Are Hipolin latest results good or bad?

Hipolin has reported its financial results for the quarter ending March 2025, which indicate a challenging operational environment. The Profit Before Tax less Other Income (PBT) was recorded at Rs -2.48 crore, showing a significant decline compared to the previous four quarters. Similarly, the Profit After Tax (PAT) also fell sharply to Rs -2.36 crore, reflecting a substantial drop from the prior average.
The Operating Profit (PBDIT) reached Rs -2.33 crore, marking the lowest performance in five quarters, which suggests a negative trend in operational efficiency. The Operating Profit Margin was reported at 0.00%, the lowest in the last five quarters, indicating deteriorating efficiency in operations. Additionally, the Earnings per Share (EPS) fell to Rs -7.54, further underscoring the challenges in profitability and earnings for shareholders.

In terms of sales performance, Hipolin experienced a net sales decline of 12.70% compared to the previous quarter, which was a decrease from a prior quarter's growth. The consolidated net profit also reflected a significant decline of 314.04%, indicating ongoing difficulties in maintaining profitability.

Overall, the financial results present a picture of declining performance for Hipolin, with the company seeing an adjustment in its evaluation as a result of these trends.