Recent Price Movement and Market Context
On 3 December 2025, HLV’s stock price touched Rs.9, the lowest level recorded in the past year. This price point reflects a continued slide, with the stock experiencing a five-day consecutive decline, resulting in a cumulative return of -8.53% during this period. The day’s performance showed a drop of 2.15%, underperforming its sector by 2.07%.
HLV’s current trading levels are below all key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, indicating sustained weakness in price momentum. This contrasts with the broader market, where the Sensex opened flat and was trading marginally lower at 85,106.81 points, just 1.24% shy of its 52-week high of 86,159.02. The Sensex remains above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, signalling a more stable market environment compared to HLV’s performance.
Long-Term Performance and Comparative Analysis
Over the last twelve months, HLV’s stock has recorded a return of -52.23%, a stark contrast to the Sensex’s positive return of 5.27% over the same period. The stock’s 52-week high was Rs.21.13, highlighting the extent of the decline from its peak. This underperformance extends beyond the last year, with HLV lagging behind the BSE500 index across one year, three years, and the most recent three-month period.
The stock’s valuation appears to be trading at levels considered risky relative to its historical averages, reflecting the market’s cautious stance on the company’s prospects.
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Financial Performance and Profitability Metrics
HLV’s financial results for the quarter ending September 2025 reveal challenges in profitability and sales. The company reported a net sales figure of Rs.35.83 crores, the lowest quarterly sales recorded in recent periods. The Profit Before Depreciation, Interest and Taxes (PBDIT) stood at a negative Rs.6.21 crores, indicating losses at the operating level.
Net profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter was reported at a loss of Rs.8.80 crores, representing a decline of 845.8% compared to previous quarters. This substantial negative PAT underscores the pressures on the company’s earnings.
Over the past five years, the company’s operating profit has shown an annual growth rate of 14.73%, which is modest given the sector’s competitive environment. However, the company’s ability to service its debt remains constrained, with an average EBIT to interest ratio of -3.16, signalling difficulties in covering interest expenses from earnings before interest and taxes.
Shareholding and Market Risks
HLV’s promoter shareholding includes a significant portion of pledged shares, accounting for 36.49% of promoter holdings. In declining market conditions, such a high level of pledged shares can exert additional downward pressure on the stock price, as pledged shares may be subject to liquidation if certain thresholds are breached.
The combination of weak profitability, subdued sales, and high pledged promoter shares contributes to the stock’s current valuation challenges and price volatility.
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Sector and Market Environment
HLV operates within the Hotels & Resorts industry, a sector that has experienced varied performance across companies. While the broader market indices such as the Sensex maintain levels near their yearly highs and trade above key moving averages, HLV’s stock price trajectory diverges significantly from this trend.
This divergence highlights company-specific factors influencing investor sentiment and valuation, rather than broader sector or market movements.
Summary of Key Metrics
To summarise, HLV’s stock has reached Rs.9, its lowest price in 52 weeks, following a sustained period of price declines. The stock’s one-year return stands at -52.23%, contrasting with the Sensex’s positive 5.27% return. Quarterly financials show net sales at Rs.35.83 crores and a net loss of Rs.8.80 crores, with operating losses reflected in a negative PBDIT of Rs.6.21 crores. The company’s debt servicing capacity remains limited, and a significant portion of promoter shares are pledged, adding to market pressures.
These factors collectively contribute to the stock’s current valuation and trading levels within the Hotels & Resorts sector.
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