Solicited Corporate Credit Rating for PULITALIA SPA: B1- (First Issuance)
modefinance published the Solicited Corporate Credit Rating of PULITALIA SPA on the website and the rating assigned to the entity is B1- (First issuance). The analysis revealed it is a company with adequate economic and financial situation, capable of facing adverse economic conditions in the medium and long term.
PULITALIA SPA, located in Vicenza (VI), is a company owned by the Franchetto family that has been manufacturing detergents, machinery, and disposable equipment for industrial cleaning for 40 years.
Key Rating Assumptions
PULITALIA SPA demonstrates a sufficient economic and financial position. The company's solvency is generally adequate, showing significant improvement in both equity-to-debt ratio and leverage levels. Liquidity management is satisfactory. Although profitability has slightly improved compared to the previous year, the indicators remain below satisfactory levels.
An analysis of the Central Risk Register indicates that the company has not experienced any protest or anomaly and has effectively managed the credit lines provided.
PULITALIA S.P.A. has a well-defined corporate structure. The ownership of the company can be easily traced to the Franchetto family, specifically divided among Franchetto Paola, Franchetto Vittoria, and Franchetto Marco. The management is led by the Board of Directors, chaired by Mrs. Franchetto Vittoria. Control and auditing functions are managed by the Board of Statutory Auditors, chaired by Mr. Zarantonello Stefano. Additionally, the company has a majority shareholding in CAMM S.R.L.
Compared to the peer group, PULITALIA S.P.A. has a strong dimensional position, being one of the largest companies by turnover within its industry. Regarding solvency, the positioning seems adequate and aligns with the sample median. However, profitability is notably below the median, failing to meet sufficient levels.
On a macroeconomic level, Italy's growth during the summer months was hampered by ongoing weaknesses in manufacturing, despite a continual expansion in the services sector. Aggregate demand was primarily supported by a rising consumption trend, thanks to an increase in disposable income, although net exports declined in a context of sluggish growth in the main euro area economies. For 2024, moderate GDP growth is anticipated, with a faster acceleration expected in the following two years, leading to a cumulative GDP increase of over 2%. This growth will be fueled by the recovery of household purchasing power and international trade. Nonetheless, high financing costs and reduced incentives in the construction sector will likely affect investment. These effects should be somewhat offset by the measures outlined in the National Recovery Plan (NRP).
Sensitivity Analysis
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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