Kamat Hotels (India) Ltd Stock Falls to 52-Week Low of Rs.193.6

Intraday Price Movement and Volatility

On the day, Kamat Hotels experienced a sharp intraday decline of 12.1%, hitting the low of Rs.193.6, which represents the lowest price level for the stock in the past year. The stock's weighted average price volatility was notably high at 9.43%, underscoring the unsettled trading environment. This decline was accompanied by a day change of -9.04%, significantly underperforming the Hotels, Resorts & Restaurants sector, which gained 2.19% during the same period.

The stock's price currently trades below all key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, indicating sustained downward momentum. In contrast, the broader market benchmark, Nifty, closed at 25,727.55, up 2.55%, and remains just 2.51% shy of its 52-week high of 26,373.20. The Nifty Midcap 100 index led gains with a 2.84% increase, highlighting a divergence between Kamat Hotels and the broader market trends.

Financial Performance and Profitability Concerns

Kamat Hotels' recent financial results reveal challenges in profitability metrics. The company reported a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of negative Rs.4.85 crores for the quarter, a steep decline of 148.50% compared to the previous period. Similarly, the Profit After Tax (PAT) fell by 165.1% to a loss of Rs.5.44 crores. These figures contribute to the stock's current "Strong Sell" Mojo Grade of 28.0, downgraded from a previous "Sell" rating on 1 Feb 2026.

The company's Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) for the half-year stands at 14.71%, the lowest in recent periods, reflecting diminished efficiency in generating returns from its capital base. Despite these setbacks, Kamat Hotels maintains an attractive valuation with an Enterprise Value to Capital Employed ratio of 1.7, which is below the average historical valuations of its peers in the Hotels & Resorts sector.

Shareholder Participation and Market Comparison

Institutional investors have reduced their holdings in Kamat Hotels by 0.88% over the previous quarter, now collectively holding 3.95% of the company’s shares. This decline in institutional participation may reflect a cautious stance given the company’s recent financial performance and stock price behaviour.

Over the past year, Kamat Hotels has underperformed significantly relative to the broader market. The stock has declined by 26.49%, whereas the Sensex has delivered a positive return of 8.49% and the BSE500 index has gained 9.12%. This divergence highlights the stock’s relative weakness within the Indian equity market.

Long-Term Growth and Valuation Metrics

Despite recent setbacks, Kamat Hotels has demonstrated healthy long-term growth in operating profit, which has increased at an annual rate of 30.32%. Additionally, the company’s profits have risen by 77.7% over the past year, resulting in a low Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio of 0.2. These figures suggest underlying operational improvements that contrast with the stock’s price performance.

The stock’s 52-week high was Rs.368.95, indicating a substantial decline of nearly 47.5% from that peak to the current 52-week low of Rs.193.6. This wide price range reflects the volatility and challenges faced by the company in recent months.

Sector and Market Context

The Hotels & Resorts sector has shown resilience with a 2.19% gain on the day, contrasting with Kamat Hotels’ decline. The broader market environment remains positive, with all market capitalisation segments posting gains. Mid-cap stocks, in particular, have led the rally, as evidenced by the Nifty Midcap 100’s 2.84% rise. However, Kamat Hotels’ performance remains subdued relative to these trends.

Market technicals show the Nifty trading below its 50-day moving average, though the 50-day average remains above the 200-day average, signalling a cautiously optimistic medium-term outlook for the broader market. Kamat Hotels’ trading below all major moving averages indicates continued pressure on the stock price.

Summary of Key Metrics

To summarise, Kamat Hotels (India) Ltd’s key metrics as of 3 Feb 2026 are:

• New 52-week low price: Rs.193.6
• Day’s low intraday decline: 12.1%
• Mojo Score: 28.0 (Strong Sell)
• Market Cap Grade: 4
• PBT (Quarterly): -Rs.4.85 crores (-148.50%)
• PAT (Quarterly): -Rs.5.44 crores (-165.1%)
• ROCE (Half Year): 14.71%
• Operating Profit Growth (Annualised): 30.32%
• PEG Ratio: 0.2
• Institutional Holding: 3.95% (down 0.88% QoQ)
• 1-Year Stock Return: -26.49%
• Sensex 1-Year Return: +8.49%

The stock’s current valuation metrics and profit growth contrast with its recent price weakness, reflecting a complex interplay of market sentiment and company fundamentals.

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