Why is Barak Valley falling/rising?

Jul 23 2025 10:15 PM IST
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As of 23-Jul, Barak Valley Cements Ltd's stock price has declined to Rs 45.60, down 5.3%, and has underperformed its sector. Despite a positive return of 7.29% over the past week, it has a significant annual loss of -29.93% and weak long-term fundamentals.
As of 23-Jul, Barak Valley Cements Ltd is experiencing a decline in its stock price, currently at Rs 45.60, which reflects a decrease of Rs 2.55 or 5.3%. Today's price summary indicates that the stock has underperformed its sector by 4.83% and has fallen after two consecutive days of gains. The stock reached an intraday high of Rs 49.2 but also touched a low of Rs 44.29, showcasing significant volatility with a wide trading range of Rs 4.91. Over the past week, the stock has shown a positive return of 7.29%, but it has underperformed over the last year with a return of -29.93%. The company's return on capital employed (ROCE) is relatively low at 8.8, and while it trades at a discount compared to its peers, it has faced a substantial profit decline of 28.7% over the past year.

In the broader market context, Barak Valley's recent performance contrasts with the benchmark Sensex, which has only increased by 0.11% over the past week. Despite the stock's strong performance over a three-year period with a return of 105.87%, its long-term fundamentals appear weak, as indicated by a poor EBIT to interest ratio and modest growth in net sales and operating profit. This underperformance in the last year, where the stock generated negative returns while the broader market yielded positive returns, suggests that investor sentiment may be cautious, contributing to the current decline in stock price.
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