Stock Price Movement and Market Context
On 3 Feb 2026, Contil India Ltd (Stock ID: 493230), operating in the Trading & Distributors sector, recorded a new 52-week low at Rs.19.85. This represents a notable decline from its 52-week high of Rs.46.50, underscoring a steep depreciation of over 57% within the past year. The stock has been falling for two consecutive sessions, losing 3.53% over this period, and underperformed its sector by 3.64% today.
Contil India is currently trading below all key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, signalling sustained bearish momentum. In contrast, the Finance/NBFC sector gained 3.18% today, highlighting the stock’s relative weakness within its broader industry context.
The broader market environment saw the Sensex lose momentum after a gap-up opening, falling by 1,325.67 points to trade at 83,997.53, which is still 2.57% shy of its 52-week high of 86,159.02. Despite this, mega-cap stocks led the market gains, with the Sensex rising 2.85% overall. Contil India’s performance stands in stark contrast to these broader market trends.
Financial Performance and Valuation Metrics
Contil India’s financial indicators continue to reflect subdued performance. The company reported flat results in the quarter ended September 2025, with PBDIT (Profit Before Depreciation, Interest and Taxes) at a low Rs.0.21 crore. The operating profit to net sales ratio for the quarter was also at a minimal 2.46%, indicating limited profitability from core operations. Profit Before Tax (PBT) excluding other income stood at Rs.0.20 crore, marking one of the lowest points in recent quarters.
Over the past year, the stock has generated a negative return of 42.09%, significantly underperforming the Sensex’s positive 8.82% return over the same period. Furthermore, Contil India has lagged behind the BSE500 index across multiple time frames including the last three years, one year, and three months, reflecting persistent challenges in delivering shareholder value.
The company’s long-term fundamental strength remains weak, with an average Return on Equity (ROE) of 12.95%. This metric, while positive, is below the levels typically associated with robust financial health in the Trading & Distributors sector. Despite this, the stock’s valuation appears attractive on certain parameters, with a Price to Book Value ratio of 2.7 and a comparatively higher ROE of 18.7 noted in some assessments. This suggests that the stock is trading at a discount relative to its peers’ historical valuations.
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Shareholding and Sectoral Positioning
The majority of Contil India’s shares are held by non-institutional investors, which may influence liquidity and trading patterns. The company operates within the Trading & Distributors sector, which has seen mixed performance relative to other segments of the market. While the Finance/NBFC sector has shown gains recently, Contil India’s stock has not mirrored this trend, indicating sector-specific headwinds or company-specific factors impacting its price action.
Profitability has also declined over the past year, with reported profits falling by 8.5%. This decline in earnings, coupled with the stock’s price depreciation, has contributed to the current valuation levels and the stock’s classification under a strong sell grade by MarketsMOJO, with a Mojo Score of 26.0. This represents a downgrade from a previous Sell rating as of 27 May 2025, reflecting deteriorating fundamentals and market sentiment.
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Technical Indicators and Market Sentiment
From a technical perspective, Contil India’s stock is firmly entrenched in a downtrend. Trading below all major moving averages signals a lack of upward momentum and suggests that short-term and long-term investors remain cautious. The stock’s day change of -0.29% today adds to the subdued trading sentiment.
In comparison, the Sensex’s current position below its 50-day moving average, yet above its 200-day moving average, indicates a mixed but generally resilient market environment. Mega-cap stocks continue to lead gains, while smaller and mid-cap stocks like Contil India face greater volatility and pressure.
Despite the challenges, Contil India’s valuation metrics such as Price to Book Value and ROE suggest that the stock is trading at a discount relative to peers, which may be reflective of the market pricing in the company’s recent financial performance and outlook.
Summary of Key Metrics
To summarise, Contil India Ltd’s key data points as of 3 Feb 2026 are:
- New 52-week low price: Rs.19.85
- 52-week high price: Rs.46.50
- One-year return: -42.09%
- Mojo Score: 26.0 (Strong Sell, downgraded from Sell on 27 May 2025)
- Average ROE: 12.95%
- Price to Book Value: 2.7
- Quarterly PBDIT: Rs.0.21 crore
- Operating Profit to Net Sales (Quarterly): 2.46%
- Profit Before Tax excluding Other Income (Quarterly): Rs.0.20 crore
- Majority Shareholders: Non-Institutional
These figures illustrate the stock’s current valuation and performance challenges within the Trading & Distributors sector and the broader market context.
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