Why is India Cements falling/rising?

Jul 24 2025 09:01 PM IST
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As of 24-Jul, India Cements Ltd's stock price is Rs 358.50, down 2.1%, with a recent two-day decline of 3.24%. Despite a strong 14.54% return over the past month, concerns about long-term profitability and declining operating profits persist.
As of 24-Jul, India Cements Ltd is experiencing a decline in its stock price, currently at Rs 358.50, which reflects a decrease of Rs 7.7 or 2.1%. The stock has underperformed its sector by 1.75% today and has been on a consecutive downward trend for the last two days, resulting in a total decline of 3.24%. Despite this recent downturn, the stock has shown positive performance over the past month with a return of 14.54%, and it has outperformed the benchmark Sensex over the same period. However, the company faces challenges with weak long-term fundamental strength, evidenced by a significant -216.07% CAGR growth in operating profits over the last five years and a negative EBITDA, which raises concerns about its profitability and ability to service debt.

In the broader market context, while India Cements has shown strong returns over the long term, including a 90.89% increase over three years, its recent performance contrasts with the Sensex, which has seen a slight decline of 0.09% over the past week. The stock's liquidity remains adequate, with a delivery volume increase of 5.58% against the five-day average, indicating some investor interest despite the current price drop. The company's low debt-equity ratio and high operating profit to interest ratio suggest some financial stability, but the overall weak profitability metrics and declining profits over the past year contribute to the stock's current downward movement.
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