Stock Price Movement and Market Context
On 24 Nov 2025, Universal Starch Chem Allied opened and traded steadily at Rs.125, marking its lowest price point in the past year. The stock has recorded a consecutive four-day decline, resulting in a cumulative return of -9.94% during this period. This downward trend contrasts with the broader market, where the Sensex opened 88.12 points higher and is currently trading at 85,389.42, reflecting a 0.18% gain. The Sensex is also approaching its 52-week high of 85,801.70, standing just 0.48% below that peak.
While the Sensex has been on a three-week consecutive rise, gaining 2.61%, and mid-cap stocks have led with a 0.2% increase in the BSE Mid Cap index, Universal Starch Chem Allied’s performance remains subdued. The stock is trading below all key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day averages, indicating a persistent weakness in price momentum.
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Long-Term and Recent Performance Analysis
Universal Starch Chem Allied’s one-year performance shows a return of -28.47%, which is notably below the Sensex’s 7.93% gain over the same period. The stock’s 52-week high was Rs.208, highlighting the extent of the decline to the current low of Rs.125. Over the last three years, the stock has underperformed the BSE500 index, reflecting challenges in maintaining competitive returns within its sector.
Financially, the company’s operating profits have shown a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.92% over the past five years, indicating modest growth. However, the company’s ability to service its debt is constrained, with an average EBIT to interest ratio of 1.67, suggesting limited coverage of interest expenses by earnings before interest and tax.
Quarterly results for September 2025 reveal net sales of Rs.97.14 crore, which is 18.9% lower than the average of the previous four quarters. This decline in sales revenue contributes to the subdued near-term financial performance and may be a factor in the stock’s recent price movement.
Valuation and Profitability Metrics
Despite the price decline, Universal Starch Chem Allied presents a return on capital employed (ROCE) of 9.4%, which is considered attractive relative to its valuation. The enterprise value to capital employed ratio stands at 0.9, indicating the stock is trading at a discount compared to its peers’ historical averages. Over the past year, the company’s profits have increased by 351.8%, a notable rise that contrasts with the stock’s negative return during the same period. The price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratio is recorded as zero, reflecting the relationship between earnings growth and valuation metrics.
Shareholding and Sector Position
The majority shareholding in Universal Starch Chem Allied is held by promoters, which often implies a stable ownership structure. The company operates within the Other Agricultural Products industry and sector, a segment that has experienced varied performance across different market cycles.
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Summary of Market and Stock Dynamics
Universal Starch Chem Allied’s recent price action, culminating in a 52-week low of Rs.125, reflects a period of sustained price pressure amid a generally positive market environment. The stock’s trading below all major moving averages signals a lack of upward momentum, while its underperformance relative to the Sensex and sector peers highlights ongoing challenges. The company’s financial indicators reveal a mixed picture, with modest long-term profit growth and constrained debt servicing capacity balanced against attractive valuation metrics and a significant increase in profits over the past year.
As the broader market continues to show strength, particularly in mid-cap segments, Universal Starch Chem Allied remains at a critical price level that investors and market watchers will observe closely in the coming sessions.
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