Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week High at Rs 621: Key Reasons Behind the Rally
- September 23, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
GNFC Share Price is in focus after Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) rose to Rs 616.9, up Rs 18.15 or 3.03% from the previous close of Rs 598.75, while touching a fresh 52-week high of Rs 621. The stock’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 8,660.68 crore. The move places GNFC Share Price among the closely watched names in today’s Stock Market Today and Share Market Today screens, with the day’s price action confirming the yearly high event but not establishing any company-specific catalyst. In Univest terms, the event is important because it combines a new 52-week peak with a clear intraday range and a meaningful valuation context for GNFC Stock News readers.
At the open, GNFC started at Rs 601.65, traded between Rs 594.05 and Rs 621, and closed the session at Rs 616.9. That leaves the stock Rs 18.15 above the previous close and within Rs 4.10 of the day’s high. For investors tracking GNFC Share Price Today, the verified data shows a stock that moved through a fresh one-year high while staying above its opening level and well above the previous close. Univest analysis focuses on the numbers first: the 52-week high event is factual, the price move is factual, and the article does not assign an unverified reason for the rise.
GNFC Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 616.9 |
| Previous Close | Rs 598.75 |
| Today's Move | +Rs 18.15 (+3.03%) |
| Open | Rs 601.65 |
| High | Rs 621 |
| Low | Rs 594.05 |
| Turnover | Rs 3.24 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 8,660.68 crore |
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) traded at Rs 616.9 versus the previous close of Rs 598.75, a rise of 3.03%. The stock opened at Rs 601.65, reached a high of Rs 621 and touched a low of Rs 594.05.
GNFC Share Price Today reflects a session that moved from Rs 601.65 at the open to Rs 616.9 at the close, after briefly reaching Rs 621. The previous close was Rs 598.75, so the stock added Rs 18.15 during the day. The fresh 52-week high of Rs 621 is the key event in the session, and the closing price sat just below that level. The day’s low of Rs 594.05 shows the lower end of the range, while the turnover of Rs 3.24 crore gives a factual measure of traded value for the session. For readers following GNFC Share Price Live, the verified price action confirms a yearly high without supplying a company-specific trigger.
From a market-news perspective, GNFC Share Price News and GNFC Share News are being searched because the stock has moved into 52 Week High Stocks territory. The session also places GNFC in current Stocks in News coverage, but the data only confirms the price event and intraday range. It does not establish a specific operational, sectoral or news-driven reason. For Univest readers, that distinction matters: the stock has reached a fresh 52-week peak, and the next step is to place that move against fundamentals and sector benchmarks.
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 8,660.68 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 8.48x |
| P/B Ratio | 0.93x |
| ROE | 9.02% |
| ROCE | 12.04% |
| EPS | Rs 70.57 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 641.43 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.51% |
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) fundamental metrics show P/E 8.48x, P/B 0.93x, ROE 9.02%, ROCE 12.04%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 8660.68 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 8.48x, P/B at 0.93x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 9.02% and ROCE of 12.04%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 70.57, book value per share of Rs 641.43, dividend yield of 3.51%, 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 26.78x, median ROE of 7.71%, median ROCE of 9.9%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Industry | Chemicals |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 8.48x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 26.78x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 51.29x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 4.97x to 762.82x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 0.93x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.04x |
| Company ROE | 9.02% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 7.71% |
| Company ROCE | 12.04% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 9.9% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 8,660.68 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 437.71 crore |
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) is classified under sector: Chemicals and industry: Chemicals.
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) has a P/E ratio of 8.48x, which is below the benchmark median of 26.78x, a difference of -68.33%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) has a ROE of 9.02%, which is above the benchmark median of 7.71%, a difference of +16.99%. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) has a ROCE of 12.04%, which is above the benchmark median of 9.9%, a difference of +21.62%.
Track stocks reaching yearly peaks through the Univest 52-week-high screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Science And Technology Ltd. | CLEAN | 8,881.63 | 38 | 5.35 | 15.33 | 20.69 |
| Alkyl Amines Chemicals Ltd. | ALKYLAMINE | 9,574.69 | 42.31 | 5.87 | 12.3 | 16.65 |
| Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd. | JUBLINGREA | 9,991.71 | 31.87 | 3.07 | 9.25 | 11.04 |
| Tanfac Industries Ltd. | TANFACIND | 7,270.21 | 107.48 | 11.36 | 20.48 | 24 |
| Neogen Chemicals Ltd. | NEOGEN | 7,085.51 | 201.32 | 4.49 | 3.58 | 6.64 |
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) has a P/E ratio of 8.48x compared with the displayed peer median of 42.31x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 9.02% compares with a peer median of 12.3% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 12.04% versus the displayed peer median of 16.65%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 8,660.68 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 3 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching GNFC
- GNFC Share Price touched a fresh 52-week high of Rs 621 and closed at Rs 616.9.
- The stock rose Rs 18.15, or 3.03%, from the previous close of Rs 598.75.
- GNFC’s market capitalisation is Rs 8,660.68 crore, with P/E at 8.48 and P/B at 0.93.
- ROE stands at 9.02% and ROCE at 12.04%, both above the Chemicals sector medians supplied.
- The company’s EPS is Rs 70.57, book value is Rs 641.43 and dividend yield is 3.51%.
About GNFC
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. operates in the Chemicals sector and Chemicals industry. The supplied data identifies GNFC as a listed company tracked on NSE and BSE under the symbol GNFC. For readers following GNFC Company News and GNFC Latest News, the company profile here is intentionally factual and limited to the supplied classification and financial data. Univest presents the company overview alongside the stock event so that GNFC Share Price can be viewed in the context of its sector, valuation and reported financial measures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GNFC Share Price today?
Ans. GNFC Share Price today is Rs 616.9, after rising Rs 18.15 or 3.03% from the previous close. The stock also touched a fresh 52-week high of Rs 621 during the session.
Why did GNFC Share Price hit a 52-week high?
Ans. The data confirms that GNFC Share Price reached a fresh 52-week high, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The verified figures only show the day’s price movement, intraday range and closing level.
What was GNFC’s previous close?
Ans. GNFC’s previous close was Rs 598.75. The stock ended the session at Rs 616.9, which is Rs 18.15 above the prior close and just below the day’s high of Rs 621.
What is GNFC’s market capitalisation?
Ans. GNFC’s market capitalisation is Rs 8,660.68 crore. That figure helps place GNFC Share Price in a valuation context, especially when compared with the Chemicals sector benchmark and selected listed peers.
How does GNFC compare with the Chemicals sector benchmark?
Ans. GNFC’s P/E of 8.48 and P/B of 0.93 are below the sector medians of 26.78 and 2.04 respectively, while ROE and ROCE are above the benchmark medians. That gives the stock a distinct comparison profile.
What are GNFC’s EPS and book value?
Ans. GNFC’s EPS is Rs 70.57 and book value is Rs 641.43. These figures help explain the reported earnings and accounting net worth behind GNFC Share Price, while dividend yield stands at 3.51%.
Is GNFC trading above or below its valuation peers?
Ans. GNFC trades at a lower P/E than the supplied peers such as Clean Science, Alkyl Amines, Jubilant Ingrevia, Tanfac Industries and Neogen Chemicals. Its ROCE sits below some peers and above others, based on the listed figures.
What sector does GNFC belong to?
Ans. GNFC belongs to the Chemicals sector and Chemicals industry. That classification is important for GNFC Share Price analysis because valuation and return ratios can be compared directly with the same industry benchmark.
What should investors track next in GNFC Share Price?
Ans. Investors can track whether GNFC Share Price remains near the fresh 52-week high, how the stock behaves relative to Rs 621, and whether fundamentals continue to support the current valuation profile.
