Why is Akzo Nobel falling/rising?

As of 07-Aug, Akzo Nobel India Ltd's stock price is currently at 3,624.00, reflecting a decline of 75.65 points or 2.04%. The stock has underperformed its sector by 1.68% today, touching an intraday low of Rs 3,618, which is a decrease of 2.21%. Despite a positive return of 12.51% over the past year, the stock has shown a negative trend in the short term, with a 4.13% decline over the last week. The company has a high management efficiency indicated by a return on equity (ROE) of 25.77%, but it also faces challenges such as a 5.9% drop in profits over the past year and a relatively low growth rate in net sales of 12.97% annually over the last five years.
In the broader market context, the stock's recent performance contrasts with the Sensex, which has only declined by 0.69% over the past week. While Akzo Nobel has outperformed the benchmark over longer periods, including a 1.61% gain year-to-date compared to the Sensex's 3.18%, the recent negative results, including a significant drop in profit after tax and operating cash flow, have contributed to the current price decline. The stock is trading at a premium compared to its peers, which may also affect investor sentiment negatively in the short term.