Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC): IRFC Share Price rises 2.12% as stock gains today
- September 18, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
IRFC Share Price moved higher today, with Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. closing at Rs 80.95, up 2.12% from the previous close of Rs 79.27. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 1,03,594.05 Cr, placing the move in a clearly large listed-company context. The day’s range was tight, with the stock opening at Rs 79.27, touching Rs 80.95 and holding the same level into the close. The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking IRFC Share Price Today, the relevant question is what the market data shows and how that compares with its financial and sector backdrop. Univest uses this kind of factual stock news framing to separate the move from speculation and to keep IRFC Share Price analysis grounded in verified figures.
The latest IRFC Share Price movement also matters because the stock remains linked to finance sector comparisons, valuation multiples and company fundamentals. In today’s Indian stock market context, the share price rise was measured rather than dramatic, but it still places IRFC among Stocks in News and stock updates that investors may monitor on Univest. The rest of this IRFC Stock News note explains the price action, the fundamental profile, the sector benchmark and the peer set without assigning any unsupported reason for the move.
IRFC Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 80.95 |
| Previous Close | Rs 79.27 |
| Today's Move | Rs 1.68 (+2.12%) |
| Open | Rs 79.27 |
| High | Rs 80.95 |
| Low | Rs 79.27 |
| Turnover | Rs 2.81 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,03,594.05 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) rose to Rs 80.95 from the previous close of Rs 79.27, a move of Rs 1.68 or 2.12%. The stock opened at Rs 79.27, reached a high of Rs 80.95, recorded a low of Rs 79.27.
IRFC Share Price Today rose by Rs 1.68, or 2.12%, to Rs 80.95. The previous close was Rs 79.27, and the day’s open was also Rs 79.27, which means the stock traded above the opening level through the session and finished at the day’s high of Rs 80.95. The day’s low was Rs 79.27, matching the open and the previous close. Turnover stood at Rs 2.81 Cr. On a purely factual basis, the price action shows a modest share price gain and a close at the session peak, but the supplied data does not identify a specific trigger for the move. That is why the verified IRFC Share Price story remains an event-led stock update rather than a catalyst-led narrative. For Univest readers scanning Stocks Rising Today or Top Gainers Today, this is a clean example of a price rise that can be reported accurately without overstating the cause.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,03,594.05 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 14.41x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.77x |
| ROE | 12.81% |
| ROCE | 5.64% |
| EPS | Rs 5.5 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 44.9 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.65% |
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) fundamental metrics show P/E 14.41x, P/B 1.77x, ROE 12.81%, ROCE 5.64%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 103594.05 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 14.41x, P/B at 1.77x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 12.81% and ROCE of 5.64%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 5.5, book value per share of Rs 44.9, dividend yield of 2.65%, 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 17.42x, median ROE of 9.6%, median ROCE of 8.63%. 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 Term Lending |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 14.41x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 17.42x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 46.84x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 4.38x to 163.73x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.77x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.45x |
| Company ROE | 12.81% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 9.6% |
| Company ROCE | 5.64% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 8.63% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,03,594.05 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 1,824.07 crore |
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) is classified under sector: Finance and industry: Finance Term Lending.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has a P/E ratio of 14.41x, which is below the benchmark median of 17.42x, a difference of -17.28%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has a ROE of 12.81%, which is above the benchmark median of 9.6%, a difference of +33.44%. Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has a ROCE of 5.64%, which is below the benchmark median of 8.63%, a difference of -34.65%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Finance Corporation Ltd. | PFC | 1,14,513.53 | 4.38 | 0.8 | 26.84 | 10.05 |
| REC Ltd. | RECLTD | 82,472.58 | 5.12 | 0.92 | 20.09 | 9.71 |
| IFCI Ltd. | IFCI | 20,228.91 | 119.01 | 2.31 | 4.93 | 7.56 |
| Tourism Finance Corporation Of India Ltd. | TFCILTD | 6,428.44 | 41.71 | 4.67 | 9.75 | 11.13 |
| Satin Creditcare Network Ltd. | SATIN | 2,402.19 | 5.92 | 0.81 | 12.3 | 12.15 |
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has a P/E ratio of 14.41x compared with the displayed peer median of 5.92x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 12.81% compares with a peer median of 12.3% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 5.64% versus the displayed peer median of 10.05%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,03,594.05 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 1 has a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching IRFC
- IRFC Share Price rose 2.12% today to Rs 80.95, after opening at Rs 79.27 and closing at the day’s high.
- The stock’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 1,03,594.05 Cr, which keeps IRFC Share Price in a high-scale listing context.
- P/E is 14.41, below the same-industry median of 17.42, while P/B at 1.77 is above the benchmark median of 1.45.
- ROE is 12.81% and ROCE is 5.64%, giving a clear profitability and capital-return reference for IRFC Fundamental Analysis.
- Against peers, IRFC’s market cap is larger than REC, IFCI, TFCILTD and Satin, and its P/E sits between the lower and higher valuation names.
About IRFC
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. operates in the Finance sector and the Finance Term Lending industry. The company is best known for its role in financing railway-linked and infrastructure-related requirements, which places it within a specialised lending framework rather than a broad consumer finance model. That business profile is important for IRFC Share Price readers because the stock is often assessed through the lens of lending scale, valuation and return ratios. Its current market capitalisation of Rs 1,03,594.05 Cr shows that the business is tracked as a major listed entity in its segment.
From a company overview perspective, IRFC Share Price Today is more than a one-day market update. The stock belongs to a sector where investors often compare P/E, P/B, ROE, ROCE and market cap together to understand relative positioning. Univest tracks this kind of Company News and stock performance because the combination of business profile and financial ratios gives a fuller picture than price alone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did IRFC Share Price rise today?
Ans. IRFC Share Price rose 2.12% to Rs 80.95 today. The supplied data confirms the move, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst, so the event should be read as a verified price rise.
What is IRFC Share Price Today?
Ans. IRFC Share Price Today is Rs 80.95. The stock gained Rs 1.68 from the previous close of Rs 79.27 and finished at the day’s high, according to the supplied market data.
What is the market cap of IRFC?
Ans. IRFC’s market capitalisation is Rs 1,03,594.05 Cr. That places IRFC among the larger names in the Finance Term Lending industry when compared with the supplied peer set and benchmark data.
What is the P/E ratio of IRFC Share Price?
Ans. IRFC trades at a P/E ratio of 14.41. This is below the same-industry benchmark median of 17.42, which gives useful context for IRFC Share Price analysis and peer comparison. The previous close was Rs 79.27.
How does IRFC compare on P/B ratio?
Ans. IRFC’s P/B ratio is 1.77. That is above the benchmark median of 1.45 and below the benchmark average of 2.37, so the valuation sits in the middle of the supplied sector range.
What do IRFC’s ROE and ROCE show?
Ans. IRFC reports ROE of 12.81% and ROCE of 5.64%. ROE is above the industry benchmark median, while ROCE is below it, giving a mixed profitability and capital-return profile. ROE stands at 12.81%.
How does IRFC compare with peers?
Ans. In the supplied peer list, IRFC is larger than REC, IFCI, TFCILTD and Satin by market cap, but smaller than PFC. Its P/E also sits between the low-multiple lenders and the higher-multiple names.
What is the book value and dividend yield for IRFC?
Ans. IRFC book value is Rs 44.9 per share and dividend yield is 2.65%. These figures help frame IRFC Share Price against accounting net worth and historical payout context, not against forecasts.
