Viceroy Hotels Hits 52-Week Low Amid Broader Market Decline and Weak Fundamentals

Viceroy Hotels has experienced significant activity today, reaching a new 52-week low of Rs. 96. The stock has underperformed its sector by 1.61%, with an intraday low of Rs. 96, reflecting a decline of 2.04%. Currently, Viceroy Hotels is trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a bearish trend.
In the broader market context, the Sensex opened lower at 81,704.07, down 704.10 points (-0.85%), and is currently trading at 81,775.09 (-0.77%). Notably, small-cap stocks are leading the market, with the BSE Small Cap index gaining 0.25%.

Over the past year, Viceroy Hotels has shown a marginal decline of 0.02%, contrasting sharply with the Sensex's performance of 5.90%. The company's long-term fundamentals appear weak, highlighted by a low Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 1.52% and a high Debt to EBITDA ratio of 60.00 times. Additionally, the latest quarterly results indicate a significant drop in profit after tax, falling by 43% compared to the previous quarter's average. Despite these challenges, the stock is trading at a discount relative to its peers' historical valuations.