How has been the historical performance of BLB?

Nov 01 2025 10:35 PM IST
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BLB's historical performance shows fluctuating net sales, peaking at 581.51 Cr in Mar'15, but faced significant profitability challenges in Mar'18 with a profit before tax of -5.65 Cr and an EPS of -0.98, despite positive cash flow from operations. Overall, the company experienced a difficult year in profitability despite increased sales.
Answer:
The historical performance of BLB shows a fluctuating trend in net sales and profitability over the years, with significant variations in both revenue and expenses.

Breakdown:
BLB's net sales increased from 463.58 Cr in Mar'17 to 516.76 Cr in Mar'18, following a peak of 581.51 Cr in Mar'15. The total operating income also rose to 516.76 Cr in Mar'18 from 463.58 Cr in the previous year. However, the company faced challenges with total expenditure, which increased to 518.86 Cr in Mar'18 from 457.40 Cr in Mar'17, leading to an operating profit (PBDIT) of only 0.04 Cr in Mar'18, a significant decline from 8.17 Cr in Mar'17. This resulted in a profit before tax of -5.65 Cr in Mar'18, down from 1.20 Cr in Mar'17, and a profit after tax of -5.19 Cr compared to 1.26 Cr the previous year. The earnings per share (EPS) also reflected this downturn, falling to -0.98 in Mar'18 from 0.24 in Mar'17. Cash flow from operating activities showed a positive trend with 68.00 Cr in Mar'18, contrasting with a negative cash flow of -45.00 Cr in Mar'17, while the closing cash and cash equivalents increased to 4.00 Cr in Mar'18 from 2.00 Cr in Mar'17. Overall, BLB's financial performance indicates a challenging year in terms of profitability despite an increase in sales.
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