Kovai Medical Center Achieves 52-Week High Amidst Mixed Sector Performance

Kovai Medical Center & Hospital has made headlines today as its stock price reached a new 52-week high of Rs. 6525, marking a significant milestone for the small-cap hospital operator. Despite this achievement, the stock has underperformed its sector by 1.07% and has experienced a slight decline of 0.92% over the past two days. In terms of performance metrics, Kovai Medical has demonstrated impressive management efficiency with a return on capital employed (ROCE) of 20.27%. The company also showcases a strong ability to service its debt, reflected in its low debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 0.95 times. Over the past year, the stock has generated a notable return of 29.64%, significantly outpacing the Sensex's performance of 1.53%. Institutional investors have shown increasing confidence in Kovai Medical, raising their stake by 0.67% in the last quarter, now holding 5.8% of the company. This trend highlights the stock's consistent performance, having outperformed the BSE500 over the last three years. With a healthy operating profit growth rate of 26.09% and an attractive valuation, Kovai Medical Center & Hospital continues to be a noteworthy player in the healthcare sector.