Why is Walchand People falling/rising?

Aug 01 2025 09:01 PM IST
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As of 01-Aug, Walchand Peoplefirst Ltd's stock price is at 155.30, down 5.42%, underperforming its sector and showing a significant annual decline of -32.33%. Despite a recent increase in delivery volume, the company's weak fundamentals and poor debt servicing capabilities indicate ongoing challenges.
As of 01-Aug, Walchand Peoplefirst Ltd is experiencing a decline in its stock price, currently at 155.30, which reflects a decrease of 8.9 points or 5.42%. Today's performance indicates that the stock has underperformed its sector by 4.91%, with an intraday low of Rs 155.3. Over the past week, the stock has shown a positive return of 5.65%, but it has significantly underperformed over the last year with a return of -32.33%. Despite a notable increase in delivery volume by 1511.66% against the 5-day average, the stock's fundamentals are concerning, highlighted by operating losses and weak long-term growth metrics. The company has a return on equity of 11 and a price-to-book value of 1.6, indicating an attractive valuation, but it is trading at a premium compared to its peers.

In the broader market context, while the Sensex has shown a slight decline of 1.06% over the past week, Walchand Peoplefirst's performance has been more volatile, reflecting its weak long-term fundamental strength. The stock's ability to service its debt is poor, as indicated by a negative EBIT to interest ratio of -0.14. The company's net sales growth of 6.72% and operating profit growth of 6.34% over the last five years are insufficient to offset the significant drop in stock price. This stark contrast in performance suggests that while the overall market is experiencing a downturn, Walchand Peoplefirst is facing more severe challenges, leading to its current decline.
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