Emami Paper Mills Faces Financial Struggles Amid Sector Decline and Investor Withdrawal

Emami Paper Mills has experienced significant volatility today, reaching a new 52-week low of Rs. 78, marking a decline of 14.52% from its opening price. The stock has been on a downward trend for the past two days, with a cumulative drop of 5.09%. This performance aligns with the broader Paper & Paper Products sector, which has also seen a decrease of 4.93%. The company's financial metrics reveal challenges, including a high Debt to EBITDA ratio of 3.57 times, indicating difficulties in servicing debt. Emami Paper Mills has reported a decline in net sales of 8.24% and has faced negative results for the last two consecutive quarters. Additionally, the operating profit has contracted at an annual rate of 3.31% over the past five years. Institutional investor participation has waned, with a 0.6% reduction in stakes over the previous quarter, leaving them with a collective holding of just 0.55%. The stock's technical indicators remain bearish, reflecting a deteriorating trend since January 2025. Despite these challenges, the company maintains a relatively attractive valuation with a return on capital employed (ROCE) of 12 and a low enterprise value to capital employed ratio of 0.8.