Investing in Healthy Life Agritec Ltd. has proven to be incredibly profitable for its shareholders. In a bit more than two months, the stock has surged by an impressive 470%. Here’s a breakdown of its performance and some key details about the company and its stock status.
Stock Performance
- Huge Gains in a Short Time: Since the end of March 2024, when the stock was at ₹3.80, it has skyrocketed to ₹21.68 in intra-day trading today, a 470% increase.
- Year-to-Date Gains: For 2024 so far, the stock has rallied 309%.
- One-Year Growth: Over the past year, the stock has soared by 190%.
- Monthly Performance: It jumped 19.5% in June, surged 159.5% in May, and rose 84% in April. The stock did see a decline in earlier months: a 22.45% drop in March and a 3.3% fall in February, but it gained 19% in January.
- Two-Year Trend: Over the past two years, the stock has increased by 148.6%.
- Record High: It hit a new high of ₹21.68 today, which is 525% above its 52-week low of ₹3.47 from March 15, 2024.
ASM Listing
Healthy Life Agritec’s stock is currently listed under ASM LT: Stage 1.
ASM (Additional Surveillance Measure) is a regulatory watch list initiated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and stock exchanges. Here’s what it means:
- Why It’s on the List: The stock has shown unusual trading patterns or high volatility.
- Stricter Rules: Stocks in this category face higher margin requirements, which means traders need to provide more collateral, reducing speculative trading.
- Trading Restrictions: These stocks might also have limitations on intraday trading or need mandatory delivery-based trading.
- Price Bands: They may have narrower price movement limits in a trading session to avoid sharp market disruptions.
- Review: The status is reviewed periodically to decide whether the stock stays on the list or returns to normal trading conditions.
About Healthy Life Agritec Ltd.
Healthy Life Agritec Ltd., established in November 2019 and headquartered in Thane, Maharashtra, is involved in trading raw milk in Maharashtra and live chicken and agro products in Karnataka and Maharashtra.
- Financials: In the March 2022 quarter, the company’s revenue was ₹26.16 crore, which is a significant increase of 534.95% from ₹4.12 crore in the March 2021 quarter.
Brokerage View
ICICI Direct has noted several strengths for Healthy Life Agritec:
- Strong Momentum: The stock price is consistently above its short, medium, and long-term moving averages.
- Positive Cash Flow: The company has shown an uptrend in net cash flow and cash from operating activities.
Weakness:
- Low Piotroski Score: This score indicates weaker financial health, according to the brokerage.
Investing in Small-Cap Stocks
Investing in small-cap stocks like Healthy Life Agritec can offer significant gains due to their lower prices. However, there are notable risks:
- Limited Liquidity: These stocks often have fewer transactions compared to larger companies.
- Less Oversight: They might lack stringent financial reporting, making them prone to price manipulation and fraud.
- High Volatility: They can show more drastic price changes, which increases the risk for investors.
To navigate these risks, it’s essential to conduct thorough research and apply effective risk management strategies.
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