Why is Universal Starch falling/rising?

Jun 20 2025 09:21 PM IST
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As of 20-Jun, Universal Starch Chem Allied Ltd's stock price is Rs 164.50, up 5.38%, but it remains below key moving averages, indicating a bearish trend. Despite some positive quarterly growth, the stock has underperformed over the past year and faces challenges in servicing its debt, suggesting caution for investors.
As of 20-Jun, Universal Starch Chem Allied Ltd's stock price is currently at Rs 164.50, reflecting an increase of Rs 8.4 or 5.38%. Today's performance indicates a trend reversal as the stock has gained after two consecutive days of decline, outperforming its sector by 4.68%. However, despite this uptick, the stock has been trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, suggesting a bearish trend overall. The stock has generated a return of -13.33% over the past year, with profits falling by 62.6%, indicating weak long-term fundamental strength. Additionally, while the company has shown positive quarterly growth in profit before tax and profit after tax, the overall performance remains below par compared to its peers.

In the broader market context, the stock's short-term return of -0.30% over the past week contrasts with the Sensex, which has increased by 1.59% during the same period. This underperformance highlights the challenges faced by Universal Starch in gaining traction in the market. The company's weak ability to service its debt, as evidenced by a poor EBIT to Interest ratio, further complicates its outlook. Overall, while there are some positive indicators in recent quarterly results, the stock's long-term performance and current trading patterns suggest a cautious approach for investors.
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