Why is SRM Contractors falling/rising?

As of 28-Aug, SRM Contractors Ltd is currently priced at 464.05, reflecting a decrease of 7.65 or 1.62%. The stock has been underperforming, having fallen consecutively for the last five days, resulting in a total decline of 6.4% during this period. Today's trading saw the stock reach a high of Rs 482.8 but also dip to a low of Rs 458. The weighted average price indicates that more volume was traded closer to the lower price, and there has been a significant drop in investor participation, with delivery volume falling by 40.67% against the five-day average. Despite these short-term challenges, the company has shown strong long-term growth, with a notable increase in operating profit and net sales over the past six months, alongside positive results for the last three consecutive quarters.
In the broader market context, SRM Contractors has outperformed the benchmark, as evidenced by its year-to-date return of 16.46% compared to the Sensex's 2.48%. However, in the short term, the stock's performance has been negative, with a 6.02% decline over the past week, while the Sensex has only decreased by 2.34%. This indicates that although the stock has a strong historical performance and attractive valuation metrics, including a low debt-to-equity ratio and significant profit growth, recent price movements reflect a struggle against broader market trends and declining investor interest.