Why is Lotus Chocolate falling/rising?

As of 21-Aug, Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd's stock price is currently at 1,209.20, reflecting a decrease of 6.5 points or 0.53%. The stock has recently experienced a trend reversal, falling after three consecutive days of gains. Despite today's performance, where it outperformed its sector by 0.41% and reached an intraday high of Rs 1250, the overall sentiment remains negative due to a significant decline in earnings per share (EPS) of -30.63% and a high debt-to-equity ratio of 5.65 times. The stock has underperformed over the past year with a return of -46.34%, contrasting sharply with the Sensex's modest gain of 1.35%.
In the broader market context, while the stock has shown a positive return of 5.06% over the past week, it has struggled in the longer term, with a year-to-date decline of -14.42% compared to the Sensex's increase of 4.94%. The company's high debt levels and low profitability, indicated by a return on capital employed of only 9.82%, contribute to investor caution. Additionally, the lack of domestic mutual fund investment suggests a lack of confidence in the stock's valuation, further impacting its market performance.