Asian Paints (ASIANPAINT) Share Price falls 2.02% as stock news turns focus to valuation
- September 24, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Asian Paints fell to Rs 2,403.50, down 2.02%, with market capitalisation at Rs 2,34,466.31 crore.
The stock moved lower today, closing at Rs 2,403.50 after a 2.02% decline from the previous close of Rs 2,453.15. Asian Paints had opened at Rs 2,434.40, hit Rs 2,438.10, and touched Rs 2,400.50 as the day’s low. Market capitalisation stood at Rs 2,34,466.31 crore, keeping the company in the Large Cap category. The supplied data confirms a price fall, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking Asian Paints Share Price Today, the main facts are the exact move, current price, turnover of Rs 1.74 crore and the broader fundamental context.
The decline also matters because Asian Paints remains one of the most closely watched names in the Indian paints space. Investors following Asian Paints News Today or Asian Paints Share News can use the session’s numbers to understand how the stock traded, where it sits versus peers and how its valuation compares with the wider Paints industry. This update stays factual and avoids speculation about why the fall happened.
Asian Paints (ASIANPAINT) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 2,403.5 |
| Previous Close | Rs 2,453.15 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 49.65 (-2.02%) |
| Open | Rs 2,434.4 |
| High | Rs 2,438.1 |
| Low | Rs 2,400.5 |
| Turnover | Rs 1.74 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 2,34,466.31 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
The session showed a clear intraday decline. The stock stayed below the previous close throughout the day, with the high of Rs 2,438.10 also remaining under Rs 2,453.15. The day low of Rs 2,400.50 shows that the share traded close to the lower end of the day’s range before finishing near that zone. The turnover of Rs 1.74 crore is a factual traded-value figure and should be read as such. In market-cap terms, the company remains a large, widely tracked business, so the price fall happened in a stock that has substantial visibility in the market.
From a short-term market update perspective, the move was contained between Rs 2,400.50 and Rs 2,438.10. The supplied data does not show a verified event trigger, so the most accurate reading is that Asian Paints Share Price Today declined on the session and ended close to the intraday low. For readers following stock news, that makes today’s move a straightforward price-action update rather than a cause-led story.
Asian Paints (ASIANPAINT) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 2,34,466.31 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 49.38x |
| P/B Ratio | 10.31x |
| ROE | 21.62% |
| ROCE | 28.22% |
| EPS | Rs 49.68 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 237.98 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% |
The company has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,34,466.The P/E ratio is 49.38 and the P/B ratio is 10.31, both materially above the industry benchmark medians shown later in this article. ROE stands at 21.62% and ROCE at 28.22%, placing return metrics above the benchmark medians for the peer set. EPS is Rs 49.68, book value is Rs 237.98 and dividend yield is 1.12%, giving a complete snapshot for readers looking at Asian Paints Share Price alongside fundamentals.
These figures are best interpreted as valuation and profitability context rather than a forecast. EPS of Rs 49.68 reflects earnings per share on the latest supplied basis, while book value of Rs 237.98 shows the accounting net worth behind each share. The dividend yield of 1.12% is a historical/current metric, not a payout promise. For Asian Paints Share Price News, the important point is that the company combines premium valuation with above-benchmark returns on equity and capital employed.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Industry | Paints |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 49.38x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 35.16x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 41.08x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 7.33x to 93.19x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 10.31x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 5.22x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 5.28x |
| Company ROE | 21.62% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 14.75% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 18.57% |
| Company ROCE | 28.22% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 19.33% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 28.02% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 2,34,466.31 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 9,858.09 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 40,577.63 crore |
Asian Paints operates in the Chemicals sector and Paints industry, with benchmark coverage across 8 companies in the same industry. The company’s P/E ratio of 49.38 is above the benchmark median of 35.16 and above the benchmark average of 41.08. The benchmark range runs from 7.33 to 93.19, so the stock sits in the higher part of the peer valuation band. Its P/B ratio of 10.31 is also above the benchmark median of 5.22 and equals the benchmark maximum of 10.31. On profitability, ROE of 21.62% is above the benchmark median of 14.75%, while ROCE of 28.22% is above the median of 19.33% and slightly above the benchmark average of 28.02%.
This sector view shows why the company remains a closely watched large-name stock in Paints coverage. The benchmark market-cap median is Rs 9,858.09 crore, while Asian Paints at Rs 2,34,466.31 crore is the largest company in the supplied industry set. That scale, together with premium valuation and solid return ratios, is the main backdrop for today’s price fall.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berger Paints India | BERGEPAINT | 52,773.29 | 44.04 | 7.34 | 17.28 | 23.14 |
| Kansai Nerolac Paints | KANSAINER | 14,659.12 | 24.61 | 2.13 | 8.78 | 12.44 |
| Akzo Nobel India | JSWDULUX | 14,283.49 | 7.33 | 5.69 | 104.45 | 125.82 |
| Indigo Paints | INDIGOPNTS | 5,432.69 | 33.83 | 4.61 | 13.72 | 18.37 |
| SIRCA Paints India | SIRCA | 2,295.85 | 35.16 | 4.8 | 15.77 | 20.28 |
Comparison with peers makes the update more useful. Berger Paints India has a P/E of 44.04, P/B of 7.34, ROE of 17.28% and ROCE of 23.14%, with market cap of Rs 52,773.29 crore. Kansai Nerolac Paints trades at a P/E of 24.61 and P/B of 2.13, with ROE of 8.78% and ROCE of 12.44%. Akzo Nobel India shows a lower P/E of 7.33 but much higher ROE of 104.45% and ROCE of 125.82%, though its market cap is Rs 14,283.49 crore. Indigo Paints has a P/E of 33.83, P/B of 4.61, ROE of 13.72% and ROCE of 18.37%, while SIRCA Paints India shows a P/E of 35.16, P/B of 4.8, ROE of 15.77% and ROCE of 20.28%.
Against this group, the stock has the largest market cap and the highest P/B ratio in the supplied peer set, while its P/E is also above all listed peers except none in the set surpass it. Asian Paints Stock News therefore sits in a valuation-heavy part of the comparison matrix, but the company also posts ROE and ROCE above most peers in the list. For readers following today’s move, the peer view shows that premium valuation comes with stronger return metrics than several industry names.
Why Investors Are Watching Asian Paints
- Asian Paints Share Price fell 2.02% today to Rs 2,403.50 from Rs 2,453.15.
- The stock opened at Rs 2,434.40, hit Rs 2,438.10 and touched Rs 2,400.50 intraday.
- Market capitalisation stands at Rs 2,34,466.31 crore, placing it in the Large Cap category.
- P/E is 49.38, P/B is 10.31, EPS is Rs 49.68 and dividend yield is 1.12%.
- ROE of 21.62% and ROCE of 28.22% remain above the supplied industry benchmark medians.
About Asian Paints
Asian Paints operates in the Chemicals sector and Paints industry. The supplied data positions it as a Large Cap company with a market capitalisation of Rs 2,34,466.31 crore. This makes it a widely tracked business rather than a niche listed name. For readers using Asian Paints Stock Analysis on Univest, the combination of scale, valuation and returns is what makes the company important in the paint-industry comparison set.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Asian Paints Share Price fall today?
Ans. The supplied data confirms that Asian Paints Share Price fell 2.02% today, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The stock closed at Rs 2,403.50 after opening at Rs 2,434.40.
What is Asian Paints Share Price Today?
Ans. Asian Paints Share Price Today is Rs 2,403.50. It declined Rs 49.65 from the previous close of Rs 2,453.15, while the day’s range ran from Rs 2,400.50 to Rs 2,438.10.
What is the market capitalisation of Asian Paints?
Ans. Asian Paints has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,34,466.31 crore. The company is classified as a Large Cap stock in the supplied data, which helps frame its scale in the paint industry.
How is Asian Paints valued versus its sector benchmark?
Ans. Asian Paints trades at a P/E of 49.38 and P/B of 10.31. Both are above the supplied industry benchmark medians of 35.16 and 5.22, respectively, within the Paints peer set.
What do Asian Paints fundamentals show?
Ans. The company reports ROE of 21.62%, ROCE of 28.22%, EPS of Rs 49.68, book value of Rs 237.98 and dividend yield of 1.12%. These figures provide a clear fundamental context.
How does Asian Paints compare with peers?
Ans. Asian Paints has the largest market cap in the supplied peer list and trades at a higher P/E and P/B than Berger Paints, Kansai Nerolac, Indigo Paints and SIRCA Paints India in the provided comparison set.
What should investors monitor next in Asian Paints Share Price?
Ans. Investors can monitor the next price action, valuation ratios, sector comparison and any verified company updates. The article’s supplied data confirms the fall, but it does not assign a separate cause to it.
