How has been the historical performance of Universus Photo?

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

Breakdown:
Universus Photo's net sales have seen a decline from INR 56.16 crore in March 2022 to INR 24.60 crore in March 2025. The total operating income followed a similar trend, decreasing from INR 56.16 crore in March 2022 to INR 24.60 crore in March 2025. The company's total expenditure, excluding depreciation, also decreased from INR 45.50 crore in March 2022 to INR 26.35 crore in March 2025. Operating profit, excluding other income, turned negative in March 2025 at INR -1.75 crore, contrasting with a positive INR 10.66 crore in March 2022. However, the company reported a substantial operating profit including other income of INR 40.48 crore in March 2025, which is consistent with previous years. Profit before tax remained relatively stable, with INR 40.35 crore in March 2025 compared to INR 482.50 crore in March 2022. The profit after tax showed a recovery to INR 31.75 crore in March 2025 from a loss of INR 196.35 crore in March 2024. The consolidated net profit for March 2025 was INR 87.02 crore, a significant improvement from the losses reported in the previous two years. The company's total assets decreased from INR 1,089.89 crore in March 2022 to INR 892.32 crore in March 2025, while total liabilities also decreased from INR 1,089.89 crore to INR 892.32 crore in the same period. Cash flow from operating activities improved significantly to INR 184 crore in March 2025, compared to a negative cash flow in the previous years. Overall, Universus Photo has experienced a challenging financial landscape with notable recoveries in certain areas, particularly in profit metrics.