Why is Andhra Paper falling/rising?

Aug 21 2025 09:57 PM IST
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As of 21-Aug, Andhra Paper Ltd's stock price is declining at 75.86, down 0.45%, and has underperformed its sector. The company has reported negative results for seven consecutive quarters, contributing to a significant long-term decline of 32.68% over the past year.
As of 21-Aug, Andhra Paper Ltd is experiencing a decline in its stock price, currently at 75.86, which reflects a decrease of 0.34 or 0.45%. The stock has underperformed its sector by 0.68% today and has been on a consecutive downward trend for the last two days, with a total decline of 0.93% during this period. Over the past week, the stock has shown a modest increase of 1.53%, but it has significantly underperformed over the longer term, with a 6.70% drop in the last month and a staggering 32.68% decline over the past year. The company has reported negative results for the last seven consecutive quarters, with operating profit declining at an annual rate of 16.58% over the past five years, contributing to its poor long-term growth outlook. Additionally, the stock is trading at a premium compared to its peers, with a price-to-book value of 0.8, and has seen profits fall by 66.8% over the past year.

In the broader market context, while the Sensex has increased by 1.74% over the past week, Andhra Paper's performance has lagged behind, indicating a consistent underperformance against the benchmark. The stock's year-to-date return is down by 19.97%, contrasting sharply with the Sensex's gain of 4.94%. Despite a rise in investor participation, as evidenced by a 45.76% increase in delivery volume, the overall sentiment remains negative due to the company's financial struggles and declining operating cash flow. This combination of factors suggests that investor confidence is low, leading to the stock's current downward trajectory.
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