In the quarter under review, Advance Metering Technology recorded a financial trend score that moved from flat to negative, with the score declining to -11 from -1 over the past three months. This adjustment in evaluation highlights a period of financial contraction. Operating cash flow for the year registered at Rs -3.90 crore, marking the lowest level recorded in recent periods. Profit before tax excluding other income for the quarter stood at Rs -4.13 crore, reflecting a 57.0% change relative to previous quarters. The net profit after tax for the quarter was Rs -3.08 crore, showing a significant shift of over 1380% compared to prior results.
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The company’s return on capital employed for the half-year period was recorded at -10.01%, the lowest in recent history, signalling pressure on capital efficiency. Cash and cash equivalents also reached a low of Rs 3.47 crore for the half-year, underscoring liquidity constraints. These financial indicators coincide with a market capitalisation grade of 4 and a Mojo Score of 3.0, reflecting an adjustment in the company’s overall evaluation. The Mojo Grade shifted from Sell to Strong Sell as of 29 July 2024, with the trigger for this change noted on 19 November 2025 under the financial trend parameter.
Share price movements on the day showed a decline of 0.88%, with the stock trading between a high of Rs 24.50 and a low of Rs 23.31. The current price stands at Rs 23.67, close to its 52-week low of Rs 22.11, and significantly below the 52-week high of Rs 45.85. This price behaviour reflects the broader challenges faced by the company amid sectoral headwinds.
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When compared with the broader market benchmark, the Sensex, Advance Metering Technology’s returns have diverged significantly. Over the past week and month, the stock recorded a decline of 3.74%, while the Sensex posted gains of 0.96% and 0.86% respectively. Year-to-date, the stock’s return stands at -39.91%, contrasting with the Sensex’s positive 8.36%. Over the one-year horizon, the stock’s return was -32.68%, while the Sensex gained 9.48%. However, longer-term returns over three and five years show the stock outperforming the Sensex, with returns of 40.47% and 183.47% respectively, compared to the Sensex’s 37.31% and 91.65%. The ten-year return for the stock is -2.19%, markedly below the Sensex’s 232.28%.
These figures illustrate a complex performance profile for Advance Metering Technology, with recent quarters reflecting financial strain and negative momentum, while longer-term returns have shown periods of outperformance. Investors analysing this stock should consider the recent adjustment in financial trend parameters alongside the broader market context and sectoral dynamics.
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