How has been the historical performance of Lotus Chocolate?

Answer:The historical performance of Lotus Chocolate shows a net profit of 1.73 crore for the year ending March 2024, with total operating income recorded at 198.10 crore. The company faced total expenditures of 195.34 crore, leading to an operating profit (PBDIT) of 3.88 crore. The profit before tax stood at 2.09 crore, resulting in a profit after tax of 1.73 crore. The earnings per share (EPS) for the same period was 1.35, with a diluted EPS of 1.25. The operating profit margin was 1.39%, while the profit after tax margin was 0.87%.

In terms of cash flow, Lotus Chocolate reported a cash flow from operating activities of -13.00 crore for March 2024, a significant decline compared to the previous year, which had a positive cash flow of 2.00 crore. The cash flow from investing activities was -20.00 crore, while financing activities generated 38.00 crore. The net cash inflow for the year was 3.00 crore, with a closing cash and cash equivalent balance of 4.00 crore. Overall, the company has shown a mixed performance with a positive net profit but negative cash flow from operations.