Recent Price Movement and Market Context
On 2 Feb 2026, SPIC’s stock price slipped by 1.03%, underperforming its Fertilizers sector peers by 0.51%. The stock is currently trading below all key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, signalling sustained bearish momentum. This contrasts with the broader market, where the Sensex recovered sharply after a negative start, closing 0.44% higher at 81,080.98 points. Notably, the NIFTY FMCG index also hit a 52-week low on the same day, indicating sector-specific pressures in parts of the market.
Performance Over the Past Year
SPIC’s one-year return stands at -8.25%, lagging behind the Sensex’s positive 4.55% gain over the same period. The stock’s 52-week high was Rs.128.10, highlighting a significant decline of approximately 46% from its peak. This underperformance extends beyond the last year, with the company trailing the BSE500 index across one-year, three-month, and three-year time frames.
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Institutional Participation and Market Sentiment
One notable factor contributing to the stock’s subdued performance is the reduced participation by institutional investors. Their collective stake has declined by 0.59% over the previous quarter, now representing 6.23% of the company’s shareholding. Institutional investors typically possess greater analytical resources and tend to adjust their holdings based on fundamental assessments, which may reflect a cautious stance towards SPIC at present.
Financial Metrics and Operational Highlights
Despite the stock’s price weakness, Southern Petrochemical Industries Ltd. demonstrates several positive financial attributes. The company maintains a low Debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.60 times, indicating a strong capacity to service its debt obligations. Operating profit has exhibited robust growth, expanding at an annualised rate of 36.33%, which underscores healthy underlying business momentum.
In the nine months ending September 2025, net sales reached Rs.2,352.29 crore, reflecting a substantial growth rate of 43.54%. The company’s debtor turnover ratio for the half-year was an impressive 335.36 times, while the operating profit to interest ratio for the quarter stood at 11.06 times, both indicative of efficient working capital management and comfortable interest coverage.
Valuation and Profitability Metrics
Southern Petrochemical Industries Ltd. holds a return on equity (ROE) of 14.3%, which is considered attractive within its sector. The stock trades at a price-to-book value of 1.1, suggesting a valuation discount relative to its peers’ historical averages. Over the past year, while the stock price declined by 8.25%, the company’s profits increased by 19.6%, resulting in a price/earnings to growth (PEG) ratio of 0.4. This metric indicates that earnings growth has outpaced the decline in share price, a factor that may be relevant for valuation considerations.
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Sector and Market Environment
The Fertilizers sector, to which SPIC belongs, has experienced mixed performance recently. While the broader market indices such as the Sensex have shown resilience, certain sectoral indices like NIFTY FMCG have reached new lows, reflecting uneven investor sentiment across industries. SPIC’s market capitalisation grade is rated at 3, and its Mojo Score stands at 46.0, with a current Mojo Grade of Sell, downgraded from Hold as of 5 Jan 2026. These ratings reflect the stock’s relative positioning within the market and its recent performance trends.
Summary of Key Price and Performance Indicators
To summarise, Southern Petrochemical Industries Ltd. has reached a new 52-week low of Rs.69.13, with a four-day losing streak resulting in a 5.3% decline. The stock’s price is well below all major moving averages, signalling continued downward pressure. Institutional investors have reduced their holdings, and the stock’s one-year return of -8.25% trails the Sensex’s 4.55% gain. Despite these price movements, the company exhibits strong financial fundamentals, including low leverage, solid operating profit growth, and attractive valuation metrics.
These factors collectively paint a nuanced picture of the stock’s current status, balancing price weakness with underlying business strengths.
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