How has been the historical performance of SRU Steels?

Answer:The historical performance of SRU Steels shows a fluctuating trend in its financial metrics over the years.

Breakdown:
SRU Steels' net sales have seen a gradual increase from INR 15.01 crore in March 2022 to INR 25.34 crore in March 2025, although it peaked at INR 27.08 crore in March 2021 before declining in the following years. The total operating income followed a similar trajectory, reaching INR 25.34 crore in March 2025. However, the company faced significant challenges with total expenditure, which rose to INR 26.01 crore in March 2025, leading to an operating profit (PBDIT) of -0.41 crore, a stark contrast to the positive figures in previous years. Profit before tax also turned negative at -0.46 crore in March 2025, down from a profit of 0.44 crore in March 2024. Consequently, profit after tax reflected a loss of -0.46 crore in March 2025, compared to a profit of 0.32 crore the previous year. The company's total assets increased to INR 60.05 crore in March 2025, driven by a rise in current assets, particularly short-term loans and advances, which surged to INR 36.68 crore. Despite this growth in assets, the company reported a negative reserve of -0.52 crore in March 2025, indicating financial strain. Cash flow from operating activities also showed a significant outflow of -38.00 crore in March 2025, highlighting ongoing liquidity challenges.