Andhra Paper Faces Financial Struggles Amidst Declining Sales and Profitability Trends

Andhra Paper has experienced significant volatility today, reaching a new 52-week low of Rs. 69.02. The stock has underperformed its sector by 1.43% and has seen a consecutive decline over the past four days, resulting in a total drop of 7.46%. Currently, Andhra Paper is trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a bearish trend. In terms of financial performance, Andhra Paper has reported a troubling annual operating profit decline of 23.93% over the last five years. The company's net sales have also decreased by 19.07%, contributing to negative results for five consecutive quarters. The latest quarterly profit after tax (PAT) stands at Rs. 11.65 crore, reflecting a staggering 85.9% drop. Despite a low debt-to-equity ratio, the stock's return on equity (ROE) is at 6.2%, suggesting an expensive valuation relative to its peers. Over the past year, Andhra Paper has generated a return of -28.85%, starkly contrasting with the BSE 500's positive return of 2.68%. The company's performance metrics indicate a challenging environment as it navigates through these financial hurdles.