Why is Sutlej Textiles falling/rising?

As of 17-Jul, Sutlej Textiles and Industries Ltd is experiencing a decline in its stock price, currently at Rs 45.70, which represents a decrease of 2.44 (-5.07%). The stock has underperformed its sector by 5.35% today and has been on a downward trend for the last three days, accumulating a total loss of 5.97% during this period. Despite reaching an intraday high of Rs 49.4, the stock also touched a low of Rs 45.49. The stock's performance over the past week shows a modest gain of 0.66%, but it has significantly underperformed over the longer term, with a year-to-date return of -31.74% compared to the Sensex's gain of 5.27%. The company's weak long-term fundamentals, highlighted by a staggering -199.23% CAGR growth in operating profits over the last five years and a high debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 8.68 times, contribute to its current struggles. Furthermore, the lack of domestic mutual fund investment, which stands at 0%, suggests a lack of confidence in the company's prospects.
Broader market context indicates that while Sutlej Textiles has shown some short-term resilience, it has consistently underperformed against the benchmark indices over the last three years, with a return of -30.49% compared to the Sensex's gain of 1.91% in the same period. This consistent underperformance, coupled with negative operating profits and low profitability per unit of shareholders' funds, paints a concerning picture for investors. The stock's liquidity remains adequate for trading, but the overall sentiment appears to be bearish, reflecting broader concerns about the company's financial health and future growth potential.