How has been the historical performance of Everest Inds.?

Answer:The historical performance of Everest Inds. shows a fluctuating trend in net sales and profitability over the years, culminating in a loss in the most recent fiscal year.

Breakdown:
Everest Inds. reported net sales of 1,722.82 Cr in March 2025, an increase from 1,575.45 Cr in March 2024, but a decline from 1,647.63 Cr in March 2023. The total operating income followed a similar pattern, reaching 1,722.82 Cr in March 2025. However, the company's total expenditure increased significantly to 1,692.92 Cr in March 2025 from 1,534.49 Cr in March 2024, leading to an operating profit (PBDIT) of only 44.56 Cr, down from 58.70 Cr the previous year. This decline in profitability was further exacerbated by increased interest expenses, which rose to 23.56 Cr in March 2025 from 12.75 Cr in March 2024. Consequently, the profit before tax turned negative at -6.30 Cr in March 2025, compared to a profit of 21.19 Cr in March 2024. The net profit also reflected this downturn, resulting in a loss of -3.60 Cr in March 2025, down from a profit of 18.00 Cr in March 2024. On the balance sheet, total liabilities increased to 1,310.72 Cr in March 2025 from 1,198.91 Cr in March 2024, while total assets also rose to 1,310.72 Cr. The cash flow statements indicated a net cash outflow of -53.00 Cr in March 2025, contrasting with a positive inflow of 50.00 Cr in March 2024, highlighting a challenging liquidity position for the company.