Recent Price Movement and Market Context
On 18 Dec 2025, Liberty Shoes' share price touched Rs.266.25, the lowest level recorded in the past 52 weeks. This price point reflects a continuation of a downward trend, with the stock experiencing a six-day consecutive fall resulting in a cumulative return of -5.79% over this period. The daily trading range has been notably narrow, with fluctuations limited to Rs.0.05, indicating subdued volatility despite the ongoing decline.
In comparison, the broader Sensex index opened flat and traded marginally lower by 0.02%, standing at 84,542.92 points. The Sensex remains close to its 52-week high of 86,159.02, just 1.91% away, and is supported by bullish moving averages, with the 50-day moving average positioned above the 200-day moving average. This contrast highlights Liberty Shoes' relative underperformance within the current market environment.
Technical Indicators and Moving Averages
Liberty Shoes is currently trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages. This positioning suggests a persistent bearish momentum across short-term and long-term technical indicators. The stock's inability to breach these moving averages points to ongoing pressure on its price levels and a lack of upward momentum in recent sessions.
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Performance Overview Over One Year
Over the last 12 months, Liberty Shoes has recorded a total return of -48.12%, a stark contrast to the Sensex's 5.44% gain during the same period. The stock's 52-week high was Rs.563, indicating a substantial decline from its peak. This performance places Liberty Shoes well below the broader market and its footwear sector peers.
In addition to the price decline, the company’s profitability metrics have shown contraction. The net profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter ending September 2025 stood at Rs.1.96 crore, reflecting a fall of 42.1% compared to the average of the previous four quarters. Interest expenses for the nine months ending September 2025 were Rs.11.69 crore, representing a growth of 25.97%, which has exerted pressure on the company’s earnings.
Profitability and Financial Ratios
The operating profit to interest ratio for the recent quarter was recorded at 3.79 times, the lowest level observed, indicating tighter coverage of interest obligations by operating profits. Return on capital employed (ROCE) stands at 8.8%, which, while modest, suggests some efficiency in capital utilisation. The enterprise value to capital employed ratio is 1.6, pointing to a valuation that is comparatively attractive relative to historical averages and peer companies.
Despite the challenging financial performance, Liberty Shoes is trading at a discount compared to the average historical valuations of its footwear sector peers. This valuation gap reflects the market’s cautious stance on the company amid its recent results and price performance.
Long-Term and Sectoral Performance
Liberty Shoes has underperformed not only in the recent year but also over longer periods, including the last three years and the past three months, relative to the BSE500 index. This sustained underperformance highlights ongoing pressures within the company’s business environment and competitive landscape.
The footwear sector itself has shown mixed trends, with Liberty Shoes lagging behind sector averages. The stock’s underperformance relative to its sector peers is underscored by its current trading levels and financial metrics.
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Shareholding and Market Capitalisation
The majority shareholding in Liberty Shoes remains with the promoters, maintaining a controlling interest in the company. The stock’s market capitalisation grade is noted as 4, reflecting its relative size and liquidity within the footwear sector.
On the day of the new 52-week low, Liberty Shoes underperformed its sector by 1.01%, with a day change of -1.48%. This performance further emphasises the stock’s current challenges amid a market that is otherwise holding steady or advancing.
Summary of Key Financial and Market Metrics
To summarise, Liberty Shoes is trading at Rs.266.25, its lowest level in a year, with a one-year return of -48.12%. The company’s quarterly PAT has declined by over 40%, while interest expenses have risen by nearly 26% over nine months. Operating profit coverage of interest is at a low point, and the stock trades below all major moving averages. Despite these factors, valuation metrics such as ROCE and enterprise value to capital employed suggest some relative attractiveness compared to peers.
These data points collectively illustrate the current state of Liberty Shoes within the footwear sector and the broader market context as of December 2025.
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