EPL Ltd. (EPL) Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week High at Rs 262
- August 20, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
EPL Ltd. Share Price rose 4.07% to Rs 260.65 after hitting a fresh 52-week high of Rs 262. The stock’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 7,849.3 crore.
EPL Ltd. Share Price was at Rs 260.65 on 20 August 2026 at 11:22 AM IST, up Rs 10.20 or 4.07% from the previous close of Rs 250.45, after the stock touched a fresh 52-week high of Rs 262. With a market capitalisation of Rs 7,849.3 crore, the move has placed EPL Ltd. among the stocks in news in the Indian stock market today.
For investors tracking EPL Ltd. Share Price Today, the verified data clearly confirms a strong intraday move, a new one-year high and active trading turnover of Rs 17.07 crore. The stock opened at Rs 251.80, stayed above the previous close through the session and traded in a day range of Rs 251.05 to Rs 262. That kind of price action often attracts attention in share market today screens focused on 52 week high stocks and market movers.
What the supplied data establishes is the price event itself: EPL Ltd. has reached a fresh yearly high with healthy participation. What it does not establish is a company-specific catalyst. That distinction matters for anyone reading EPL Ltd. Stock News, because the move is verified, but the reason for the move is not identified in the supplied dataset. At Univest, that means the focus shifts to the numbers investors can verify immediately: price action, valuation, profitability, sector context and peer comparison.
EPL Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 260.65 |
| Previous Close | Rs 250.45 |
| Today's Change | +Rs 10.2 (+4.07%) |
| Day Open | Rs 251.8 |
| Fresh 52-Week High | Rs 262 |
| Day Low | Rs 251.05 |
| Current Volume | 6,55,020 |
| Turnover | Rs 17.07 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 7,849.3 crore |
EPL Ltd. (EPL) traded at Rs 260.65. versus the previous close of Rs 250.45, a rise of 4.07%. The stock opened at Rs 251.8, reached Rs 262, touched Rs 251.05. Reported volume was 6,55,020.
EPL Ltd. Share Price Today reflects a clear positive trading session, with the stock opening at Rs 251.80, moving above the previous close of Rs 250.45 and touching a fresh 52-week high of Rs 262 before trading at Rs 260.65. The intraday range, turnover and volume show that the stock is attracting active market attention.
In absolute terms, EPL Ltd. Share Price gained Rs 10.20 on the day, translating into a 4.07% rise. The stock’s day low of Rs 251.05 remained above the previous close by a narrow margin, which suggests that the session was constructive almost from the open. The day high of Rs 262 also matches the new 52-week peak, confirming that the one-year high was established during the same trading session.
Volume stood at 6,55,020 shares, while turnover came in at Rs 17.07 crore. Even without a longer-term average volume comparison in the supplied data, the combination of a fresh 52-week high and meaningful turnover is enough to explain why EPL Ltd. Share News is drawing attention in NSE News and BSE News trackers. For readers following EPL Ltd. Share Price Live and broader stock updates, this is the core event: the stock moved decisively higher and reset its yearly high.
Because the available dataset does not include RSI, MACD, ADX or moving average readings, the next best way to assess the move is to place EPL Ltd. Share Price in a fundamental and valuation framework.
EPL Ltd. (EPL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 7,849.3 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 31.37x |
| P/B Ratio | 4.9x |
| ROE | 16.48% |
| ROCE | 21.18% |
EPL Ltd. was valued at a P/E ratio of 31.37x, a P/B ratio of 4.9x. 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 16.48% and ROCE of 21.18%. 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 | FMCG |
| Benchmark Scope | same sector |
| Company P/E Ratio | 31.37x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 31.37x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 31.37x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 31.37x to 31.37x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 4.9x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 4.9x |
| Company ROE | 16.48% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 16.48% |
| Company ROCE | 21.18% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 21.18% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 7,849.3 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 2,961.92 crore |
EPL Ltd. (EPL) is classified under sector: FMCG.
EPL Ltd. (EPL) has a P/E ratio of 31.37x, which is equal to the benchmark median of 31.37x, a difference of 0%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
EPL Ltd. (EPL) has a ROE of 16.48%, which is equal to the benchmark median of 16.48%, a difference of 0%. EPL Ltd. (EPL) has a ROCE of 21.18%, which is equal to the benchmark median of 21.18%, a difference of 0%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADF Foods Ltd. | ADFFOODS | 2,961.92 | 31.37 | 4.9 | 16.48 | 21.18 |
EPL Ltd. (EPL) has a P/E ratio of 31.37x compared with the displayed peer median of 31.37x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 16.48% compares with a peer median of 16.48% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 21.18% versus the displayed peer median of 21.18%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. EPL Ltd. (EPL) has a market capitalisation of Rs 7,849.3 crore. Among the 1 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching EPL Ltd.
The stock is attracting attention because the available data combines a strong market move with clear fundamental context. For anyone tracking breakouts, momentum stocks or 52 Week High Stocks, these are the verified factors currently in focus.
- Fresh price event: EPL Ltd. Share Price touched a new 52-week high of Rs 262 and was trading at Rs 260.65, up 4.07% on the day.
- Constructive session structure: The stock opened at Rs 251.80, held above the previous close of Rs 250.45 and traded between Rs 251.05 and Rs 262.
- Active participation: Current volume was 6,55,020 shares with turnover of Rs 17.07 crore, keeping the stock visible in market news and stock updates screens.
- Fundamental context: The company carries a market cap of Rs 7,849.3 crore with P/E of 31.37, P/B of 4.9, ROE of 16.48% and ROCE of 21.18%.
- Sector positioning: In the supplied FMCG benchmark, valuation and profitability ratios match the same-sector sample, while market capitalisation is higher.
- Peer lens: Against the supplied peer ADF Foods Ltd., the key ratios are identical, but EPL is larger by market value.
About EPL Ltd.
EPL Ltd. (EPL) is listed in the FMCG sector in the supplied dataset. Beyond the market data, the current input confirms the company’s exchange-traded identity, sector classification and the fact that investors are tracking it as a listed Indian stock after a fresh one-year high.
Because this article uses only verified supplied information, the most reliable company context available here is its sector placement and market positioning through listed metrics. EPL Ltd. currently carries a market capitalisation of Rs 7,849.3 crore, which is above the supplied same-sector benchmark market cap of Rs 2,961.92 crore. That makes EPL a larger company by market value than the comparator included in the dataset. For readers following EPL Ltd. NSE and EPL Ltd. BSE search intent, this section is best read alongside the price, valuation and peer analysis above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest EPL Ltd. Share Price Today?
Ans. EPL Ltd. Share Price Today was Rs 260.65 at 11:22 AM IST on 20 August 2026. The stock was up Rs 10.20, or 4.07%, from the previous close of Rs 250.45 in the same session.
Did EPL Ltd. hit a fresh 52-week high today?
Ans. Yes, EPL Ltd. hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 262 during the session. It was later trading at Rs 260.65, showing that the stock remained close to its one-year high after the breakout.
Why is EPL Ltd. Share Price rising today?
Ans. The supplied data confirms that EPL Ltd. Share Price rose 4.07% and touched a fresh 52-week high. However, the verified dataset establishes the price event itself and does not identify a company-specific catalyst for the move.
What were the day's open, high and low for EPL Ltd.?
Ans. EPL Ltd. opened at Rs 251.80, touched a day high of Rs 262 and recorded a day low of Rs 251.05. That range shows the stock stayed firm through the session while setting a new yearly high.
What does the current trading activity in EPL Ltd. show?
Ans. The stock recorded current volume of 6,55,020 shares and turnover of Rs 17.07 crore. Combined with a fresh 52-week high, that trading activity explains why EPL Ltd. is featuring in market movers and stock news screens.
What is EPL Ltd.'s market capitalisation?
Ans. EPL Ltd. had a market capitalisation of Rs 7,849.3 crore in the supplied data. That is materially higher than the same-sector benchmark market cap of Rs 2,961.92 crore used in this article's comparison framework.
How is EPL Ltd. valued on P/E and P/B ratios?
Ans. EPL Ltd. is trading at a P/E ratio of 31.37 and a P/B ratio of 4.9. These ratios match the supplied same-sector benchmark readings, so the current dataset does not show a valuation gap there.
How profitable is EPL Ltd. based on the supplied numbers?
Ans. The supplied profitability metrics show ROE of 16.48% and ROCE of 21.18% for EPL Ltd. These are useful indicators of returns on equity and capital employed, and both match the benchmark sample provided.
How does EPL Ltd. compare with the supplied peer?
Ans. Against ADF Foods Ltd., EPL Ltd. has a larger market cap at Rs 7,849.3 crore versus Rs 2,961.92 crore. The supplied P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE figures are identical for both companies in this dataset.
What should investors monitor next in EPL Ltd. Share Price?
Ans. Investors can monitor whether EPL Ltd. Share Price sustains levels near the fresh 52-week high of Rs 262, along with turnover, volume and how the stock's valuation metrics continue to compare with sector and peer data.
