The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week High on NSE
- September 4, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price was at Rs 343.40, up 0.99% from the previous close, after touching a fresh 52-week high of Rs 345.90. The bank’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 12,490.49 Cr, placing the move in clear price and valuation context as of 04 September 2026 at 11:18 AM IST. The latest Karnataka Bank Share Price Today update matters because it confirms a new yearly high for KTKBANK, while the available numbers frame the move without adding any unsupported company-specific trigger. According to latest Univest data, the stock is trading near the day’s upper end and remains close to its recent range high, which is why KTKBANK Stock News is drawing attention across Stock Market Today searches.
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 343.4 |
| Previous Close | Rs 340.05 |
| Today's Move | +Rs 3.35 (+0.99%) |
| Open | Rs 342 |
| High | Rs 345.9 |
| Low | Rs 338.3 |
| Turnover | Rs 1.43 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 12,490.49 crore |
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) traded at Rs 343.4 versus the previous close of Rs 340.05, a rise of 0.99%. The stock opened at Rs 342, reached a high of Rs 345.9 and touched a low of Rs 338.3.
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price moved from a previous close of Rs 340.05 to Rs 343.40, a gain of Rs 3.35 or 0.99%. During the morning trade, the stock opened at Rs 342 and moved between Rs 338.30 and Rs 345.90, with the day high matching its fresh 52-week high. That means the Karnataka Bank Share Price Today has already printed a yearly high in the current trade, with the breakout over the previous 52-week high measuring 0.00% because the two levels are the same. Turnover stood at Rs 1.43 Cr. In plain terms, the price action shows a new 52-week high event for KTKBANK, and the next useful lens is the fundamentals behind the move.
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 12,490.49 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 8.95x |
| P/B Ratio | 0.98x |
| ROE | 10.82% |
| ROCE | 11.02% |
| EPS | Rs 38 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 345.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) fundamental metrics show P/E 8.95x, P/B 0.98x, ROE 10.82%, ROCE 11.02%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 12490.49 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 8.95x, P/B at 0.98x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 10.82% and ROCE of 11.02%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 38, book value per share of Rs 345.35, dividend yield of 1.47%, 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 14.54x, median ROE of 12.48%, median ROCE of 11.17%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Bank |
| Industry | Bank – Private |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 8.95x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 14.54x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 20.16x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 7.15x to 70.38x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 0.98x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.38x |
| Company ROE | 10.82% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 12.48% |
| Company ROCE | 11.02% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 11.17% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 12,490.49 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 19,585.96 crore |
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) is classified under sector: Bank and industry: Bank – Private.
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) has a P/E ratio of 8.95x, which is below the benchmark median of 14.54x, a difference of -38.45%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) has a ROE of 10.82%, which is below the benchmark median of 12.48%, a difference of -13.3%. The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) has a ROCE of 11.02%, which is below the benchmark median of 11.17%, a difference of -1.34%.
Track stocks reaching yearly peaks through the Univest 52-week-high screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd. | UJJIVANSFB | 12,271.91 | 13.55 | 1.74 | 10.9 | 11.51 |
| The South Indian Bank Ltd. | SOUTHBANK | 11,936.15 | 8.27 | 1.06 | 13.54 | 14.79 |
| Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd. | TMB | 14,946 | 10.35 | 1.42 | 13.99 | 18.27 |
| The Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd. | J&KBANK | 15,923.1 | 7.15 | 1.06 | 16.94 | 17.75 |
| Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. | EQUITASBNK | 8,370.15 | 16.4 | 1.34 | 1.71 | 4.38 |
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) has a P/E ratio of 8.95x compared with the displayed peer median of 10.35x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 10.82% compares with a peer median of 13.54% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 11.02% versus the displayed peer median of 14.79%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) has a market capitalisation of Rs 12,490.49 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching The Karnataka Bank Ltd.
- The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price touched Rs 345.90, which is the fresh 52-week high and the day’s high.
- The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price was last traded at Rs 343.40, up Rs 3.35 or 0.99% from the previous close.
- Market capitalisation stood at Rs 12,490.49 Cr, giving scale context for KTKBANK Stock News.
- P/E of 8.95 and P/B of 0.98 place Karnataka Bank below the same-industry median on both valuation ratios.
- ROE of 10.82% and ROCE of 11.02% sit near the benchmark middle in the private-bank peer set.
About The Karnataka Bank Ltd.
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. operates in the bank sector and the Bank – Private industry. In the latest data set used for this Karnataka Bank Stock News update, the company is tracked as KTKBANK on NSE and BSE. The available company profile focuses on its sector classification, financial ratios and recent quarterly financial results rather than a wider business-description note. For readers following The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price, the most relevant context today is the combination of the fresh 52-week high, the earnings-linked ratios, and the valuation position within the private-bank comparison set.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price in news today?
Ans. The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price is in news because it touched a fresh 52-week high of Rs 345.90 and was last traded at Rs 343.40, up 0.99% from the previous close.
What is The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price today?
Ans. The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price was Rs 343.40 at 04 September 2026 at 11:18 AM IST. It moved from a previous close of Rs 340.05 after touching a high of Rs 345.90.
What is the fresh 52-week high for KTKBANK?
Ans. KTKBANK touched Rs 345.90, which is the fresh 52-week high and also the day’s high. The stock had an open of Rs 342 and a low of Rs 338.30 during the morning trade.
What does The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price tell investors today?
Ans. The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price shows a fresh yearly high event, a market cap of Rs 12,490.49 Cr and valuation ratios below the private-bank benchmark median. Those figures provide context for today’s move.
How does The Karnataka Bank Ltd. compare on valuation?
Ans. The stock’s P/E of 8.95 is below the sector median of 14.54, and its P/B of 0.98 is below the sector median of 1.38. That places it lower than the benchmark middle on both metrics.
How do ROE and ROCE look for The Karnataka Bank Ltd.?
Ans. ROE is 10.82% and ROCE is 11.02%. Both are near the benchmark middle in the private-bank group, with ROCE only slightly below the benchmark median of 11.17%. The relevant peer median ROE is 12.48%.
How does The Karnataka Bank Ltd. compare with peers?
Ans. The Karnataka Bank Ltd. sits above several smaller peers on market cap and below some larger names. Its P/E is higher than South Indian Bank and J&K Bank, but lower than Ujjivan, TMB, City Union Bank and Bandhan Bank.
What should readers track next in The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price?
Ans. Readers can track whether The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price stays near the fresh 52-week high, while also watching quarterly results, valuation ratios and sector comparisons through Univest’s stock page.
Track The Karnataka Bank Ltd. Share Price on Univest
Use The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) live share-price page, Univest 52-week-high screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, yearly-high lists and related market analysis.
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