Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week High
- August 11, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Universal Cables Ltd. Share Price rose 1.74% to Rs 1,727.90 and hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 1,730. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 4,910.61 crore.
Universal Cables Ltd. Share Price was at Rs 1,727.90 on 11 August 2026, up Rs 29.50 or 1.74% from the previous close of Rs 1,698.40, after the stock touched a fresh 52-week high of Rs 1,730. With a market capitalisation of Rs 4,910.61 crore, the move has put the stock on the radar of investors tracking one-year highs, price action and valuation signals in the Electricals space.
The verified data confirms the price event clearly: Universal Cables Ltd. Share Price opened at Rs 1,710.05, traded between Rs 1,692 and Rs 1,730, and recorded turnover of Rs 0.63 crore on volume of 3,656 shares. The data establishes that the stock reached a new yearly high today, although it does not establish a company-specific catalyst behind the move.
That is still enough to make this a relevant market event. A fresh 52-week high often draws attention because it shows the stock is trading at the strongest level seen over the past year. For readers following Universal Cables Ltd. Stock News, the immediate questions are whether the move is backed by meaningful participation, how the valuation stands against the Electricals benchmark, and whether profitability metrics support investor attention. This Univest analysis focuses on those verified data points.
Universal Cables Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 1,727.9 |
| Previous Close | Rs 1,698.4 |
| Today's Change | +Rs 29.5 (+1.74%) |
| Day Open | Rs 1,710.05 |
| Fresh 52-Week High | Rs 1,730 |
| Day Low | Rs 1,692 |
| Current Volume | 3,656 |
| Turnover | Rs 0.63 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 4,910.61 crore |
Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) traded at Rs 1,727.9. versus the previous close of Rs 1,698.4, a rise of 1.74%. The stock opened at Rs 1,710.05, reached Rs 1,730, touched Rs 1,692. Reported volume was 3,656.
Universal Cables Ltd. Share Price Today reflects a clear one-day move to a new 52-week peak. The stock rose from Rs 1,698.40 to Rs 1,727.90, touched Rs 1,730 during the session, and traded in a day range of Rs 1,692 to Rs 1,730 with turnover of Rs 0.63 crore and volume of 3,656 shares.
In absolute terms, the stock gained Rs 29.50 over the previous close. The opening price of Rs 1,710.05 placed the stock above the prior close at the start of trading, and the session high of Rs 1,730 established the new one-year high. The intraday low of Rs 1,692 shows that the stock also saw some price fluctuation during the session before returning close to the day’s peak.
For traders and long-term market watchers alike, this kind of setup matters because the stock is not merely rising on a marginal uptick; it is testing the upper end of its recent price history. Universal Cables Ltd. Share Price Today therefore stands out as a price-action event in its own right. The available data also shows that participation was measured rather than extremely broad, with 3,656 shares traded and cash turnover of Rs 0.63 crore.
In Univest’s view, the key takeaway from today’s move is straightforward: the stock has printed a fresh 52-week high and is holding near that level. The next question is whether the underlying fundamentals add enough context to justify continued investor interest.
Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 4,910.61 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 29.05x |
| P/B Ratio | 4.27x |
| ROE | 10.6% |
| ROCE | 11.4% |
Universal Cables Ltd. was valued at a P/E ratio of 29.05x, a P/B ratio of 4.27x. These multiples provide valuation context, but they should not be labelled expensive or inexpensive without a comparable peer or sector benchmark.
Profitability and capital efficiency were represented by ROE of 10.6% and ROCE of 11.4%. ROE relates profit to shareholder equity, while ROCE measures returns generated on the capital employed in the business.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Electricals |
| Benchmark Scope | same sector |
| Company P/E Ratio | 29.05x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 18.07x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 44.08x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0x to 470.21x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 4.27x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.54x |
| Company ROE | 10.6% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 3.03% |
| Company ROCE | 11.4% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 8.37% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 4,910.61 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 204.82 crore |
Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) is classified under sector: Electricals.
Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) has a P/E ratio of 29.05x, which is above the benchmark median of 18.07x, a difference of +60.76%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) has a ROE of 10.6%, which is above the benchmark median of 3.03%, a difference of +249.83%. Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) has a ROCE of 11.4%, which is above the benchmark median of 8.37%, a difference of +36.2%.
Track stocks reaching yearly peaks through the Univest 52-week-high screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Insulators Ltd. | MODINSU | 2,439.23 | 29.05 | 4.27 | 10.6 | 11.4 |
| Advait Infratech Ltd. | ADVAIT | 2,401.39 | 40.79 | 8.15 | 18.46 | 15.26 |
| Paramount Communications Ltd. | PARACABLES | 2,252.06 | 36.54 | 2.53 | 1.65 | 2.67 |
| Dynamic Cables Ltd. | DYCL | 2,047.38 | 22.45 | 4.25 | 23.34 | 23.75 |
| Vinyas Innovative Technologies Ltd. | VINYAS-SM | 1,643.63 | 53.25 | 6.97 | 4.01 | 8.37 |
Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) has a P/E ratio of 29.05x compared with the displayed peer median of 36.54x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 10.6% compares with a peer median of 10.6% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 11.4% versus the displayed peer median of 11.4%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) has a market capitalisation of Rs 4,910.61 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Universal Cables Ltd.
The stock is being watched because the available data shows a fresh yearly high, a positive one-day move, and company metrics that invite further comparison with peers and the wider Electricals sector. The points below summarise the verified reasons the stock is on the radar.
- Universal Cables Ltd. Share Price rose 1.74% to Rs 1,727.90 after touching a fresh 52-week high of Rs 1,730.
- The stock moved up from a previous close of Rs 1,698.40, opened at Rs 1,710.05, and traded in a day range of Rs 1,692 to Rs 1,730.
- Volume stood at 3,656 shares and turnover was Rs 0.63 crore, confirming active trading around the one-year high.
- The company’s market capitalisation of Rs 4,910.61 crore is materially above the supplied same-sector benchmark median and average.
- Its P/E of 29.05 and P/B of 4.27 place valuation above sector medians, while ROE of 10.6% and ROCE of 11.4% are above sector medians.
- Peer comparison shows the company is larger than each of the five supplied peers, with valuation and return metrics sitting in the middle of the peer range rather than at an extreme.
About Universal Cables Ltd.
Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) is tracked here within the Electricals sector. The supplied market data places it among listed companies compared against other Electricals names and cable-related peers for valuation, profitability and market-cap analysis.
Based on the verified dataset used in this Univest article, the company is most relevant to investors as part of the broader Electricals universe rather than as a standalone price move. That is why the stock’s fresh 52-week high is best read alongside the same-sector benchmark of 53 companies and the supplied peer set including Advait Infratech Ltd., Paramount Communications Ltd. and Dynamic Cables Ltd.
For readers following Universal Cables Ltd. Company News and Universal Cables Ltd. Stock Performance, the key identifying facts in this dataset are its listed symbol UNIVCABLES, its current market capitalisation of Rs 4,910.61 crore, and its position within the Electricals sector. Univest will typically see investors use these details to compare the stock’s valuation and return profile with sector and peer benchmarks as fresh price events develop.
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Investors tracking Universal Cables Ltd. Share Price can use Univest to follow live share price moves, 52-week levels, valuation ratios, profitability indicators, peer comparison and broader market insights around the stock. For stocks making a new one-year high, that combination of price data and comparative analytics helps keep the focus on verified numbers.
Universal Cables Ltd. Share Price Today is especially relevant for readers monitoring fresh highs, sector positioning and market-cap context. On Univest, users can track how the stock compares with Electricals peers, how valuation multiples are changing in context, and how a price event like today’s 52-week peak fits into a wider stock analysis framework.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Universal Cables Ltd. Share Price today?
Ans. Universal Cables Ltd. Share Price was Rs 1,727.90 on 11 August 2026. The stock was up Rs 29.50, or 1.74%, from the previous close of Rs 1,698.40 after touching a fresh 52-week high during the session.
Why is Universal Cables Ltd. Share Price in the news today?
Ans. The stock is in focus because it hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 1,730 on 11 August 2026. Verified data confirms the price event, while the available figures do not establish a company-specific catalyst behind the move.
What was the fresh 52-week high for Universal Cables Ltd.?
Ans. Universal Cables Ltd. touched a fresh 52-week high of Rs 1,730. The stock was trading at Rs 1,727.90 around the time of the event, showing that it remained close to its new one-year peak.
How much did Universal Cables Ltd. rise today?
Ans. The stock rose Rs 29.50 in absolute terms, which translates into a gain of 1.74% over the previous close of Rs 1,698.40. That move lifted Universal Cables Ltd. to a fresh yearly high of Rs 1,730.
What does today’s trading range show for Universal Cables Ltd. Share Price?
Ans. The stock opened at Rs 1,710.05, fell to an intraday low of Rs 1,692, and later climbed to Rs 1,730. That range shows active price movement before the stock settled near its fresh 52-week high.
What is the market capitalisation of Universal Cables Ltd.?
Ans. Universal Cables Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 4,910.61 crore. In the supplied Electricals benchmark, that is above the sector median of Rs 204.82 crore and the average of Rs 504.75 crore.
What are the key valuation ratios for Universal Cables Ltd.?
Ans. The company is trading at a P/E ratio of 29.05 and a P/B ratio of 4.27. These numbers place valuation above the Electricals sector medians of 18.07 for P/E and 2.54 for P/B.
How profitable is Universal Cables Ltd. based on the supplied data?
Ans. Universal Cables Ltd. reports ROE of 10.6% and ROCE of 11.4%. Both figures are above the supplied Electricals sector medians of 3.03 for ROE and 8.37 for ROCE, giving useful profitability context.
How does Universal Cables Ltd. compare with peers?
Ans. Universal Cables Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 4,910.61 crore, higher than all five supplied peers. Its P/E of 29.05 sits below Advait and Vinyas, above Dynamic, and matches Modern Insulators in the comparison.
What should investors monitor next in Universal Cables Ltd. Stock News?
Ans. Investors can monitor whether Universal Cables Ltd. Share Price continues to hold near Rs 1,730, the fresh 52-week high, while also tracking valuation at 29.05 times earnings and profitability metrics of 10.6% ROE and 11.4% ROCE.
