Apollo Hospitals Shows Mixed Performance Amidst Strong Long-Term Growth Trends

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd., a prominent player in the hospital industry, has experienced notable activity today, underperforming its sector by 0.58%. The stock has faced a consecutive decline over the past two days, resulting in a total drop of 1.33%. It opened at Rs 7,011 and has maintained this price throughout the trading session.
In terms of moving averages, Apollo Hospitals is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, indicating a generally positive trend over these periods. The company's market capitalization stands at Rs 1,01,396.00 crore, categorizing it as a large-cap stock. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is reported at 77.40, significantly higher than the industry average of 63.80.

Over the past year, Apollo Hospitals has delivered a performance of 19.33%, outperforming the Sensex, which recorded an 8.42% increase. However, year-to-date performance shows a decline of 3.46%, contrasting with the Sensex's gain of 4.30%. In the broader context, the stock has shown impressive growth over longer periods, with a remarkable 427.03% increase over the past five years.