Why is Galaxy Surfact. falling/rising?

Sep 05 2025 10:28 PM IST
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As of 05-Sep, Galaxy Surfactants Ltd's stock price is declining at 2,350.00, down 0.76%, with a notable 19.36% drop over the past year. Despite strong management efficiency, the company faces challenges with poor long-term growth and high valuations compared to peers, leading to decreased investor confidence.
As of 05-Sep, Galaxy Surfactants Ltd is experiencing a decline in its stock price, currently at 2,350.00, which reflects a decrease of 18.0 or 0.76%. The stock's performance today is in line with its sector, having touched an intraday low of Rs 2318, representing a drop of 2.11%. Over the past week, the stock has shown a positive return of 3.07%, but it has underperformed over longer periods, with a 7.94% decline in the last month and a significant 19.36% drop over the past year. Despite a high management efficiency indicated by a return on equity (ROE) of 17.38% and a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07, the company has faced challenges with poor long-term growth, as evidenced by its net sales and operating profit growth rates of 12.27% and 4.37%, respectively, over the last five years. Additionally, the stock is trading at a premium compared to its peers, which may deter potential investors.

In the broader market context, the stock's recent performance contrasts with the benchmark, as it has consistently underperformed against the BSE500 over the last three years. While the Sensex has remained flat over the past month, Galaxy Surfactants has seen a notable decline, indicating a lack of investor confidence despite rising participation, as evidenced by a 42.45% increase in delivery volume. This underperformance is compounded by flat results reported in June, with the lowest operating cash flow and operating profit margins recorded. Overall, the combination of poor long-term growth prospects and high valuations relative to peers contributes to the stock's downward trajectory.
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