Corporate Credit Rating for PASSUELLO F.LLI SRL (Affirm)

modefinance published the Solicited Corporate Credit Rating of PASSUELLO F.LLI SRL on the website and the rating assigned to the entity is A3- (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.

 PASSUELLO F.LLI S.R.L. , based in Calalzo di Cadore (BL), is a family business with a long tradition in the energy sector, operating for several decades as supplier of electricity, diesel, LPG gas, methane, and pellets.

PASSUELLO FRATELLI S.R.L. presents an adequate patrimonial and financial situation. Following some strategic corporate decisions to reduce the growing risk of a methane market shortage, in 2022 there was an increase in the level of medium-term financial debt, a simultaneous containment of trade debts and an increase in trade receivables for security deposits. This led to a slight worsening in company solvency, but improved liquidity. From a profitability point of view, during 2022 there was a significant increase in turnover, which occurred largely because of the increase in the selling price, which was generated by a higher purchase cost, and partly due to an increase in customers. The profitability indicators highlight an overall sufficient situation and a slight improvement compared to the previous year.

As regards the analysis of the Central Credit Register of the PASSUELLO FRATELLI SRL, the company does not present any critical issues and no episodes of disputes or financial tension have been noted along any of the credit lines.

The company is rooted in the Passuello family, which has been running a markedly family-run business since its foundation. Beyond the long tradition in business management, the company could benefit from a more structured organization. 

The Company’s positioning remains very good in terms of size compared to the peer group. The company is affected by the growing level of debt, showing a gradual worsening in its positioning in terms of solvency. Profitability remains in line with the previous year, with values below the median of the sector, around the thirtieth percentile.

The energy sector in Italy has considerable strategic importance and has undergone, over the years, a radical transformation. However, the strategic forecasts of the national government are influenced by recent geopolitical tensions and the need to change the sources of the country’s energy supply.

The outlook appears to have improved over the last few months, with a return to price reductions and greater diversification of production sources. During 2023, thanks to the favorable weather conditions, the contribution from renewables energy sources is expected to exceed 40%. The medium/long-term outlook currently shows an appreciable recovery.

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 – Giulia Valentina Facchini (Rating Analyst)
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Responsible for Rating Approval – Pinar Dilek
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