Why is GMM Pfaudler falling/rising?

As of 24-Jul, GMM Pfaudler Ltd's stock price is currently at 1,310.00, reflecting an increase of 6.5 (0.5%). Despite this uptick, the stock opened the day with a significant loss of -5.63%, reaching an intraday low of Rs 1230.1. Over the past week, the stock has underperformed with a return of -1.19%, while it has shown a stronger performance over the past month with a gain of +11.58%. The stock's moving averages indicate it is performing better than the 20, 50, 100, and 200-day averages but is below the 5-day average. Additionally, there has been a notable decline in investor participation, with delivery volume down by -27.06% compared to the 5-day average. The company has high management efficiency and a strong ability to service debt, but it has also faced challenges, including a significant drop in profits over the past year.
In the broader market context, GMM Pfaudler's recent performance contrasts with the Sensex, which has shown a slight decline of -0.09% over the past week. While the stock has outperformed its sector today, it has consistently underperformed against the benchmark over the last three years, with a one-year return of -8.65% compared to the Sensex's +2.54%. The stock is trading at a discount compared to its peers, and high institutional holdings suggest confidence in its fundamentals. However, the company's flat results and declining profitability raise concerns that may affect investor sentiment moving forward.