Shri Keshav Cements Faces Significant Volatility Amid Declining Profitability and High Debt Levels

Shri Keshav Cements & Infra has experienced significant volatility today, reaching a new 52-week low of Rs. 132. The stock has underperformed its sector by 4.63% and has seen a consecutive decline over the past two days, with a total drop of 5.51%. Intraday trading revealed a low of Rs. 132, marking a 9.56% decrease at its lowest point. The company is currently trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a bearish trend. Over the past year, Shri Keshav Cements & Infra has reported a staggering decline of 40.72%, contrasting sharply with the Sensex's modest gain of 2.00%. Financial metrics reveal a high debt-to-equity ratio of 5.40 times, coupled with a low return on capital employed (ROCE) of 8.30%. Recent financial results have shown a significant drop in profitability, with a 151.92% decline in profit before tax and an 83.9% decrease in profit after tax for the last quarter. Despite these challenges, institutional investors have increased their stake in the company by 4.57% over the previous quarter, now holding 7.07% of the firm.