Why is Guj Inds. Power falling/rising?

Sep 19 2025 09:04 PM IST
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As of 19-Sep, Gujarat Industries Power Co Ltd's stock price is declining at 187.95, down 0.77%, and has underperformed its sector. The stock has a poor annual return of -12.38% and faces challenges such as declining sales and profits, indicating weak investor confidence.
As of 19-Sep, Gujarat Industries Power Co Ltd is experiencing a decline in its stock price, currently at 187.95, which reflects a decrease of 1.45 or 0.77%. The stock has underperformed its sector by 3.25% today and has been on a consecutive downward trend for the last two days, resulting in a total return decline of 1.21% during this period. Additionally, the stock is trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages. Over the past year, the stock has generated a return of -12.38%, significantly worse than the broader market's decline of -0.67%. The company's ability to service debt is strong, indicated by a low Debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.88 times, but its profits have fallen by 3.7% over the past year, contributing to the stock's poor performance.

In the broader market context, the stock's short-term performance has lagged behind the Sensex, which has gained 0.88% over the past week while Gujarat Industries Power Co Ltd has only increased by 0.53%. The power generation and distribution sector has seen a gain of 2.48%, further highlighting the stock's underperformance. The company has faced challenges such as poor long-term growth, with net sales declining at an annual rate of 0.79% and operating profit decreasing by 3.79% over the last five years. These factors, combined with falling investor participation and a significant drop in delivery volume, suggest a lack of confidence among investors, contributing to the stock's downward trajectory.
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