Why is Coal India falling/rising?

Jul 31 2025 09:56 PM IST
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As of 31-Jul, Coal India Ltd. is facing a decline in stock price, currently at 376.45, down 0.9%. The stock has underperformed significantly over the past year, with a return of -27.90%, largely due to recent negative financial results despite strong long-term fundamentals.
As of 31-Jul, Coal India Ltd. is experiencing a decline in its stock price, currently at 376.45, which reflects a decrease of 3.4 points or 0.9%. The stock has been underperforming recently, having fallen consecutively for the last two days, resulting in a total return of -1.9% during this period. Additionally, it is trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages. Although the stock has a high dividend yield of 6.97% and has seen a rise in delivery volume by 6.06% against the 5-day average, it has underperformed the market significantly over the past year, with a return of -27.90% compared to the Sensex's -0.68%. The company's strong long-term fundamentals, including a high return on equity and low debt-to-equity ratio, are overshadowed by recent negative financial results, including a substantial drop in profit after tax.

In the broader market context, Coal India’s short-term performance has been weaker than the benchmark, with a 1-week return of -2.33% compared to the Sensex's -1.22%. This indicates that while the overall market has also faced challenges, Coal India has struggled more significantly. The company's recent negative financial results, including a 20.2% decline in profit after tax, have contributed to its underperformance relative to the market. Despite its position as the largest company in the sector and strong institutional holdings, the stock's recent price movements reflect investor concerns over its profitability and market position.
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