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 to Mar'24, rising from 38.86 Cr to 120.12 Cr, while in Mar'22, there were no sales recorded. The total operating income followed a similar trend, increasing to 120.12 Cr in Mar'24 from 38.86 Cr in Mar'23. However, the company faced substantial challenges with total expenditure, which surged 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 indicating losses. The profit before tax also reflected losses of -55.02 Cr in Mar'24, slightly better than -59.85 Cr in Mar'23. The net profit for Mar'24 was -55.02 Cr, compared to -59.85 Cr in the previous year, while the earnings per share (EPS) improved marginally to -68.6 from -74.63. The cash flow from operating activities remained negative at -38.00 Cr in Mar'24, although it was a slight deterioration from -34.00 Cr in Mar'23. Overall, Panyam Cement's financial performance indicates ongoing struggles with profitability despite some growth in sales.