CRISIL assigns fundamental grade of 'SME 4/5' to Opal’s proposed IPO

26 Feb 2013 Evaluate

CRISIL has assigned a ‘SME fundamental grade of 'SME 4/5' to the proposed IPO of Opal Luxury Time Products (Opal). This SME fundamental grade indicates that the fundamentals of the company are superior compared to other SMEs in India.

The assigned grade reflects Opal’s established position in the premium wall clock industry in India on account of first-mover advantage, aesthetic designs and consistent product innovation. Opal’s promoters have a long-standing experience in the clock industry, which has enabled them to better understand the consumers’ tastes and preferences which, in turn, have helped the company expand its product portfolio.

However, the company intends to strengthen its position in the wall clock industry, it faces intense competition from the un-organized players. Opal’s scale of operations is small which weakens its bargaining power vis-a-vis big retail players. It also imports more than 70% of its raw materials (moulds for critical components and movements); its lead time to procure raw materials for any model is over three months which limits its ability to deliver bulk orders at a short notice. 

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