On 20 Nov 2025, Lyka Labs traded below all key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, signalling persistent weakness in its price momentum. The stock’s performance today underperformed its sector by 1.49%, continuing a pattern of relative underperformance against its peers.
Over the last six trading days, Lyka Labs has delivered a cumulative return of -14.3%, contributing to a broader one-year decline of -44.55%. This contrasts sharply with the benchmark Sensex, which has recorded a positive return of 10.00% over the same period. The Sensex itself opened higher at 85,470.92 points and reached a new 52-week high of 85,335.15 during the session, supported by gains in mega-cap stocks and a bullish technical setup with the 50-day moving average positioned above the 200-day moving average.
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Lyka Labs operates within the Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology sector, classified as a microcap company. Its market capitalisation reflects this status, and the stock’s recent price action has been influenced by several financial factors. The company’s debt-to-equity ratio averages at 2.98 times, indicating a relatively high leverage position compared to industry norms. This elevated debt level has been a contributing factor to the stock’s subdued performance over recent years.
Financial results for the latest quarter reveal further challenges. Net sales stood at Rs.36.66 crores, showing a decline of 10.93% compared to previous periods. Profit after tax (PAT) registered a loss of Rs.3.36 crores, reflecting a fall of 260.0%. Earnings before interest, depreciation, and taxes (PBDIT) also recorded a negative figure of Rs.2.54 crores, marking the lowest level in recent quarters. These figures highlight the pressures on the company’s profitability and revenue generation capabilities.
Despite these headwinds, Lyka Labs demonstrates a relatively high management efficiency, with a return on capital employed (ROCE) of 16.05%. This metric suggests that the company is generating reasonable returns on its capital base, even as overall financial performance remains under strain. The enterprise value to capital employed ratio stands at 2.4, indicating a valuation level that is fair relative to the company’s capital structure.
Over the past year, the stock’s profits have declined by 36.5%, aligning with the downward trend in share price. The stock’s 52-week high was Rs.175.95, underscoring the extent of the price contraction to the current low of Rs.78.88. This represents a significant retracement from its peak levels within the last year.
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Lyka Labs’ stock has consistently underperformed the BSE500 index over the last three annual periods, reflecting a pattern of relative weakness within the broader market context. This trend is further emphasised by the company’s one-year return of -44.55%, which contrasts with the positive returns of the benchmark indices.
The company’s promoter group remains the majority shareholder, maintaining significant control over corporate governance and strategic direction. While the stock is trading at a discount compared to its peers’ average historical valuations, the combination of high leverage and declining profitability has weighed on market sentiment.
In summary, Lyka Labs’ recent fall to a 52-week low of Rs.78.88 is the result of multiple factors including subdued quarterly financial results, high debt levels, and sustained underperformance relative to sector and market benchmarks. The stock’s technical indicators remain weak, with prices below all major moving averages, and the company’s financial metrics reflect ongoing challenges in revenue and profit generation.
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