<>{"type": "thinking_step", "values": "Interpreting the user query as `Provide the current share price, recent performance, and key financial metrics for Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) in the Consumer Goods (Retail) sector of the Indian market.`"}<><>{"type": "thinking_step", "values": "Identified Entities: Stocks: ABFRL; Sectors: retailing"}<><>{"type": "follow-up", "options": [{"label": "follow_up_1", "value": "How does ABFRL's valuation compare with other retail stocks in India?"}, {"label": "follow_up_2", "value": "What are the growth prospects for ABFRL over the next year?"}, {"label": "follow_up_3", "value": "Is ABFRL paying a dividend, and what has been its dividend history?"}, {"label": "follow_up_4", "value": "Should I consider buying ABFRL now based on its recent performance?"}]}<><>{"type": "thinking_step", "values": "Fetching detailed stock information for Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd."}<>## ABFRL – Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd ### 📊 Key Snapshot | Metric | Value | |---|---| | **P/E (TTM)** | -16.98 | | **Sector Avg P/E** | 115.33 | | **P/B** | 1.38 | | **Sector Avg P/B** | 0.77 | | **PEG** | -0.34 | | **Dividend Yield** | 0.00% | | **Market Cap** | ₹93.40 B | | **Median 12‑mo Price Target** | ₹128.00 | ### 📈 Recent Performance (30 days) | Indicator | Score | Sentiment | |---|---|---| | **Price Momentum Score** | 2 | ⬇️ | | **Overall Stock Score** | 4 | ⚠️ | | **Outlook** | Negative | ⬇️ | *The low momentum score indicates limited price appreciation over the past month.* ### 🏦 Financial Health | Metric (2025) | Value | |---|---| | **Revenue Growth YoY** | 14.76% | | **Industry Revenue Growth** | 24.20% | | **Profit Growth YoY** | -40.16% | | **Industry Profit Growth** | 30.15% | | **ROE** | -11.65% | | **ROA** | -3.27% | | **Debt‑to‑Equity** | 0.21 | | **ROCE** | -1.35% | | **Industry ROCE** | 15.63% | > **Financial Stress →** Negative earnings and declining profitability signal caution. ### 👥 Shareholding (as of 2025‑09‑01 IST) | Category | Holding % | |---|---| | Promoters | 46.61% | | Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) | 18.62% | | Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) | 8.08% | | Public | 26.69% | | Others | — | *Data last refreshed: 2025‑09‑01 (IST).* ### 📉 Technical Pivot Levels | Level | Price (₹) | |---|---| | **Pivot** | 76.75 | | **Support 1** | 76.00 | | **Support 2** | 75.03 | | **Support 3** | 74.28 | | **Resistance 1** | 77.72 | | **Resistance 2** | 78.47 | | **Resistance 3** | 79.44 | ### 🎯 Investment Take‑aways + **DO:** Await clearer earnings recovery or a catalyst before initiating a new position. Consider the median target of ₹128 only if upside momentum improves. + **DON’T:** Add to positions based solely on short‑term price bounce given the weak momentum and negative profitability. *Risk Disclaimer: This note is for informational purposes and does not constitute investment advice. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consider personal risk tolerance.*