Coastal Corporation Hits New Low Amid Ongoing Challenges in Aquaculture Sector

Coastal Corporation, a microcap player in the aquaculture industry, has seen significant activity today, hitting a new 52-week low of Rs. 33.7. The stock opened with a notable gap down, reflecting a loss of 9.09% at the start of trading. Throughout the day, it underperformed its sector by 2.21%, with an intraday low of Rs. 33.7, marking a decline of 9.89%. The company's performance over the past year has been challenging, with a decline of 33.51%, significantly lagging behind the Sensex, which has decreased by only 2.28% during the same period. Coastal Corporation's financial metrics reveal a concerning trend, including a high Debt to EBITDA ratio of 8.34 times and a return on equity averaging 6.65%, indicating low profitability. The aquaculture sector itself has faced headwinds, dropping by 7.24%. Coastal Corporation's technical indicators also suggest a bearish trend, with the stock trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages. The company has reported negative results, including a 141.46% decline in profit before tax and a 33.7% drop in profit after tax for the latest quarter.