Why is Heidelberg Cem. falling/rising?

Aug 12 2025 09:35 PM IST
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As of 12-Aug, HeidelbergCement India Ltd's stock price is 213.00, reflecting a recent increase, but it has faced a 25.9% profit drop over the past year and a negative return of -4.63% annually, indicating long-term growth challenges despite short-term gains.
As of 12-Aug, HeidelbergCement India Ltd is experiencing a price increase, currently at 213.00, reflecting a rise of 1.95 (0.92%). The stock has outperformed its sector today by 0.91% and has shown consecutive gains over the last two days, with a total return of 1.38% during this period. Despite a recent decline in delivery volume, which fell by 49.83% against the 5-day average, the stock maintains a high dividend yield of 3.79%. However, the company has faced challenges, including a significant drop in profits by 25.9% over the past year and a consistent underperformance against benchmarks over the last three years, which may weigh on investor sentiment.

In the broader market context, HeidelbergCement's short-term performance over the past week shows a slight decline of 0.33%, while the benchmark Sensex has decreased by 0.59%. Over the past month, the stock has gained 0.47%, contrasting with the Sensex's decline of 2.75%. Despite its recent price increase, the stock has generated a negative return of -4.63% over the past year, indicating ongoing challenges in achieving long-term growth, particularly with an annual operating profit decline of 17.53% over the last five years. This combination of factors suggests that while there may be short-term gains, the long-term outlook remains uncertain.
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