Why is Malu Paper falling/rising?

Jul 24 2025 10:11 PM IST
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As of 24-Jul, Malu Paper Mills Ltd's stock price is at 41.15, down 0.07%. The stock has shown poor long-term growth, high debt levels, and significant underperformance compared to the market, indicating a lack of investor confidence.
As of 24-Jul, Malu Paper Mills Ltd's stock price is currently at 41.15, reflecting a decrease of 0.03 or 0.07%. The stock has been experiencing a consecutive decline over the last two days, with a total drop of 0.6% in this period. Despite being above the 5-day, 50-day, and 100-day moving averages, it remains below the 20-day and 200-day moving averages. Additionally, there has been a significant decline in investor participation, with delivery volume plummeting by 84.21% compared to the 5-day average. The company has shown poor long-term growth, with net sales increasing at only 4.18% annually and a concerning debt-to-equity ratio of 136.01 times, indicating high debt levels and weak long-term fundamental strength. This has contributed to the stock's underperformance, as it has generated a return of -1.32% over the past year, while profits have fallen dramatically.

In the broader market context, the stock's short-term performance of +0.12% over the past week contrasts slightly with the Sensex, which has declined by 0.09%. However, over the longer term, Malu Paper Mills has consistently underperformed against the benchmark, with a year-to-date return of -8.84% compared to the Sensex's gain of 5.18%. This consistent underperformance, coupled with the company's high debt and negative EBITDA, paints a concerning picture for potential investors, suggesting that the stock's recent decline is influenced by both internal financial challenges and a lack of market confidence.
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