Lambodhara Textiles Downgraded to 'Sell' by MarketsMOJO Due to Poor Growth and High Pledged Shares

Lambodhara Textiles, a microcap company in the textile industry, has recently been downgraded to a 'Sell' by MarketsMOJO on October 21, 2024. This decision was based on the company's poor long-term growth, flat results in June 2024, and high promoter pledged shares. Over the last five years, Lambodhara Textiles has only seen a 2.29% annual growth in net sales and a 11.23% growth in operating profit. In addition, their profits have fallen by -64.8% in the past year. This has led to a decrease in investor confidence and a downgrade in the stock's rating. Furthermore, the company's performance in the first half of the year has been disappointing, with a -44.04% growth in profits and a ROCE of only 6.62%. Additionally, 39.28% of the promoter shares are pledged, which can put downward pressure on the stock prices in a falling market. Despite having a high management efficiency and a strong ability to service debt, the technical trend for Lambodhara Textiles is currently sideways, indicating no clear price momentum. This has resulted in a -3.21% return since the technical trend deteriorated from Mildly Bullish on October 18, 2024. On a positive note, the stock is currently trading at an attractive valuation with a ROCE of 4.6 and an enterprise value to capital employed ratio of 1.4. However, this is still a discount compared to its average historical valuations. In the last year, while the market has generated a return of 34.48%, Lambodhara Textiles has underperformed with a negative return of -6.49%. In conclusion, based on the current performance and market trends, it is recommended to sell Lambodhara Textiles stock. Investors should carefully consider the company's financials and market conditions before making any investment decisions.