Why is GSFC falling/rising?

Jul 17 2025 08:42 PM IST
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As of 17-Jul, Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. is seeing a stock price decline to 203.70, down 0.51%, following a trend reversal after two days of gains. Despite a year-to-date increase of 3.14%, the stock has underperformed over the past year with a return of -19.31%, amid reduced investor participation and cautious sentiment among retail investors.
As of 17-Jul, Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. is experiencing a decline in its stock price, currently at 203.70, which reflects a decrease of 1.05 or 0.51%. The stock has shown a trend reversal, falling after two consecutive days of gains. It is currently trading above its 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, but below its 5-day moving average. Additionally, there has been a significant drop in investor participation, with delivery volume falling by 42.57% compared to the 5-day average. Over the past week, the stock has decreased by 0.46%, while it has gained 1.37% over the past month, indicating some volatility. Despite a year-to-date increase of 3.14%, the stock has underperformed over the past year with a return of -19.31%.

In the broader market context, the stock's recent performance has been relatively better than the benchmark Sensex, which has declined by 1.12% over the past week. The company maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio and has shown healthy long-term growth, with operating profit increasing at an annual rate of 24.63%. Positive quarterly results have also been reported, with significant growth in profit before tax and profit after tax. However, the stock is trading at a premium compared to its peers, and despite a return of -19.31% over the past year, profits have risen by 4.8%. High institutional holdings at 24.63% suggest that informed investors are backing the stock, yet the current price movement reflects a cautious sentiment among retail investors.
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