KEC International Ltd. (KEC) Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week Low
- August 19, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
KEC International Ltd. Share Price stood at Rs 426.20, down 0.55% today, after hitting a fresh 52-week low of Rs 425.35. Market capitalisation was Rs 11,616.97 crore.
KEC International Ltd. Share Price was at Rs 426.20 on 19 August 2026 at 10:51 AM IST, down Rs 2.35 or 0.55% from the previous close of Rs 428.55, after the stock touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 425.35. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 11,616.97 crore, making the move relevant for investors tracking price breakdowns, sector positioning and valuation trends in the Infrastructure space.
The supplied data confirms the price event clearly: KEC International Ltd. Share Price opened at Rs 431.75, traded as high as Rs 433 and slipped to its one-year low during the session before recovering slightly. That leaves the stock in focus not because the data confirms any company-specific trigger, but because a new yearly low often draws attention from traders tracking Stocks in News, Top Losers Today, Price Action and broader market weakness.
For investors following KEC International Ltd. Stock News and KEC International Ltd. Share Price Today, the key questions are straightforward. What happened is visible in the trading range and the fresh 52-week trough. Why is it trending is also clear from the screen-based event itself. The important financial metrics available today include market cap of Rs 11,616.97 crore, P/E of 21.53, P/B of 3.2, ROE of 5.54 and ROCE of 10. What investors may want to monitor next is whether KEC International Ltd. Share Price stabilises above the new low and how its valuation and returns stack up against peers and the same-sector benchmark tracked by Univest.
KEC International Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 426.2 |
| Previous Close | Rs 428.55 |
| Today's Change | Rs -2.35 (-0.55%) |
| Day Open | Rs 431.75 |
| Fresh 52-Week Low | Rs 425.35 |
| Day High | Rs 433 |
| Current Volume | 38,583 |
| Turnover | Rs 1.64 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 11,616.97 crore |
KEC International Ltd. (KEC) traded at Rs 426.2. versus the previous close of Rs 428.55, a fall of 0.55%. The stock opened at Rs 431.75, reached Rs 433, touched Rs 425.35. Reported volume was 38,583.
KEC International Ltd. Share Price Today shows a mild percentage decline on the day, but the more notable development is the fresh 52-week low at Rs 425.35. The stock opened above the previous close, failed to hold intraday strength and moved lower within a Rs 7.65 session range, keeping the one-year low in focus.
From the supplied numbers, KEC International Ltd. Share Price began the session at Rs 431.75 versus the previous close of Rs 428.55. It then rose to an intraday high of Rs 433 before slipping to Rs 425.35, which is also the new 52-week low. At the time captured in the data, the stock was quoting at Rs 426.20, leaving it Rs 1.35 above the day’s low but still down 0.55% for the session.
This intraday path matters because it suggests that early strength did not sustain. The price moved from above the prior close to below it, and the fact that the day low matched the yearly low makes the session important for KEC International Ltd. Share News and KEC International Ltd. News Today searches. Turnover stood at Rs 1.64 crore with traded volume of 38,583 shares, indicating measurable participation even though the supplied data does not establish an unusual company-specific catalyst.
In Stock Market Today and Share Market Today screens, fresh 52 Week Low Stocks often attract attention because they highlight where selling pressure is concentrated. For KEC International Ltd. Share Price Update, the immediate takeaway is factual: the stock has reset its lowest level of the past year, and that makes valuation and business quality metrics more relevant than a simple one-day percentage move. That naturally leads into KEC International Ltd. Fundamental Analysis.
KEC International Ltd. (KEC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 11,616.97 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 21.53x |
| P/B Ratio | 3.2x |
| ROE | 5.54% |
| ROCE | 10% |
KEC International Ltd. was valued at a P/E ratio of 21.53x, a P/B ratio of 3.2x. 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 5.54% and ROCE of 10%. 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 | 21.53x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 11.48x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 30.47x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0x to 622.25x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 3.2x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.29x |
| Company ROE | 5.54% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 5.84% |
| Company ROCE | 10% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 8.58% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 11,616.97 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 167.94 crore |
KEC International Ltd. (KEC) is classified under sector: Infrastructure.
KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a P/E ratio of 21.53x, which is above the benchmark median of 11.48x, a difference of +87.54%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a ROE of 5.54%, which is below the benchmark median of 5.84%, a difference of -5.14%. KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a ROCE of 10%, which is above the benchmark median of 8.58%, a difference of +16.55%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interarch Building Products Ltd. | INTERARCH | 2,893.96 | 21.53 | 3.2 | 5.54 | 10 |
| Patel Engineering Ltd. | PATELENG | 2,824.63 | 9.17 | 0.61 | -11.55 | 1.24 |
| Ramky Infrastructure Ltd. | RAMKY | 2,687.3 | 7.75 | 1.45 | 5.9 | 9.39 |
| Oriana Power Ltd. | ORIANA-SM | 2,531.77 | 9.76 | 4.83 | 19.31 | 14.78 |
| GK ENERGY LIMITED | GKENERGY | 2,523.05 | 11.08 | 2.65 | 17.08 | 14.12 |
KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a P/E ratio of 21.53x compared with the displayed peer median of 9.76x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 5.54% compares with a peer median of 5.9% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 10% versus the displayed peer median of 10%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 11,616.97 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching KEC International Ltd.
The stock is being watched because the verified data combines a fresh yearly low with valuation and peer signals that are easy to quantify. The event is not just about a single-session decline; it is also about where the stock now sits within its sector and comparable company set.
- Fresh 52-week low: KEC International Ltd. Share Price touched Rs 425.35, marking a new one-year low.
- Negative day move: The stock was down Rs 2.35 or 0.55% from the previous close of Rs 428.55.
- Intraday weakness: After opening at Rs 431.75 and hitting Rs 433, the stock slipped to the session low.
- Market size: Market capitalisation of Rs 11,616.97 crore keeps the stock relevant among Market Movers in the Infrastructure space.
- Valuation context: P/E of 21.53 and P/B of 3.2 are above the same-sector median values of 11.48 and 1.29.
- Profitability context: ROE of 5.54 is slightly below the sector median of 5.84, while ROCE of 10 is above the median of 8.58.
- Peer positioning: The stock is larger than the supplied peers by market cap, but not the strongest in the group on return ratios.
About KEC International Ltd.
KEC International Ltd. is classified in the supplied data under the Infrastructure sector. In the peer snapshot used for comparison, the related peer group sits in the Engineering – Construction industry within the same sector, which places KEC International Ltd. in a market segment that investors often track through valuation multiples, profitability ratios and capital intensity.
Based on the verified dataset available for this article, the company is being assessed primarily through its listed-market profile: market capitalisation of Rs 11,616.97 crore, sector classification, peer positioning and return ratios such as ROE and ROCE. That makes KEC International Ltd. Share Price relevant for investors looking at sector-wide stock performance, comparative valuation and market-cap ranking rather than only intraday price fluctuations.
For readers following KEC International Ltd. Latest News, KEC International Ltd. NSE, KEC International Ltd. BSE and KEC International Ltd. Shareholding Pattern related searches, today’s attention is driven by the fresh 52-week low event and the stock’s measurable standing within the Infrastructure universe tracked by Univest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest KEC International Ltd. Share Price Today?
Ans. KEC International Ltd. Share Price Today was Rs 426.20 at 10:51 AM IST on 19 August 2026. The stock was down Rs 2.35, or 0.55%, from the previous close of Rs 428.55 in the latest supplied market snapshot.
Why is KEC International Ltd. Share Price in focus today?
Ans. The stock is in focus because it hit a fresh 52-week low of Rs 425.35 during the session. It opened at Rs 431.75, touched Rs 433, and then slipped lower, putting the one-year low at the centre of market attention.
What is the fresh 52-week low for KEC International Ltd.?
Ans. The fresh 52-week low for KEC International Ltd. is Rs 425.35. The stock later traded at Rs 426.20, which means it was marginally above the day’s low but still below the previous close of Rs 428.55.
How much did KEC International Ltd. fall today?
Ans. KEC International Ltd. fell Rs 2.35 on the day, which translates to a decline of 0.55% from its previous close of Rs 428.55. The move came alongside a fresh 52-week trough at Rs 425.35 during trading.
What is the market capitalisation of KEC International Ltd.?
Ans. KEC International Ltd. had a market capitalisation of Rs 11,616.97 crore in the supplied data. That is far above the same-sector median market cap of Rs 167.94 crore, although below the sector average of Rs 68,467.98 crore.
What do the valuation ratios of KEC International Ltd. show?
Ans. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 21.53 and a P/B ratio of 3.2. Both are above the same-sector medians of 11.48 and 1.29, indicating valuation multiples higher than the benchmark midpoint.
How profitable is KEC International Ltd. based on current ratios?
Ans. KEC International Ltd. reported ROE of 5.54 and ROCE of 10 in the supplied dataset. ROE is slightly below the sector median of 5.84, while ROCE is above the sector median of 8.58.
How does KEC International Ltd. compare with selected peers?
Ans. KEC International Ltd. is larger by market cap than the supplied peers, at Rs 11,616.97 crore. Its P/E of 21.53 is above Patel Engineering, Ramky Infrastructure, Oriana Power and GK ENERGY, while its return ratios remain mixed.
What was the intraday trading range for KEC International Ltd. today?
Ans. The stock traded between Rs 425.35 and Rs 433 during the session. It opened at Rs 431.75, moved up to the day’s high, and then declined to the fresh 52-week low before a small recovery.
Where can investors track KEC International Ltd. Share Price updates?
Ans. Investors can track KEC International Ltd. Share Price updates on Univest through live price data, 52-week levels, valuation ratios, peer comparison and sector context. That helps place daily market moves within a broader stock analysis framework.
