Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC): IRCTC Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week Low at Rs 485.50
- August 20, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
IRCTC traded at Rs 486.65, down 0.36% today, after hitting a fresh 52-week low of Rs 485.50. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 39,464 crore.
IRCTC Share Price was at Rs 486.65 on 20 August 2026 at 3:23 PM IST, down Rs 1.75 or 0.36% from the previous close of Rs 488.40, after the stock touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 485.50. The move has put Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) in focus in today’s Stock Market Today and Share Market Today discussions, especially because the company still carries a market capitalisation of Rs 39,464 crore despite the one-year low.
The verified data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst behind the decline. That matters for investors following IRCTC Stock News, because the market is clearly reacting to price action even when the immediate trigger is not identified in the supplied numbers. For readers searching IRCTC Share Price Today or Why Is IRCTC Falling Today, the key confirmed takeaway is straightforward: the stock slipped to its yearly low during the session and remained close to that zone in afternoon trade.
From a financial context, IRCTC is trading at a P/E ratio of 29.93 and a P/B ratio of 1.64, while the supplied profitability readings show ROE at -1.18% and ROCE at -1.50%. Univest notes that these figures, along with the company’s size relative to the broader Hospitality pack, help explain why the stock is attracting attention as one of the Stocks at 52 Week Low. Investors tracking IRCTC Share Price generally need to monitor price stability, valuation context, peer positioning and the broader sector benchmark next.
IRCTC Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 486.65 |
| Previous Close | Rs 488.4 |
| Today's Change | Rs -1.75 (-0.36%) |
| Day Open | Rs 489.45 |
| Fresh 52-Week Low | Rs 485.5 |
| Day High | Rs 494.85 |
| Current Volume | 1,22,810 |
| Turnover | Rs 5.98 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 39,464 crore |
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) traded at Rs 486.65. versus the previous close of Rs 488.4, a fall of 0.36%. The stock opened at Rs 489.45, reached Rs 494.85, touched Rs 485.5. Reported volume was 1,22,810.
IRCTC Share Price Today reflects a mild percentage decline but a technically important event: the stock printed a fresh 52-week low of Rs 485.50 and then traded at Rs 486.65. The intraday range, turnover and volume show active participation, keeping the stock relevant in IRCTC Share Price Update and Market Movers coverage.
In today’s session, IRCTC Share Price opened at Rs 489.45, moved up to a day high of Rs 494.85 and later fell to the session low of Rs 485.50, which also became the new 52-week trough. Against the previous close of Rs 488.40, the stock was down Rs 1.75, or 0.36%, at Rs 486.65 when the event was recorded.
The intraday pattern shows that the stock started above the eventual traded price, attempted a move toward Rs 494.85, and then lost ground through the session before marking the fresh one-year low. That sequence is often watched closely in IRCTC Share News because it shows that sellers retained control after the early range was established.
Trading activity was measurable rather than dormant. The stock recorded current volume of 1,22,810 shares and turnover of Rs 5.98 crore. In practical terms, that means the IRCTC Share Price move was accompanied by enough participation to keep it among closely watched Stock Updates, even though the day’s percentage decline itself was not very large. For investors following IRCTC NSE and IRCTC BSE queries, the most relevant fact is that the stock revisited a fresh yearly low during live trade, making valuation and financial context the next area to examine.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 39,464 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 29.93x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.64x |
| ROE | -1.18% |
| ROCE | -1.5% |
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. was valued at a P/E ratio of 29.93x, a P/B ratio of 1.64x. 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 -1.18% and ROCE of -1.5%. 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 | Hospitality |
| Benchmark Scope | same sector |
| Company P/E Ratio | 29.93x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 18.24x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 88.28x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0x to 5,202.55x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.64x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.62x |
| Company ROE | -1.18% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 0% |
| Company ROCE | -1.5% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | -1.07% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 39,464 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 169.49 crore |
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) is classified under sector: Hospitality.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has a P/E ratio of 29.93x, which is above the benchmark median of 18.24x, a difference of +64.09%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has a ROE of -1.18%, which is below the benchmark median of 0%. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has a ROCE of -1.5%, which is below the benchmark median of -1.07%, a difference of -40.19%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wonderla Holidays Ltd. | WONDERLA | 3,052.04 | 29.93 | 1.64 | -1.18 | -1.5 |
| Imagicaaworld Entertainment Ltd. | IMAGICAA | 2,615.41 | 197.82 | 2.1 | 0 | -17.9 |
| Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd. | PARKHOTELS | 2,489.01 | 39.1 | 1.84 | -13.23 | -2.62 |
| Brigade Hotel Ventures Ltd. | BRIGHOTEL | 2,298.43 | 33.8 | 2.38 | 0 | -7.41 |
| Oriental Hotels Ltd. | ORIENTHOT | 2,169.09 | 37.32 | 3.22 | -2.88 | 0.6 |
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has a P/E ratio of 29.93x compared with the displayed peer median of 37.32x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of -1.18% compares with a peer median of -1.18% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at -1.5% versus the displayed peer median of -2.62%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 39,464 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching IRCTC
IRCTC Share Price is drawing attention because a fresh 52-week low often increases visibility across 52 Week Low Stocks, Top Losers Today scans and broader Market News dashboards. In this case, the stock combines a new yearly low with a large market capitalisation and a mixed valuation-profitability profile.
- Fresh price event: IRCTC Share Price hit a new 52-week low of Rs 485.50 and was trading at Rs 486.65, down 0.36% on the day.
- Intraday range: The stock opened at Rs 489.45, touched Rs 494.85 on the upside and later slipped to the session trough of Rs 485.50.
- Trading activity: Volume stood at 1,22,810 shares with turnover of Rs 5.98 crore, keeping the stock active in daily price action screens.
- Fundamental context: The stock trades at 29.93 times earnings and 1.64 times book value, with ROE at -1.18% and ROCE at -1.50%.
- Sector positioning: Compared with the 87-company Hospitality benchmark, IRCTC trades above the median P/E and around the sector’s central P/B zone.
- Scale factor: With a market capitalisation of Rs 39,464 crore, the company is much larger than the supplied Hospitality peers and sector benchmark ranges.
About IRCTC
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) is the company being tracked in this market update, and the supplied classification places it in the Hospitality sector. In the market, the stock is followed under the symbol IRCTC, making it relevant for readers searching IRCTC NSE, IRCTC BSE, IRCTC Share Price Today and IRCTC Latest News.
Within the scope of the verified data used here, the clearest company context is its sector placement and its scale. IRCTC’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 39,464 crore, which is materially larger than the market-cap levels shown for the supplied Hospitality peers and the sector benchmark range. That means the stock can attract attention not only because of daily price movement, but also because of its relative size within the listed comparison universe.
For investors reading IRCTC Stock News and IRCTC Share Price updates on Univest, the most relevant company-level facts in this snapshot are the name, listed identity, sector classification, valuation ratios and profitability readings that currently frame market attention.
Track IRCTC Share Price on Univest
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Investors using Univest can track IRCTC Share Price through live market updates, 52-week levels, valuation ratios, sector comparisons and broader stock analysis tools. For a stock that has just touched a fresh yearly low, seeing price, Market Cap, P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE together can provide a more complete picture than price movement alone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest IRCTC Share Price Today?
Ans. IRCTC Share Price Today was Rs 486.65 at the time of the update. The stock was down Rs 1.75, or 0.36%, from the previous close of Rs 488.40 after touching a fresh 52-week low during the session.
What is the fresh 52-week low for IRCTC?
Ans. The fresh 52-week low for IRCTC is Rs 485.50. The stock touched that level in today’s trade and then hovered near it at Rs 486.65, keeping the one-year low firmly in focus for market participants.
Why is IRCTC Share Price in the news today?
Ans. IRCTC Share Price is in the news because the stock hit a fresh 52-week low of Rs 485.50 on 20 August 2026. The supplied data confirms the price event, day move and trading activity, making it a clear market update.
How much did IRCTC fall today?
Ans. IRCTC fell by Rs 1.75 today, which equals a decline of 0.36% from the previous close of Rs 488.40. The stock was quoted at Rs 486.65 after moving within an intraday range of Rs 485.50 to Rs 494.85.
What were the day high and day low for IRCTC?
Ans. IRCTC recorded a day high of Rs 494.85 and a day low of Rs 485.50. The session low also became the fresh 52-week trough, which is why the stock has attracted added attention in today’s market coverage.
What is the market capitalisation of IRCTC?
Ans. IRCTC’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 39,464 crore. That is far above the supplied Hospitality sector median of Rs 169.49 crore and average of Rs 499.72 crore, highlighting the company’s scale within this comparison universe.
What valuation ratios are available for IRCTC?
Ans. The supplied valuation ratios for IRCTC are a P/E of 29.93 and a P/B of 1.64. These figures place the stock above the sector median P/E of 18.24 and slightly above the sector median P/B of 1.62.
How do IRCTC’s profitability ratios look?
Ans. IRCTC’s supplied profitability metrics show ROE at -1.18% and ROCE at -1.50%. Those readings are below the sector median ROE of 0% and below the sector median ROCE of -1.07%, indicating a subdued return profile.
How does IRCTC compare with its listed peers?
Ans. IRCTC is much larger by market capitalisation than the supplied peers, with Rs 39,464 crore versus Rs 3,052.04 crore for Wonderla and Rs 2,615.41 crore for Imagicaaworld. Its P/E of 29.93 is lower than several peer multiples.
What should investors monitor next in IRCTC?
Ans. Investors can monitor whether IRCTC Share Price sustains near or below the fresh 52-week low of Rs 485.50, while also tracking valuation at 29.93 times earnings, P/B at 1.64 and the broader Hospitality sector comparison on Univest.
