Pidilite Industries (PIDILITIND) Share Price Falls 2.06% as Stock Moves to Rs 1,624.40
- August 28, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Pidilite Industries Share Price fell 2.06% today to Rs 1,624.40, with a market capitalisation of Rs 1,67,339.42 crore. The move is relevant because it came after a flat open at Rs 1,658.50 and a lower close than the previous session. Based on the supplied data, the event confirms a same-day price fall, while the data set does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking Pidilite Industries Share Price Today, the session is best understood through price action, valuation, sector comparison and the company’s financial profile. Univest is covering the move as a stock news event and a stock analysis update for investors watching Pidilite Industries Share Price News.
Pidilite Industries (PIDILITIND) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 1,624.4 |
| Previous Close | Rs 1,658.5 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 34.10 (-2.06%) |
| Open | Rs 1,658.5 |
| High | Rs 1,658.5 |
| Low | Rs 1,623.25 |
| Turnover | Rs 10.52 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,67,339.42 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Pidilite Industries Share Price Today closed at Rs 1,624.40 versus the previous close of Rs 1,658.50, a decline of Rs 34.10 or 2.06%. The stock opened at Rs 1,658.50, matched the day’s high at Rs 1,658.50 and touched a day low of Rs 1,623.25. That means the session stayed within a narrow band before ending close to the low point of the day.
Turnover stood at Rs 10.52 crore. As a Large Cap company, Pidilite Industries continues to sit within the upper end of the listed market-cap range, with a market capitalisation of Rs 1,67,339.42 crore. The combination of a flat opening, a modest intraday range and a lower close makes today’s decline a clear part of Pidilite Industries Share Price Fall coverage. Univest readers looking for Pidilite Industries Share Price Live updates can track the same move against the previous close, day high and day low to understand the day’s price action in context.
This Pidilite Industries Stock News update matters because the supplied numbers show what happened, but they do not establish a company-specific trigger. That makes the day’s move a price event first and a narrative second, which is why Pidilite Industries Share Price Update articles should stay anchored to verified figures rather than speculation.
Pidilite Industries (PIDILITIND) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,67,339.42 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 63.73x |
| P/B Ratio | 14.6x |
| ROE | 24.29% |
| ROCE | 32.38% |
| EPS | Rs 26.02 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 113.59 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% |
The fundamentals place Pidilite Industries in a premium valuation bracket compared with much of the Chemicals universe. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 63.73 and a P/B ratio of 14.6. It also reports ROE of 24.29% and ROCE of 32.38%, both of which indicate strong returns on equity and capital employed relative to the sector medians discussed later in this article.
EPS stands at Rs 26.02, which shows earnings attributable to each share. Book value is Rs 113.59 per share, which represents the accounting net worth behind each share. Dividend yield is 1.3%, which is the historical/current payout measure relative to the current price. These numbers are important for Pidilite Industries Fundamental Analysis because they show that the stock’s pricing is being assessed alongside profitability and balance-sheet-backed per share value.
Market capitalisation of Rs 1,67,339.42 crore places the company among the largest names in the Chemicals sector. In a Pidilite Industries Stock Analysis note, that scale matters because it frames the company as a significant business within its industry, while still leaving valuation as the key number to watch. Univest would typically place such a move into broader Pidilite Industries Latest News context, where share price, earnings and valuation are read together rather than in isolation.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Industry | Chemicals |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 63.73x |
| 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 | 14.6x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.97x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 2.53x |
| Company ROE | 24.29% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 7.78% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | -2.85% |
| Company ROCE | 32.38% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 10.01% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 18.38% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,67,339.42 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 463.53 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 5,468.7 crore |
Pidilite Industries operates in the Chemicals sector and the Chemicals industry, where the supplied benchmark covers 178 companies in the same industry. Against that benchmark, the company’s P/E of 63.73 is above the benchmark median of 25.81 and above the benchmark average of 49.96. Its P/B of 14.6 is also above the benchmark median of 1.97 and above the benchmark average of 2.53. On profitability, ROE of 24.29% is well above the benchmark median of 7.78%, while ROCE of 32.38% is above the benchmark median of 10.01% and the benchmark average of 18.38%.
The sector comparison also shows where Pidilite Industries Market Cap sits relative to peers. The benchmark market-cap median is Rs 463.53 crore and the benchmark market-cap average is Rs 5,468.7 crore, while Pidilite Industries is far above both at Rs 1,67,339.42 crore. Within this same industry set, Solar Industries India has a market cap of Rs 1,81,613.99 crore, making it larger on market-cap terms, while SRF at Rs 76,713.26 crore is much smaller.
For investors following Pidilite Industries Share News, the Chemicals sector backdrop suggests that the company is valued differently from the broader set of listed peers. The company’s ratios sit above the benchmark central tendency, but its operational returns also sit materially above those same medians. Univest readers looking at Pidilite Industries Stock Performance should therefore read today’s fall together with its sector valuation gap rather than treating the decline as a standalone fundamental signal.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Industries India | SOLARINDS | 1,81,613.99 | 93.4 | 26.82 | 32.49 | 38.16 |
| SRF | SRF | 76,713.26 | 35.54 | 5.2 | 13.8 | 14.21 |
| Gujarat Fluorochemicals | FLUOROCHEM | 51,904.13 | 73.98 | 7.02 | 8.31 | 10.02 |
| Navin Fluorine International | NAVINFLUOR | 43,867.42 | 55.7 | 10.47 | 20.24 | 21.39 |
| Godrej Industries | GODREJIND | 38,392.6 | 32.96 | 3.35 | 22.65 | 10.64 |
Among the supplied peer set, Pidilite Industries shares a Chemicals industry basket with Solar Industries India, SRF, Gujarat Fluorochemicals and Navin Fluorine International On market capitalisation, Pidilite Industries at Rs 1,67,339.42 crore is larger than SRF, Gujarat Fluorochemicals and Navin Fluorine, and smaller than Solar Industries. That places Pidilite Industries near the top end of the supplied peer group by size.
On valuation, its P/E of 63.73 is above SRF’s 35.54 and Godrej Industries’ 32.96, but below Solar Industries’ 93.4, Gujarat Fluorochemicals’ 73.98 and Navin Fluorine’s 55.7. On ROE, Pidilite Industries at 24.29% is above SRF’s 13.8%, Gujarat Fluorochemicals’ 8.31%, Navin Fluorine’s 20.24%, Godrej Industries’ 22.65%, Deepak Nitrite’s 9.81% and Atul’s 11.66%, while still below Solar Industries’ 32.49%. On ROCE, 32.38% again stands well ahead of many peers, though Solar Industries remains higher at 38.16%.
This peer view is useful for Pidilite Industries Stock News readers because it shows that today’s share price fall happened in a group where valuation, market-cap scale and profitability vary sharply. Univest uses that spread to frame Pidilite Industries Share Price Today alongside the wider Chemicals universe, rather than as an isolated move.
Why Investors Are Watching Pidilite Industries
- Pidilite Industries Share Price fell 2.06% to Rs 1,624.40 today.
- The stock opened at Rs 1,658.50 and touched a day low of Rs 1,623.25.
- Market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,67,339.42 crore, and the company is classified as a Large Cap.
- P/E is 63.73, P/B is 14.6, ROE is 24.29% and ROCE is 32.38%.
- In the Chemicals benchmark, Pidilite Industries sits above the median on P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE.
About Pidilite Industries
Pidilite Industries operates in the Chemicals sector and Chemicals industry. The supplied data places the company in the Large Cap category, with a market capitalisation of Rs 1,67,339.42 crore. Its profile in this article is built around verified market data: share price, valuation ratios, earnings per share, book value, dividend yield and sector positioning. For readers following Pidilite Industries Stock Falling Today, the company overview helps anchor the price move in a factual business context. Univest tracks such companies as part of its broader Pidilite Industries Company News coverage and market update flow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Pidilite Industries Share Price fall today?
Ans. Pidilite Industries Share Price fell 2.06% to Rs 1,624.40. The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for the move today. The previous close was Rs 1,658.5.
What is the current Pidilite Industries Share Price Today?
Ans. Pidilite Industries Share Price Today is Rs 1,624.40. The stock closed below its previous close of Rs 1,658.50 after opening at the same level and ending near the day low.
How is Pidilite Industries valued today?
Ans. Pidilite Industries trades at a P/E of 63.73 and a P/B of 14.6. Those numbers sit above the Chemicals benchmark median, while ROE and ROCE are also above sector medians.
What do Pidilite Industries earnings per share and book value show?
Ans. EPS is Rs 26.02 and book value is Rs 113.59 per share. EPS reflects earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share.
How does Pidilite Industries compare with Chemicals peers?
Ans. In the supplied peer set, Pidilite Industries is larger than SRF, Gujarat Fluorochemicals and Navin Fluorine by market cap, but smaller than Solar Industries. Its ROE and ROCE are also above several peers.
What is Pidilite Industries Market Cap today?
Ans. Pidilite Industries Market Cap stands at Rs 1,67,339.42 crore. That places it well above the benchmark median and average for the Chemicals industry in the supplied data. The company operates in the Chemicals sector.
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Ans. Investors can track Pidilite Industries Share Price on Univest for price updates, valuation ratios, shareholding pattern and sector comparisons. The platform keeps the key market and company metrics in one place.
