Why is W I Plywoods falling/rising?

Sep 22 2025 10:23 PM IST
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As of 22-Sep, Western India Plywoods Ltd's stock price is 171.50, down 1.43%, with a significant year-to-date decline of 31.47%. Despite recent positive returns, the stock underperforms its sector and shows weak long-term growth prospects, leading to cautious investor sentiment.
As of 22-Sep, Western India Plywoods Ltd is experiencing a decline in its stock price, currently at 171.50, which reflects a decrease of 2.49 points or 1.43%. The stock has underperformed its sector today by 0.78%, and while it has shown a positive return of 2.09% over the past week and 11.75% over the past month, it has a significant year-to-date decline of 31.47%. The stock is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, and 100-day moving averages but below its 200-day moving average. Additionally, there has been a notable decrease in investor participation, with delivery volume falling by 41.68% compared to the 5-day average. The company's majority shareholders are non-institutional, which may influence its market dynamics.

Broader market context indicates that while the Sensex has increased by 0.53% over the past week, Western India Plywoods Ltd's performance has lagged behind this benchmark. The stock's long-term growth prospects appear poor, with net sales growing at an annual rate of only 7.22% over the last five years. Negative financial indicators, such as a low return on capital employed (ROCE) of 8.36% and a declining debtors turnover ratio, further contribute to the stock's weak performance. Despite trading at a discount compared to its peers, the stock's negative returns of 13.37% over the past year, coupled with a 3.2% decline in profits, suggest that investor sentiment remains cautious.
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