Recent Price Movement and Market Context
On 10 Dec 2025, DIC India’s stock price reached an intraday low of Rs.467.6, representing a fall of 4.4% on the day. The stock also recorded an intraday high of Rs.505.65, showing some volatility during trading hours. Over the past three consecutive sessions, the stock has declined by approximately 8.67%, underperforming its sector by 4.39% on the latest trading day.
The stock is currently trading below all key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, signalling a sustained downward trend in price momentum. This contrasts with the broader market benchmark, the Sensex, which despite a negative close of 0.32% at 84,391.27, remains 2.09% below its 52-week high of 86,159.02 and is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
Long-Term Performance and Sector Comparison
Over the last year, DIC India’s stock has recorded a return of -32.34%, a stark contrast to the Sensex’s positive return of 3.53% over the same period. The stock’s 52-week high was Rs.820, indicating a substantial decline from its peak. This underperformance extends beyond the last year, with the stock lagging behind the BSE500 index across one-year, three-year, and three-month timeframes.
Within the Other Chemical products sector, DIC India’s performance has been subdued, reflecting challenges in maintaining growth and investor confidence relative to peers.
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Financial Metrics and Growth Trends
DIC India’s net sales have shown an annual growth rate of 6.67% over the past five years, indicating modest expansion in revenue. However, this growth rate has not translated into positive stock returns, as reflected in the recent price performance.
Profitability metrics from the latest quarterly results show some improvement. The Profit Before Tax excluding other income (PBT LESS OI) stood at Rs.6.74 crores, reflecting a growth of 109.3% compared to the previous four-quarter average. Similarly, the Profit After Tax (PAT) for the quarter was Rs.5.87 crores, up 51.0% relative to the prior four-quarter average. The Profit Before Depreciation, Interest, and Taxes (PBDIT) reached Rs.11.74 crores, the highest recorded in recent quarters.
Return on Equity (ROE) is reported at 4.6%, while the Price to Book Value ratio is 1.1, suggesting a valuation that is fair and trading at a discount relative to historical averages of peer companies.
Balance Sheet and Shareholding Structure
The company maintains a low average Debt to Equity ratio of zero, indicating a debt-free capital structure. Promoters remain the majority shareholders, maintaining control over the company’s strategic direction.
Market Sentiment and Sectoral Impact
The broader market environment has been mixed, with the Sensex showing resilience despite a minor decline on the day. The Other Chemical products sector, to which DIC India belongs, has faced headwinds that have contributed to the stock’s relative underperformance. The sector’s dynamics, combined with the company’s financial metrics and valuation, have influenced the stock’s movement to its current 52-week low.
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Summary of Key Price and Performance Indicators
To summarise, DIC India’s stock has declined to Rs.467.6, its lowest level in the past 52 weeks, after a series of price falls over recent sessions. The stock’s current price is significantly below its 52-week high of Rs.820, reflecting a downward trend over the past year. Despite some positive quarterly profit growth and a clean balance sheet, the stock’s price performance has lagged behind the broader market and sector indices.
The stock’s trading below all major moving averages further highlights the prevailing bearish momentum. Meanwhile, the Sensex continues to trade above its key moving averages, indicating a divergence between the company’s stock and the broader market trend.
Investors and market participants will likely continue to monitor DIC India’s financial results and sector developments as the stock navigates this low price territory.
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