Why is Sterling & Wils. falling/rising?

Jul 24 2025 10:40 PM IST
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As of 24-Jul, Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd's stock price is Rs 299.55, down 1.74%, with significant underperformance over various periods and weak long-term fundamentals. Despite recent growth in operating profit and net sales, high promoter pledging and declining investor confidence contribute to its current challenges.
As of 24-Jul, Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd is experiencing a decline in its stock price, currently at Rs 299.55, which reflects a decrease of Rs 5.3 or 1.74%. The stock has underperformed its sector by 1.11% today and has been on a consecutive downward trend for the last two days, resulting in a total decline of 3.07%. Additionally, the stock has shown significant underperformance over various periods, with a 1-week return of -10.73% and a year-to-date return of -34.80%. Despite positive financial indicators such as a 38.55% growth in operating profit and a 104.52% increase in net sales over the last six months, the stock's long-term fundamentals appear weak, with an average return on capital employed (ROCE) of only 3.77% and a concerning EBIT to interest ratio of -4.62. Furthermore, 27.62% of promoter shares are pledged, which adds pressure on the stock price in a declining market.

In the broader market context, the stock's recent performance contrasts sharply with the benchmark, as the Sensex has only declined by 0.09% over the past week. This indicates that while the overall market remains relatively stable, Sterling & Wilson's significant drop highlights its specific challenges. The stock's liquidity remains adequate for trading, but the falling investor participation, evidenced by a 57.87% drop in delivery volume compared to the 5-day average, suggests a lack of confidence among investors. Overall, the combination of weak long-term growth prospects, high promoter pledging, and recent underperformance relative to the market contributes to the stock's current decline.
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