How has been the historical performance of Patel Integrated?

Answer:The historical performance of Patel Integrated shows a slight decline in net sales from INR 453.95 crore in March 2017 to INR 423.68 crore in March 2018. Total operating income mirrored this trend, remaining at INR 423.68 crore in March 2018, down from INR 453.95 crore the previous year. The company's total expenditure also decreased from INR 435.91 crore to INR 406.36 crore, contributing to an operating profit (PBDIT) of INR 22.61 crore, which is marginally lower than INR 22.82 crore in the prior year. Profit before tax increased slightly from INR 10.44 crore to INR 10.64 crore, leading to a profit after tax of INR 8.15 crore, up from INR 7.86 crore. The earnings per share (EPS) remained relatively stable at INR 2.27 compared to INR 2.28 in the previous year.

Breakdown:
In terms of financial health, Patel Integrated's shareholder's funds rose from INR 115.26 crore in March 2017 to INR 127.35 crore in March 2018, while total liabilities increased from INR 199.26 crore to INR 228.11 crore. The company's total assets also grew from INR 199.26 crore to INR 228.11 crore, indicating a strengthening asset base. However, cash flow from operating activities decreased significantly from INR 14 crore to INR 5 crore, and the net cash outflow improved slightly from INR -6 crore to INR -1 crore. The closing cash and cash equivalents were negative at INR -23 crore in March 2018, compared to INR -21 crore in March 2017, reflecting ongoing liquidity challenges. Overall, while Patel Integrated experienced some growth in profits and shareholder equity, it faced challenges in revenue generation and cash flow management.