Why is K E C Intl. falling/rising?

Aug 19 2025 09:40 PM IST
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As of 19-Aug, K E C International Ltd's stock price is 830.45, down 0.6%. Despite strong fundamentals and a significant increase in investor participation, concerns about high debt levels and recent declines in stock performance may be affecting investor sentiment.
As of 19-Aug, K E C International Ltd's stock price is currently at 830.45, reflecting a decrease of 5.0 points or 0.6%. Today's price summary indicates that the stock is performing in line with its sector, although it is higher than the 5-day and 100-day moving averages but lower than the 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages. Notably, there has been a significant increase in investor participation, with delivery volume rising by 524.36% against the 5-day average. Despite a recent 4.26% gain over the past week, the stock has experienced a decline of 4.65% over the past month and a year-to-date drop of 31.20%. The company has reported positive results for the last seven consecutive quarters, with substantial growth in profit before tax and net profit, alongside a favorable return on capital employed, indicating strong fundamentals. However, the high Debt to EBITDA ratio of 2.71 times raises concerns about the company's ability to service its debt, which may contribute to the stock's downward pressure.

In the broader market context, K E C International Ltd has outperformed the benchmark Sensex over the past week, which has only increased by 1.76%. However, the stock's year-to-date performance is significantly lagging behind the Sensex, which has gained 4.49% during the same period. The stock's long-term performance remains strong, with a 104.32% increase over the past three years, indicating that while it may be facing short-term challenges, it has historically delivered better returns compared to the broader market. The company's substantial market capitalization and high institutional holdings suggest that it has the potential for recovery, but the current debt servicing concerns may be weighing on investor sentiment.
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