Corporate Credit Rating 2023 for BORA SPA: B1(Affirm)

modefinance published the Solicited Corporate Credit Rating of BORA SPA on the website and the rating assigned to the entity is B1 (Affirm). The analysis revealed that the Company has an adequate economic and financial situation and can face adverse economic conditions in the medium and long term.

BORA S.P.A. is a company based in Maiolati Spontini (Ancona) which has been active for over forty years in design, manufacturing, maintenance and molding services of metal components for the automotive and household appliances sectors, presenting itself today as a leading reality in its sector. In addition to the domestic market, it also serves the main European markets and can boast among its customers some relevant multinational companies.

The Company highlights an economic-financial situation that confirms the satisfactory levels of the previous fiscal year. Overall, solvency is deemed satisfactory and under improvement, characterized by adequate capitalization and sustainable financial exposure. The liquidity management appears appropriate, while profitability can be considered more than sufficient despite the slight decline in ROI and ROE indicators. The analysis of cash flows generated by the Company reveals that operational management has ensured a liquidity contribution more than sufficient to support investment activities and the repayment of financial liabilities. 

At the Governance level, BORA S.P.A. has a collegial administrative body composed of two members, corresponding to the two shareholders. The Company also has a collegial control body and a Supervisory Board pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/2001, while the auditing activity is entrusted to a specialized company. 

Compared to the peer group, the Company ranks high in terms of revenue, while solvency and profitability are positioned below their respective industry medians. The peer group demonstrates satisfactory solvency and liquidity level. The latter, however, shows a declining trend in indicators. The profitability area highlights a significant recovery after the 2020 collapse, stabilizing at good levels. 

The automotive sector, of primary importance to the Company,is still affected by the uncertain macroeconomic environment and supply chain challenges. Nevertheless, estimates for the next five years indicate a gradual recovery in industrial production and sales, both globally and domestically. A significant contribution will also come from electric vehicle sales, thanks to government incentives and improvements in charging infrastructure. 

The Italian macroeconomic and geopolitical environment is still uncertain, although the first signs of improvement could lead to an upward revision of the economic forecast for the coming months. 

In the following table, the addressing factors, actions or events that could lead to an upgrade or a downgrade are summarized: 

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Head Analyst - Stefano Chirsich Rating Analyst
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Responsible for Rating Approval - Pinar Dilek, Rating Process Manager
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