Why is Westlife Food falling/rising?

As of 15-Oct, Westlife Foodworld Ltd's stock price is currently at Rs 615.70, reflecting an increase of Rs 10.25 or 1.69%. Despite this uptick, the stock has recently faced significant challenges, having hit a new 52-week low of Rs 598.3 earlier in the day. The stock has underperformed its sector by 0.47% and has experienced a downward trend over the past week, with a return of -7.89%. Over the last year, the stock has generated a return of -28.81%, while its profits have plummeted by 76.8%. The company's high Debt to EBITDA ratio of 6.43 times and negative results for the last seven consecutive quarters further contribute to its struggles, indicating low profitability and poor long-term growth prospects.
In the broader market context, the stock's recent performance contrasts sharply with the Sensex, which has gained 1.02% over the past week. The finance/NBFC sector has also seen a positive movement, increasing by 2.24%. While Westlife Foodworld has a healthy long-term growth potential with an operating profit growth rate of 53.93%, its current challenges, including high institutional holdings and declining investor participation, suggest a cautious outlook. The stock's trading below all major moving averages indicates a bearish trend, further emphasizing the difficulties it faces in the current market environment.