How has been the historical performance of Prince Pipes?

Answer:The historical performance of Prince Pipes shows a fluctuating trend in key financial metrics over the years.

Breakdown:
Prince Pipes' net sales have seen a decline from INR 2,710.87 crore in March 2023 to INR 2,523.92 crore in March 2025, with a peak in March 2023. The total operating income followed a similar pattern, decreasing from INR 2,710.87 crore in March 2023 to INR 2,523.92 crore in March 2025. The raw material costs increased significantly from INR 1,167.22 crore in March 2020 to INR 1,875.15 crore in March 2025, contributing to a rise in total expenditure, which reached INR 2,362.12 crore in March 2025. Operating profit (PBDIT) has also declined from INR 421.08 crore in March 2022 to INR 175.54 crore in March 2025. Consequently, profit before tax decreased from INR 336.87 crore in March 2022 to INR 58.85 crore in March 2025, and profit after tax dropped from INR 249.40 crore to INR 43.14 crore in the same period. The earnings per share (EPS) reflected this decline, falling from INR 22.56 in March 2022 to INR 3.90 in March 2025. On the balance sheet, total assets increased from INR 1,939.04 crore in March 2022 to INR 2,123.23 crore in March 2024, while total liabilities also rose, indicating a growing debt level from INR 58.13 crore in March 2023 to INR 114.44 crore in March 2024. Cash flow from operating activities experienced a significant drop to INR 32 crore in March 2024 from INR 360 crore in March 2023, resulting in a net cash outflow of INR 45 crore in March 2024. Overall, the financial performance of Prince Pipes has shown significant volatility, particularly in profitability and cash flow metrics.