How has been the historical performance of Aten Papers?

Answer:The historical performance of Aten Papers shows a positive trend in its financial metrics from March 2023 to March 2024.

Breakdown:
In the fiscal year ending March 2024, Aten Papers reported net sales of 96.80 crore, an increase from 91.00 crore in the previous year. Total operating income mirrored this growth, reaching 96.80 crore, up from 91.00 crore. The total expenditure also rose to 91.64 crore from 89.12 crore, primarily driven by an increase in the purchase of finished goods. Operating profit, excluding other income, significantly improved to 5.16 crore from 1.88 crore, reflecting a stronger operating profit margin of 5.33%, compared to 2.07% the previous year. Profit before tax surged to 3.72 crore from 0.68 crore, leading to a profit after tax of 2.78 crore, up from 0.50 crore, resulting in a PAT margin of 2.87%. The company's reserves increased to 6.03 crore from 3.25 crore, and earnings per share rose dramatically to 27.8 from 5.0. On the balance sheet, total liabilities increased to 32.92 crore from 29.62 crore, while total assets also grew to 32.92 crore from 29.62 crore. The book value per share adjusted rose to 70.32 from 42.51. Overall, Aten Papers demonstrated significant growth in sales, profits, and shareholder value over the year.