LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) Share Price Falls 2.05% Today; Valuation, Sector Comparison
- September 7, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
LIC Housing Finance Share Price was under pressure in the latest trade, with LIC Housing Finance Share Price moving to Rs 522.05, down 2.05% from the previous close, while market capitalisation stood at Rs 29,648.4 crore. The move places LIC Housing Finance Share Price in focus for investors tracking LIC Housing Finance Share Price Today, LIC Housing Finance Stock News and LIC Housing Finance Share Price News across the housing finance space. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger. For a Large Cap company in Finance – Housing, the day’s move matters because it changes the short intraday setup without changing the broader fundamental picture visible in LIC Housing Finance Share Price, LIC Housing Finance Fundamental Analysis and LIC Housing Finance Stock Analysis.
LIC Housing Finance Share Price also matters because the stock is trading below its previous close after opening higher than the current level, and the price action can be read directly through the day’s range. According to latest Univest figures, LIC Housing Finance Share Price is one of the notable decliners in today’s housing finance pack, but the article stays anchored to verified facts only. The next sections assess LIC Housing Finance Share Price Today through the lens of valuation, peer comparison and sector context, so investors can track LIC Housing Finance Share Price Update without adding unsupported assumptions. Univest keeps the discussion factual: what happened, how the numbers look, and what to monitor next in LIC Housing Finance Share Price.
LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 522.05 |
| Previous Close | Rs 533 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 10.95 (-2.05%) |
| Open | Rs 542.85 |
| High | Rs 542.85 |
| Low | Rs 521.25 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 29,648.4 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
LIC Housing Finance Share Price Today shows a clear intraday decline. The stock last traded at Rs 522.05 against a previous close of Rs 533, which means LIC Housing Finance Share Price was down Rs 10.95 or 2.05%. It opened at Rs 542.85 and also touched the day’s high of Rs 542.85 before moving to a low of Rs 521.25, leaving LIC Housing Finance Share Price near the lower end of the range as of 16 October 2026 at 1:04:35 PM IST. The market capitalisation of Rs 29,648.4 crore places the company firmly in the Large Cap category. For LIC Housing Finance Share Price, that combination of a lower last traded price, a soft day range and a Large Cap profile is the main trading update visible today. LIC Housing Finance Share Price Today therefore reflects a price fall that investors may compare with the company’s longer fundamental backdrop. That brings LIC Housing Finance Share Price naturally to valuation and financial context.
LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 29,648.4 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 5.11x |
| P/B Ratio | 0.68x |
| ROE | 14.41% |
| ROCE | 8.59% |
| EPS | Rs 104.33 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 780.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.88% |
LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) fundamental metrics show P/E 5.11x, P/B 0.68x, ROE 14.41%, ROCE 8.59%. Taken on their own, these numbers offer context rather than a trading signal.
LIC Housing Finance has a market capitalisation of Rs 29,648.40 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 5.11x, P/B at 0.68x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 14.41% and ROCE of 8.59%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 104.33, book value per share of Rs 780.38, dividend yield of 1.88%, 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 12.22x, median ROE of 11.68%, median ROCE of 8.98%. They set out the fundamental picture and are not a rating on the stock.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Finance |
| Industry | Finance – Housing |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 5.11x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 12.22x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 28.93x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 3.09x to 288.13x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 0.68x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.52x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 0.57x |
| Company ROE | 14.41% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 11.68% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 7.8% |
| Company ROCE | 8.59% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 8.98% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 18.08% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 29,648.4 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 4,472.06 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 12,395.52 crore |
LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) operates in the Finance sector, within the Finance – Housing industry.
LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) has a P/E ratio of 5.11x, which is below the benchmark median of 12.22x, a difference of -58.18%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) has a ROE of 14.41%, which is above the benchmark median of 11.68%, a difference of +23.37%. LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) has a ROCE of 8.59%, which is below the benchmark median of 8.98%, a difference of -4.34%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bajaj Housing Finance | BAJAJHFL | 70,424.89 | 25.94 | 3.01 | 12.08 | 8.83 |
| Piramal Finance | PIRAMALFIN | 46,163.02 | 27.71 | 1.53 | 5.48 | 7.74 |
| Housing & Urban Development Corporation | HUDCO | 32,791.12 | 7.58 | 1.41 | 20.2 | 8.41 |
| PNB Housing Finance | PNBHOUSING | 31,276.91 | 13.34 | 1.57 | 12.74 | 9.41 |
| Aadhar Housing Finance | AADHARHFC | 19,339.71 | 17.37 | 2.54 | 15.83 | 11.31 |
LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) has a P/E ratio of 5.11x compared with the displayed peer median of 17.37x. The comparison is relative and should not be read as a recommendation. Its ROE of 14.41% compares with a peer median of 12.74% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 8.59% versus the displayed peer median of 8.83%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) has a market capitalisation of Rs 29,648.4 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 4 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching LIC Housing Finance
- LIC Housing Finance Share Price fell 2.05% and last traded at Rs 522.05, keeping the day’s price action in clear focus.
- The company is a Large Cap with market capitalisation of Rs 29,648.4 crore, so LIC Housing Finance Share Price matters within the broader housing finance universe.
- P/E of 5.11 and P/B of 0.68 place LIC Housing Finance Share Price at a lower valuation than the same-industry median.
- ROE of 14.41% and ROCE of 8.59% give LIC Housing Finance Share Price a measurable profitability and capital-return context.
- LIC Housing Finance Share Price can be compared directly with peers such as HUDCO, PNB Housing Finance and Bajaj Housing Finance on valuation and returns.
About LIC Housing Finance
LIC Housing Finance operates in Finance – Housing and is part of the larger Finance sector. The business is associated with housing finance and related lending activity, and LIC Housing Finance Share Price is often tracked alongside other lenders in the same industry. As a Large Cap company, it carries a market profile that is larger than many listed peers in the same-industry group. LIC Housing Finance Share Price therefore reflects not only a single-day move, but also the market’s ongoing view of a housing finance franchise with established scale, earnings and book-value support. Univest covers LIC Housing Finance Share Price with the same lens used across housing finance names: price action, valuation and relative peer positioning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did LIC Housing Finance Share Price fall today?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Share Price fell 2.05% to Rs 522.05 in the latest trade. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger. The move is best understood through intraday price action.
What is LIC Housing Finance Share Price today?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Share Price last traded at Rs 522.05 versus a previous close of Rs 533. The stock moved within a day’s range of Rs 521.25 to Rs 542.85, while market capitalisation stood at Rs 29,648.4 crore.
Is LIC Housing Finance a Large Cap stock?
Ans. Yes. LIC Housing Finance Share Price belongs to a Large Cap company, with market capitalisation of Rs 29,648.4 crore. That scale matters when comparing its valuation and return ratios with other Finance – Housing peers.
What does LIC Housing Finance Share Price valuation show?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Share Price trades on a P/E of 5.11 and a P/B of 0.68. Those readings sit below the same-industry median P/E of 12.22 and median P/B of 1.52, based on the listed housing finance benchmark.
How do LIC Housing Finance returns compare with peers?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Share Price comes with ROE of 14.41% and ROCE of 8.59%. That places it above the industry median ROE of 11.68% and close to the benchmark ROCE of 8.98% in the same industry.
What are the key fundamentals behind LIC Housing Finance Share Price?
Ans. The key figures are EPS of Rs 104.33, book value of Rs 780.38 and dividend yield of 1.88%. Together, these numbers help frame LIC Housing Finance Share Price against earnings, accounting value and historical payout.
How does LIC Housing Finance compare with HUDCO and PNB Housing Finance?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Share Price looks lower-valued on P/E than both HUDCO at 7.58 and PNB Housing Finance at 13.34. On ROE, it trails HUDCO’s 20.2% but stays ahead of several peers on valuation.
What is the sector benchmark for LIC Housing Finance Share Price?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Share Price is measured against a same-industry benchmark of 24 companies in Finance – Housing. The benchmark median P/E is 12.22, the median P/B is 1.52 and the median market cap is Rs 4,472.06 crore.
Should investors track LIC Housing Finance Share Price on Univest?
Ans. Yes, because LIC Housing Finance Share Price combines a sharp intraday fall, a Large Cap profile and a low valuation versus the same-industry median. Univest also helps track ratios, market cap and peer comparison in one view.
