JG Chemicals Ltd. (JGCHEM) Share Price rises 9.50% to Rs 640.45
- August 28, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
JG Chemicals Share Price moved to Rs 640.45 today, up 9.50% from the previous close of Rs 584.90, with the company’s market capitalisation at Rs 2,344.50 crore. The day’s move places JG Chemicals Ltd. in focus in JG Chemicals Stock News and JG Chemicals Share Price Today searches, even as the supplied data confirms the price event without establishing a company-specific catalyst. The stock opened at Rs 589.05, touched a high of Rs 644.35 and a low of Rs 588.55, while turnover stood at Rs 2.05 crore. For investors tracking JG Chemicals Share Price, the immediate takeaway is straightforward: the price rise was sharp, the trading range was active within the day’s band, and the company’s valuation remains an important part of the story.
At Univest, this kind of JG Chemicals Share Price update is best read as a combination of verified market action and valuation context. The stock’s current price, day change and market cap are all clearly established, but the data set does not identify a separate trigger. That makes the move relevant for Stock Market Today screening, especially for readers following Stocks in News, Share Market Today trends and JG Chemicals Share Price Live movement on the NSE and BSE.
JG Chemicals Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 640.45 |
| Previous Close | Rs 584.9 |
| Today's Move | Rs 55.55 (+9.5%) |
| Open | Rs 589.05 |
| High | Rs 644.35 |
| Low | Rs 588.55 |
| Turnover | Rs 2.05 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 2,344.5 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Small Cap |
JG Chemicals Ltd. (JGCHEM) rose to Rs 640.45 from the previous close of Rs 584.9, a move of Rs 55.55 or 9.5%. The stock opened at Rs 589.05, reached a high of Rs 644.35, recorded a low of Rs 588.55.
JG Chemicals Share Price Today rose Rs 55.55 from Rs 584.90 to Rs 640.45, a 9.50% gain. The stock traded between Rs 588.55 and Rs 644.35 during the session, which means the close finished near the day’s upper end. The opening price was Rs 589.05, so the day began close to the lower part of the range before moving higher into the close. Turnover was Rs 2.05 crore, adding a factual scale reference to the session’s activity. For JG Chemicals Stock News readers, the verified facts show a clear same-day share price rise, but they do not establish a specific reason behind the move.
From a JG Chemicals Share Price perspective, the session also mattered because the stock’s closing level of Rs 640.45 was well above the previous close and close to the intraday peak. That makes JG Chemicals Share Price Today one of the more notable Indian Stock Market movers in the supplied data set. Univest would classify this as a price rise event first and foremost, not as a conclusively explained move, because no catalyst has been supplied.
JG Chemicals Ltd. (JGCHEM) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 2,344.5 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 97.21x |
| P/B Ratio | 6.75x |
| ROE | 15.47% |
| ROCE | 20.78% |
| EPS | Rs 6.02 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 86.67 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.19% |
JG Chemicals Ltd. (JGCHEM) fundamental metrics show P/E 97.21x, P/B 6.75x, ROE 15.47%, ROCE 20.78%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
JG Chemicals Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 2344.5 crore and falls in the Small Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 97.21x, P/B at 6.75x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 15.47% and ROCE of 20.78%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 6.02, book value per share of Rs 86.67, dividend yield of 0.19%, 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 25.81x, median ROE of 7.78%, median ROCE of 10.01%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Industry | Chemicals |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 97.21x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 25.81x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 49.96x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 4.41x to 645.78x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 6.75x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.97x |
| Company ROE | 15.47% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 7.78% |
| Company ROCE | 20.78% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 10.01% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 2,344.5 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 463.53 crore |
JG Chemicals Ltd. (JGCHEM) is classified under sector: Chemicals and industry: Chemicals.
JG Chemicals Ltd. (JGCHEM) has a P/E ratio of 97.21x, which is above the benchmark median of 25.81x, a difference of +276.64%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
JG Chemicals Ltd. (JGCHEM) has a ROE of 15.47%, which is above the benchmark median of 7.78%, a difference of +98.84%. JG Chemicals Ltd. (JGCHEM) has a ROCE of 20.78%, which is above the benchmark median of 10.01%, a difference of +107.59%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Industries India Ltd. | SOLARINDS | 1,81,613.99 | 93.4 | 26.82 | 32.49 | 38.16 |
| Pidilite Industries Ltd. | PIDILITIND | 1,67,339.42 | 63.73 | 14.6 | 24.29 | 32.38 |
| SRF Ltd. | SRF | 76,713.26 | 35.54 | 5.2 | 13.8 | 14.21 |
| Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd. | FLUOROCHEM | 51,904.13 | 73.98 | 7.02 | 8.31 | 10.02 |
| Navin Fluorine International Ltd. | NAVINFLUOR | 43,867.42 | 55.7 | 10.47 | 20.24 | 21.39 |
JG Chemicals Ltd. (JGCHEM) has a P/E ratio of 97.21x compared with the displayed peer median of 63.73x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 15.47% compares with a peer median of 20.24% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 20.78% versus the displayed peer median of 21.39%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. JG Chemicals Ltd. (JGCHEM) has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,344.5 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 5 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching JG Chemicals
- JG Chemicals Share Price rose 9.50% today to Rs 640.45, after closing above the previous close of Rs 584.90.
- The day’s high was Rs 644.35, and the close finished near that level, which is relevant for JG Chemicals Share Price Today tracking.
- Market capitalisation stands at Rs 2,344.50 crore, giving JG Chemicals Market Cap context within the Chemicals sector.
- P/E is 97.21 and P/B is 6.75, both above the same-industry median values used in the sector benchmark.
- ROE of 15.47% and ROCE of 20.78% are both above the industry median, which makes JG Chemicals Stock Performance worth following on Univest.
About JG Chemicals
JG Chemicals Ltd. operates in the Chemicals sector and the Chemicals industry. The supplied dataset does not include a detailed segment note, revenue mix or product breakdown, so the company overview here stays focused on the verified market and industry identity. For readers researching JG Chemicals Share Price and JG Chemicals Company News, the key point is that the business belongs to a broad chemicals universe where valuations, return ratios and peer positioning can vary widely.
In that setting, the stock is now being discussed as a JG Chemicals Stock Gaining Today name because the day’s price rise was clear and the company’s market capitalisation places it in a measurable size band. Univest presents such company profiles to help readers connect Stock News with Financial Analysis, sector comparison and the company’s place within the listed chemicals universe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is JG Chemicals Share Price rising today?
Ans. The supplied data shows JG Chemicals Share Price rose 9.50% to Rs 640.45, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. Univest therefore treats the move as a verified price event, not a explained trigger-led reaction.
What is JG Chemicals Share Price Today?
Ans. JG Chemicals Share Price Today is Rs 640.45. It is up Rs 55.55 from the previous close of Rs 584.90, and the stock traded between Rs 588.55 and Rs 644.35 during the session.
What is the market capitalisation of JG Chemicals?
Ans. JG Chemicals has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,344.50 crore. Market cap shows company size, and Univest uses it alongside valuation ratios and return metrics rather than as a measure of business quality.
How does JG Chemicals compare with sector valuations?
Ans. JG Chemicals trades at a P/E of 97.21 and P/B of 6.75, both above the same-industry median. Its ROE and ROCE are also above the benchmark midpoint, giving the stock a mixed valuation-return profile.
What do JG Chemicals EPS and book value show?
Ans. EPS is Rs 6.02 and book value per share is Rs 86.67. EPS reflects earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows accounting net worth per share. Both provide context for JG Chemicals Share Price.
What is JG Chemicals dividend yield?
Ans. JG Chemicals has a dividend yield of 0.19%. That is a historical yield measure linked to the current price, so Univest treats it as factual context rather than a signal about future payout levels.
How does JG Chemicals compare with chemical peers?
Ans. JG Chemicals has a higher P/E than SRF, Godrej Industries, Deepak Nitrite and Atul, while its ROE and ROCE are ahead of several peers such as SRF and Deepak Nitrite. Peer valuation remains materially varied.
Should investors track JG Chemicals Share Price on Univest?
Ans. Yes, readers can track JG Chemicals Share Price on Univest for live updates, valuation ratios, sector comparison and shareholding pattern. The platform keeps the day’s price move and broader company context in one place.
