Recent Price Movement and Market Context
The stock of Dalmia Bharat Sugar & Industries Ltd (Stock ID: 213617) touched Rs.274 today, its lowest level in the past year. This decline comes after three consecutive days of losses, during which the stock has fallen by 2.91%. The trading range remained narrow at Rs.2.35, indicating limited intraday volatility despite the downward trend.
On the day, the stock’s performance was broadly in line with its sector peers in the sugar industry. However, it continues to trade below all key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, signalling sustained bearish momentum.
Meanwhile, the broader market has also faced headwinds. The Sensex opened flat but declined by 217.35 points (-0.31%) to close at 82,990.03, marking its third consecutive weekly fall with a cumulative loss of 3.23%. The index remains 3.82% below its 52-week high of 86,159.02, and is trading below its 50-day moving average, although the 50DMA remains above the 200DMA, suggesting a mixed technical picture.
Long-Term Performance and Valuation Metrics
Over the past year, Dalmia Bharat Sugar & Industries Ltd has underperformed significantly, delivering a negative return of 27.68%, in stark contrast to the Sensex’s positive 7.68% gain over the same period. The stock’s 52-week high was Rs.464, highlighting the extent of the recent decline.
Financially, the company has exhibited subdued growth. Its operating profit has contracted at an annualised rate of 4.80% over the last five years, reflecting challenges in expanding profitability. The company reported flat results in the quarter ended September 2025, which has contributed to the cautious sentiment.
Return on equity (ROE) stands at 9%, which, combined with a price-to-book value of 0.7, suggests the stock is trading at a premium relative to its peers’ historical valuations. Despite the premium valuation, the company’s PEG ratio is 0.3, indicating that the stock price does not fully reflect the recent 25.6% increase in profits over the past year.
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Shareholding and Market Perception
Despite its size, domestic mutual funds hold a minimal stake of just 0.01% in Dalmia Bharat Sugar & Industries Ltd. Given that mutual funds typically conduct thorough on-the-ground research, this small holding may indicate a cautious stance towards the stock’s current price or business outlook.
The company has consistently underperformed against the benchmark indices over the last three years. Alongside the 27.68% negative return in the past year, the stock has lagged behind the BSE500 index in each of the last three annual periods, underscoring persistent relative weakness.
Debt and Financial Stability
On a positive note, the company maintains a strong ability to service its debt, with a low Debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.03 times. This indicates manageable leverage and suggests that the company’s financial obligations remain under control despite the challenging market environment.
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Mojo Score and Rating Update
Dalmia Bharat Sugar & Industries Ltd currently holds a Mojo Score of 31.0, reflecting its recent performance and financial metrics. The company’s Mojo Grade was downgraded from Hold to Sell on 29 July 2025, signalling a more cautious outlook based on its fundamentals and market behaviour. The Market Cap Grade stands at 3, indicating a moderate market capitalisation relative to peers.
The stock’s day change today was a decline of 0.54%, consistent with the broader sector’s movement. This ongoing downward pressure has contributed to the stock reaching its new 52-week low.
Summary of Key Metrics
To summarise, Dalmia Bharat Sugar & Industries Ltd’s stock has declined to Rs.274, its lowest level in a year, following a series of negative returns and underperformance relative to the Sensex and BSE500. The company’s financial indicators reveal subdued growth, flat recent results, and a valuation that remains elevated compared to peers despite the price drop. Its strong debt servicing capacity provides some stability amid these challenges.
Market conditions, including a broadly negative Sensex and sector pressures, have compounded the stock’s decline. The limited interest from domestic mutual funds further reflects a cautious stance on the stock’s prospects at current levels.
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