September 27, 2018: Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has maintained the entity ratings of Toyota Jinnah Motors (Pvt.) Limited ‘BBB-’ for Long term and ‘A3’ for short term. The outlook forecasted for the company is ‘stable’.
According to the rating agency, the rating takes comfort from Toyota Jinnah’s alliance to Indus Motor Company – owned by Habib Group, Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Tsusho Corporation.
Toyota Jinnah Motors has captured adequate market share in its early years of operations. It is important to sustain the growth while managing the rising competition, which is more of the principal’s domain.
Foreign players are also taking interest in the local market. The financial risk profile of Toyota Jinnah Motors is adequate. The company intends not to raise any long term debt borrowing in future.
‘Going forward, strong growth in auto sector amidst improving macro-economic conditions is expected to result in robust consumer demand. Toyota Jinnah Motors is poised to take full advantage’, the report said.
As per the press release, the ratings are dependent on the management's ability to sustain its business profile while benefiting from positive demand fundamentals; financial discipline/transparency is crucial.
‘Strengthening of governance framework is pivotal for any growing business concern’, the report further added.
Toyota Jinnah Motors, incorporated on Jan 17, 2014 as a private limited company and inaugurated its operations on 2nd June 2016. The Company was incorporated to set up 3S authorized dealership (Sales, Service and Parts) of Indus Motor Company Ltd, the partners of Toyota Motor Corporation Japan.
It now operates as 4S car dealership and has built a sustainable position in the competitive industry of Pakistan.
