Antony Waste Handling Cell Downgraded to 'Sell' by MarketsMOJO, Institutional Investors Decrease Stake

Antony Waste Handling Cell, a smallcap company in the miscellaneous industry, has recently been downgraded to a 'Sell' by MarketsMOJO on November 11, 2024. This decision was based on the company's poor long-term growth, as its operating profit has only grown at an annual rate of 7.73% over the last 5 years. Additionally, the company has declared negative results for the last 4 consecutive quarters, with its interest and profits falling significantly.
Another concerning factor is the decreasing participation of institutional investors, who have decreased their stake by -2.6% over the previous quarter. This is a cause for concern as institutional investors have better resources and capabilities to analyze a company's fundamentals compared to retail investors.

However, there are some positive aspects to consider. Antony Waste Handling Cell has a high management efficiency with a ROCE of 19.56% and a strong ability to service debt with a low Debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.14 times. The stock is also technically in a mildly bullish range, with its technical trend improving since November 4, 2024, and generating a return of -10.77% since then. The MACD and KST technical factors are also bullish.

In terms of valuation, the company has a fair valuation with a ROCE of 13.4 and an Enterprise value to Capital Employed ratio of 2.8. The stock is currently trading at a discount compared to its average historical valuations. Additionally, while the stock has generated a return of 57.19% in the last year, its profits have also risen by 35.3%, resulting in a PEG ratio of 0.8.

Despite its recent downgrade, Antony Waste Handling Cell has still outperformed the market (BSE 500) with a return of 57.19% in the last year, compared to the market's return of 30.30%. Investors should carefully consider all these factors before making any decisions regarding this smallcap company in the miscellaneous industry.