Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) Share Price falls 2.34% today
- August 31, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price declined to Rs 657.2 on 31 August 2026, down 2.34% from the previous close, with a market capitalisation of Rs 33,955.32 crore. The move is noteworthy because the stock opened close to the prior close, but the session ended weaker than it began. The available data confirms the price event, yet it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking Himadri Speciality Chemical Stock News, today’s move is best read as a fresh share price fall that needs to be assessed alongside valuation, sector context and comparative ratios. Univest is covering the update in a fact-first format so investors can separate observed numbers from unsupported assumptions.
Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 657.2 |
| Previous Close | Rs 672.95 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 15.75 (-2.34%) |
| Open | Rs 673.5 |
| High | Rs 673.55 |
| Low | Rs 656.45 |
| Turnover | Rs 14.44 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 33,955.32 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price Today showed a clear intraday decline after opening at Rs 673.5, close to the previous close of Rs 672.95. The stock touched a day high of Rs 673.55 and a day low of Rs 656.45, before settling at Rs 657.2. That leaves the day change at Rs -15.75 and the day change percent at -2.34%. The turnover stood at Rs 14.44 crore. The move matters because the stock is classified as a Large Cap and the market cap is Rs 33,955.32 crore, which places it well above the benchmark company count and median in its industry set.
For investors following Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price Live, the main takeaway is simple: the session ended below the opening level and below the previous close. Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price Fall is therefore a factual description of today’s trade, not a statement about a verified trigger. Himadri Speciality Chemical Stock Falling Today is the market event that brought the name into focus, and the next sections place that move against valuation, sector and peer numbers.
Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 33,955.32 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 42.49x |
| P/B Ratio | 6.88x |
| ROE | 18.1% |
| ROCE | 22.42% |
| EPS | Rs 15.84 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 97.8 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.12% |
Himadri Speciality Chemical Fundamental Analysis shows a company valued at a P/E ratio of 42.49 and a P/B ratio of 6.88, with EPS of 15.84 and book value of 97.8. Dividend yield is 0.12%, which is a small cash-yield figure in current terms and should be read as historical payout data rather than a forecast. ROE stands at 18.1% and ROCE at 22.42%, both of which are useful context for profitability and capital efficiency. In valuation terms, the company looks richer than the peer median P/E of 48.98? No, the exact comparison is that its P/E is below the industry peer median of 48.98 but above the peer minimum of 42.49 and far below the peer maximum of 92.47.
The market capitalisation of Rs 33,955.32 crore is materially above the industry benchmark median of Rs 6,502.81 crore and also above the benchmark average of Rs 11,819.58 crore. That company-size context is factual and useful, but it does not explain today’s share price movement on its own. Himadri Speciality Chemical Latest News therefore remains a price-action story first, while Himadri Speciality Chemical Financial Results and company financials are better read through the supplied profitability and valuation ratios. Univest uses these metrics to build a disciplined stock analysis framework rather than a prediction-led narrative.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Industry | Carbon Black |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 42.49x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 48.98x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 61.31x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 42.49x to 92.47x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 6.88x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 3.35x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 3.91x |
| Company ROE | 18.1% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 9.47% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 3.02% |
| Company ROCE | 22.42% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 10.21% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 9.59% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 33,955.32 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 6,502.81 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 11,819.58 crore |
The sector and industry context helps frame Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price without turning the day’s decline into a narrative about cause. The company belongs to Chemicals and the Carbon Black industry, and the supplied benchmark scope is the same industry with four companies. Within that set, Himadri Speciality Chemical’s P/E of 42.49 is below the benchmark median P/E of 48.98 and below the benchmark average of 61.31. Its P/B of 6.88 is above the benchmark median P/B of 3.35, above the benchmark average of 3.91 and equal to the benchmark maximum of 6.88.
On profitability, ROE of 18.1% is above the benchmark median of 9.47% and above the benchmark average of 3.02%. ROCE of 22.42% is also above the benchmark median of 10.21% and above the benchmark average of 9.59%. Those numbers show that the company sits at the top end of the peer set on return measures, while its valuation sits above the middle of the pack on P/B. Sector Performance is not quantified in the supplied data, so the comparison here remains tightly anchored to the industry benchmark figures only. For readers scanning Himadri Speciality Chemical Stock Analysis, that is the relevant framework used by Univest.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCBL Chemical | PCBL | 12,675.4 | 48.98 | 3.05 | 5.22 | 7.64 |
| Goa Carbon | GOACARBON | 330.22 | 0 | 2.04 | -24.98 | -4.49 |
| Hi-Green Carbon | HIGREEN | 317.37 | 92.47 | 3.66 | 13.73 | 12.79 |
Peer Comparison puts Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price in a more practical setting. Against PCBL Chemical, the company’s market cap of Rs 33,955.32 crore is much larger than Rs 12,675.4 crore, while its P/E of 42.49 is lower than PCBL’s 48.98. On return measures, Himadri Speciality Chemical’s ROE of 18.1% and ROCE of 22.42% both stand above PCBL’s 5.22% and 7.64%.
Against Goa Carbon, the company is far larger than Rs 330.22 crore and has a higher P/B of 6.88 versus 2.04, while Goa Carbon’s ROE and ROCE are negative. Against Hi-Green Carbon, Himadri Speciality Chemical’s market cap is far larger than Rs 317.37 crore, its P/E is much lower than 92.47, and its ROE and ROCE are above 13.73% and 12.79%? Actually, the company’s ROE and ROCE are 18.1% and 22.42%, so they are both higher than Hi-Green Carbon’s respective figures. For Himadri Speciality Chemical Stock Performance, the peer set shows stronger scale and stronger profitability ratios than the smaller listed names in the same industry set.
Why Investors Are Watching Himadri Speciality Chemical
- Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price ended at Rs 657.2, down 2.34% from the previous close of Rs 672.95.
- The session opened at Rs 673.5, reached a day high of Rs 673.55 and a day low of Rs 656.45.
- Market capitalisation is Rs 33,955.32 crore and the company is classified as Large Cap.
- P/E is 42.49, P/B is 6.88, ROE is 18.1% and ROCE is 22.42%.
- The industry benchmark scope covers four Carbon Black companies, with Himadri Speciality Chemical above the benchmark median on ROE and ROCE.
About Himadri Speciality Chemical
Himadri Speciality Chemical operates in the Chemicals sector and the Carbon Black industry. The company is tracked on NSE and BSE, and the market data supplied here places it in the Large Cap category with a market capitalisation of Rs 33,955.32 crore. In an article like this, Univest focuses on verified market structure and financial ratios so readers can see the stock in context. Himadri Speciality Chemical Company News on price movement is therefore best understood alongside the company’s sector, industry and valuation profile rather than as a standalone headline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price fall today?
Ans. The supplied data confirms that Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price fell 2.34% today, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The move is visible in the opening, intraday range and closing price.
What is Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price today?
Ans. Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price today is Rs 657.2, compared with the previous close of Rs 672.95. The stock moved between Rs 673.55 and Rs 656.45 during the session. The previous close was Rs 672.95.
What is the market capitalisation of Himadri Speciality Chemical?
Ans. The company’s market capitalisation is Rs 33,955.32 crore. It is classified as Large Cap in the supplied data, which provides useful company-size context for Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price analysis.
How does Himadri Speciality Chemical compare on valuation?
Ans. Himadri Speciality Chemical has a P/E of 42.49 and a P/B of 6.88. In the same industry benchmark, its P/E is below the median 48.98, while its P/B is above the median 3.35.
Should investors track Himadri Speciality Chemical Stock News?
Ans. Yes, because Himadri Speciality Chemical Stock News combines today’s share price fall, valuation ratios, company size and peer comparisons. Univest tracks these facts so readers can review the stock without relying on assumptions.
