decline to Rs. 401.23 crore in FY2026 and a net loss with negative PAT margin of 3.32%, impacted by exceptional items including loss on preference share investment in wholly-owned subsidiary Sarlaflex Inc., asset impairment, forex losses, and inventory write-offs. The company maintains adequate liquidity with free investments of Rs. 338.21 crore and working capital limits fully utilised.
The reaffirmation is broadly neutral for shareholders as the credit profile remains stable despite operational challenges. The negative PAT margin and revenue decline are concerns, but the strong balance sheet and liquidity provide a cushion. No immediate impact on stock price expected.