Shangar Decor Faces Severe Financial Struggles Amidst Declining Stock Performance and High Debt

Shangar Decor, a microcap company in the diversified commercial services sector, has experienced significant volatility, hitting a new 52-week low of Rs. 0.46 today. The stock has underperformed its sector by 5.23% and has seen a consecutive decline over the past three days, resulting in an 11.54% drop during this period. In terms of moving averages, Shangar Decor is currently trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, indicating a bearish trend. Over the past year, the stock has plummeted by 66.76%, contrasting sharply with the Sensex, which has gained 2.33% in the same timeframe. Financially, the company is grappling with operating losses and a high debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 4.05 times, reflecting its weak long-term fundamental strength. Recent quarterly results show a significant decline in profitability, with a profit before tax of Rs. -2.17 crore, down 338.46%, and a net profit after tax of Rs. -1.59 crore, down 352.4%. Additionally, promoter holding has decreased to 2.96%, raising concerns about insider confidence in the company's future. Despite these challenges, Shangar Decor's return on capital employed stands at 12.6, suggesting some valuation attractiveness compared to its peers.