How has been the historical performance of Global Vectra?

Answer:The historical performance of Global Vectra shows a mixed trend over the years, particularly in terms of profitability and cash flow.

Breakdown:
In March 2007, Global Vectra reported net sales of 149.37 Cr and a total operating income of the same amount. The total expenditure, excluding depreciation, was 82.71 Cr, leading to an operating profit (PBDIT) of 67.07 Cr. After accounting for interest of 32.49 Cr and depreciation of 15.71 Cr, the profit before tax stood at 18.87 Cr, resulting in a profit after tax of 12.50 Cr. The earnings per share (EPS) for that period was 8.93, with a diluted EPS of 10.03. The operating profit margin was 44.62%, while the profit after tax margin was 8.37%. In terms of cash flow, the standalone results for March 2024 indicated a profit before tax of 2.00 Cr, a significant improvement from the losses recorded in previous years. The cash flow from operating activities reached 111.00 Cr, while cash flow from financing activities remained negative at -141.00 Cr, leading to a net cash inflow of 0.00 Cr. The closing cash and cash equivalents increased to 2.00 Cr in March 2024, up from 1.00 Cr in March 2023.