Why is Orient Press falling/rising?

Jul 17 2025 10:23 PM IST
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As of 17-Jul, Orient Press Ltd's stock is priced at 88.90, having increased by 1.4% today. Despite this short-term gain, the stock has significantly underperformed over the past week and month, with negative returns and concerning long-term fundamentals, indicating ongoing risks.
As of 17-Jul, Orient Press Ltd's stock is currently priced at 88.90, reflecting an increase of 1.23 or 1.4%. The stock opened with a gain of 2.54% today and reached an intraday high of Rs 91.9, outperforming its sector by 1.03%. However, despite this short-term uptick, the stock has shown a significant decline over the past week and month, with returns of -3.37% and -6.63%, respectively. The company has faced challenges, including a weak long-term fundamental strength indicated by a -187.12% CAGR growth in operating profits over the last five years, a high Debt to EBITDA ratio of 18.76 times, and reported losses leading to negative return on equity. These factors contribute to a perception of risk around the stock, despite today's positive movement.

In the broader market context, the stock's recent performance contrasts with the Sensex, which has seen a decline of only -1.12% over the past week and a modest increase of +0.83% over the past month. This indicates that while Orient Press has experienced a brief rise today, it has underperformed relative to the benchmark in both the short and long term, generating -13.23% returns over the past year compared to the Sensex's +1.91%. The falling investor participation, as evidenced by a 65.7% drop in delivery volume, further underscores the challenges facing the stock, suggesting that the recent price increase may not be sustainable in the face of ongoing negative fundamentals.
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