The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week High
- August 21, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price stood at Rs 338.05, up 1.11% today after hitting a fresh 52-week high of Rs 338.25. Market capitalisation was Rs 12,247.13 crore.
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price was at Rs 338.05 on 21 August 2026 at 2:03 PM IST, up Rs 3.70 or 1.11% for the day, after the stock touched a fresh 52-week high of Rs 338.25. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 12,247.13 crore, placing the move firmly on the radar of investors tracking banking names, 52 Week High Stocks and broader Stock Market Today activity.
This The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Stock News event is significant because the verified data confirms a new one-year high in live trade, even though the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst behind the move. For investors following The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price Today, the combination of a new yearly high, positive day change and notable banking-sector valuation context explains why the stock is trending in Share Market Today screens and Stocks in News lists.
At Univest, the key question is not only that the stock reached a fresh 52-week peak, but also what the price action, valuation and sector comparison suggest. The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price carries a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.51 and a price-to-book ratio of 0.76, while return ratios show ROE of -6.04 and ROCE of 0.05. Investors tracking The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price should monitor whether price strength remains supported by turnover, relative valuation and peer positioning in the Bank sector.
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 338.05 |
| Previous Close | Rs 334.35 |
| Today's Change | +Rs 3.7 (+1.11%) |
| Day Open | Rs 336.7 |
| Fresh 52-Week High | Rs 338.25 |
| Day Low | Rs 329.2 |
| Current Volume | 1,06,518 |
| Turnover | Rs 3.6 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 12,247.13 crore |
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) traded at Rs 338.05. versus the previous close of Rs 334.35, a rise of 1.11%. The stock opened at Rs 336.7, reached Rs 338.25, touched Rs 329.2. Reported volume was 1,06,518.
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price Today shows a confirmed fresh 52-week high, with the stock trading above its previous close and ending near the day’s top. The move highlights clear price strength in today’s session, while turnover and traded volume show where participation stood during the breakout attempt.
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price opened at Rs 336.70, compared with the previous close of Rs 334.35. During the session, the stock moved between a day low of Rs 329.20 and a day high of Rs 338.25, which also marked its new 52-week high and yearly high. At the time of the event, the stock was trading at Rs 338.05, up Rs 3.70 on the day.
In percentage terms, The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price Today was higher by 1.11%. That may look measured rather than explosive, but a one-year high often matters because it signals that the stock has moved to the strongest point seen in the last 52 weeks. For traders looking at Price Action and Market Movers, this places KTKBANK among banking names drawing attention in Market News.
Volume stood at 1,06,518 shares, while turnover was Rs 3.60 crore. The session range of more than Rs 9 between day low and day high shows that the stock saw intraday movement before pushing to a fresh 52-week peak. Because the supplied data confirms the event but does not identify a company-specific trigger, this The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share News story is best understood as a verified price breakout event rather than a catalyst-led move.
That makes the next layer of analysis important: whether the current move in The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price is accompanied by strong underlying financial context and how it compares with sector and peer benchmarks.
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 12,247.13 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 8.51x |
| P/B Ratio | 0.76x |
| ROE | -6.04% |
| ROCE | 0.05% |
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. was valued at a P/E ratio of 8.51x, a P/B ratio of 0.76x. 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 -6.04% and ROCE of 0.05%. 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 | Bank |
| Benchmark Scope | same sector |
| Company P/E Ratio | 8.51x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 8.57x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 14.39x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0x to 58.05x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 0.76x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 0.9x |
| Company ROE | -6.04% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 4.72% |
| Company ROCE | 0.05% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 6.46% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 12,247.13 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 1,467.2 crore |
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) is classified under sector: Bank.
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) has a P/E ratio of 8.51x, which is below the benchmark median of 8.57x, a difference of -0.7%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) has a ROE of -6.04%, which is below the benchmark median of 4.72%, a difference of -227.97%. The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) has a ROCE of 0.05%, which is below the benchmark median of 6.46%, a difference of -99.23%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suryoday Small Finance Bank Ltd. | SURYODAY | 1,632.72 | 8.51 | 0.76 | -6.04 | 0.05 |
| Capital Small Finance Bank Ltd. | CAPITALSFB | 1,301.67 | 8.64 | 0.87 | 12.95 | 11.72 |
| Dhanlaxmi Bank Ltd. | DHANBANK | 1,284.35 | 11.12 | 0.85 | 5.26 | 5.73 |
| Fino Payments Bank Ltd. | FINOPB | 1,217.9 | 58.05 | 1.61 | 14.59 | 8.94 |
| Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Ltd. | UTKARSHBNK | 2,478.88 | 0 | 0.92 | 4.19 | 7.19 |
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) has a P/E ratio of 8.51x compared with the displayed peer median of 8.64x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of -6.04% compares with a peer median of 5.26% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 0.05% versus the displayed peer median of 7.19%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) has a market capitalisation of Rs 12,247.13 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching The Karnataka Bank Ltd.
This stock is attracting attention because the verified data shows a fresh 52-week high alongside valuation and peer metrics that create a more nuanced picture than price action alone. For investors following The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Latest News, these are the main watchpoints.
- Fresh price event: The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price hit a new 52-week high of Rs 338.25 and was trading at Rs 338.05, up 1.11% on the day.
- Session data: The stock opened at Rs 336.70, moved between Rs 329.20 and Rs 338.25, and recorded turnover of Rs 3.60 crore with volume of 1,06,518 shares.
- Valuation context: P/E of 8.51 is below the sector average of 14.39, while P/B of 0.76 is equal to the lowest level in the supplied benchmark set.
- Profitability context: ROE of -6.04 and ROCE of 0.05 are below the sector median and average figures supplied for the Bank sector.
- Scale factor: Market capitalisation of Rs 12,247.13 crore is significantly above the benchmark median and average, making the company much larger than the supplied peer basket.
About The Karnataka Bank Ltd.
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) is classified in the Bank sector in the supplied dataset. Beyond that classification, the verified data used for this article mainly establishes the stock’s market position through trading, valuation and peer metrics rather than detailed operating segments.
For investors tracking The Karnataka Bank Ltd. NSE and The Karnataka Bank Ltd. BSE search intent, the current market focus is on the stock’s fresh one-year high, market capitalisation of Rs 12,247.13 crore and how its valuation compares with other banking names in the same sector basket. The peer group supplied for comparison includes other listed banking companies such as Suryoday Small Finance Bank, Capital Small Finance Bank, Dhanlaxmi Bank, Fino Payments Bank and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank.
In practical terms, this means current attention around The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Company News is being driven by the price milestone and comparative stock data rather than a disclosed operational update in the supplied feed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price today?
Ans. The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price was Rs 338.05 at the time of the event on 21 August 2026. The stock was up Rs 3.70, or 1.11%, from the previous close of Rs 334.35.
Did The Karnataka Bank Ltd. hit a fresh 52-week high?
Ans. Yes, The Karnataka Bank Ltd. hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 338.25 during the session. The stock later traded at Rs 338.05, showing it remained close to its one-year high in afternoon trade.
Why is The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price rising today?
Ans. The verified data confirms that The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price rose 1.11% and touched a fresh 52-week high. However, the supplied dataset establishes the price event itself and does not identify any company-specific catalyst behind it.
What were the day high, day low and opening price for The Karnataka Bank Ltd.?
Ans. The stock opened at Rs 336.70, touched a day high of Rs 338.25 and fell to a day low of Rs 329.20. That intraday range shows active price movement before the fresh 52-week peak was recorded.
What is the market capitalisation of The Karnataka Bank Ltd.?
Ans. The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Market Cap stood at Rs 12,247.13 crore. In the supplied same-sector benchmark, that is well above the median market cap of Rs 1,467.20 crore and average of Rs 1,693.02 crore.
Is The Karnataka Bank Ltd. expensive based on P/E and P/B ratios?
Ans. The Karnataka Bank Ltd. trades at a P/E of 8.51 and P/B of 0.76. The P/E is slightly below the sector median of 8.57, while the P/B matches the lowest level in the supplied benchmark set.
How do The Karnataka Bank Ltd. ROE and ROCE compare with the sector?
Ans. The supplied figures show ROE of -6.04 and ROCE of 0.05 for The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Both are below the sector median values of 4.72 for ROE and 6.46 for ROCE in the benchmark basket.
How does The Karnataka Bank Ltd. compare with banking peers?
Ans. Compared with peers like Capital Small Finance Bank, Dhanlaxmi Bank and Fino Payments Bank, The Karnataka Bank Ltd. has lower valuation multiples than some names, but its supplied ROE and ROCE are weaker than most peers listed.
What was the traded volume and turnover in The Karnataka Bank Ltd.?
Ans. The stock recorded traded volume of 1,06,518 shares and turnover of Rs 3.60 crore. These figures help investors judge the scale of participation behind the session in which the fresh 52-week high was reached.
Where can investors track The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price updates?
Ans. Investors can track The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price on Univest for live price updates, 52-week levels, valuation ratios, peer comparison and broader market insights. That helps place the latest one-year high in a fuller analytical context.
