Recent Price Movements and Volatility
The stock has experienced a consecutive three-day decline, shedding 3.21% over this period. Today’s drop of 1.58% further extends this downward trajectory. Notably, Clean Science & Technology Ltd underperformed its sector by 1.14% on the day, while the Sensex declined by a comparatively modest 0.51%. Intraday volatility has been exceptionally high, with a weighted average price volatility of 97.61%, underscoring the stock’s unsettled trading environment.
Technical indicators reveal that the stock is trading below all key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, signalling persistent bearish momentum.
Comparative Performance Against Benchmarks
Over multiple time horizons, Clean Science & Technology Ltd has consistently underperformed the benchmark indices. The stock’s one-month return stands at -7.80%, compared to the Sensex’s -2.49%. Over three months, the divergence is more pronounced, with the stock down 21.87% while the Sensex posted a positive 0.78% gain. The one-year performance is particularly stark, with the stock declining 40.50% against a 7.45% rise in the Sensex.
Year-to-date, the stock has fallen 4.46%, underperforming the Sensex’s 2.43% decline. Over three and five years, the stock has delivered negative returns of 43.00% and 0.00% respectively, while the Sensex has gained 38.67% and 67.92% over the same periods. The ten-year performance remains flat for the stock, contrasting sharply with the Sensex’s 236.87% appreciation.
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Financial Metrics and Profitability Trends
Despite the stock’s declining market value, Clean Science & Technology Ltd maintains a relatively high return on equity (ROE) of 17.7%, reflecting efficient utilisation of shareholder funds. However, this is accompanied by a high price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 6.1, indicating a valuation that remains expensive relative to its book value. The company’s PEG ratio stands at 11.6, suggesting that the stock’s price is not aligned with its earnings growth rate.
Quarterly financial results for September 2025 reveal a decline in profitability. The profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter was Rs. 55.43 crores, down 17.4% compared to the previous four-quarter average. Operating profit (PBDIT) reached a low of Rs. 87.09 crores, with the operating profit to net sales ratio falling to 35.61%, the lowest recorded in recent quarters.
Shareholding and Promoter Activity
Promoter confidence appears to be waning, as evidenced by a 24% reduction in promoter stake over the previous quarter. Currently, promoters hold 50.97% of the company’s shares. This decrease in promoter holding may be interpreted as a signal of diminished conviction in the company’s near-term prospects.
Debt and Capital Structure
The company maintains a conservative capital structure, with an average debt-to-equity ratio of zero, indicating no reliance on debt financing. This low leverage position reduces financial risk but has not translated into positive stock performance in the current market environment.
Long-Term Growth and Market Position
Operating profit growth over the past five years has been modest, averaging an annual rate of 5.93%. This limited growth trajectory contrasts with the company’s deteriorating stock price and suggests challenges in scaling profitability. The stock’s Mojo Score currently stands at 28.0, with a Mojo Grade of Strong Sell as of 4 August 2025, downgraded from a Sell rating. The Market Cap Grade is rated 3, reflecting its relative market capitalisation status within the sector.
Consistent Underperformance Against Peers
Clean Science & Technology Ltd has underperformed the BSE500 index in each of the last three annual periods, reinforcing a pattern of relative weakness. While profits have increased marginally by 3% over the past year, the stock’s return has declined by over 40%, highlighting a disconnect between earnings and market valuation.
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Summary of Current Market Standing
Clean Science & Technology Ltd’s stock has reached an unprecedented low of Rs.841, reflecting a sustained period of decline and volatility. The company’s financial indicators present a mixed picture, with strong management efficiency and low leverage offset by subdued profit growth and declining quarterly earnings. The reduction in promoter stake and consistent underperformance relative to market benchmarks further contextualise the stock’s current valuation challenges.
While the company operates in the specialty chemicals sector, which has seen pockets of growth, Clean Science & Technology Ltd’s market performance remains subdued, with its Mojo Grade signalling a strong sell stance as per the latest assessment.
Market Context and Valuation Considerations
The stock’s valuation metrics, including a high P/B ratio and elevated PEG ratio, suggest that market participants are pricing in significant risk or uncertainty. Despite a high ROE of 22.95% indicating management efficiency, the stock trades at a discount relative to its peers’ historical valuations, reflecting cautious sentiment.
Overall, the stock’s trajectory over the past year and longer-term periods highlights a challenging environment for Clean Science & Technology Ltd within the specialty chemicals sector.
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