Ugar Sugar Works Faces Significant Challenges Amidst High Debt and Declining Sales

Ugar Sugar Works has experienced significant volatility in today's trading session, reaching a new 52-week low of Rs. 39.69. The stock has underperformed its sector by 0.47% and has seen a consecutive decline over the past two days, resulting in a total drop of 4.04%. Intraday, it touched a low of Rs. 39.69, reflecting a decrease of 2.6%. In terms of moving averages, Ugar Sugar Works 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 faced a substantial decline of 46.45%, contrasting sharply with the Sensex's performance of 9.63%. Financially, the company is grappling with high debt levels, evidenced by a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.84 times. Operating profit has plummeted at an annual rate of 187.09% over the last five years, and recent quarterly results show a decline in net sales by 18.3%. Despite these challenges, there is a notable increase in promoter confidence, with a 1.81% rise in their stake, now totaling 46.57%.