How has been the historical performance of Universal Auto.?

Answer:The historical performance of Universal Auto shows significant fluctuations in key financial metrics over the years.

Breakdown:
Universal Auto's net sales decreased from 120.96 Cr in March 2019 to 88.32 Cr in March 2020, following a trend of variability with a peak in March 2019. The total operating income mirrored this decline, dropping to 88.32 Cr in March 2020 from 120.96 Cr in the previous year. The company's total expenditure also fell to 81.52 Cr in March 2020 from 106.10 Cr in March 2019, contributing to an operating profit (PBDIT) of 7.52 Cr in March 2020, down from 15.79 Cr in March 2019. However, interest expenses rose significantly to 2.99 Cr in March 2020 from 1.12 Cr in March 2019, leading to a profit before tax of -3.77 Cr in March 2020, a stark contrast to the profit of 10.97 Cr in March 2019. Consequently, the profit after tax also turned negative at -4.05 Cr in March 2020, compared to 7.67 Cr in the prior year. The company's total liabilities decreased to 75.99 Cr in March 2020 from 79.48 Cr in March 2019, while total assets also fell to 75.99 Cr from 79.48 Cr. Cash flow from operating activities improved to 9.00 Cr in March 2020 from 6.00 Cr in March 2018, but cash flow from investing activities was negative at -5.00 Cr. Overall, the financial performance of Universal Auto reflects a challenging year in 2020, marked by declining revenues and profits.