How has been the historical performance of Ruby Mills?

Answer:The historical performance of Ruby Mills shows a gradual increase in profitability and cash flow over the years, particularly from 2019 to 2024.

Breakdown:
In March 2019, Ruby Mills reported net sales of 2.52 crore with total operating income also at 2.52 crore. The total expenditure, excluding depreciation, was 2.32 crore, resulting in an operating profit (PBDIT) of 0.21 crore. The profit before tax was 0.21 crore, leading to a profit after tax of 0.15 crore, which corresponds to a net profit of 0.15 crore. The earnings per share (EPS) stood at 0.12, with a PAT margin of 5.95%. Over the following years, the profit before tax showed a consistent upward trend, reaching 55.00 crore by March 2024. Cash flow from operating activities also improved significantly, increasing from 6.00 crore in March 2019 to 49.00 crore in March 2024. However, cash flow from investing activities turned negative in 2024 at -77.00 crore, contributing to a net cash outflow of -62.00 crore, despite an opening cash balance of 80.00 crore. The closing cash and cash equivalents at the end of March 2024 were 18.00 crore, indicating a decline from the previous year. Overall, Ruby Mills has demonstrated growth in profitability and operating cash flow, although it faced challenges in investment cash flow in recent years.