Why is Lotus Chocolate falling/rising?

As of 11-Sep, Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd's stock is currently priced at 1,180.00, reflecting an increase of 17.0 points or 1.46%. The stock has shown a positive trend recently, gaining for the last three days with a total return of 5.73% during this period. It has outperformed its sector by 1.58% today and reached an intraday high of Rs 1212, indicating strong investor interest. However, despite these short-term gains, the company has faced significant challenges, including a high debt-to-equity ratio of 5.65 times and a decline in earnings per share (EPS) of -30.63%. These factors contribute to a perception of risk among investors, despite the company's long-term growth potential, as evidenced by a 59.95% annual growth rate in net sales.
In the broader market context, the stock has outperformed the benchmark Sensex over the past week and month, with returns of +4.13% and +2.56%, respectively, compared to the Sensex's +1.03% and +1.17%. However, the stock has underperformed significantly over the year, with a return of -29.49%, while the Sensex has remained relatively stable with a return of +0.03%. This stark contrast highlights the stock's volatility and the challenges it faces in regaining investor confidence, particularly given its recent negative financial results and low profitability metrics.