How has been the historical performance of Gloster Ltd?

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

Breakdown:
Gloster Ltd's net sales increased from 646.40 Cr in Mar'24 to 734.78 Cr in Mar'25, following a dip to 710.18 Cr in Mar'23 and a slight decline to 733.82 Cr in Mar'22. However, the total operating income also rose to 734.78 Cr in Mar'25 from 646.40 Cr in Mar'24. The raw material cost surged to 408.76 Cr in Mar'25 from 323.83 Cr in Mar'24, contributing to a total expenditure of 688.28 Cr, which was significantly higher than the previous year's 581.50 Cr. Operating profit, excluding other income, fell to 46.50 Cr in Mar'25 from 64.90 Cr in Mar'24, leading to an operating profit margin decline to 6.33%. The company reported a profit before tax of -1.21 Cr in Mar'25, a stark contrast to the profit of 37.81 Cr in Mar'24, resulting in a profit after tax of -13.35 Cr compared to 24.35 Cr the previous year. Total assets grew to 2,018.01 Cr in Mar'25 from 1,469.88 Cr in Mar'24, while total liabilities also increased to 2,018.01 Cr from 1,469.88 Cr. The cash flow from operating activities turned negative at -99.00 Cr in Mar'25, compared to a positive 38.00 Cr in Mar'24, indicating a challenging year for the company.