How has been the historical performance of North Eastn.Car.?

Answer:The historical performance of North Eastn.Car. shows a mixed trend in its financial metrics over the years from March 2013 to March 2017.

Breakdown:
Net sales for North Eastn.Car. increased from 530.65 Cr in March 2015 to 547.99 Cr in March 2017, although it peaked at 571.76 Cr in March 2014. Total operating income followed a similar pattern, reaching 547.99 Cr in March 2017. The total expenditure, excluding depreciation, was 528.93 Cr in March 2017, reflecting a gradual increase from 511.82 Cr in March 2015. Operating profit (PBDIT) was 19.76 Cr in March 2017, slightly down from 21.33 Cr in March 2016. Profit before tax showed a modest increase to 9.01 Cr in March 2017 from 8.96 Cr in March 2016, while profit after tax was 5.60 Cr in March 2017, a slight decrease from 5.64 Cr in March 2016. The earnings per share (EPS) decreased to 1.03 in March 2017 from 1.04 in March 2016. The operating profit margin was 3.48% in March 2017, down from 3.7% in March 2016, indicating a slight decline in profitability. Cash flow from operating activities was negative at -2.00 Cr in March 2017, contrasting with a positive cash flow of 2.00 Cr in March 2016. Overall, while there were fluctuations in sales and profits, the company maintained a consistent cash position with closing cash and cash equivalents remaining at 3.00 Cr from March 2015 to March 2017.