Are Barbeque-Nation latest results good or bad?

Barbeque-Nation Hospitality has reported its financial results for the quarter ending March 2025, which reflect a challenging operational environment. The company recorded a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs -19.84 crore, which represents a significant decline compared to the average PBT of the previous four quarters. Similarly, the Profit After Tax (PAT) fell to Rs -20.23 crore, indicating a substantial drop from the prior periods.
Net sales for this quarter were reported at Rs 292.77 crore, showing a decline of 5.4% from the average net sales over the last four quarters. This figure marks the lowest sales performance in the past five quarters, suggesting a negative trend in revenue generation. Additionally, the Earnings per Share (EPS) fell to Rs -5.18, further emphasizing the company's declining profitability.

The quarterly results also indicate a QoQ growth in net sales of -10.98% compared to the previous quarter, alongside a consolidated net profit growth of -546.58%. The operating profit margin, excluding other income, decreased slightly, reflecting the overall operational challenges faced by the company.

Overall, Barbeque-Nation's financial performance for this quarter underscores a difficult period within the leisure services industry. Furthermore, the company saw an adjustment in its evaluation during this reporting period.