Why is Rail Vikas falling/rising?

Aug 21 2025 11:05 PM IST
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As of 21-Aug, Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd's stock price is at 328.65, down 0.66%, and has underperformed its sector. The stock has seen a significant decline over the past month and faces negative sentiment due to a substantial drop in profit and poor long-term growth prospects.
As of 21-Aug, Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd's stock price is currently at 328.65, reflecting a decrease of 2.2 points or 0.66%. The stock has underperformed its sector today by 1.21% and has experienced a trend reversal, falling after two consecutive days of gains. Over the past week, the stock has shown a modest increase of 1.37%, but it has significantly underperformed over the past month with a decline of 13.08%. Key negative factors influencing the stock include a substantial drop in profit after tax, which fell by 58% compared to the previous four-quarter average, and a low operating profit to interest ratio of 0.49 times. Furthermore, the stock's long-term growth prospects appear poor, with net sales growth at only 6.24% annually over the last five years, leading to a negative sentiment among investors.

Broader Market Context: In comparison to the benchmark, Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd has underperformed significantly over the past year, with a return of -41.70% against the Sensex's modest gain of 1.35%. Despite being the largest company in its sector, accounting for 18.81% of the entire sector, domestic mutual funds hold only a minimal stake of 0.66%, indicating a lack of confidence in the stock's valuation. This lack of investor participation, coupled with a decline in delivery volume, suggests that market sentiment remains bearish, contributing to the stock's current downward movement.
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