LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (LICHSGFIN) Share Price Rises 2% Today to Rs 553
- September 17, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
LIC Housing Finance Share Price rose 2% today to Rs 553, after moving between Rs 541.05 and Rs 554.6 during the session. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 29,802.41 crore, placing LIC Housing Finance Ltd. back in focus in today’s Stock Market Today and Share Market Today action. The verified data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. In Univest’s view, the move is best read as a same-day share price rise against a backdrop of tracked fundamentals, sector benchmarks and peer comparisons. For readers following LIC Housing Finance Share Price Today, the key context is straightforward: the stock finished above the previous close of Rs 542.15, with turnover of Rs 1.57 crore showing the day’s traded-value footprint.
LIC Housing Finance Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 553 |
| Previous Close | Rs 542.15 |
| Today's Move | Rs 10.85 (+2%) |
| Open | Rs 546.4 |
| High | Rs 554.6 |
| Low | Rs 541.05 |
| Turnover | Rs 1.57 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 29,802.41 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (LICHSGFIN) rose to Rs 553 from the previous close of Rs 542.15, a move of Rs 10.85 or 2%. The stock opened at Rs 546.4, reached a high of Rs 554.6, recorded a low of Rs 541.05.
LIC Housing Finance Share Price Today closed at Rs 553, up Rs 10.85 or 2% from the previous close of Rs 542.15. The stock opened at Rs 546.4, touched an intraday high of Rs 554.6 and a low of Rs 541.05. That sequence shows a clear same-day price rise, with the close finishing near the session high. Turnover stood at Rs 1.57 crore, which is a factual traded-value measure for the day. In simple terms, LIC Housing Finance Stock News today is centred on a higher close, a positive day change and a market cap of Rs 29,802.41 crore. Univest tracks this LIC Housing Finance Share Price Update alongside wider share price news and market updates, but the supplied data does not establish a specific trigger for the move.
LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (LICHSGFIN) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 29,802.41 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 5.2x |
| P/B Ratio | 0.69x |
| ROE | 14.41% |
| ROCE | 8.59% |
| EPS | Rs 104.33 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 780.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.84% |
LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (LICHSGFIN) fundamental metrics show P/E 5.2x, P/B 0.69x, ROE 14.41%, ROCE 8.59%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
LIC Housing Finance Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 29802.41 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 5.2x, P/B at 0.69x 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. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 104.33, book value per share of Rs 780.38, dividend yield of 1.84%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 12.41x, median ROE of 11.84%, median ROCE of 8.98%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Finance |
| Industry | Finance – Housing |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 5.2x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 12.41x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 30.39x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 3.61x to 300.68x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 0.69x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.42x |
| Company ROE | 14.41% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 11.84% |
| Company ROCE | 8.59% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 8.98% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 29,802.41 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 4,622.98 crore |
LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (LICHSGFIN) is classified under sector: Finance and industry: Finance – Housing.
LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (LICHSGFIN) has a P/E ratio of 5.2x, which is below the benchmark median of 12.41x, a difference of -58.1%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (LICHSGFIN) has a ROE of 14.41%, which is above the benchmark median of 11.84%, a difference of +21.71%. LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (LICHSGFIN) has a ROCE of 8.59%, which is below the benchmark median of 8.98%, a difference of -4.34%.
Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers 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 Ltd. | BAJAJHFL | 69,966.61 | 25.67 | 2.98 | 12.08 | 8.83 |
| Piramal Finance Ltd. | PIRAMALFIN | 52,421.89 | 30.89 | 1.71 | 5.48 | 7.74 |
| Housing & Urban Development Corporation Ltd. | HUDCO | 33,852.13 | 7.98 | 1.49 | 20.2 | 8.41 |
| PNB Housing Finance Ltd. | PNBHOUSING | 29,966.37 | 12.75 | 1.5 | 12.74 | 9.41 |
| Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd. | AADHARHFC | 19,647 | 17.63 | 2.58 | 15.83 | 11.31 |
LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (LICHSGFIN) has a P/E ratio of 5.2x compared with the displayed peer median of 17.63x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. 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 Ltd. (LICHSGFIN) has a market capitalisation of Rs 29,802.41 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 4 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching LIC Housing Finance
- LIC Housing Finance Share Price rose 2% today to Rs 553 after closing above the previous close of Rs 542.15.
- The session range was Rs 541.05 to Rs 554.6, and the stock finished close to the day’s high.
- Market capitalisation stood at Rs 29,802.41 crore, with turnover of Rs 1.57 crore for the day.
- The stock’s P/E is 5.2 and P/B is 0.69, which are both lower than the same-industry benchmark median.
- ROE is 14.41% and ROCE is 8.59%, while peers such as PNB Housing Finance, HUDCO and Aadhar Housing Finance provide a comparison set.
About LIC Housing Finance Ltd.
LIC Housing Finance Ltd. operates in the Finance – Housing industry within the Finance sector. The company provides housing finance-related products and services and is positioned as a listed housing finance company in India’s financial system. Its business is evaluated by investors through earnings, book value, profitability ratios and peer comparison rather than by price movement alone.
For LIC Housing Finance Share Price readers, the company’s reported metrics include market capitalisation, P/E, P/B, ROE, ROCE, EPS, book value and dividend yield. Those figures help frame the stock’s market profile and its place within the housing finance universe. Univest tracks LIC Housing Finance Stock News, LIC Housing Finance Share News and LIC Housing Finance Company News so users can connect the business overview with the daily market update.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did LIC Housing Finance Share Price rise today?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Share Price rose 2% to Rs 553 today, with the data showing a higher close and a session high of Rs 554.6. The supplied numbers confirm the move, but not a company-specific catalyst.
What is LIC Housing Finance Share Price today?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Share Price Today is Rs 553. It gained Rs 10.85 from the previous close of Rs 542.15, and the stock traded between Rs 541.05 and Rs 554.6 during the session.
What is LIC Housing Finance market cap?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance has a market capitalisation of Rs 29,802.41 crore. That places it above the same-industry median market cap of Rs 4,622.98 crore and close to PNB Housing Finance in the peer set.
How is LIC Housing Finance valued versus peers?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance trades at a P/E of 5.2 and P/B of 0.69. Both are below the same-industry median, while peers such as Bajaj Housing Finance and Piramal Finance trade at much higher P/E levels.
What do LIC Housing Finance ROE and ROCE show?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance reports ROE of 14.41% and ROCE of 8.59%. ROE is above the industry median, while ROCE is slightly below it, giving investors a mixed profitability comparison. ROE stands at 14.41%.
What is LIC Housing Finance EPS and book value?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance reports EPS of Rs 104.33 and book value of Rs 780.38. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value reflects the accounting net worth behind each share.
Does LIC Housing Finance pay a dividend?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance has a dividend yield of 1.84%. That is a historical/current yield measure tied to the share price, and it should be viewed alongside earnings, valuation and sector comparison.
Which sector does LIC Housing Finance belong to?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance belongs to the Finance sector and the Finance – Housing industry. Its current price action is best read together with the housing finance benchmark, peer valuations and return ratios.
