Manappuram Finance (MANAPPURAM) Share Price Falls 3.52% to Rs 327.35
- September 7, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Manappuram Finance Share Price fell to Rs 327.35 on 07 September 2026, down 3.52% or Rs 11.95 from the previous close of Rs 339.30. The move took the company’s market capitalisation to Rs 31,871.67 crore and put this Large Cap Finance – NBFC stock in focus. The supplied data confirms the intraday decline, but it does not establish any company-specific catalyst behind the move.
For investors tracking Manappuram Finance Share Price today, the stock opened at Rs 331.40, touched a high of Rs 332.30 and a low of Rs 325.10. Turnover stood at Rs 1.63 crore at the time of the update. The stock is trading below its 50-day moving average of Rs 354.09 while remaining above its 200-day moving average of Rs 314.21, which suggests mixed medium-term positioning rather than a clear directional trend.
Manappuram Finance (MANAPPURAM) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 327.35 |
| Previous Close | Rs 339.3 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 11.95 (-3.52%) |
| Open | Rs 331.4 |
| High | Rs 332.3 |
| Low | Rs 325.1 |
| Turnover | Rs 1.63 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 31,871.67 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Manappuram Finance Share Price reflected a weak opening and continued pressure through the session range, with the stock staying below the previous close and closer to the day’s low than the high. That points to a clear same-day decline, even though no fresh trigger is confirmed in the supplied data.
The stock opened at Rs 331.40 versus a previous close of Rs 339.30, indicating an immediate gap down. It then moved within a narrow intraday band of Rs 332.30 to Rs 325.10 before trading at Rs 327.35. For a company with a market capitalisation of Rs 31,871.67 crore, that is a meaningful one-day move. Turnover of Rs 1.63 crore shows active value transacted around the decline. From a technical context, the price remains below the 50 DMA of Rs 354.09 but above the 200 DMA of Rs 314.21.
Manappuram Finance (MANAPPURAM) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 31,871.67 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 21.99x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.98x |
| ROE | 7.11% |
| ROCE | 8.35% |
| EPS | Rs 15.43 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 171.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.59% |
Manappuram Finance remains a sizeable listed NBFC with moderate valuation multiples and positive profitability. Today’s decline is therefore happening in a stock that is neither obviously cheap nor obviously expensive without sector comparison.
At the current price, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 21.99 and a P/B ratio of 1.98. Its ROE stands at 7.11% and ROCE at 8.35%, while EPS is Rs 15.43. Book value per share is Rs 171.26, offering an accounting net-worth reference behind the market price. The dividend yield is 0.59%, which reflects historical payout relative to the current market price and should not be read as an assured future distribution. Taken together, these numbers suggest investors are weighing valuation, profitability and balance-sheet backing rather than reacting to a confirmed new fundamental development.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Finance |
| Industry | Finance – NBFC |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 21.99x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 21.35x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 49.66x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0.48x to 781.78x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.98x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.07x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 1.51x |
| Company ROE | 7.11% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 3.29% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 2.29% |
| Company ROCE | 8.35% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 5.7% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 4.51% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 31,871.67 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 44.4 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 7,518.59 crore |
Within the Finance – NBFC universe, the company’s valuation and return profile looks mixed rather than extreme. Its P/E is close to the industry median, its P/B is above both the median and average, and its ROE and ROCE are above benchmark central tendencies.
The sector snapshot covers 295 companies in the same industry. Manappuram Finance Share Price is being valued at 21.99 times earnings, versus a median P/E of 21.35 and an average of 49.66 across 220 companies, with a broad range of 0.48 to 781.78. On book value, the company’s P/B of 1.98 is above the industry median of 1.07 and average of 1.51 across 295 companies, indicating a richer multiple than the typical company in this screen.
Profitability is stronger than the benchmark midpoint. ROE of 7.11% is above the industry median of 3.29% and average of 2.29%, while ROCE of 8.35% is above the median of 5.70% and average of 4.51% across 294 companies. Size also stands out: the market capitalisation of Rs 31,871.67 crore is far above the industry median of Rs 44.40 crore and the average of Rs 7,518.59 crore.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bajaj Finance | BAJFINANCE | 6,60,262.45 | 32.52 | 5.55 | 18.54 | 10.87 |
| Shriram Finance | SHRIRAMFIN | 2,44,945.59 | 21.64 | 2.25 | 16.36 | 11.49 |
| JIO Financial Services | JIOFIN | 1,58,376.35 | 76.64 | 1.14 | 1.23 | 2.11 |
| Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company | CHOLAFIN | 1,57,062.74 | 27.31 | 4.91 | 19.51 | 9.7 |
| Bajaj Holdings & Investment | BAJAJHLDNG | 1,24,078.35 | 14.01 | 1.69 | 14.41 | 14.81 |
Against major listed NBFC peers, Manappuram Finance looks mid-range on P/E but weaker on return ratios than most established comparables. It is also materially smaller than the largest diversified finance names in the peer set.
Manappuram Finance trades at 21.99 times earnings, close to Shriram Finance at 21.64, lower than Bajaj Finance at 32.52 and Cholamandalam at 27.31, and far below JIO Financial Services at 76.64. It is higher than Bajaj Holdings & Investment at 14.01. On price-to-book, Manappuram’s 1.98 is below Bajaj Finance’s 5.55 and Cholamandalam’s 4.91, but above JIO Financial Services at 1.14 and Bajaj Holdings at 1.69.
The sharper contrast is profitability. Manappuram’s ROE of 7.11% trails Bajaj Finance at 18.54%, Shriram Finance at 16.36%, Cholamandalam at 19.51% and Bajaj Holdings at 14.41%, though it is ahead of JIO Financial Services at 1.23%. ROCE of 8.35% shows a similar pattern against peers ranging from 2.11% to 14.81%. Market-cap-wise, Rs 31,871.67 crore is lower than every peer shown here.
Why Investors Are Watching Manappuram Finance
- A 3.52% same-day decline took the stock to Rs 327.35 from Rs 339.30.
- The stock opened at Rs 331.40 and stayed within a Rs 332.30 to Rs 325.10 range.
- P/E of 21.99 is close to the industry median of 21.35, but P/B of 1.98 is above the median of 1.07.
- ROE of 7.11% and ROCE of 8.35% are above industry medians, yet below several major listed peers.
- The price is below the 50 DMA of Rs 354.09 but above the 200 DMA of Rs 314.21.
About Manappuram Finance
Manappuram Finance operates in the Finance sector and is classified under the Finance – NBFC industry. It sits in the large-cap bracket with a market capitalisation of Rs 31,871.67 crore, making it much bigger than the median company in its industry benchmark set. The supplied data compares it with established finance names such as Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance, JIO Financial Services, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance, and Bajaj Holdings & Investment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Manappuram Finance Share Price falling today?
Ans. The supplied data confirms that Manappuram Finance Share Price fell 3.52% to Rs 327.35 from the previous close of Rs 339.30. However, the data does not establish any company-specific catalyst behind today’s decline.
What is Manappuram Finance Share Price Today?
Ans. Manappuram Finance Share Price today is Rs 327.35 at the time of the update. The stock is down Rs 11.95 or 3.52%, after trading between Rs 332.30 and Rs 325.10 during the session.
How did Manappuram Finance stock trade intraday?
Ans. The stock opened at Rs 331.40, reached an intraday high of Rs 332.30 and touched a low of Rs 325.10. That range shows the price remained under pressure versus the previous close of Rs 339.30.
What is the market cap of Manappuram Finance ?
Ans. Manappuram Finance has a market capitalisation of Rs 31,871.67 crore, placing it in the Large Cap category. That is far above the industry median market cap of Rs 44.40 crore in the benchmark set.
Is Manappuram Finance expensive based on P/E?
Ans. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 21.99, which is close to the same-industry median of 21.35. That suggests the stock is near the benchmark midpoint on earnings valuation.
How does Manappuram Finance compare on price-to-book?
Ans. Manappuram Finance has a P/B ratio of 1.98, above the industry median of 1.07 and average of 1.51. This indicates a higher book-value multiple than the typical company in its benchmark set.
What do ROE and ROCE show for Manappuram Finance ?
Ans. The company’s ROE is 7.11% and ROCE is 8.35%. Both are above the industry medians of 3.29% and 5.70%, though they remain below several major listed NBFC peers shown in the comparison.
What are the EPS, book value and dividend yield of Manappuram Finance ?
Ans. Manappuram Finance reports EPS of Rs 15.43, book value of Rs 171.26 per share and dividend yield of 0.59%. These figures help frame earnings power, accounting net worth and historical payout relative to price.
How does Manappuram Finance compare with peers?
Ans. Manappuram Finance trades at 21.99 times earnings, near Shriram Finance at 21.64 but below Bajaj Finance at 32.52. Its ROE of 7.11% is lower than most listed peers shown, including Bajaj Finance and Cholamandalam.
What should investors monitor after this Manappuram Finance Share Price fall?
Ans. Investors may track whether the stock stabilises relative to its current price of Rs 327.35, its 50 DMA of Rs 354.09 and 200 DMA of Rs 314.21, while also watching valuation and peer profitability context.
