Apollo Hospitals Reports 10.53% Annual Return, Outperforming Sensex

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd., a prominent player in the hospital industry, has shown a mixed performance in today's trading session. The stock opened at Rs 7,456 and has maintained this price throughout the day, reflecting a slight decline of 0.47%, underperforming the broader market, which saw a decrease of 0.25%.
Despite today's performance, Apollo Hospitals has demonstrated resilience over the longer term, with a notable 1-year performance of 10.53%, surpassing the Sensex's 9.57%. The company's market capitalization stands at Rs 1,07,163.42 crore, categorizing it as a large-cap entity. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 64.41 is slightly below the industry average of 64.89, indicating a competitive valuation within its sector.

In terms of moving averages, the stock is currently above its 200-day moving average but below the shorter-term averages, suggesting a mixed trend in its recent performance. Over the past five years, Apollo Hospitals has achieved an impressive growth of 225.46%, significantly outpacing the Sensex's 91.81% increase, highlighting its strong position in the healthcare market.