Why is EFC (I) falling/rising?

As of 31-Jul, EFC (I) Ltd's stock price is currently at 341.25, reflecting a decrease of 1.65, or 0.48%. Today's price summary indicates that the stock's performance is in line with its sector, although it is trading higher than the 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, but lower than the 5-day moving average. The stock has experienced a decline in investor participation, with delivery volume falling by 77.63% against the 5-day average. Despite this, the company has shown strong long-term growth with net sales increasing at an annual rate of 818.51% and operating profit at 553.61%. Institutional investors have also increased their stake, indicating confidence in the company's fundamentals, although the high Debt to EBITDA ratio of 3.59 times raises concerns about its ability to service debt.
In the broader market context, EFC (I) has outperformed the benchmark, with a year-to-date return of 14.94% compared to the Sensex's 3.90%. However, over the past week, the stock has underperformed, with a return of -2.08% against the Sensex's -1.22%. While the stock has generated a significant return of 26.60% over the past year, the overall market has faced negative returns, suggesting that EFC (I) has been able to attract investor interest despite broader market challenges. The company's strong performance metrics, such as consistent positive results over the last ten quarters and a high return on capital employed, contribute positively to its valuation, although concerns about its debt levels may be influencing recent price movements.