Recent Price Movement and Market Context
On 21 Nov 2025, Oriental Hotels touched an intraday low of Rs.116, representing a decline of 2.93% on the day. This marks the fourth consecutive session of losses, with the stock returning -5.38% over this period. The stock's current price is notably below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a persistent bearish momentum.
In comparison, the Sensex opened lower at 85,347.40, down 285.28 points or 0.33%, and was trading near 85,370.95 at the time of reporting, a decline of 0.31%. Despite this, the Sensex remains close to its 52-week high of 85,801.70, trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, signalling a generally positive market environment contrasting with Oriental Hotels' performance.
Performance Over the Past Year
Oriental Hotels has experienced a return of -35.88% over the last 12 months, significantly underperforming the Sensex, which has recorded a positive return of 10.65% in the same period. The stock's 52-week high was Rs.202, highlighting the extent of the decline to the current low of Rs.116.
This underperformance extends beyond the last year, with the stock also lagging behind the BSE500 index over the past three years, one year, and three months, reflecting a longer-term trend of subdued returns relative to broader market benchmarks.
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Financial Ratios and Operational Metrics
The half-year financial metrics reveal several areas of concern. The inventory turnover ratio stands at 3.72 times, which is relatively low, indicating slower movement of stock. The debt-equity ratio is at 1.64 times, the highest recorded, suggesting a higher reliance on debt financing. Additionally, the debtors turnover ratio is at 1.38 times, also at a low level, pointing to slower collection of receivables.
These ratios collectively suggest pressures on working capital management and leverage, which may be contributing factors to the stock's subdued performance.
Profitability and Valuation Insights
Despite the stock's price challenges, Oriental Hotels has demonstrated a compound annual growth rate of 34.50% in operating profit over the long term. The return on capital employed (ROCE) is recorded at 10.5%, which reflects a moderate level of efficiency in generating returns from capital.
The enterprise value to capital employed ratio stands at 2.7, indicating that the stock is trading at a discount relative to its peers' historical valuations. Over the past year, profits have risen by 17%, even as the stock price has declined, resulting in a price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratio of 2.5.
Shareholding and Sector Position
The majority shareholding in Oriental Hotels is held by promoters, which often implies a stable ownership structure. The company operates within the Hotels & Resorts sector, which has experienced varied performance across different market cycles.
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Sector and Market Comparison
Oriental Hotels underperformed its sector on the day, with a relative performance lag of 3.37%. While the broader Hotels & Resorts sector has seen mixed results, the stock's current trajectory remains below key moving averages, contrasting with the Sensex's proximity to its 52-week high and bullish moving average positioning.
This divergence highlights the stock's distinct challenges within an otherwise resilient market environment.
Summary of Key Price and Performance Data
To summarise, Oriental Hotels' stock price has declined to Rs.116, its lowest level in 52 weeks, following a series of four consecutive sessions with negative returns. The stock's valuation metrics and financial ratios indicate areas of caution, particularly in terms of leverage and asset turnover. However, the company’s operating profit growth and moderate ROCE provide some context to its financial health.
While the broader market indices maintain strength, Oriental Hotels continues to face headwinds reflected in its price performance and relative sector underperformance.
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