Key Metrics of Pix Transmissions Ltd
About Pix Transmissions Ltd
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- Registered office
- J-7 Midc Hingna Road, Nagpur, In-mh, 400016
- Listed
- NSE: PIXTRANS · ₹1,658.20
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Credit ratings
Rating history
Rating actions
| Date | Agency | Action | Long term | Short term | Outlook | Rated amount | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2026 | CARE | Reaffirmed | A+ | A1+ | Stable | ₹114 Cr | View |
| 18 Mar 2025 | CARE | Upgraded (from A) | A+ | A1+ | Stable | ₹126 Cr | View |
| 31 Jan 2024 | CARE | Reaffirmed | A | A1 | Stable | ₹138 Cr | View |
| 05 Jan 2023 | CARE | Reaffirmed | A | A1 | Stable | ₹298 Cr | View |
| 24 Mar 2022 | CARE | Reaffirmed | A | A1 | Stable | ₹159 Cr | View |
| 28 Feb 2022 | CARE | Revised (from A-) | A | A1 | Stable | ₹233 Cr | View |
| 19 Mar 2021 | CARE | Reaffirmed | A- | A2+ | Positive | ₹233 Cr | View |
| 19 Feb 2020 | CARE | Reaffirmed | A- | A2+ | Stable | ₹240 Cr | View |
| 04 Jan 2019 | CARE | Reaffirmed (from BBB+) | A- | A2+ | Stable | ₹135 Cr | View |
Credit strengths (CARE, Mar 2026)
+ Experienced promoters and established market position in the industrial market segment of transmission belts
PTL is promoted by Amarpal S Sethi (Chairman and Managing Director), who has experience of over five decades in the mechanical power transmission belts and hoses industry. Second-generation promoters have also joined the business, ensuring business continuity and smooth succession. Promoters have contributed to creating an established market position in the industry. PTL has a wide product portfolio and exports products to over 100 countries. PTL’s strong market position is further characterised
+ Healthy profitability margins
PTL has demonstrated steady and healthy profit margins with PBILDT margin remaining consistent over 25% for five years ended FY25, translating into healthy return on capital employed of over 20% per annum. Consistent PBILDT margin demonstrates PTL’s long-standing manufacturing experience and ability to pass on increase in prices of input costs, while maintaining relations with its distributors. Healthy profitability enabled the company generate gross cash accruals (GCA) of ₹80-100 crore per annu
+ Geographically diversified revenue and diversified customer base
PTL derives a significant portion of its revenue from the export market. Major export countries include the USA, Europe and Asia with no country contributing over 35% of the total exports. PTL has also setup subsidiaries in the UAE, the UK and Germany, which are PTL’s marketing arm for the export market. Revenue in domestic market is also derived across India, considering its strong distribution network. The company’s customer base remains diversified with top 10 customers contributing ~33% of t
+ Comfortable capital structure and debt coverage indicators
The company’s capital structure remains comfortable marked by overall gearing at 0.06x as on March 31, 2025, compared to 0.09x as on March 31, 2024. Slight improvement was due to proportionately higher increase in tangible net worth and decrease in total debt in FY25. The total debt of the company comprised term loan and unsecured loans from promoters with no utilisation of working capital borrowings in the past. Debt coverage indicators remain comfortable and slightly improved as marked by inte
Credit challenges
− Moderate but increasing scale of operations
PTL’s scale of operations has grown steadily and remains moderate, with TOI, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of ~10% for three years ended FY25. TOI increased ~19% from ₹500.14 crore in FY24 to ₹597.63 crore in FY25 owing to higher realisation from export market. In 9MFY26, the company achieved TOI of ₹411.54 crore (₹427.52 crore in 9MFY25). Slight decrease in TOI is largely due to lower income from the export market amid recent geo-political uncertainty. Tangible net worth
− Working capital intensive operations
The working capital cycle remains elongated with marginal improvement in FY25 at 143 days (PY:155 days). Long working capital cycle is due to high debtors and inventory period at 72 days (PY:79 days) and 96 days (PY:103), respectively. Inventory days tend to be on the higher side as PTL has a wide product portfolio catering to different applications. Risk of high inventory days is mitigated to some extent as its inventory has shelf life of over seven years. Working capital requirements are funde
− Exposure to cyclicality, raw material price volatility, foreign exchange rates and global tariffs
PTL is vulnerable to cyclical downturns. This impacts PTL’s performance, though the company taken steps to enhance export and diversify its revenue streams. Business performance can also be affected by imposition of tariffs by importing countries. Profitability may be moderately affected by foreign exchange fluctuations. As PTL is a net exporter, it has a partial natural hedge. Balance remains unhedged owing to current strengthening of the US dollar.
Could lead to an upgrade
• Significant increase in scale of operations while sustaining profit before interest, lease rentals, depreciation, and taxation (PBILDT) margin above 25% on a sustained basis.
Could lead to a downgrade
• Decline in scale of operations below ₹400 crore and/or moderation in PBILDT margin below 18% on a sustained basis. • Debt funded acquisition leading to deterioration in the capital structure with net debt to PBILDT above 1.00x. • Substantial deterioration in the operating cycle, impacting
Agency-reported financials (CARE, 04 Mar 2026)
| Metric | March 31, 2024 | March 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating income | ₹598 Cr | ₹412 Cr |
| PBILDT | ₹172 Cr | ₹108 Cr |
| Profit after tax (PAT) | ₹113 Cr | ₹86.67 Cr |
| Overall gearing (x) | 0.06× | — |
| Interest coverage (x) | 38.50× | 52.08× |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | — | −31.1% |
| EBITDA margin | 28.7% | 26.3% |
| Implied interest cost (EBITDA ÷ coverage) | ₹4.46 Cr | ₹2.08 Cr |
| PAT margin | 18.9% | 21.1% |
Borrowings & rated debt
Rated limits over time
Facility mix
Rated facilities
| Facility | Type | Previous | Current | Change | Rating | Action | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term bank facilities | Working capital & bank lines | — | ₹7.27 Cr | — | A+ (Stable) | Reaffirmed | CARE |
| Long-term Short-term bank facilities | Working capital & bank lines | — | ₹80.0 Cr | — | A+ / A1+ (Stable) | Reaffirmed | CARE |
| Short-term bank facilities | Working capital & bank lines | — | ₹26.5 Cr | — | A1+ | Reaffirmed | CARE |
CARE ratings on record (checked 22 Oct 2026)
| Instrument | Amount | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BG/LC | ₹26.5 Cr | CARE A1+ |
| CC/PC/Bill Discounting | ₹80.0 Cr | CARE A+; Stable / CARE A1+ |
| Term Loan | ₹7.27 Cr | CARE A+; Stable |
Lenders
| Fund-based - LT | Term Loan | Citi Bank |
| Fund-based - LT/ ST | CC/PC/Bill Discounting | Citi Bank |
| Fund-based - LT/ ST | CC/PC/Bill Discounting | HDFC Bank Ltd. |
| Fund-based - LT/ ST | CC/PC/Bill Discounting | Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. |
| Fund-based - LT/ ST | CC/PC/Bill Discounting | State Bank of India |
| Non-fund-based - ST | BG/LC | HDFC Bank Ltd. |
| Non-fund-based - ST | BG/LC | Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. |
| Non-fund-based - ST | BG/LC | State Bank of India |
Credit assessment · Manufacturing
Rating Methodology – Manufacturing Companies (Mar 2025) · Standalone accounts · FY 2025-26
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Rating status
| Default | No default on record |
| Issuer cooperation | Cooperating |
| Credit enhancement | None – standalone rating |
| Next action stable or better (model) | 83% |
| Information on file | 78% · missing: Capex / investment plans, Auditor details |
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Borrowing & funding lifecycle
- Credit outlook model: 78% chance the next rating action is stable or better
- Current rating A+ (investment grade)
- Interest coverage 52.08×
- Working-capital limits 40% utilised on average
Rated limits by facility
Timeline
From the report
Press Release Liquidity: Strong The liquidity position remains strong characterised by sufficiently cushioned expected GCA against repayment obligations of ~₹12 crore in the near term and lower capital commitments towards maintenance capex.
From the report
PTL has unencumbered cash balance of ₹66.43 crore and liquid investments in quoted equity shares and mutual funds of ₹127.84 crore as on March 31, 2025, which increased significantly in the last year.
From the report
The cash & liquid investments further increased considerably to ₹238.43 crore as on September 30, 2025.
From the report
Average utilisation of non-fund-based limits remained ~40% in the same period.
From the report
With a sizeable portfolio of free cash and liquid investments worth over ₹150 crore as on December 31, 2024, and no major planned debt-funded capex, PTL is expected to maintain a healthy financial risk profile.
From the report
Liquidity: Strong PTL’s liquidity is strong marked by projected gross cash accruals of ₹130-150 crore per annum in the next 1-2 years against debt repayment obligations of ~₹11 crore in FY26 and ~₹5 crore in FY27 and maintenance capex requirements of ₹30-50 crore per annum.
From the report
The liquidity position if further supported by the significant liquid investments worth over ₹150 crore as on December 31, 2024; and negligible utilisation of sanctioned fund-based working capital limits of ₹80 crore (with commensurate drawing power) for 12-months ending December 31, 2024, which provides additional buffer.
From the report
The average maximum utilisation of fund-based limits stood at about 8% in last 12 months ended November 30, 2023.
From the report
The current average utilisation of working capital limits stands comfortable at less than 50%, as the company continues to use internal accruals for meeting working capital requirement.
From the report
In addition to this, the average utilisation of fund-based limits is 49% for the last 12 months ended November 30, 2022.
From the report
The gross cash accrual (GCA) of the company stood at ₹90.39 crore in FY22 and is expected to remain healthy going forward as well.
From the report
The free cash and bank balance is around ₹12.00 crore as on November 30, 2 022.
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Competitors of Pix Transmissions Ltd
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Apollo Tyres |
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Tata Chemicals |
Polymers & Petrochemicals · Cement, Building Materials & Polymers | tatachemicals.com | 1939 | Mumbai, India |
CEAT |
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Pidilite Industries |
Paints, Panels & Construction Chemicals · Cement, Building Materials & Polymers | pidilite.com | 1959 | Mumbai, India |
| Aarti Industries Ltd | Discovered Companies · Other Industries | — | — | Vapi, Gujarat, India |
Atul |
Discovered Companies · Other Industries | atul.co.in | 1947 | India |
Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited |
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| Jubilant Ingrevia Limited | Discovered Companies · Other Industries | — | — | Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Sumitomo Chemical India Limited |
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