How has been the historical performance of GP Petroleums?

Answer:The historical performance of GP Petroleums shows fluctuations in key financial metrics over the years.

Breakdown:
GP Petroleums' net sales have seen a decline from INR 790.39 crore in March 2023 to INR 609.27 crore in March 2025. Total operating income followed a similar trend, decreasing from INR 790.39 crore in March 2023 to INR 609.27 crore in March 2025. The company's total expenditure, excluding depreciation, also decreased from INR 753.95 crore in March 2023 to INR 570.45 crore in March 2025. Operating profit (PBDIT) increased slightly from INR 36.44 crore in March 2023 to INR 41.42 crore in March 2025, reflecting an operating profit margin improvement from 4.61% to 6.37%. Profit before tax showed a modest increase from INR 34.67 crore in March 2023 to INR 35.46 crore in March 2025, while profit after tax rose from INR 25.19 crore to INR 26.32 crore during the same period. The company's total assets increased from INR 345.31 crore in March 2023 to INR 405.45 crore in March 2025, and total liabilities also rose from INR 345.31 crore to INR 405.45 crore. Cash flow from operating activities turned negative at INR -8 crore in March 2025, contrasting with positive cash flows in previous years. Overall, GP Petroleums has experienced a mixed performance with some improvements in profitability metrics despite declining sales and cash flow challenges.