Are Prataap Snacks latest results good or bad?

Prataap Snacks has reported its financial results for the quarter ending March 2025, which highlight significant challenges in profitability. The company experienced a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs -13.31 crore, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 192.69%. Additionally, the Profit After Tax (PAT) was recorded at Rs -11.94 crore, marking a notable drop of 196.4% compared to the same quarter last year. This PAT figure represents the lowest recorded by Prataap Snacks in the past five quarters, indicating a consistent downward trend.
On the sales front, Prataap Snacks reported a net sales growth of 3.10% for the quarter, contrasting with a decline of 2.86% in the same period last year. However, the operating profit (PBDIT) showed a significant decline of 86.09%, indicating ongoing operational difficulties. The operating profit margin, excluding other income, also fell to 1.24%, which is a decrease of 7.93% from the previous year.

Despite a slight adjustment in its evaluation, the overall financial results suggest that Prataap Snacks is facing considerable challenges, particularly in profitability metrics, which may impact its near-term outlook.