Wealth First Portfolio Managers Faces Major Financial Challenges Amid Declining Performance Metrics

Wealth First Portfolio Managers has recently undergone a significant evaluation revision, reflecting a challenging financial landscape for the company. In the quarter ending March 2025, the firm reported a notable decline in key performance metrics. Net sales for the latest six months stood at Rs 12.99 crore, experiencing a substantial contraction of 56.07%. The company's profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter was recorded at Rs -4.29 crore, marking a drastic fall of 130.9%.
Additionally, the company's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (PBDIT) reached a low of Rs -6.23 crore, with the operating profit to net sales ratio at a concerning 0.00%. The profit before tax, adjusted for other income, was also at its lowest, recorded at Rs -6.38 crore, while earnings per share (EPS) fell to Rs -4.02.

In terms of market performance, Wealth First's stock has shown mixed results compared to the Sensex. Over the past year, the stock has returned 11.49%, while the Sensex has returned 13.01%. However, year-to-date, Wealth First has seen a decline of 38.32%, contrasting with the Sensex's modest gain of 5.41%. Despite past successes, including a remarkable 981.48% return over five years, the current financial trends indicate significant challenges ahead for the company.