Why is Andhra Paper falling/rising?

Aug 18 2025 09:35 PM IST
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As of 18-Aug, Andhra Paper Ltd is priced at 74.85, showing a bearish trend as it trades below all key moving averages and has seen a significant drop in delivery volume. The stock has underperformed the market with a -28.44% return over the past year and negative financial indicators, making it a weak investment choice.
As of 18-Aug, Andhra Paper Ltd is currently priced at 74.85, reflecting a slight increase of 0.13, or 0.17%. The stock is trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a bearish trend. Additionally, the delivery volume has significantly decreased by 73.41% compared to the 5-day average, suggesting a decline in investor participation. Over the past year, the stock has underperformed the market, with a return of -28.44%, while the company has reported negative results for the last seven consecutive quarters and a poor long-term growth rate in operating profit of -16.58% over the last five years. The stock's valuation appears high relative to its peers, with a Price to Book Value of 0.8, and a low return on equity of 4.3, further contributing to its weak performance.

In the broader market context, Andhra Paper's short-term performance has been notably worse than the benchmark, with a 1-week return of -0.29% compared to the Sensex's gain of +0.83%. This consistent underperformance against the benchmark over the last three years, coupled with a significant decline in profits by -66.8% over the past year, highlights the challenges the company faces. Despite having a low debt-to-equity ratio, the overall negative financial indicators and declining investor interest suggest that the stock is struggling to attract buyers, reinforcing its status as a weak investment choice in the current market environment.
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