Shivalik Rasayan Hits New Low Amid Ongoing Financial Challenges and Sector Performance Insights

Shivalik Rasayan, a microcap player in the Pesticides & Agrochemicals sector, has experienced significant activity today, hitting a new 52-week low of Rs. 448.95. This decline marks a continuation of a downward trend, with the stock falling for three consecutive days, resulting in a total decrease of 1.73% during this period. Despite this, Shivalik Rasayan has outperformed its sector by 0.78% today.
The company's performance over the past year has been challenging, with a return of -20.81%, significantly underperforming the Sensex, which has seen a decline of only 1.98%. Key financial metrics indicate low management efficiency, highlighted by a return on equity (ROE) of just 5.85%. Additionally, the company's net sales growth has averaged only 12.67% annually over the last five years, with operating profit growth at a modest 2.20%.

Shivalik Rasayan's financial health shows a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, and while it has a low return on capital employed (ROCE) of 4.1, the stock is trading at a discount compared to its peers. The company's cash and cash equivalents stand at Rs. 27.97 crore, reflecting a cautious liquidity position.