Why is Heidelberg Cem. falling/rising?

As of 28-Jul, HeidelbergCement India Ltd's stock price is currently at Rs 210.90, reflecting a decrease of Rs 1.3 or 0.61%. The stock has been underperforming, having fallen for three consecutive days, resulting in a total decline of 3.01% during this period. Despite touching an intraday high of Rs 216.75, the stock's performance today is noted to be 0.41% lower than its sector. Additionally, the stock has shown a mixed performance over various time frames, with a 1-month increase of 2.13% but a 1-year decline of 10.26%. The company has a high dividend yield of 3.77%, yet it has been experiencing falling investor participation, with delivery volume dropping significantly. While institutional investors have increased their stake, the overall sentiment remains cautious due to the company's recent negative financial performance.
In the broader market context, HeidelbergCement's stock has slightly underperformed compared to the Sensex, which has also seen a decline of 1.59% over the past week. The stock's long-term growth prospects appear weak, with net sales and operating profit showing negative growth rates over the last five years. This consistent underperformance against the benchmark, coupled with a significant drop in profits and a high debt-to-equity ratio, raises concerns among investors. The stock's premium valuation compared to peers, despite a recent positive quarterly result, suggests that the market remains skeptical about its future growth potential.