How has been the historical performance of GKB Ophthalmics?

Answer:The historical performance of GKB Ophthalmics shows a fluctuating trend in revenue and profitability over the years, with significant losses reported in recent periods.

Breakdown:
GKB Ophthalmics has experienced a steady increase in net sales from INR 56.88 crore in March 2021 to INR 108.99 crore in March 2025. However, the company has faced rising total expenditures, which grew from INR 54.96 crore in March 2021 to INR 111.77 crore in March 2025, leading to operating losses. Operating profit (PBDIT) turned negative in March 2025 at -INR 1.45 crore, down from a positive INR 4.60 crore in March 2023. Profit before tax also declined significantly, reaching -INR 6.91 crore in March 2025, compared to a profit of INR 0.11 crore in March 2023. Consequently, the profit after tax showed a similar downward trend, resulting in a loss of -INR 7.26 crore in March 2025, compared to a small profit of INR 0.08 crore in March 2023. The company's total assets increased from INR 102.25 crore in March 2020 to INR 125.21 crore in March 2025, while total liabilities also rose from INR 102.25 crore to INR 125.21 crore during the same period. Cash flow from operating activities has been negative in the latest year at -INR 3.00 crore, indicating challenges in generating cash from core operations. Overall, GKB Ophthalmics has shown growth in sales but has struggled with profitability and cash flow in recent years.