How has been the historical performance of Sanstar?

Answer:The historical performance of Sanstar shows a mixed trend in financial metrics from March 2023 to March 2024.

Breakdown:
In the fiscal year ending March 2024, Sanstar reported net sales of 1,067.27 Cr, a decrease from 1,205.07 Cr in the previous year. Total operating income mirrored this decline, remaining at 1,067.27 Cr compared to 1,205.07 Cr in March 2023. The raw material cost also decreased to 832.93 Cr from 958.86 Cr, while total expenditure fell to 969.13 Cr from 1,132.62 Cr. This led to an operating profit (PBDIT) of 112.55 Cr, up from 77.05 Cr, indicating improved operational efficiency. Profit before tax rose significantly to 89.72 Cr from 55.39 Cr, and profit after tax increased to 66.77 Cr from 41.81 Cr, reflecting a stronger bottom line. The earnings per share (EPS) improved to 23.77 from 14.88, and the PAT margin rose to 6.26% from 3.47%. On the balance sheet, total assets grew to 527.57 Cr from 368.35 Cr, while total liabilities also increased to 527.57 Cr from 368.35 Cr, indicating a rise in both assets and liabilities. Cash flow from operating activities turned positive at 28.00 Cr compared to a negative 6.00 Cr in the previous year, although the net cash outflow was recorded at -3.00 Cr. Overall, while Sanstar faced challenges in sales, it demonstrated improvements in profitability and operational cash flow.