How has been the historical performance of Cosmo First?

Answer:The historical performance of Cosmo First shows fluctuations in key financial metrics over the years, with notable changes in revenue and profitability.

Breakdown:
Cosmo First's net sales increased from 2,587.34 Cr in Mar'24 to 2,895.10 Cr in Mar'25, following a decline from 3,065.29 Cr in Mar'23. The total operating income mirrored this trend, rising to 2,895.10 Cr in Mar'25 after a dip in the previous year. However, total expenditure also rose to 2,607.22 Cr in Mar'25, leading to an operating profit of 287.88 Cr, up from 183.27 Cr in Mar'24 but down from 382.35 Cr in Mar'23. Profit before tax showed a significant increase to 163.14 Cr in Mar'25, compared to 72.39 Cr in Mar'24, while profit after tax also rose to 133.37 Cr from 62.19 Cr. The earnings per share (EPS) improved to 50.81 in Mar'25, up from 23.69 in Mar'24, although it was lower than the 92.95 recorded in Mar'23. On the balance sheet, total assets increased to 4,103.44 Cr in Mar'25 from 3,512.31 Cr in Mar'24, with total liabilities also rising to 4,103.44 Cr. The company’s cash flow from operating activities decreased to 166.00 Cr in Mar'25 from 245.00 Cr in Mar'24, while cash flow from investing activities showed a more significant outflow of -419.00 Cr in Mar'25. Overall, while Cosmo First experienced growth in sales and profits in Mar'25, it faced challenges in maintaining cash flow and managing expenses.