How has been the historical performance of Panyam Cement?

Answer:The historical performance of Panyam Cement shows significant fluctuations in its financial metrics over the years, particularly in net sales and profitability.

Breakdown:
Panyam Cement's net sales have seen a notable increase from Mar'23 at 38.86 Cr to Mar'24 at 120.12 Cr, while in Mar'22, the sales were at zero. However, the total operating income also reflects this trend, rising to 120.12 Cr in Mar'24 from 38.86 Cr in Mar'23. The company has faced challenges with total expenditure, which increased to 151.94 Cr in Mar'24 from 65.03 Cr in Mar'23, leading to an operating profit (PBDIT) of -17.40 Cr in Mar'24, an improvement from -25.92 Cr in Mar'23 but still negative. The profit before tax also improved slightly to -55.02 Cr in Mar'24 from -59.85 Cr in Mar'23. However, the net profit remained negative at -55.02 Cr in Mar'24, though it was an improvement from -59.85 Cr in Mar'23. The earnings per share (EPS) also reflect this trend, with a value of -68.6 in Mar'24 compared to -74.63 in Mar'23. Cash flow from operating activities was -38.00 Cr in Mar'24, slightly worse than -34.00 Cr in Mar'23, while cash flow from financing activities improved to 110.00 Cr in Mar'24 from 97.00 Cr in Mar'23. Overall, Panyam Cement's financial performance indicates a recovery in sales but persistent challenges in profitability and cash flow management.