How has been the historical performance of Padmanabh Alloys?

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

Breakdown:
Padmanabh Alloys' net sales peaked at 42.24 Cr in March 2024 but declined to 39.04 Cr by March 2025. Total operating income followed a similar trend, decreasing from 42.24 Cr in March 2024 to 39.04 Cr in March 2025. The raw material cost also saw a decline, dropping from 32.77 Cr in March 2024 to 30.07 Cr in March 2025. Operating profit (PBDIT) decreased from 1.23 Cr in March 2024 to 0.76 Cr in March 2025, reflecting a decline in operating profit margin from 2.86% to 1.9%. Profit before tax fell significantly from 0.65 Cr in March 2024 to 0.12 Cr in March 2025, while profit after tax also decreased from 0.48 Cr to 0.24 Cr in the same period. The company's total assets increased from 17.52 Cr in March 2024 to 21.64 Cr in March 2025, with total liabilities rising from 17.52 Cr to 21.64 Cr. The book value per share adjusted slightly from 15.26 in March 2024 to 15.65 in March 2025. Cash flow from operating activities turned negative at -1.00 Cr in March 2025, contrasting with a positive cash flow of 1.00 Cr in March 2024. Overall, the data indicates a challenging year for Padmanabh Alloys, with declining sales and profits despite an increase in total assets and liabilities.