Stock Price Movement and Market Context
On 24 Nov 2025, Bata India . touched Rs.995.75, its lowest price in the past year. This level comes after a sequence of declines, although the stock recorded a modest gain today, outperforming its sector by 0.47%. Despite this short-term uptick, the share price remains below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating sustained downward pressure over multiple time frames.
In contrast, the broader market has shown resilience. The Sensex opened 88.12 points higher and is currently trading at 85,379.45, reflecting a 0.17% gain. The index is approaching its 52-week high of 85,801.70, standing just 0.49% below that peak. The Sensex’s 50-day moving average remains above its 200-day moving average, signalling a bullish trend for the benchmark. Over the past three weeks, the Sensex has advanced by 2.6%, led by gains in mega-cap stocks.
Against this backdrop, Bata India .’s 1-year performance shows a decline of 22.62%, contrasting with the Sensex’s 7.90% rise over the same period. The stock’s 52-week high was Rs.1,476.95, highlighting the extent of the recent price contraction.
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Financial Performance Indicators
Bata India .’s recent financial results reveal several areas of concern. Net sales for the quarter ending September 2025 showed a reduction of 14.92%, reflecting a contraction in revenue generation. The company reported a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs.19.85 crore for the quarter, which is 64.0% lower than the average PAT of the previous four quarters.
The operating profit to interest ratio for the quarter stands at 4.28 times, the lowest recorded in recent periods, indicating tighter coverage of interest expenses by operating earnings. Additionally, the half-year debt-to-equity ratio has reached 2.94 times, the highest level observed, suggesting increased leverage on the company’s balance sheet.
These financial metrics have contributed to the stock’s underperformance relative to benchmarks. Over the last three years, Bata India . has consistently lagged behind the BSE500 index, with returns of -22.70% in the past year alone. Profitability has also declined, with annual profits falling by 21.7% during the same timeframe.
Operational and Valuation Aspects
Despite the challenges, Bata India . demonstrates certain strengths in operational efficiency and valuation. The company’s return on capital employed (ROCE) is reported at 15.35%, indicating effective utilisation of capital resources. The debt to EBITDA ratio is relatively low at 0.97 times, reflecting a manageable level of debt relative to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation.
Operating profit has shown a compound annual growth rate of 44.45%, suggesting underlying growth in core profitability over the longer term. The enterprise value to capital employed ratio stands at 5.8, which is considered attractive and indicates that the stock is trading at a discount compared to its peers’ historical valuations.
Institutional investors hold 36.29% of the company’s shares, representing a significant stake by entities with extensive resources to analyse company fundamentals.
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Summary of Market Position
Bata India .’s current share price at Rs.995.75 reflects a significant correction from its 52-week high of Rs.1,476.95. The stock’s performance over the past year has been below market averages, with key financial indicators signalling pressure on revenue and profitability. The company’s leverage has increased, and coverage ratios have tightened, while valuation metrics suggest the stock is trading at a discount relative to historical peer averages.
Meanwhile, the broader market environment remains positive, with the Sensex near its yearly peak and supported by strong mega-cap performance. Bata India .’s trading below all major moving averages contrasts with the benchmark’s bullish technical positioning, underscoring the stock’s relative weakness within the footwear sector.
Investors monitoring Bata India . will note the mixed signals from operational efficiency and valuation metrics against the backdrop of recent financial contractions and elevated debt levels.
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