Why is GSB Finance falling/rising?

As of 15-Jul, GSB Finance Ltd's stock price is currently at Rs 33.76, reflecting an increase of 1.6 or 4.98%. The stock has been on a positive trajectory, gaining for the last six days and achieving a total return of 27.64% during this period. It opened with a gain of 4.98% today and has consistently traded at this price. Over the past year, the stock has generated an impressive return of 98.59%, significantly outperforming the market benchmark, which has only returned 2.36%. However, despite these short-term gains, the company faces challenges such as a weak long-term fundamental strength indicated by a low Return on Equity (ROE) of 4.14% and declining net sales growth.
In the broader market context, GSB Finance's recent performance stands in stark contrast to the Sensex, which has seen a decline of 1.36% over the past week. While the stock has outperformed the sector by 4.17% today, the overall market sentiment remains cautious due to the company's poor long-term growth prospects and high valuation compared to its peers. The stock's liquidity appears adequate, but a decrease in delivery volume suggests a potential decline in investor participation, which could impact future price movements.