Why is Kuantum Papers falling/rising?

Aug 01 2025 08:56 PM IST
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As of 01-Aug, Kuantum Papers Ltd's stock price is Rs 127.00, down 1.55%, with a three-day decline of 3.42% and a significant drop in investor participation. Despite a year-to-date gain of 2.58%, the stock has underperformed over the past year with a 21.51% loss, reflecting company-specific challenges.
As of 01-Aug, Kuantum Papers Ltd is experiencing a decline in its stock price, currently at Rs 127.00, which reflects a decrease of Rs 2.0 or 1.55%. The stock has underperformed its sector by 0.57% today and has been on a downward trend for the last three days, accumulating a total decline of 3.42%. Despite reaching an intraday high of Rs 132.65 earlier in the day, the stock's performance over the past week shows a loss of 3.75%, while it has gained 6.63% over the past month. However, the stock has faced a significant drop in investor participation, with delivery volume falling by 53.8% compared to the five-day average, indicating reduced interest from investors. Additionally, while the stock has a relatively attractive valuation with a return on capital employed (ROCE) of 10.2 and is trading at a discount compared to peers, its profits have decreased by 37.3% over the past year, contributing to the negative sentiment surrounding the stock.

In the broader market context, the Sensex has declined by 1.06% over the past week, which suggests that the stock's short-term performance is worse than the benchmark. While Kuantum Papers has shown a year-to-date gain of 2.58%, it has significantly underperformed over the past year with a loss of 21.51%, compared to the Sensex's minor decline of 1.55%. This indicates that the stock's recent struggles are not solely due to market conditions but also reflect company-specific challenges, including falling profits and reduced investor engagement.
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