KEC International Ltd. (KEC) Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week Low
- August 12, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
KEC International Ltd. traded at Rs 448.55, down 0.48% today, after touching a fresh 52-week low of Rs 447. Its market capitalisation stood at Rs 12,657.81 crore.
KEC International Ltd. Share Price was at Rs 448.55 on 12 August 2026 at 10:17 AM IST, down Rs 2.15 or 0.48% from the previous close of Rs 450.70, after the stock touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 447. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 12,657.81 crore, placing this move firmly on the radar of investors tracking Stocks in News, Top Losers Today and 52 Week Low Stocks.
The supplied data confirms the price event clearly: KEC International Ltd. Share Price opened at Rs 453.30, also its intraday high, and then slipped to the day’s low of Rs 447 before recovering slightly. Turnover was Rs 1.44 crore on volume of 32,150 shares. That combination matters because it shows the stock moved from the top of its intraday range to a new one-year low within the same session.
For readers searching KEC International Ltd. Share Price Today, KEC International Ltd. Stock News or Why Is KEC International Ltd. Falling Today, the verified dataset establishes the fresh 52-week low and the intraday decline, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst behind the move. What investors can assess right now is price action, valuation, profitability ratios and how the stock compares with Infrastructure peers. In this Univest stock analysis, the focus is on what the data confirms and what investors may want to monitor next.
KEC International Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 448.55 |
| Previous Close | Rs 450.7 |
| Today's Change | Rs -2.15 (-0.48%) |
| Day Open | Rs 453.3 |
| Fresh 52-Week Low | Rs 447 |
| Day High | Rs 453.3 |
| Current Volume | 32,150 |
| Turnover | Rs 1.44 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 12,657.81 crore |
KEC International Ltd. (KEC) traded at Rs 448.55. versus the previous close of Rs 450.7, a fall of 0.48%. The stock opened at Rs 453.3, reached Rs 453.3, touched Rs 447. Reported volume was 32,150.
KEC International Ltd. Share Price Today reflects a weak intraday session in which the stock opened at Rs 453.30, failed to move above that level, and slid to a fresh 52-week trough of Rs 447 before trading at Rs 448.55. The move shows clear intraday Selling Pressure, even though the day’s percentage decline was relatively contained at 0.48%.
In absolute terms, KEC International Ltd. Share Price fell Rs 2.15 from the previous close of Rs 450.70. The stock’s open and day high were both Rs 453.30, which suggests early strength did not sustain. The day low matched the fresh 52-week low at Rs 447, underlining that the latest weakness was sufficient to take the counter to a new yearly low during live trading.
The intraday range between Rs 453.30 and Rs 447 also gives context to current Price Action. The stock recovered marginally from the session low to Rs 448.55, but it still remained close to the lower end of the range. Turnover of Rs 1.44 crore and traded volume of 32,150 shares indicate the move occurred with measurable market participation, making KEC International Ltd. Share News relevant within the broader Stock Market Today and Share Market Today conversation.
For KEC International Ltd. Share Price Live trackers on NSE and BSE, the key takeaway is straightforward: the stock has reset its 52-week reference point lower. From here, the next step is to examine whether the current valuation and profitability numbers provide context for this Market News and Stock Updates momentum.
KEC International Ltd. (KEC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 12,657.81 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 10.46x |
| P/B Ratio | 0.67x |
| ROE | -11.55% |
| ROCE | 1.24% |
KEC International Ltd. was valued at a P/E ratio of 10.46x, a P/B ratio of 0.67x. 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 -11.55% and ROCE of 1.24%. 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 | Infrastructure |
| Benchmark Scope | same sector |
| Company P/E Ratio | 10.46x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 12.61x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 40.25x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0x to 1,135.47x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 0.67x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.25x |
| Company ROE | -11.55% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 6.06% |
| Company ROCE | 1.24% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 8.44% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 12,657.81 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 167.92 crore |
KEC International Ltd. (KEC) is classified under sector: Infrastructure.
KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a P/E ratio of 10.46x, which is below the benchmark median of 12.61x, a difference of -17.05%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a ROE of -11.55%, which is below the benchmark median of 6.06%, a difference of -290.59%. KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a ROCE of 1.24%, which is below the benchmark median of 8.44%, a difference of -85.31%.
Track stocks falling to yearly lows through the Univest 52-week-low screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patel Engineering Ltd. | PATELENG | 2,929.8 | 10.46 | 0.67 | -11.55 | 1.24 |
| Oriana Power Ltd. | ORIANA-SM | 2,887.86 | 11.2 | 5.55 | 19.31 | 14.78 |
| Interarch Building Products Ltd. | INTERARCH | 2,830.64 | 21.06 | 3.11 | 2.42 | 4.78 |
| Ramky Infrastructure Ltd. | RAMKY | 2,788.67 | 11.58 | 1.26 | 5.9 | 9.39 |
| GK ENERGY LIMITED | GKENERGY | 2,697.47 | 11.73 | 2.81 | 17.08 | 14.12 |
KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a P/E ratio of 10.46x compared with the displayed peer median of 11.58x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of -11.55% compares with a peer median of 5.9% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 1.24% versus the displayed peer median of 9.39%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 12,657.81 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching KEC International Ltd.
KEC International Ltd. is being watched because the fresh yearly low is occurring alongside a notable valuation-versus-profitability contrast. The verified dataset shows a lower-priced stock on P/E and P/B, but not a stronger one on return metrics, which is why the market move is drawing attention on Univest.
- Fresh 52-week low: The stock touched Rs 447, establishing a new one-year low during today’s session.
- Current trading level: KEC International Ltd. Share Price was Rs 448.55, down 0.48% from the previous close of Rs 450.70.
- Intraday pressure: The stock opened at Rs 453.30, which was also the day’s high, and then moved lower.
- Participation: Turnover stood at Rs 1.44 crore with volume of 32,150 shares.
- Valuation context: P/E of 10.46 and P/B of 0.67 are below the same-sector median readings of 12.61 and 1.25.
- Profitability context: ROE of -11.55% and ROCE of 1.24% are below sector medians of 6.06% and 8.44%.
- Peer context: KEC has a larger market cap than the supplied peers, but weaker return ratios than most of them.
About KEC International Ltd.
KEC International Ltd. is tracked in the supplied Univest dataset as part of the Infrastructure sector. In the peer universe provided for comparison, it sits alongside Engineering – Construction companies such as Patel Engineering Ltd., Oriana Power Ltd., Interarch Building Products Ltd., Ramky Infrastructure Ltd. and GK ENERGY LIMITED.
Based on the verified dataset used for this article, the market is currently valuing KEC International Ltd. at Rs 12,657.81 crore, making it substantially larger than the peer group listed here. That scale places the stock in an interesting position within Infrastructure: it is not a very small counter, yet it is also being judged closely on valuation and return ratios because of the fresh 52-week low event.
For readers following KEC International Ltd. NSE, KEC International Ltd. BSE and KEC International Ltd. Share Price News, the company’s current market identity in this article is defined by three things the data clearly confirms: sector classification, relative size within the supplied peer basket and the latest stock-market move to a new 52-week trough.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is KEC International Ltd. Share Price today?
Ans. KEC International Ltd. Share Price was Rs 448.55 on 12 August 2026 at 10:17 AM IST. The stock was down Rs 2.15, or 0.48%, from the previous close of Rs 450.70 in today’s session.
Did KEC International Ltd. hit a 52-week low today?
Ans. Yes, KEC International Ltd. touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 447 during the session. The stock later traded at Rs 448.55, keeping it close to the new yearly low and sustaining investor attention.
Why is KEC International Ltd. falling today?
Ans. The verified data confirms that KEC International Ltd. Share Price fell 0.48% and touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 447 today. However, the supplied dataset establishes the price event, not a specific company-linked catalyst behind it.
What were the day high and day low for KEC International Ltd. today?
Ans. KEC International Ltd. opened at Rs 453.30 and that was also the day’s high. The stock later fell to Rs 447, which became both the intraday low and the fresh 52-week trough.
What is the market capitalisation of KEC International Ltd.?
Ans. KEC International Ltd. had a market capitalisation of Rs 12,657.81 crore in the supplied data. That makes it significantly larger than each of the five listed peers included in the comparison section of this analysis.
Is KEC International Ltd. expensive based on P/E and P/B?
Ans. KEC International Ltd. trades at a P/E of 10.46 and a P/B of 0.67. Both are below the same-sector median values of 12.61 and 1.25, indicating lower valuation multiples than the benchmark median.
How profitable is KEC International Ltd. on the supplied ratios?
Ans. The supplied profitability metrics show ROE at -11.55% and ROCE at 1.24% for KEC International Ltd. Both readings are below the Infrastructure sector medians of 6.06% and 8.44% in the benchmark set.
How does KEC International Ltd. compare with sector peers?
Ans. KEC International Ltd. has a much larger market cap than the five supplied peers, but its ROE and ROCE are weaker than most of them. Its P/E and P/B, however, are lower than several peers in the list.
Which sector does KEC International Ltd. belong to?
Ans. KEC International Ltd. is classified in the Infrastructure sector in the supplied dataset. The sector benchmark used here covers 144 same-sector companies, providing context for its valuation multiples and return ratios.
What should investors monitor next in KEC International Ltd. Share Price?
Ans. Investors may monitor whether KEC International Ltd. Share Price holds near the fresh 52-week low of Rs 447, while also tracking valuation ratios, ROE, ROCE, peer comparisons and broader Infrastructure sector positioning on Univest.
