On 19 Nov 2025, Ion Exchange (India) recorded this fresh low, with the stock price slipping by 1.10% on the day. This decline comes after two consecutive days of losses, during which the stock has returned -2.65%. The stock’s performance today also underperformed its sector by 0.29%, indicating relative weakness within the Other Utilities industry segment.
Examining the technical indicators, Ion Exchange is trading below all key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages. This positioning suggests a sustained downward momentum in the stock price over multiple time horizons.
In contrast, the broader market has shown resilience. The Sensex opened flat but moved into positive territory, trading at 84,690.47 points, a marginal gain of 0.02%. The Sensex remains close to its 52-week high of 85,290.06, just 0.71% away, supported by bullish moving averages where the 50-day DMA is above the 200-day DMA. Mid-cap stocks have led the market gains, with the BSE Mid Cap index rising by 0.1% on the day.
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Over the last year, Ion Exchange (India) has delivered a return of -43.22%, a stark contrast to the Sensex’s 9.16% gain over the same period. The stock’s 52-week high was Rs.744, highlighting the extent of the decline to the current low. This performance also trails the BSE500 index across multiple time frames, including the last three years, one year, and three months.
Financially, the company’s operating profit has shown a compound annual growth rate of 14.51% over the past five years, which is modest within the sector. The operating cash flow for the year ending September 2025 was recorded at Rs.32.05 crores, representing the lowest level in recent periods. Profit figures for the past year indicate a decline of 2.8%, aligning with the subdued stock returns.
Despite these challenges, Ion Exchange (India) demonstrates strong management efficiency, with a return on equity (ROE) of 22.36%. The company maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio, averaging zero, which reflects a conservative capital structure. The valuation metrics show a price-to-book value of 4.1, with an ROE of 16.3%, suggesting the stock is trading at a valuation comparable to its peers’ historical averages.
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The majority of Ion Exchange’s shares are held by non-institutional investors, which may influence trading dynamics and liquidity. The stock’s market capitalisation grade is rated at 3, indicating a mid-tier market cap within its sector.
In summary, Ion Exchange (India) has experienced a notable decline to its 52-week low of Rs.360.15, reflecting a combination of subdued profit trends, valuation considerations, and technical factors. While the broader market and sector indices have shown relative strength, the stock’s performance remains subdued in comparison.
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