Corporate Credit Rating 2023 for INNOVATEC SPA: B1+ (Affirm)

modefinance published the Solicited Corporate Credit Rating of INNOVATEC S.P.A. on the website and the rating assigned to the entity is B1+ (Affirm). The analysis revealed it is an adequate company with average capability of repaying financial obligations and it is little affected by adverse economic scenarios.

The company INNOVATEC S.P.A. is a holding company listed on Borsa Italiana, active in Clean Technology, i.e. the set of technologies that develop processes, products or services useful to negative environmental impact by improving energy efficiency, using sustainable resources or undertaking environmental protection activities. The Company was founded in 2013 and deals with the development of energy efficiency projects, products and services offered to other companies. In addition, the Company is active in the field of renewable sources and the construction and management of plants for the production of electricity from renewable sources. 

The Company confirms a balanced economic and financial situation, characterized by a steady growth in investments. The balance between current assets and current liabilities is confirmed as adequate, while profitability levels appear sustained. The cash flow dynamics have notably been affected by substantial investments made during the year, reflecting the consistent strategic leverage employed by the company’s management. Within operational management, there's an increase in the working capital burden, stemming from the accumulation of operational credits related to Eco-bonus activities.

The governance and control structure is in line with best practices, while the corporate structure, although articulated, is clear in its roles.

The Company's positioning compared to the relevant peer group is suitable in terms of size, while the performance in terms of profitability appears robust. As far as solvency is considered, the Company ranks below the industry median, indicating a weak performance. The peer group displays a consistent decrease in solvency indicators throughout the examined period, culminating in a strong sectoral equity endowment. The financial balance within the sector seems sound, with the current ratio historically above unity. The sector ROE appeared to slightly decline during 2022, but on an adequacy dimension.

The macroeconomic outlook for Italy foresees modest growth in 2023, accompanied by rising rates, inflation and an unfavorable economic environment, which will all contribute to uncertainty. However, the projected data could still be revised upwards.

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 - Christian Raimondo, Rating Analyst
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Responsible for Rating Approval - Pinar Dilek, Rating Process Manager
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