How has been the historical performance of Archidply Decor?

Answer:The historical performance of Archidply Decor shows a mixed trend in its financial metrics over the years.

Breakdown:
Archidply Decor's net sales have shown an upward trend, increasing from 32.25 Cr in Mar'21 to 52.48 Cr in Mar'25, despite a dip to 40.27 Cr in Mar'20 and a peak of 55.55 Cr in Mar'19. Total operating income followed a similar pattern, reaching 52.48 Cr in Mar'25, up from 47.25 Cr in Mar'24. The company's total expenditure, excluding depreciation, also rose to 49.56 Cr in Mar'25 from 43.82 Cr in Mar'24, indicating rising costs. Operating profit (PBDIT) has fluctuated, with a slight decrease to 4.16 Cr in Mar'25 from 4.61 Cr in Mar'24. Profit before tax has shown a decline, dropping to 0.12 Cr in Mar'25 from 0.79 Cr in Mar'24, while profit after tax increased slightly to 0.06 Cr in Mar'25 from 0.03 Cr in Mar'24. The earnings per share (EPS) improved to 0.11 in Mar'25 from 0.05 in Mar'24, although it was significantly lower than the 1.31 recorded in Mar'23. The operating profit margin decreased to 5.56% in Mar'25 from 7.26% in Mar'24, while the profit after tax margin remained low at 0.11%. Overall, the financial performance reflects both growth in sales and challenges in profitability.