How has been the historical performance of Patel Integrated?

Answer:The historical performance of Patel Integrated shows a mixed trend in its financial metrics from March 2017 to March 2018.

Breakdown:
In the fiscal year ending March 2018, Patel Integrated reported net sales of 423.68 Cr, a decrease from 453.95 Cr in the previous year. Total operating income mirrored this decline, remaining at 423.68 Cr, while total expenditure (excluding depreciation) also fell to 406.36 Cr from 435.91 Cr. Operating profit, excluding other income, slightly decreased to 17.32 Cr from 18.04 Cr, resulting in an operating profit margin of 4.1%, up from 4.01%. The company’s profit before tax improved marginally to 10.64 Cr from 10.44 Cr, leading to a profit after tax of 8.15 Cr, an increase from 7.86 Cr. The earnings per share (EPS) remained relatively stable at 2.27, down slightly from 2.28. On the balance sheet, total assets rose to 228.11 Cr from 199.26 Cr, with total liabilities also increasing to 228.11 Cr from 199.26 Cr. Cash flow from operating activities decreased to 5.00 Cr from 14.00 Cr, while the net cash outflow was reduced to -1.00 Cr from -6.00 Cr. Overall, while some profitability metrics showed improvement, sales and cash flow from operations experienced declines.