Key Events This Week
Feb 11: Strong Q3 FY26 profit growth announced
Feb 12: MarketsMOJO upgrades rating to Hold
Feb 13: Stock closes lower at Rs.188.05 (-3.04%) amid broader market weakness
Monday, 9 February 2026: Steady Start with Moderate Gains
Robust Hotels began the week on a positive note, closing at Rs.185.60, up 0.87% from the previous close. This gain was slightly below the Sensex’s 1.04% rise to 37,113.23, indicating a cautious but optimistic market sentiment. Trading volumes were minimal, suggesting limited investor activity at the start of the week.
Tuesday, 10 February 2026: Accelerated Momentum Amid Rising Volumes
The stock advanced further to Rs.189.30, a 1.99% increase, outperforming the Sensex’s modest 0.25% gain. Volume surged to 289 lakh shares, signalling growing investor interest. This upward momentum set the stage for the company’s upcoming quarterly results announcement.
Wednesday, 11 February 2026: Strong Q3 Profit Growth Spurs 2.35% Rally
Robust Hotels reported robust Q3 FY26 results, with operating profit (PBDIT) reaching a record ₹13.55 crores and an operating margin of 34.97%. Net profit after tax rose 24.9% to ₹7.08 crores compared to the previous four-quarter average. The stock responded positively, closing at Rs.193.75, up 2.35%, well above the Sensex’s 0.13% gain. This marked the week’s peak close, reflecting investor approval of the company’s operational efficiency and profit growth despite underlying concerns about debt servicing and return ratios.
Thursday, 12 February 2026: Upgrade to Hold Boosts Confidence
MarketsMOJO upgraded Robust Hotels’ rating from Sell to Hold, citing improvements in technical indicators and financial metrics. The stock edged up slightly by 0.10% to Rs.193.95, while the Sensex declined 0.56%. The upgrade was supported by a shift in technical grades, including a mildly bullish Dow Theory weekly indicator and On-Balance Volume signals, alongside attractive valuation metrics such as a low EV/Capital Employed ratio of 0.5 and a PEG ratio of 0.1. However, daily moving averages remained bearish, suggesting cautious optimism among investors.
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Friday, 13 February 2026: Profit Taking Amid Market Weakness
The stock retreated 3.04% to close at Rs.188.05, underperforming the Sensex’s 1.40% decline. Despite the pullback, the weekly close remained above the prior week’s level, preserving a 2.20% weekly gain. The decline reflected broader market weakness and profit booking after the midweek rally, underscoring the stock’s sensitivity to overall market trends despite company-specific positives.
| Date | Stock Price | Day Change | Sensex | Day Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | Rs.185.60 | +0.87% | 37,113.23 | +1.04% |
| 2026-02-10 | Rs.189.30 | +1.99% | 37,207.34 | +0.25% |
| 2026-02-11 | Rs.193.75 | +2.35% | 37,256.72 | +0.13% |
| 2026-02-12 | Rs.193.95 | +0.10% | 37,049.40 | -0.56% |
| 2026-02-13 | Rs.188.05 | -3.04% | 36,532.48 | -1.40% |
Key Takeaways
Positive Signals: Robust Hotels demonstrated strong operational performance in Q3 FY26, with record operating profits and improved margins. The MarketsMOJO upgrade to Hold reflects a technical and financial improvement, supported by attractive valuation metrics such as a low EV/Capital Employed ratio and a PEG ratio of 0.1. The stock outperformed the Sensex over the week, gaining 2.20% versus the benchmark’s 0.54% decline, signalling renewed investor interest.
Cautionary Notes: Despite recent gains, the stock remains well below its 52-week high of Rs.339.00 and has underperformed the broader market over the past year with a -15.76% return. The company’s debt servicing capacity remains weak, with an EBIT to interest coverage ratio of 0.87, and returns on equity and capital employed are modest at 4.28% and 3% respectively. Daily technical indicators remain bearish, suggesting that the recent rally may face resistance without sustained fundamental improvements.
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Conclusion
The week’s developments for Robust Hotels Ltd highlight a company in transition, with encouraging profit growth and a technical upgrade signalling stabilisation after a period of underperformance. The 2.20% weekly gain against a declining Sensex underscores this positive momentum. However, persistent challenges in debt servicing and modest returns on capital caution against over-optimism. Investors should monitor upcoming quarters to assess whether operational improvements translate into sustained shareholder value. With a Mojo Score of 51.0 and a Hold rating, Robust Hotels remains a stock reflecting both opportunity and risk within the hospitality sector.
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