How has been the historical performance of EIH Assoc.Hotels?

Answer:The historical performance of EIH Assoc.Hotels shows a fluctuating trend in key financial metrics over the years from 2008 to 2012.

Breakdown:
EIH Assoc.Hotels experienced a rise in net sales from 181.04 Cr in March 2011 to 196.71 Cr in March 2012, following a peak of 185.15 Cr in March 2008. The total operating income also increased to 198.37 Cr in March 2012 from 182.39 Cr in the previous year. However, the total expenditure, excluding depreciation, rose to 141.94 Cr in March 2012, up from 127.98 Cr in March 2011. Operating profit (PBDIT) showed a slight increase to 57.65 Cr in March 2012, while profit before tax improved to 18.04 Cr from 15.31 Cr in March 2011. The profit after tax also saw growth, reaching 12.04 Cr in March 2012 compared to 9.32 Cr in March 2011. The earnings per share (EPS) increased to 5.38 in March 2012 from 4.17 in March 2011. The operating profit margin, however, declined slightly to 28.45% in March 2012 from 29.83% in March 2011, indicating a decrease in profitability relative to sales. Cash flow from operating activities decreased to 53.40 Cr in March 2012 from 56.00 Cr in March 2011, while the closing cash and cash equivalents rose to 10.30 Cr in March 2012 from 8.70 Cr in March 2011, reflecting a positive cash position.