Gensol continues to bleed as shares hit lower circuit again; down 30% in two days

Shares of Gensol Engineering Ltd. (GEL) slumped another 10 per cent on Wednesday, continuing their downward spiral after plunging 20 per cent on Tuesday. The stock hit its lower circuit limit again, dragging its two-day loss to 30 per cent. This steep decline follows a rating downgrade by CARE Ratings, which flagged delays in servicing term loan obligations.

CARE cuts Gensol’s credit rating to default status

CARE Ratings downgraded GEL’s long-term bank facilities to ‘CARE D’ from ‘CARE BB+; Stable’ and its long-term/short-term bank facilities to ‘CARE D’ from ‘CARE BB+; Stable/CARE A4+.’ The downgrade reflects delays in debt servicing, with feedback from lenders reinforcing concerns over the company’s financial health. The move aligns with CARE’s default recognition policy and has triggered a major sell-off in Gensol’s stock.

Stock tumbles 64% in a year, RSI signals extreme weakness

The stock fell as much as 9.99 per cent to Rs 372 apiece on Wednesday, significantly underperforming the NSE Nifty 50, which was up 0.83 per cent in intraday trade. Over the past 12 months, Gensol’s stock has tanked nearly 64 per cent, highlighting persistent investor concerns. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has dropped to 17, indicating that the stock is in deep oversold territory.

Weak earnings add to selling pressure

Gensol’s Q3 earnings further dampened sentiment, as the company reported a 6.1 per cent decline in net profit. GEL’s bottom line stood at Rs 16.9 crore, down from Rs 18 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Operational performance also remained underwhelming, raising concerns about the company’s ability to navigate financial headwinds.

Gensol’s exposure to solar and EV sectors under scrutiny

Despite its strong presence in the renewable energy and electric vehicle (EV) leasing sectors, Gensol’s financial struggles have put pressure on investor confidence. The company, known for its engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services in the solar industry, faces rising challenges in meeting financial commitments amid an uncertain macroeconomic environment.

Outlook: Will the selling spree continue?

With investor sentiment turning increasingly bearish, Gensol’s near-term outlook remains clouded. Market watchers are closely monitoring whether the stock finds support at current levels or continues its downward trajectory. The next few trading sessions will be crucial in determining if any recovery is on the horizon, or if further declines are in store for GEL shareholders.