Why is Astron Paper falling/rising?

As of 17-Jul, Astron Paper & Board Mill Ltd's stock price is currently at 16.30, reflecting an increase of 0.22 or 1.37%. Today's price summary indicates that the stock has outperformed its sector by 1.13%, although it remains higher than the 5-day and 100-day moving averages while being lower than the 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages. Despite this short-term uptick, the stock has shown significant underperformance over longer periods, with a year-to-date decline of 29.28% and a staggering 39.72% drop over the past year. The company has been facing operational challenges, including negative results for the last five consecutive quarters, with net sales declining by 83.73% and a negative EBITDA, indicating weak financial health and profitability.
In the broader market context, the stock's short-term performance stands in contrast to the benchmark, as it has gained 3.82% over the past week while the Sensex has decreased by 1.12%. However, the overall trend for Astron Paper has been negative, with consistent underperformance against the benchmark over the last three years. The company's high debt-equity ratio of 0.85 times and weak ability to service its debt, coupled with a low return on equity of 2.07%, further highlight the risks associated with the stock. These factors contribute to a perception of the stock as a risky investment, despite its recent price increase.