Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES): Universal Cables Share Price rises 6.26% today; stock jumps to Rs 1,691.20
- August 24, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Universal Cables Share Price rose to Rs 1,691.20 today, up 6.26% from the previous close, with market capitalisation at Rs 5,521.77 crore. The move placed Universal Cables Ltd. among stocks in news in the Indian stock market, even as the data supplied here does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For investors tracking Universal Cables Share Price Today, the session shows a clear same-day price rise supported by a higher day high of Rs 1,699.05 and a close watch on turnover of Rs 0.36 crore. Univest is covering the stock with a focus on verified price action, valuation and sector context rather than speculation.
Universal Cables stock opened at Rs 1,609.45, moved between Rs 1,609.25 and Rs 1,699.05 during the day, and added Rs 99.70 to the previous close of Rs 1,591.50. That keeps Universal Cables Share Price relevant for Universal Cables Stock News and Universal Cables Share News searches, while the company’s market cap and listed cable-sector position help frame the move. Univest’s review below stays anchored to the supplied data only.
Universal Cables Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 1,691.2 |
| Previous Close | Rs 1,591.5 |
| Today's Move | Rs 99.7 (+6.26%) |
| Open | Rs 1,609.45 |
| High | Rs 1,699.05 |
| Low | Rs 1,609.25 |
| Turnover | Rs 0.36 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,521.77 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Mid Cap |
Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) rose to Rs 1,691.2 from the previous close of Rs 1,591.5, a move of Rs 99.7 or 6.26%. The stock opened at Rs 1,609.45, reached a high of Rs 1,699.05, recorded a low of Rs 1,609.25.
Universal Cables Share Price Today showed a firm same-day rise of Rs 99.70, or 6.26%, to Rs 1,691.20. The stock traded above its previous close of Rs 1,591.50 and finished close to the day’s high of Rs 1,699.05. The day low was Rs 1,609.25 and the opening price was Rs 1,609.45, which places the session firmly in positive territory.
For readers following Universal Cables Share Price as part of Stocks Rising Today or Top Gainers Today screens, the verified data confirms the price rise and the day’s range, but it does not establish a catalyst. Turnover stood at Rs 0.36 crore, which is a factual traded-value metric and should be read as such. Univest uses these numbers to separate what happened from why it happened.
Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,521.77 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 27.56x |
| P/B Ratio | 2.87x |
| ROE | 8.91% |
| ROCE | 11.69% |
| EPS | Rs 57.74 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 554.02 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.28% |
Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) fundamental metrics show P/E 27.56x, P/B 2.87x, ROE 8.91%, ROCE 11.69%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Universal Cables Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 5521.77 crore and falls in the Mid Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 27.56x, P/B at 2.87x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 8.91% and ROCE of 11.69%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 57.74, book value per share of Rs 554.02, dividend yield of 0.28%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 26.45x, median ROE of 13.43%, median ROCE of 17.7%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Electricals |
| Industry | Cable |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 27.56x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 26.45x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 34.04x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 1.3x to 132.36x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 2.87x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.77x |
| Company ROE | 8.91% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 13.43% |
| Company ROCE | 11.69% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 17.7% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,521.77 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 477.21 crore |
Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) is classified under sector: Electricals and industry: Cable.
Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) has a P/E ratio of 27.56x, which is above the benchmark median of 26.45x, a difference of +4.2%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) has a ROE of 8.91%, which is below the benchmark median of 13.43%, a difference of -33.66%. Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) has a ROCE of 11.69%, which is below the benchmark median of 17.7%, a difference of -33.95%.
Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycab India Ltd. | POLYCAB | 1,34,946.73 | 47.11 | 10.62 | 25.03 | 34.93 |
| KEI Industries Ltd. | KEI | 52,867.61 | 53.04 | 7.62 | 15.63 | 21.47 |
| RR Kabel Ltd. | RRKABEL | 33,021.15 | 54.34 | 11.89 | 20.83 | 28.43 |
| Sterlite Technologies Ltd. | STLTECH | 32,163.14 | 132.36 | 8.41 | 2.73 | 8.38 |
| Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd. | DIACABS | 21,297.31 | 108.38 | 22.37 | 0 | 0 |
Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) has a P/E ratio of 27.56x compared with the displayed peer median of 54.34x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 8.91% compares with a peer median of 15.63% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 11.69% versus the displayed peer median of 21.47%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,521.77 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 5 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Universal Cables
- Universal Cables Share Price rose 6.26% today to Rs 1,691.20, after a previous close of Rs 1,591.50.
- The stock’s day high was Rs 1,699.05, while the day low was Rs 1,609.25, showing the full range of the session.
- Market capitalisation stands at Rs 5,521.77 crore, which places the company above the industry median market cap in the supplied benchmark set.
- Valuation stands at 27.56 times earnings and 2.87 times book value, with EPS at Rs 57.74 and book value at Rs 554.02.
- ROE of 8.91% and ROCE of 11.69% are below the sector benchmark medians in the supplied Cable industry snapshot.
About Universal Cables
Universal Cables Ltd. operates in the Electricals sector and the Cable industry. The company’s profile in the supplied data is centred on its position within the listed cable universe, where revenue generation is typically linked to cable and allied electrical products. The market cap, valuation ratios and profitability measures provided here help frame its place in the segment.
For readers searching Universal Cables Stock News or Universal Cables Latest News, the main fact is that the company is being tracked today because of a same-day price rise, not because of any verified company event in the supplied dataset. Univest keeps the focus on recorded numbers, sector benchmark context and peer comparison so that the story remains factual and useful.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Universal Cables Share Price today?
Ans. Universal Cables Share Price Today is Rs 1,691.20. That is Rs 99.70 higher than the previous close of Rs 1,591.50, and it leaves the stock with a market cap of Rs 5,521.77 crore.
What does Universal Cables Share Price tell investors?
Ans. Universal Cables Share Price shows a same-day rise, while the valuation is 27.56 times earnings and 2.87 times book value. ROE is 8.91% and ROCE is 11.69%, which adds useful context.
How does Universal Cables compare with sector peers?
Ans. In the Cable industry benchmark, Universal Cables’ P/E of 27.56 is close to the median of 26.45. Its ROE and ROCE are below the benchmark medians, while market cap stands above the industry median.
What is Universal Cables market cap?
Ans. Universal Cables has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,521.77 crore. That is higher than the industry median market cap of Rs 477.21 crore, based on the supplied same-industry benchmark set of 34 companies.
What are the key fundamentals behind Universal Cables Share Price?
Ans. The key supplied fundamentals are EPS of Rs 57.74, book value of Rs 554.02, dividend yield of 0.28%, P/E of 27.56 and P/B of 2.87. These figures help frame Universal Cables Share Price.
Should investors track Universal Cables Share Price on Univest?
Ans. Yes, Univest tracks Universal Cables Share Price with live updates, valuation ratios, market cap, sector context and company news in one place. It helps readers review verified numbers without depending on speculation.
