Photoquip India Falls to 52-Week Low of Rs.12.24 Amidst Continued Downtrend

On 20 Nov 2025, Photoquip India’s share price touched Rs.12.24, the lowest level recorded in the past year. This new low comes after the stock experienced a consecutive two-day decline, resulting in a cumulative return of -12.16% over this short span. The stock’s performance today lagged behind the FMCG sector by 6.52%, signalling relative weakness within its industry group.

Trading activity for Photoquip India has been somewhat erratic recently, with the stock not trading on one of the last 20 trading days. Additionally, the share price is currently positioned below all key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages. This technical positioning indicates sustained downward pressure over multiple time horizons.

In contrast, the broader market has shown resilience. The Sensex opened higher at 85,470.92 points, gaining 284.45 points or 0.33% at the start of the day, and was trading at 85,305.95 points by midday, a 0.14% increase. The Sensex also reached a new 52-week high today, supported by mega-cap stocks leading the gains. The index’s 50-day moving average remains above its 200-day moving average, reflecting a bullish trend in the broader market.

Photoquip India’s one-year performance starkly contrasts with the Sensex’s 9.94% gain, as the stock has recorded a negative return of -44.85% over the same period. The 52-week high for the stock was Rs.29.19, highlighting the extent of the decline from its peak. This persistent underperformance has been consistent over the last three years, with the stock also trailing the BSE500 index annually during this timeframe.

Examining the company’s financial metrics reveals several areas of concern. Over the past five years, Photoquip India’s net sales have shown a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.58%, indicating a contraction in revenue. The latest six-month net sales figure stands at Rs.6.08 crore, reflecting a decline of 32.22% compared to previous periods.

The company’s ability to manage its debt is limited, with a Debt to EBITDA ratio of -1.00 times, suggesting challenges in servicing liabilities relative to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation. Profitability metrics also indicate subdued returns, with an average Return on Equity (ROE) of 0.35%, signifying minimal profit generated per unit of shareholders’ funds.

Operational profitability has been negative recently, with the Profit Before Tax excluding other income (PBT less OI) for the latest quarter recorded at Rs.-0.46 crore. The debtor turnover ratio for the half-year period is at 4.01 times, which is relatively low and may point to slower collection cycles or higher receivables.

Despite the stock’s negative returns over the past year, reported profits have shown an 18% rise during this period. The company’s Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio stands at 0.1, which is low but must be interpreted cautiously given the overall financial context and stock performance.

Shareholding patterns show that the majority of Photoquip India’s shares are held by non-institutional investors. This ownership structure may influence liquidity and trading dynamics in the stock.

In summary, Photoquip India’s stock has reached a significant low point at Rs.12.24, reflecting a combination of subdued financial performance, weak sales growth, limited debt servicing capacity, and negative profitability in recent quarters. The stock’s technical indicators and relative performance against sector and market benchmarks underscore the challenges faced by the company in the current market environment.

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