How has been the historical performance of Ambica Agarbat.?

Answer:The historical performance of Ambica Agarbat shows a mixed trend in its financial metrics from the fiscal year ending March 2009 to March 2010.

Breakdown:
In the fiscal year ending March 2010, Ambica Agarbat reported net sales of 63.82 Cr, a slight increase from 63.47 Cr in March 2009. The total operating income rose to 65.63 Cr from 65.12 Cr, while total expenditure (excluding depreciation) increased to 57.42 Cr from 56.63 Cr. Operating profit, excluding other income, decreased to 8.21 Cr from 8.49 Cr, but the overall operating profit, including other income, improved to 9.26 Cr from 8.58 Cr. Profit before tax increased to 1.94 Cr from 1.81 Cr, and profit after tax decreased to 1.33 Cr from 1.56 Cr. The earnings per share (EPS) also declined to 0.82 from 1.16. The operating profit margin, excluding other income, decreased to 12.51% from 13.04%, while the profit after tax margin fell to 2.03% from 2.4%. Overall, while the company experienced growth in sales and operating profit, it faced challenges in net profit and margins during this period.