Stock Price Movement and Market Context
On 3 December 2025, Quess Corp's share price touched Rs.207.15, marking its lowest level in the past year. This decline comes amid a broader market environment where the Sensex opened flat but later declined by 304.31 points, closing at 84,846.33, down 0.34%. The Sensex remains close to its 52-week high of 86,159.02, trading 1.55% below that peak and maintaining a bullish stance above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
In contrast, Quess Corp's stock is trading below all key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, indicating a sustained downward trend over multiple time frames. Despite this, the stock outperformed its sector by 0.72% on the day it hit the low, and it showed a slight recovery after two consecutive days of decline.
Long-Term and Recent Performance Analysis
Over the past year, Quess Corp's stock has recorded a return of -43.24%, significantly underperforming the Sensex, which posted a 4.90% gain over the same period. The stock's 52-week high was Rs.384.92, highlighting the extent of the decline from its peak.
Examining the company's operating profit over the last five years reveals an annual rate of change of -8.88%, indicating subdued growth in core earnings. This trend aligns with the stock's underperformance relative to the BSE500 index over the last three years, one year, and three months.
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Financial Metrics and Valuation Insights
Despite the stock's price challenges, Quess Corp exhibits several positive financial metrics. The company reported a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs.166.82 crores for the nine months ended September 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 20.45%. Additionally, the return on capital employed (ROCE) for the half-year period reached 21.09%, its highest level, while quarterly profit before depreciation, interest, and taxes (PBDIT) stood at Rs.76.70 crores, also a peak figure.
The return on equity (ROE) is noted at 19.2%, and the stock trades at a price-to-book value of 2.8, which is considered attractive relative to its peers' historical valuations. The company’s price-to-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio is 0.2, suggesting valuation metrics that may be viewed as favourable in certain analytical perspectives.
Quess Corp also offers a dividend yield of approximately 4.77% at the current price level, providing income potential for shareholders. The company maintains a low average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09 times, indicating a conservative capital structure.
Shareholding and Institutional Interest
Institutional investors hold a significant stake in Quess Corp, accounting for 23.89% of the shareholding. This represents an increase of 0.57% over the previous quarter, reflecting a steady interest from entities with substantial analytical resources.
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Sector and Market Position
Quess Corp operates within the Diversified Commercial Services industry, a sector that has experienced varied performance across its constituents. While the broader market indices maintain a positive trajectory, Quess Corp’s stock has faced headwinds that have contributed to its current valuation and price levels.
The stock’s recent trading below all major moving averages contrasts with the Sensex’s position above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, underscoring the divergence between the company’s share price movement and the broader market trend.
Summary of Key Price and Performance Data
To summarise, Quess Corp’s stock price has declined to Rs.207.15, its lowest in 52 weeks, following a year marked by a 43.24% reduction in share value. The stock’s dividend yield stands at 4.77%, and it maintains a low debt profile. Financial results for the recent periods show growth in PAT and strong returns on capital, though these have not translated into upward price momentum.
The company’s institutional shareholding remains notable, with a slight increase in recent quarters. Despite the stock’s current position, Quess Corp continues to present a complex picture of financial strength amid market valuation pressures.
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