Press Release
VIS Assigns Preliminary Rating to Short-term Sukuk of Roomi Poultry Limited
Karachi, February 20, 2026: VIS Credit Rating Company Ltd. (VIS) has assigned preliminary rating of ‘A1 (plim)’ (A One preliminary) to the proposed Short-term Sukuk of Roomi Poultry Limited (‘RPL’ or ‘the Company’). Short term rating of ‘A1’ reflects strong likelihood of timely repayment of short-term obligations with excellent liquidity factors. Rating will be finalized on review of final documents. The Company was assigned initial entity ratings of A-/A2 (‘Single A minus/A two’).
RPL is a public limited company operating as an integrated poultry enterprise engaged in feed manufacturing, egg production, and egg trading. RPL has demonstrated strong revenue growth, supported by rising domestic demand and expanding exports. Profitability has improved on the back of increasing margins, with export-led growth underscoring the strategic importance of the foreign investor’s participation. Enhanced earnings have translated into improved debt coverage metrics, while liquidity remains sound, albeit with higher working capital requirements in line with business expansion.
RPL intends to issue a privately placed Short-Term Sukuk (STS-1) of PKR 700 million (inclusive of PKR 200 million green shoe option) with 6 months tenure, to finance working capital needs. The Sukuk will carry a single bullet repayment of principal at maturity, with profit payable alongside the principal amount. The profit rate is yet to be finalized. The rating incorporates RPL’s ongoing expansion strategy, including a planned fourfold increase in feed mill capacity and the establishment of a 2-million egg box cold storage facility by 2026. The largely debt-funded CAPEX and incremental working capital is expected to temporarily weaken capitalization and leverage indicators during FY26–FY27. However, these investments are viewed as a bridge to scaling operations and strengthening the topline. Successful execution of the expansion, achievement of projected sales volumes, and maintenance of debt coverage and capitalization ratios will remain key sensitivities.
For further information on this ratings announcement, please contact at 021-35311861-64 or email at info@vis.com.pk
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