Why is Rail Vikas falling/rising?

Aug 26 2025 10:58 PM IST
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As of 26-Aug, Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd's stock price is Rs 312.80, down 2.74%, and has declined 5.46% over the last four days. The stock is underperforming its sector and the broader market, with significant drops in profitability and low mutual fund ownership indicating poor long-term growth prospects.
As of 26-Aug, Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd is experiencing a decline in its stock price, currently at Rs 312.80, which reflects a decrease of Rs 8.8 or 2.74%. The stock has underperformed its sector by 1.64% today and has been on a consecutive downward trend for the last four days, resulting in a total decline of 5.46% during this period. Additionally, the stock is trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a bearish trend. The company's recent financial performance has also been concerning, with a significant drop in profit before tax and profit after tax compared to previous quarters, alongside a low return on capital employed, which suggests poor long-term growth prospects.

In the broader market context, Rail Vikas has underperformed the benchmark, with a 1-week return of -4.56% compared to the Sensex's -1.05%. Over the past year, while the market has seen a decline of -1.12%, Rail Vikas has suffered a much steeper drop of -45.74%. This stark contrast highlights the stock's struggles despite being the largest company in its sector, which constitutes 18.57% of the industry. The low domestic mutual fund ownership at only 0.66% further indicates a lack of confidence in the stock's valuation and future performance, contributing to its current downward trajectory.
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