How has been the historical performance of Apcotex Industri?

Answer:The historical performance of Apcotex Industri shows a mixed trend in 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 raw material costs significantly from 248.81 Cr to 194.19 Cr, contributing to a total expenditure drop from 313.61 Cr to 257.03 Cr. Operating profit (PBDIT) increased slightly to 47.70 Cr from 47.05 Cr, while profit before tax rose to 35.88 Cr from 34.83 Cr. Notably, profit after tax saw a substantial increase to 38.53 Cr compared to 24.68 Cr in the prior year. The earnings per share (EPS) improved to 7.4 from 4.73, and the PAT margin increased to 13.0% from 6.95%. On the balance sheet, total liabilities rose to 281.33 Cr from 180.66 Cr, while total assets also increased to 281.33 Cr from 180.66 Cr. Cash flow from operating activities turned negative at -18.00 Cr, contrasting with a positive 32.00 Cr in the previous year, although cash flow from investing activities improved significantly to 40.00 Cr from -7.56 Cr. Overall, Apcotex Industri demonstrated resilience in profitability despite challenges in sales and cash flow.