How has been the historical performance of Cont. Petroleums?

Answer:The historical performance of Cont. Petroleums shows significant fluctuations in key financial metrics over the years.

Breakdown:
Cont. Petroleums has experienced varying net sales, with a notable increase from INR 52.37 Cr in Mar'24 to INR 112.91 Cr in Mar'25, following a dip to INR 92.50 Cr in Mar'23. Total operating income also rose to INR 112.91 Cr in Mar'25 from INR 52.37 Cr in Mar'24, although it was lower than the INR 121.62 Cr recorded in Mar'22. The raw material cost increased significantly to INR 101.11 Cr in Mar'25 from INR 46.18 Cr in Mar'24, impacting the operating profit, which stood at INR 8.04 Cr in Mar'25, up from INR 5.98 Cr in Mar'24. Profit before tax improved to INR 5.97 Cr in Mar'25 from INR 3.85 Cr in Mar'24, while profit after tax also increased to INR 4.31 Cr in Mar'25 from INR 2.73 Cr in Mar'24. The company's total assets rose to INR 68.36 Cr in Mar'25 from INR 48.78 Cr in Mar'24, with total liabilities also increasing to INR 68.36 Cr from INR 48.78 Cr. Cash flow from operating activities remained stable at INR 2.00 Cr in Mar'24 and Mar'23, while the closing cash and cash equivalents decreased to INR 1.00 Cr in Mar'24 from INR 2.00 Cr in Mar'23. Overall, the financial metrics indicate a recovery trend in sales and profits, despite rising costs and fluctuating cash positions.