How has been the historical performance of Gujarat Alkalies?

Answer:The historical performance of Gujarat Alkalies shows significant fluctuations in key financial metrics over the years.

Breakdown:
Gujarat Alkalies reported net sales of 4,072.91 Cr in March 2025, an increase from 3,806.63 Cr in March 2024, but a decline from 4,516.50 Cr in March 2023. The total operating income followed a similar trend, reaching 4,072.91 Cr in March 2025, compared to 3,806.63 Cr in the previous year and 4,516.50 Cr in March 2023. The total expenditure, excluding depreciation, was 3,712.49 Cr in March 2025, slightly up from 3,670.60 Cr in March 2024. Operating profit (PBDIT) for March 2025 was 452.56 Cr, a notable recovery from 226.10 Cr in March 2024, but significantly lower than 1,156.74 Cr in March 2023. The profit before tax showed a positive shift to 9.72 Cr in March 2025 from a loss of 195.88 Cr in March 2024. However, the profit after tax was 15.82 Cr in March 2025, recovering from a loss of 132.24 Cr in March 2024, yet down from 575.70 Cr in March 2023. The consolidated net profit for March 2025 was -65.12 Cr, an improvement from -236.84 Cr in March 2024, but a decline from 409.62 Cr in March 2023. The earnings per share (EPS) for March 2025 was -8.87, recovering from -32.25 in March 2024, but down from 55.78 in March 2023. The operating profit margin for March 2025 was 8.85%, up from 3.57% in March 2024, but down from 24.68% in March 2023. The total assets decreased to 8,023.39 Cr in March 2024 from 8,334.75 Cr in March 2023, while total liabilities also decreased to 8,023.39 Cr from 8,334.75 Cr in the same period. The cash flow from operating activities was 66.00 Cr in March 2024, down from 959.00 Cr in March 2023, reflecting a challenging cash flow environment.