Steel Exchange India Faces Challenges Amid Broader Market Gains and High Debt Levels

Mar 17 2025 09:35 AM IST
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Steel Exchange India has faced notable volatility, hitting a 52-week low and underperforming its sector. The stock has declined over five consecutive days and is trading below key moving averages. Despite a significant increase in net profit, high debt levels and pledged promoter shares pose challenges for the company.
Steel Exchange India has experienced significant volatility, reaching a 52-week low of Rs. 7.16 today. The stock has underperformed its sector by 1.2% and has seen a consecutive decline over the past five days, resulting in a total drop of 6.25%. Currently, Steel Exchange India is trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a bearish trend.

In the broader market context, the Sensex has risen by 509.24 points to 74,339.27, despite Steel Exchange India's struggles. The company has faced challenges with a high Debt to EBITDA ratio of 5.06 times and a modest Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 8.64%. Over the past year, the stock has declined by 41.37%, contrasting sharply with the Sensex's 2.36% gain.

Despite these challenges, Steel Exchange India reported a remarkable 483.09% growth in net profit for December 2024, alongside positive results for the last four consecutive quarters. However, the high percentage of pledged promoter shares, now at 98.76%, adds further pressure on the stock's performance.
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