Stock Price Movement and Market Context
On 28 Jan 2026, Andhra Petrochemicals Ltd recorded an intraday low of Rs.42.75, down by 2.91% from its previous close. Despite this, the stock managed to recover slightly during the session, touching an intraday high of Rs.45.45, representing a 3.23% gain. The day’s overall change was a positive 3.97%, outperforming the commodity chemicals sector by 2.7%. However, the stock remains below all key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, signalling a sustained downward trend.
The broader market environment showed resilience, with the Sensex rising 332.77 points (0.45%) to close at 82,225.13 after a flat opening. The Sensex is currently 4.78% below its 52-week high of 86,159.02. Mega-cap stocks led the market gains, while the Sensex trades below its 50-day moving average, which itself remains above the 200-day moving average, indicating mixed technical signals at the index level.
Long-Term Performance and Valuation Concerns
Over the past year, Andhra Petrochemicals Ltd’s stock has declined by 29.46%, significantly underperforming the Sensex, which gained 8.33% over the same period. The stock’s 52-week high was Rs.71.80, highlighting the extent of the recent price erosion. This underperformance extends beyond the last year, with the company lagging the BSE500 index over one, three years, and the last three months.
Financially, the company has experienced a steep decline in operating profit, which has contracted at an annualised rate of -243.07% over the last five years. Profitability metrics have deteriorated, with profits falling by 150.5% in the past year. The company’s EBITDA remains negative, contributing to a riskier valuation profile compared to its historical averages. At the current price, Andhra Petrochemicals Ltd offers a dividend yield of zero, reflecting the absence of dividend payouts amid financial strain.
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Recent Quarterly Financials
Despite the overall negative trend, the company’s latest quarterly results show some areas of improvement. Net sales for the quarter stood at Rs.167.64 crores, growing by 30.5% compared to the previous four-quarter average. Profit after tax (PAT) rose to Rs.2.14 crores, marking a growth of 121.9% over the same comparative period. The operating profit to interest ratio improved to 0.42 times, the highest in recent quarters, indicating a better capacity to cover interest expenses.
Capital Structure and Shareholding
Andhra Petrochemicals Ltd maintains a low average debt-to-equity ratio of zero, reflecting a debt-free capital structure. This conservative leverage position reduces financial risk but has not translated into improved stock performance. The majority of the company’s shares are held by non-institutional investors, which may influence liquidity and trading dynamics.
Mojo Score and Market Ratings
The company’s Mojo Score currently stands at 31.0, with a Mojo Grade of Sell as of 29 May 2025. This represents a downgrade from a previous Strong Sell rating, indicating a slight improvement in the assessment but still reflecting caution. The market capitalisation grade is rated at 4, consistent with the company’s micro-cap status within the commodity chemicals sector.
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Summary of Key Metrics
To summarise, Andhra Petrochemicals Ltd’s stock has reached a new 52-week low of Rs.42.75, reflecting a prolonged period of subdued performance. The company’s financial indicators reveal a challenging environment, with negative EBITDA, declining profits, and underwhelming long-term growth. While recent quarterly sales and PAT growth offer some positive signals, the stock remains below all major moving averages and continues to underperform the broader market indices.
The company’s low debt levels and improved interest coverage ratio provide some stability, but the overall market sentiment remains cautious as reflected in the Mojo Grade of Sell. The stock’s performance relative to the Sensex and sector peers underscores the difficulties faced by Andhra Petrochemicals Ltd in regaining momentum within the commodity chemicals industry.
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