Why is Valiant Organics falling/rising?

As of 07-Jul, Valiant Organics Ltd's stock price is currently at 418.00, reflecting a decrease of 9.0 points or 2.11%. Today's price summary indicates that the stock underperformed its sector by 2.03%, opening with a loss of 2.58% and reaching an intraday low of Rs 412.65, which is a decline of 3.36%. The stock has shown mixed performance over various periods, with a 1-week return of 0.72%, but a 1-month decline of 3.22%. Despite a year-to-date increase of 37.05%, the stock has struggled over the longer term, with a 5-year return of -50.75%. Positive factors include a strong ability to service debt and impressive growth in operating profit, but these are countered by poor long-term growth metrics and a lack of domestic mutual fund investment, suggesting potential investor hesitance.
In the broader market context, Valiant Organics has underperformed against the benchmark Sensex, which has gained 1.53% over the past month while the stock has declined. This consistent underperformance over the last three years, coupled with a negative annual return of -1.30%, indicates a lack of confidence among investors compared to the broader market. The falling investor participation, evidenced by a significant drop in delivery volume, further emphasizes the challenges the stock faces in attracting interest, despite its attractive valuation relative to peers.