Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) Share Price Falls 2.76% as Large Cap Slips to Rs 589.1
- September 2, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price is in focus after the stock fell 2.76% to Rs 589.1 from Rs 605.8 in the latest session. Himadri Speciality Chemical now has a market capitalisation of Rs 30,567.1 crore, keeping it in the Large Cap category. The move places Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price, Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price Today and Himadri Speciality Chemical Stock News at the centre of market attention as investors review the numbers behind the decline. The price move is confirmed in Univest data; a company-specific reason has not been established. As of 21 October 2026 at 9:23:47 AM IST, the stock is trading below the previous close while staying within an intraday band that includes Rs 609.2 on the high side and Rs 583.35 on the low side.
For readers tracking Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price, the key question is not only the decline, but what the current price says about valuation, business quality and sector positioning. The stock opened at Rs 606, moved through a range of Rs 583.35 to Rs 609.2 and last traded at Rs 589.1. That makes the day’s fall visible in both absolute and percentage terms, with a movement of Rs 16.7 or 2.76% from the previous close. Univest continues to frame the move through a factual, number-led lens rather than a narrative based on assumptions.
Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 589.1 |
| Previous Close | Rs 605.8 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 16.70 (-2.76%) |
| Open | Rs 606 |
| High | Rs 609.2 |
| Low | Rs 583.35 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 30,567.1 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price Today reflects a clear intraday decline rather than a broad rerating story. The stock opened at Rs 606, which was close to the previous close of Rs 605.8, then traded between Rs 583.35 and Rs 609.2 before last trading at Rs 589.1. The day’s movement of Rs 16.7 translated into a 2.76% fall from the previous close.
That places Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price in a lower band than where it started the day, while still staying above the intraday low. The Large Cap market-cap category matters here because it gives context to the scale of the company as the market reprices it during the trading window. For investors following Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price Live, the main facts are the opening level, the fall from the previous close, and the intraday range. According to latest Univest figures, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. The next layer of analysis is the company’s financial profile, which helps explain how the market may be reading the stock.
Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 30,567.1 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 35.76x |
| P/B Ratio | 5.95x |
| ROE | 18.1% |
| ROCE | 22.42% |
| EPS | Rs 16.94 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 101.77 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.13% |
Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) fundamental metrics show P/E 35.76x, P/B 5.95x, ROE 18.1%, ROCE 22.42%. These ratios show where the company stands today and are not a call to buy or sell.
Himadri Speciality Chemical has a market capitalisation of Rs 30,567.10 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 35.76x, P/B at 5.95x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 18.1% and ROCE of 22.42%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 16.94, book value per share of Rs 101.77, dividend yield of 0.13%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 46.09x, median ROE of 4.55%, median ROCE of 7%. Together they describe the fundamental backdrop without implying a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Industry | Carbon Black |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 35.76x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 46.09x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 61.51x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 35.76x to 102.68x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 5.95x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 3.39x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 3.75x |
| Company ROE | 18.1% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 4.55% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 0.55% |
| Company ROCE | 22.42% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 7% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 7.99% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 30,567.1 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 6,149.84 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 10,804.78 crore |
Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) operates in the Chemicals sector, within the Carbon Black industry.
Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) has a P/E ratio of 35.76x, which is below the benchmark median of 46.09x, a difference of -22.41%. A P/E difference of this kind is a reference point rather than a recommendation.
Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) has a ROE of 18.1%, which is above the benchmark median of 4.55%, a difference of +297.8%. Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) has a ROCE of 22.42%, which is above the benchmark median of 7%, a difference of +220.29%.
Track stocks among today's decliners through the Univest top decliners screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCBL Chemical | PCBL | 11,927.82 | 46.09 | 2.87 | 5.22 | 7.64 |
| Goa Carbon | GOACARBON | 371.85 | NA | 2.29 | -24.98 | -4.49 |
| Hi-Green Carbon | HIGREEN | 352.36 | 102.68 | 3.91 | 3.88 | 6.37 |
Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) has a P/E ratio of 35.76x compared with the displayed peer median of 74.39x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 18.1% compares with a peer median of 3.88% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 22.42% versus the displayed peer median of 6.37%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) has a market capitalisation of Rs 30,567.1 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 3 peers shown.
Why Investors Are Watching Himadri Speciality Chemical
- Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price fell 2.76% to Rs 589.1, making today’s move the first point of attention for market participants following the stock.
- The company is a Large Cap with Rs 30,567.1 crore in market capitalisation, so Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price is being tracked with scale in mind.
- ROE of 18.1% and ROCE of 22.42% place Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price above the benchmark industry return profile.
- The P/E of 35.76 is below the benchmark median P/E of 46.09 in the same industry.
- The P/B of 5.95 remains above the benchmark median P/B of 3.39, which keeps valuation in focus for Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price.
About Himadri Speciality Chemical
Himadri Speciality Chemical operates in the Chemicals sector and the Carbon Black industry. The company’s identity in the market is closely tied to that business line, and the latest Univest figures show a large listed entity with a market capitalisation of Rs 30,567.1 crore. For Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price, the market is therefore assessing a company with a sizeable footprint, a strong return profile and a valuation that sits within the wider carbon black peer range. Univest tracks Himadri Speciality Chemical Stock News around the same business identity, the same sector and the same valuation context.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price fall today?
Ans. Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price fell 2.76% to Rs 589.1 from Rs 605.8. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established as of 21 October 2026 at 9:23:47 AM IST.
What is Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price Today?
Ans. Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price Today is Rs 589.1. The stock traded between Rs 583.35 and Rs 609.2 during the reported window, after opening at Rs 606 and moving below the previous close of Rs 605.8.
What is the market capitalisation of Himadri Speciality Chemical?
Ans. Himadri Speciality Chemical has a market capitalisation of Rs 30,567.1 crore. That places it in the Large Cap category and above the benchmark industry median market cap of Rs 6,149.84 crore in the latest Univest data.
How is Himadri Speciality Chemical valued on earnings?
Ans. Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price is supported by a P/E ratio of 35.76. In the same industry set, that is below the benchmark median P/E of 46.09 and below the benchmark average of 61.51.
What do ROE and ROCE show for Himadri Speciality Chemical?
Ans. ROE stands at 18.1% and ROCE at 22.42% for Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price. Both are well above the industry benchmark medians of 4.55% and 7%, which gives the stock a stronger return profile.
What is the book value and EPS for Himadri Speciality Chemical?
Ans. EPS is Rs 16.94 and book value is Rs 101.77 per share. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share in Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price analysis.
Does Himadri Speciality Chemical pay a dividend?
Ans. The dividend yield is 0.13% for Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price. That figure reflects the historical payout relative to the current price and sits alongside the company’s return ratios and valuation multiples.
How does Himadri Speciality Chemical compare with peers?
Ans. Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price has the highest market cap in the latest Univest data at Rs 30,567.1 crore. Its P/E is lower than PCBL Chemical and Hi-Green Carbon, while its ROE and ROCE are stronger than the positive peer.
What should investors monitor next for Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price?
Ans. Investors can monitor whether Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price holds near the current band, how valuation compares with peers, and whether the strong ROE and ROCE continue to support the company’s premium book-value multiple within the carbon black industry.
