Centum Electronics Shows Strong Recovery Amid Broader Market Gains and Small-Cap Surge

Centum Electronics has experienced a notable increase of 7.03% on May 12, 2025, marking a significant turnaround after two consecutive days of decline. The stock opened with a gap up of 4.14% and reached an intraday high of Rs 1,748.95, reflecting a 7.71% rise during the trading session. This performance has allowed Centum Electronics to outperform its sector, which gained 3.84% today.
In terms of moving averages, Centum Electronics is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a positive short-term trend. Over the past week, the stock has risen by 3.15%, while its performance over the past month shows a gain of 5.33%. However, the stock has faced challenges over the longer term, with a year-to-date decline of 18.05% and a one-year performance down by 9.02%.

In the broader market context, the Sensex has risen sharply, climbing 2.84% after a gap up opening, with small-cap stocks leading the charge, as evidenced by the BSE Small Cap index gaining 3.85%.