L&T Finance (LTF) Share Price falls 7.76% to Rs 286.6; what the numbers show
- September 24, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
L&T Finance Share Price fell sharply in today’s session, with L&T Finance closing at Rs 286.6 against the previous close of Rs 310.7. The stock declined Rs 24.1, or 7.76%, while the company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 76,092.86 crore. That makes today’s move relevant for anyone tracking L&T Finance Share Price Today, because the decline came without any company-specific catalyst in the supplied data. The available information confirms the price event, but it does not establish a reason for the move. For readers following L&T Finance Stock News, the focus therefore shifts to the day’s price action, the company’s valuation, the finance-sector setting and how the stock compares with listed NBFC peers on Univest.
Univest tracks this L&T Finance Share Price update as a same-day decline event, and the numbers give a clear starting point for stock analysis. The session opened at Rs 279.65, matched the day low at Rs 279.65 and touched a day high of Rs 289. Turnover was Rs 10.23 crore. In the following sections, Univest breaks down what changed today, what the fundamental metrics say, and how the stock sits within the Finance – NBFC industry.
L&T Finance (LTF) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 286.6 |
| Previous Close | Rs 310.7 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 24.10 (-7.76%) |
| Open | Rs 279.65 |
| High | Rs 289 |
| Low | Rs 279.65 |
| Turnover | Rs 10.23 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 76,092.86 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
L&T Finance Share Price Today reflects a lower close, with the stock ending at Rs 286.6 after opening at Rs 279.65 and trading between Rs 279.65 and Rs 289 during the session. The previous close was Rs 310.7, so the absolute day change was Rs 24.1 lower, and the percentage change was -7.76%. The stock did not recover to the previous day’s close in the supplied session data, and the gap between the close and prior close is the key visible move in today’s record.
The market capitalisation of Rs 76,092.86 crore places L&T Finance in the supplied Large Cap category. That is factual company-size context, not a comment on quality or direction. Today’s price action for LTF is important for those tracking L&T Finance Share Price Fall because the decline is visible directly in the session numbers rather than in any inferred explanation. The day high of Rs 289 remained below the previous close of Rs 310.7, while the day low of Rs 279.65 was also the opening price, showing the stock started at the session low and stayed within a relatively narrow range. Turnover was Rs 10.23 crore. For investors following L&T Finance Share News, this is a clean same-day decline record and a useful base for further fundamental analysis and sector comparison on Univest.
L&T Finance (LTF) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 76,092.86 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 24.47x |
| P/B Ratio | 2.7x |
| ROE | 11.18% |
| ROCE | 8.54% |
| EPS | Rs 12.7 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 115.04 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.89% |
L&T Finance Share Price should be read alongside its valuation and profitability metrics. The company’s market capitalisation is Rs 76,092.86 crore, and its P/E ratio is 24.47. Its P/B ratio is 2.7, which means the stock trades at 2.7 times book value. Book value per share is Rs 115.04, while EPS is Rs 12.7. Dividend yield is 0.89%, which is historical current data rather than a guarantee of future payout. These figures matter for L&T Finance Stock Analysis because they provide context around how the market is valuing the business today.
Profitability ratios show ROE of 11.18% and ROCE of 8.54%. In plain terms, ROE measures return on shareholder equity, while ROCE measures returns generated on capital employed. Together with the P/E and P/B ratios, they help frame L&T Finance Fundamental Analysis without turning it into a forecast. The data also allows a comparison between earnings and accounting net worth, since EPS of Rs 12.7 sits below book value of Rs 115.04 as expected for a financial company using balance-sheet assets. For readers following L&T Finance Latest News, the key point is that today’s share price fall sits on top of a valuation profile that can be measured directly, not assumed. Univest uses such figures to keep stock news tied to facts and not narrative guesswork.
Univest also notes that the company’s dividend yield of 0.89% and its earnings and book-value metrics give a fuller picture than price alone. That is why L&T Finance Share Price Today is best viewed with financial analysis rather than in isolation. The numbers show a company with a sizeable market cap, moderate valuation multiples and profitability ratios that can be compared with peers and the broader NBFC set.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Finance |
| Industry | Finance – NBFC |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 24.47x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 20.84x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 49.32x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0.47x to 761.33x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 2.7x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 0.99x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 1.5x |
| Company ROE | 11.18% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 3.81% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 4.97% |
| Company ROCE | 8.54% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 6.28% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 5.34% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 76,092.86 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 54.91 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 7,556.6 crore |
L&T Finance operates in the Finance sector and the Finance – NBFC industry. Within the supplied same-industry benchmark scope, the comparison set covers 285 companies, which makes the context broad rather than narrow. The company’s P/E of 24.47 is above the benchmark median of 20.84 and below the benchmark average of 49.32. Its P/B of 2.7 is above the benchmark median of 0.99 and above the benchmark average of 1.5. ROE of 11.18% is above the benchmark median of 3.81% and above the benchmark average of 4.97%, while ROCE of 8.54% is above the benchmark median of 6.28% and above the benchmark average of 5.34%.
This sector analysis matters because it frames L&T Finance Share Price inside the Finance – NBFC universe rather than as a standalone move. The company’s market capitalisation of Rs 76,092.86 crore is far above the benchmark median market cap of Rs 54.91 crore and also above the benchmark average of Rs 7,556.6 crore, which highlights its scale within the supplied peer universe. The benchmark data also shows wide dispersion, with P/E ranging from 0.47 to 761.33 and P/B ranging from -32.23 to 16.2. Univest uses this context to show where L&T Finance Stock News sits relative to the industry rather than overstating any one metric. On a pure numbers basis, the company’s profitability ratios are stronger than the benchmark medians, while its valuation multiples remain above the benchmark medians as well.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bajaj Finance | BAJFINANCE | 6,28,198.79 | 31.89 | 5.45 | 18.54 | 10.87 |
| Shriram Finance | SHRIRAMFIN | 2,36,716.33 | 20.94 | 2.17 | 16.36 | 11.49 |
| JIO Financial Services | JIOFIN | 1,51,872.26 | 74.04 | 1.1 | 1.23 | 2.11 |
| Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company | CHOLAFIN | 1,50,444.1 | 26.3 | 4.73 | 19.51 | 9.7 |
| Bajaj Holdings & Investment | BAJAJHLDNG | 1,24,570.27 | 14.34 | 1.73 | 14.41 | 14.81 |
Among the supplied listed peers, L&T Finance Share Price can be compared with larger and smaller NBFC names across valuation and profitability metrics. Bajaj Finance has a higher P/E of 31.89, P/B of 5.45, ROE of 18.54% and ROCE of 10.87%, with market cap of Rs 6,28,198.79 crore. Shriram Finance shows P/E of 20.94, P/B of 2.17, ROE of 16.36% and ROCE of 11.49%, while JIO Financial Services shows P/E of 74.04, P/B of 1.1, ROE of 1.23% and ROCE of 2.11%.
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance has P/E of 26.3, P/B of 4.73, ROE of 19.51% and ROCE of 9.7%, and Bajaj Holdings & Investment has P/E of 14.34, P/B of 1.73, ROE of 14.41% and ROCE of 14.81%. Against this set, L&T Finance’s P/E of 24.47 sits below Bajaj Finance and Cholamandalam but above Shriram Finance and Bajaj Holdings. Its P/B of 2.7 is below Bajaj Finance and Cholamandalam, above Shriram Finance and Bajaj Holdings, and above JIO Financial Services. Univest places this peer comparison beside the price fall so readers can see how LTF is valued relative to other NBFC names in the same industry.
Why Investors Are Watching L&T Finance
- L&T Finance Share Price fell 7.76% today, with the stock closing at Rs 286.6.
- The previous close was Rs 310.7, while the day open was Rs 279.65.
- Market capitalisation stood at Rs 76,092.86 crore in the Large Cap category.
- P/E was 24.47 and P/B was 2.7, both directly visible in the supplied data.
- ROE was 11.18% and ROCE was 8.54%, which places the stock above the benchmark medians in the supplied industry set.
About L&T Finance
L&T Finance operates in the Finance sector and the Finance – NBFC industry. The supplied data identifies it as a Large Cap company with market capitalisation of Rs 76,092.86 crore. Univest tracks L&T Finance Stock News within this sector and industry framework so readers can place the share price move alongside the company’s valuation and financial ratios. This profile section is intentionally factual and to the verified classification supplied in the dataset.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did L&T Finance Share Price fall today?
Ans. The supplied data confirms a 7.76% fall in L&T Finance Share Price to Rs 286.6, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The move is best read through the day’s price action and valuation context.
What was L&T Finance Share Price today?
Ans. L&T Finance Share Price Today was Rs 286.6. The stock closed below the previous close of Rs 310.7, and the day change was Rs 24.1 lower, equal to -7.76%. The previous close was Rs 310.7.
What is L&T Finance’s market capitalisation?
Ans. L&T Finance’s market capitalisation is Rs 76,092.86 crore. The supplied market-cap category is Large Cap, which gives size context for today’s share price move and the valuation discussion. The company operates in the Finance sector.
How is L&T Finance valued on P/E and P/B?
Ans. L&T Finance has a P/E of 24.47 and a P/B of 2.7. Its book value is Rs 115.04 per share, and EPS is Rs 12.7, which helps frame the valuation numerically.
How does L&T Finance compare with the NBFC benchmark?
Ans. In the supplied Finance – NBFC benchmark, L&T Finance’s P/E of 24.47 is above the median 20.84, while ROE of 11.18% and ROCE of 8.54% are above the benchmark medians of 3.81% and 6.28%.
Which peers are useful for L&T Finance Share Price comparison?
Ans. The supplied peer set includes Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance, JIO Financial Services, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance, and Bajaj Holdings & Investment. Their P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE figures help compare L&T Finance Share Price contextually.
