LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) Share Price Falls 2.04% Today as Stock Slips to Rs 553.45
- September 7, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
LIC Housing Finance Share Price fell to Rs 553.45 on 07 September 2026, down 2.04% for the day, taking the company’s market capitalisation to Rs 31,078.56 crore. The supplied market data confirms a same-day decline, but it does not identify a company-specific trigger behind the move.
For investors following today’s session, the stock opened at Rs 560.35, touched Rs 567.05, and then slipped to an intraday low of Rs 553.05 before trading close to that lower band. That intraday pattern points to a weak session after an early attempt to hold above the open.
The broader data also explains why the stock remains in focus. LIC Housing Finance has a P/E ratio of 5.42, P/B ratio of 0.72, ROE of 14.41%, ROCE of 8.59%, EPS of 104.33, book value of Rs 780.38 and dividend yield of 1.77%. Those figures place today’s price move in a wider valuation and profitability context.
LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 553.45 |
| Previous Close | Rs 565 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 11.55 (-2.04%) |
| Open | Rs 560.35 |
| High | Rs 567.05 |
| Low | Rs 553.05 |
| Turnover | Rs 7.69 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 31,078.56 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
LIC Housing Finance Share Price moved from a previous close of Rs 565 to Rs 553.45, a fall of Rs 11.55 or 2.04%. The stock opened at Rs 560.35, already below the previous close, which signalled a softer start. It later touched Rs 567.05 but could not hold that level and drifted down to Rs 553.05.
The small gap between the current price and the day’s low indicates that the stock was trading near the weakest point of the session at the time of the update. Turnover stood at Rs 7.69 crore. As a Large Cap name in housing finance, the intraday move matters not only as price action but also because it invites comparison with the company’s underlying valuation and peer positioning.
LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 31,078.56 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 5.42x |
| P/B Ratio | 0.72x |
| ROE | 14.41% |
| ROCE | 8.59% |
| EPS | Rs 104.33 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 780.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.77% |
Today’s decline is occurring in a stock with notable valuation markers. At a market cap of Rs 31,078.56 crore, LIC Housing Finance remains one of the larger companies in its industry set. Its P/E of 5.42 is low relative to many housing finance peers, while the P/B of 0.72 is below 1 and below the stated book value per share of Rs 780.38.
EPS of Rs 104.33 helps explain the low earnings multiple. ROE of 14.41% shows the return generated on shareholder equity, while ROCE of 8.59% points to more moderate capital efficiency. Dividend yield stands at 1.77%, though that is a historical metric and not a forward assurance. Put together, the data shows a company with positive profitability and a relatively low market multiple.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Finance |
| Industry | Finance – Housing |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 5.42x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 12.82x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 30.53x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 3.73x to 291.48x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 0.72x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.54x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 0.62x |
| Company ROE | 14.41% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 11.84% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 9.26% |
| Company ROCE | 8.59% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 8.98% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 18.59% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 31,078.56 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 4,813.68 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 13,204.46 crore |
LIC Housing Finance Share Price is falling within the Finance sector and, more specifically, the Finance – Housing industry. Across 24 same-industry companies, the supplied benchmark shows the company’s P/E of 5.42 is below the median of 12.82 and the average of 30.53. The full peer range runs from 3.73 to 291.48.
On P/B, the company stands at 0.72 versus an industry median of 1.54 and an average of 0.62. Profitability is mixed but relevant: ROE of 14.41% is above both the median of 11.84% and the average of 9.26%, while ROCE of 8.59% is slightly below the median of 8.98% and well below the average of 18.59%.
The market-cap comparison is also notable. At Rs 31,078.56 crore, the company is well above the industry median market cap of Rs 4,813.68 crore and above the average of Rs 13,204.46 crore. That combination suggests a relatively large player trading at a lower earnings multiple than much of its industry while posting stronger-than-average ROE.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bajaj Housing Finance | BAJAJHFL | 69,175.04 | 25.69 | 2.98 | 12.08 | 8.83 |
| Piramal Finance | PIRAMALFIN | 52,653.79 | 31.21 | 1.73 | 5.48 | 7.74 |
| Housing & Urban Development Corporation | HUDCO | 36,134.29 | 8.49 | 1.58 | 20.2 | 8.41 |
| PNB Housing Finance | PNBHOUSING | 30,396.7 | 13.13 | 1.54 | 12.74 | 9.41 |
| Aadhar Housing Finance | AADHARHFC | 21,176.34 | 18.56 | 2.72 | 15.83 | 11.31 |
Peer data sharpens the picture. Bajaj Housing Finance has the largest market cap in the supplied set at Rs 69,175.04 crore, but its P/E of 25.69 and P/B of 2.98 are far above LIC Housing Finance at 5.42 and 0.72. Piramal Finance also trades at much higher multiples, with P/E of 31.21 and P/B of 1.73, despite lower ROE of 5.48 and lower ROCE of 7.74.
HUDCO posts ROE of 20.2% with P/E of 8.49, while PNB Housing Finance is close in size at Rs 30,396.7 crore market cap against LIC Housing Finance at Rs 31,078.56 crore. PNB Housing Finance trades at P/E of 13.13 and P/B of 1.54, both above LIC Housing Finance. Aadhar Housing Finance shows ROE of 15.83% and ROCE of 11.31% but also carries higher valuation ratios at P/E of 18.56 and P/B of 2.72.
The peer view therefore shows a large housing finance company trading at comparatively low multiples, with ROE that holds up well against several peers and ROCE that sits closer to the middle of the group.
Why Investors Are Watching LIC Housing Finance
- The stock fell 2.04% today from Rs 565 to Rs 553.45.
- The session weakened after an open at Rs 560.35 and a high of Rs 567.05, before slipping near the low of Rs 553.05.
- Valuation remains low at 5.42 times earnings and 0.72 times book value.
- Profitability metrics remain relevant, with ROE at 14.41% and ROCE at 8.59%.
- The company’s Rs 31,078.56 crore market cap keeps it important within the Finance – Housing industry set.
About LIC Housing Finance
LIC Housing Finance operates in the Finance sector and is classified under the Finance – Housing industry. Based on the supplied classification data, it is one of the larger companies in its peer universe, which is why its market moves are often viewed alongside valuation ratios, profitability and sector benchmarks.
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For investors tracking LIC Housing Finance Share Price, the main point is simple: today’s decline is confirmed by market data, while the company’s low valuation, sizeable market cap and peer standing explain why the stock remains on watchlists. Monitoring price behaviour alongside sector benchmarks and peer multiples may offer better context than reading a single trading day in isolation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is LIC Housing Finance Share Price falling today?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Share Price fell 2.04% to Rs 553.45 from the previous close of Rs 565. The supplied data confirms the decline, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst behind today’s move.
What is LIC Housing Finance Share Price today?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Share Price today is Rs 553.45 at the time of the supplied update. The stock opened at Rs 560.35, touched Rs 567.05, and fell as low as Rs 553.05 intraday.
How much did LIC Housing Finance stock fall today?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance stock declined by Rs 11.55 in absolute terms and 2.04% in percentage terms. The move took the stock from Rs 565 to Rs 553.45 in today’s session.
What do LIC Housing Finance valuation ratios show?
Ans. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 5.42 and a P/B ratio of 0.72. Those figures are below the same-industry median P/E of 12.82 and median P/B of 1.54 in the supplied benchmark set.
What are LIC Housing Finance EPS, book value and dividend yield?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance has EPS of Rs 104.33, book value per share of Rs 780.38 and dividend yield of 1.77%. These figures add context on earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout.
How does LIC Housing Finance compare with PNB Housing Finance?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance has a market cap of Rs 31,078.56 crore versus PNB Housing Finance at Rs 30,396.7 crore. It also trades at a lower P/E of 5.42 compared with PNB Housing Finance at 13.13.
How does LIC Housing Finance compare with Bajaj Housing Finance?
Ans. Bajaj Housing Finance is larger at Rs 69,175.04 crore market cap, while LIC Housing Finance stands at Rs 31,078.56 crore. LIC Housing Finance, however, trades at a much lower P/E of 5.42 versus 25.69.
What should investors track next in LIC Housing Finance?
Ans. Investors can track whether the stock continues trading near today’s low of Rs 553.05 or moves away from that level. Valuation ratios, peer comparison and its position against industry profitability benchmarks remain central to monitoring.
