How has been the historical performance of Orient Green?

Answer:The historical performance of Orient Green shows a fluctuating trend in key financial metrics over the years leading up to March 2025.

Breakdown:
Orient Green's net sales have shown a slight increase from INR 259.48 crore in March 2024 to INR 263.45 crore in March 2025, following a gradual rise from INR 258.31 crore in March 2023. However, this is a decline from the higher sales of INR 310.63 crore in March 2022 and INR 323.28 crore in March 2019. The total operating income mirrors this trend, reaching INR 263.45 crore in March 2025. The total expenditure, excluding depreciation, increased to INR 94.05 crore in March 2025 from INR 84.34 crore in March 2024, impacting the operating profit, which decreased slightly to INR 169.40 crore. Profit before tax saw a minor decline to INR 36.20 crore in March 2025, while profit after tax was reported at INR 34.96 crore. The earnings per share (EPS) remained relatively stable at INR 0.33 in March 2025, down from INR 0.34 in March 2024. On the balance sheet, total liabilities increased to INR 1,661.91 crore in March 2025, while total assets also rose to INR 1,661.91 crore, indicating a balanced position. The cash flow from operating activities decreased to INR 168 crore in March 2025, contributing to a net cash outflow of INR 40 crore. Overall, the company's performance reflects a mix of stability and challenges in managing costs and profitability over the years.