Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Hits 52-Week Low at Rs.254.4

Stock Price Movement and Market Context

On 8 December 2025, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals recorded an intraday low of Rs.254.4, representing a fall of 2.17% during the trading session. This decline followed two consecutive days of gains, signalling a reversal in short-term momentum. The stock underperformed its sector by 2.43% on the day, reflecting a more pronounced downward pressure compared to its Electronics & Appliances peers.

The stock is currently trading below all key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, indicating a sustained downward trend over multiple time horizons. This technical positioning suggests that the stock has faced persistent selling pressure in recent months.

Meanwhile, the broader market, represented by the Sensex, opened flat but later declined by 240.09 points, or 0.38%, closing at 85,384.75. The Sensex remains close to its 52-week high, trading just 0.91% below the peak of 86,159.02. Notably, the Sensex is positioned above its 50-day moving average, which itself is above the 200-day moving average, reflecting a generally bullish market environment contrasting with Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals’ performance.

Long-Term and Recent Performance Metrics

Over the past year, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has delivered a return of -37.49%, significantly lagging behind the Sensex’s 4.51% gain during the same period. This underperformance extends beyond the last year, with the stock also trailing the BSE500 index over the last three years, one year, and three months.

Financially, the company’s operating profit has shown a modest annual growth rate of 3.50% over the last five years, indicating limited expansion in core profitability. The most recent quarterly results for September 2025 reveal a decline in profit after tax (PAT) to Rs.86.19 crores, down by 34.5% compared to the previous four-quarter average. Additionally, the PBDIT for the quarter stood at Rs.158.37 crores, marking the lowest level in recent periods.

The company’s debtors turnover ratio for the half-year is reported at 1.02 times, the lowest recorded, which may suggest slower collection of receivables and potential liquidity concerns.

Financial Strength and Valuation Indicators

Despite recent setbacks, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals exhibits certain financial strengths. The company maintains a high return on capital employed (ROCE) of 29.59%, reflecting efficient utilisation of capital resources. Its return on equity (ROE) stands at 14.4%, which is considered attractive within the sector.

The company’s average debt-to-equity ratio is low at 0.08 times, indicating a conservative capital structure with limited reliance on debt financing. This low leverage may provide some cushion against financial stress in volatile market conditions.

Valuation metrics show the stock trading at a price-to-book value of 4.9, which is below the average historical valuations of its peers in the Electronics & Appliances sector. This discount suggests that the market has factored in the company’s recent performance challenges.

Profitability over the past year has declined by 2.6%, aligning with the negative return generated by the stock price during the same period.

Shareholding and Market Participation

Institutional investors hold a significant stake in Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals, accounting for 86.81% of the shareholding. This high level of institutional ownership indicates that entities with substantial analytical resources and market expertise maintain exposure to the company’s equity.

Such ownership patterns often reflect a thorough evaluation of the company’s fundamentals and market position, even as the stock experiences price volatility.

Summary of Key Price and Performance Data

The 52-week high for Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals was Rs.418.85, highlighting the extent of the stock’s decline to the current low of Rs.254.4. This represents a substantial reduction in market valuation over the past year.

The stock’s recent price action and financial results illustrate a period of subdued growth and earnings contraction, which have contributed to its current market position. While the broader market indices maintain a generally positive trajectory, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has diverged from this trend, reflecting company-specific factors.

Investors and market participants will continue to monitor the stock’s performance in relation to sectoral trends and overall market conditions.

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