How has been the historical performance of Apcotex Industri?

Answer:The historical performance of Apcotex Industri shows a mixed trend in its financial metrics from March 2015 to March 2016.

Breakdown:
In the fiscal year ending March 2016, Apcotex Industri reported net sales of 294.93 Cr, a decline from 353.37 Cr in the previous year. Total operating income also decreased to 296.46 Cr from 355.08 Cr. However, the company managed to reduce its total expenditure significantly to 257.03 Cr from 313.61 Cr, leading to an operating profit (PBDIT) of 47.70 Cr, slightly up from 47.05 Cr. Profit before tax increased to 35.88 Cr from 34.83 Cr, and profit after tax saw a notable rise to 38.53 Cr from 24.68 Cr. The earnings per share (EPS) improved to 7.4 from 4.73, reflecting a positive trend in profitability. On the balance sheet, total assets grew to 281.33 Cr from 180.66 Cr, while total liabilities increased to 281.33 Cr from 180.66 Cr, indicating a rise in both assets and liabilities. Cash flow from operating activities turned negative at -18.00 Cr compared to a positive 32.00 Cr in the prior year, although cash flow from investing activities improved significantly to 40.00 Cr from -7.56 Cr. Overall, while sales and operating cash flow faced challenges, profitability metrics and asset growth showed positive developments for Apcotex Industri.