Recent Price Movement and Market Context
On 3 December 2025, Delta Corp . recorded its lowest price in the past year at Rs.67.09. This level represents a substantial drop from its 52-week high of Rs.131.40, indicating a near 49% reduction in value over the period. The stock has been on a declining trajectory for the last two consecutive trading sessions, with a cumulative return of -2.43% during this span.
In comparison, the broader Sensex index experienced a negative session, closing at 84,926.20 points, down by 224.44 points or 0.25%. Despite this, the Sensex remains close to its 52-week high, trading just 1.45% below the peak of 86,159.02. The index is supported by bullish moving averages, with the 50-day moving average positioned above the 200-day moving average, signalling overall market strength contrasting with Delta Corp .'s performance.
Delta Corp . has underperformed its sector peers, with the stock falling by 0.56% on the day, lagging the Leisure Services sector by 0.67%. The share price currently trades below all key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, underscoring the prevailing bearish sentiment.
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Financial Performance Indicators
Delta Corp .'s recent quarterly results reveal a contraction in profitability metrics. The Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the quarter stood at Rs.27.74 crores, reflecting a decline of 26.2% compared to the average of the previous four quarters. Similarly, the Profit After Tax (PAT) was Rs.25.10 crores, down by 30.6% relative to the prior four-quarter average.
Operating cash flow for the year is reported at Rs.49.36 crores, marking the lowest level in recent periods. These figures highlight a subdued earnings environment for the company despite the broader market's relative strength.
Institutional investor participation has also shifted, with a reduction of 4.19% in their stake over the previous quarter. Currently, institutional investors hold 4.77% of the company's shares. This decline in institutional ownership may reflect a reassessment of the company's fundamentals by investors with greater analytical resources.
Long-Term Performance and Valuation Metrics
Over the past year, Delta Corp . has generated a return of -44.39%, significantly underperforming the Sensex, which recorded a positive return of 5.03% during the same period. The stock has consistently lagged the BSE500 benchmark across the last three annual periods, indicating a persistent trend of underperformance relative to the broader market.
Despite the recent price weakness, the company maintains a low average debt-to-equity ratio of zero, suggesting a conservative capital structure with limited leverage. Operating profit has exhibited a compound annual growth rate of 99.73%, indicating healthy expansion in core earnings over the longer term.
Return on equity (ROE) stands at 6.3%, and the stock trades at a price-to-book value of 0.8, which is below the average historical valuations of its peers. This valuation discount reflects the market's cautious stance on the stock amid recent performance trends.
Profit growth over the past year has been recorded at 10.9%, with a price/earnings to growth (PEG) ratio of 1.2, suggesting that earnings have advanced despite the decline in share price.
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Sector and Market Positioning
Delta Corp . operates within the Leisure Services sector, a segment that has experienced mixed performance amid varying consumer demand and economic conditions. The company's market capitalisation grade is rated at 3, reflecting its mid-tier standing within the sector.
The stock's recent underperformance relative to the sector and benchmark indices suggests challenges in maintaining investor confidence. However, the company's low leverage and long-term profit growth provide a degree of financial stability amid the current market environment.
Trading below all major moving averages indicates that the stock is in a bearish phase technically, which may influence short-term price movements and market sentiment.
Summary of Key Data Points
• New 52-week low price: Rs.67.09
• 52-week high price: Rs.131.40
• One-year stock return: -44.39%
• Sensex one-year return: 5.03%
• PBT (quarterly): Rs.27.74 crores, down 26.2% vs previous 4Q average
• PAT (quarterly): Rs.25.10 crores, down 30.6% vs previous 4Q average
• Operating cash flow (yearly): Rs.49.36 crores (lowest recent level)
• Institutional ownership: 4.77%, down 4.19% from previous quarter
• Debt-to-equity ratio: 0 (average)
• Operating profit CAGR: 99.73%
• ROE: 6.3%
• Price-to-book value: 0.8
• PEG ratio: 1.2
These figures collectively illustrate the current state of Delta Corp . as it navigates a period of price weakness and relative underperformance within the Leisure Services sector.
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