Recent Price Movement and Market Context
On 24 Nov 2025, Chemplast Sanmar's stock touched an intraday low of Rs.300.85, representing a 2.38% decline on the day and continuing a sequence of losses that have accumulated to a 16.89% fall over the last eight days. This new low also stands as the stock's all-time lowest price, underscoring the extent of the recent price pressure.
The stock's performance today was broadly in line with its sector, Commodity Chemicals, which has experienced mixed movements. Despite the broader market showing resilience, with the Sensex opening 88.12 points higher and trading at 85,363.74—just 0.51% shy of its 52-week high of 85,801.70—the stock has diverged notably from this positive trend.
Sensex's current positioning above its 50-day moving average, which itself is above the 200-day moving average, reflects a bullish market environment. The index has also recorded a 2.58% gain over the past three weeks, with mid-cap stocks leading the charge, as indicated by the BSE Mid Cap's 0.21% rise today. In contrast, Chemplast Sanmar's stock is trading below all key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, signalling sustained downward momentum.
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Long-Term Performance and Financial Indicators
Over the past year, Chemplast Sanmar's stock has recorded a return of -37.95%, a stark contrast to the Sensex's 7.88% gain during the same period. The stock's 52-week high was Rs.527.55, highlighting the significant erosion in value over the last twelve months.
Financially, the company has exhibited subdued growth and profitability metrics. Net sales have declined at an annual rate of 3.77% over the last five years, while operating profit has shown a marked contraction of 154.13% in the same timeframe. This trend is reflected in the company's recent results, which have remained largely flat as of September 2025.
Profitability ratios further illustrate the challenges faced. The average Return on Equity (ROE) stands at 9.03%, indicating modest returns on shareholders' funds. Meanwhile, the Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) is relatively higher at 16.72%, suggesting efficient utilisation of capital despite other headwinds.
Debt metrics reveal a cautious financial position. The Debt-to-EBITDA ratio is elevated at 4.30 times, signalling a higher leverage level relative to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation. The debt-to-equity ratio has reached 0.97 times, the highest recorded in the half-year period, while cash and cash equivalents have declined to Rs.569.39 crores, the lowest in the same timeframe.
Profitability and Risk Considerations
Profitability has been under pressure, with operating profits falling by 70.7% over the past year. This decline has contributed to the stock's classification as a higher-risk security relative to its historical valuation averages. The stock has underperformed not only in the last year but also over three years and the recent three-month period when compared to the BSE500 index.
Institutional investors hold a significant stake in Chemplast Sanmar, accounting for 38.77% of shareholdings. These investors typically possess greater resources and analytical capabilities to assess company fundamentals, which may influence trading dynamics.
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Summary of Key Market and Stock Metrics
Chemplast Sanmar's recent price action, culminating in the Rs.300.85 low, reflects a period of sustained selling pressure and subdued financial performance. The stock's position below all major moving averages contrasts with the broader market's bullish momentum, as evidenced by the Sensex's proximity to its 52-week high and positive technical indicators.
While the company demonstrates some operational efficiency through its ROCE, other financial indicators such as high leverage, declining sales, and reduced profitability have weighed on investor sentiment. The stock's underperformance relative to major indices and sector peers highlights the challenges faced in regaining upward momentum.
Investors and market participants will continue to monitor these metrics closely as Chemplast Sanmar navigates its current valuation levels and market conditions.
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