Kesoram Industries Faces Financial Struggles Amid Cement Sector Challenges

Apr 07 2025 10:22 AM IST
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Kesoram Industries, a microcap in the cement sector, has reached a new 52-week low amid significant volatility. The company faces challenges with declining net sales and profitability, alongside a concerning debt-to-equity ratio. Its technical indicators suggest a bearish trend, reflecting broader sector difficulties.
Kesoram Industries, a microcap player in the cement industry, has experienced significant volatility, hitting a new 52-week low of Rs. 3.98 today. The stock has underperformed its sector, declining by 1.71% and has seen a consecutive drop over the past two days, totaling a 9.34% decrease in returns.

In terms of moving averages, Kesoram Industries is trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, indicating a bearish trend. The broader cement sector has also faced challenges, with a decline of 3.07%.

Kesoram's financial health raises concerns, highlighted by a negative book value and a high debt-to-equity ratio of 10.80 times. Over the past five years, net sales have contracted at an annual rate of 17.57%, while operating profit has only marginally increased by 3.39%. Recent financial results show a significant drop in profitability, with a net profit after tax of Rs. -42.29 crore, reflecting an 87.83% decline.

Overall, Kesoram Industries is navigating a challenging landscape, marked by poor long-term growth and a deteriorating technical trend.
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