CFO vs PAT Analysis
Over the last 5 years (FY22–FY26),
Cash Flow from Operations (CFO) has been consistently lower than
PAT in most years, indicating potential working capital drag. For example, in FY26, CFO was `
₹66 Cr` vs PAT of `
₹56 Cr` (CFO > PAT), but in FY25, CFO was `
₹27 Cr` vs PAT of `
₹53 Cr` (CFO only `
51%` of PAT). Over the TTM period, CFO is `
₹85 Cr` vs PAT of `
₹67 Cr`, showing improvement. However, the 3-year average CFO/PAT ratio is approximately `
0.85`, meaning CFO has been `
15% lower` than PAT on average.
Key Observations
- In FY24, CFO was `₹44 Cr` vs PAT of `₹42 Cr` (CFO slightly higher). In FY23, CFO was `₹7 Cr` vs PAT of `₹30 Cr` (CFO only `23%` of PAT). This inconsistency highlights that profit quality has been weak in some years due to rising receivables or inventory.
- The latest data (FY26 and TTM) shows CFO catching up, but the historical pattern is a concern for long-term investors as it suggests earnings may not be fully converting to cash.
Overall Assessment
While recent quarters show improvement, the 3-5 year trend indicates CFO has been `
consistently lower` than PAT in multiple years, signaling potential
working capital inefficiencies. This is a
warning sign that reported profits may not be fully realized in cash.