UPL Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week Low at Rs 543: Key Reasons Behind the Fall
- September 28, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
UPL Share Price is in focus after UPL Ltd. (UPL) fell to Rs 544.10, down 1.07% from the previous close of Rs 550. The move took the stock to a fresh 52-week low of Rs 543 during the session, while market capitalisation stood at Rs 46,429.31 crore. The latest UPL Share Price today action is a clear event-led update for UPL stock news, because the price has moved to a fresh yearly low without a company-specific catalyst being established by the supplied data. For readers tracking UPL Share Price, the key facts are the intraday low, the modest decline, the turnover of Rs 0.11 crore and the valuation snapshot that follows in this UPL Share Price analysis.
UPL Share Price is also notable because the stock opened at Rs 550.65, matched the session high at Rs 550.65, and traded as low as Rs 543 before closing at Rs 544.10. That leaves the share just above the day’s low and below the previous close, which is why the fresh 52-week low event is central to UPL Share Price Today coverage. Univest is tracking the move as part of UPL News Today and broader stock news today screens, while the data itself confirms the price event and does not establish a company-specific trigger.
UPL Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 544.1 |
| Previous Close | Rs 550 |
| Today's Move | Rs -5.9 (-1.07%) |
| Open | Rs 550.65 |
| High | Rs 550.65 |
| Low | Rs 543 |
| Turnover | Rs 0.11 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 46,429.31 crore |
UPL Ltd. (UPL) traded at Rs 544.1. versus the previous close of Rs 550, a fall of 1.07%. The stock opened at Rs 550.65, reached Rs 550.65, touched Rs 543.
UPL Share Price opened at Rs 550.65, equal to the day’s high, and then moved down to Rs 543, which is also the new 52-week low. The current price of Rs 544.10 is Rs 5.90 below the previous close of Rs 550, reflecting a day change of Rs -5.90 and a percentage move of -1.07%. The turnover for the session was Rs 0.11 crore, which provides a factual measure of traded value, and the market capitalisation remained Rs 46,429.31 crore.
From a share price news perspective, the important point is that UPL Share Price today set a fresh yearly low while trading within a narrow intraday band of Rs 7.65 between Rs 543 and Rs 550.65. The market data confirms the event but does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For investors following UPL Share Price live updates, this is a price-action-led story that now shifts attention to valuation, earnings quality and sector comparison in the next sections of this UPL Stock Analysis.
UPL Ltd. (UPL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 46,429.31 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 22.98x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.34x |
| ROE | 6.95% |
| ROCE | 12% |
| EPS | Rs 23.93 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 411.12 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.09% |
UPL Ltd. (UPL) fundamental metrics show P/E 22.98x, P/B 1.34x, ROE 6.95%, ROCE 12%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
UPL Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 46429.31 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 22.98x, P/B at 1.34x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 6.95% and ROCE of 12%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 23.93, book value per share of Rs 411.12, dividend yield of 1.09%, 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 17.7x, median ROE of 11.01%, median ROCE of 13.23%. 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 | Pesticides & Agrochemicals |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 22.98x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 17.7x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 32.86x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 9.89x to 264.54x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.34x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.05x |
| Company ROE | 6.95% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 11.01% |
| Company ROCE | 12% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 13.23% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 46,429.31 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 999.05 crore |
UPL Ltd. (UPL) is classified under sector: Chemicals and industry: Pesticides & Agrochemicals.
UPL Ltd. (UPL) has a P/E ratio of 22.98x, which is above the benchmark median of 17.7x, a difference of +29.83%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
UPL Ltd. (UPL) has a ROE of 6.95%, which is below the benchmark median of 11.01%, a difference of -36.88%. UPL Ltd. (UPL) has a ROCE of 12%, which is below the benchmark median of 13.23%, a difference of -9.3%.
Track stocks falling to yearly lows through the Univest 52-week-low screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PI Industries Ltd. | PIIND | 36,236.36 | 31.1 | 3.16 | 12.35 | 16 |
| Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. | SUMICHEM | 22,269.39 | 38.43 | 6.18 | 17.26 | 23.39 |
| Bayer CropScience Ltd. | BAYERCROP | 16,700.26 | 22.81 | 5.08 | 23.7 | 30.08 |
| Sharda Cropchem Ltd. | SHARDACROP | 6,766.54 | 10.81 | 2.1 | 24.16 | 31.1 |
| Dhanuka Agritech Ltd. | DHANUKA | 4,308.5 | 16.07 | 2.61 | 18.62 | 24.44 |
UPL Ltd. (UPL) has a P/E ratio of 22.98x compared with the displayed peer median of 22.81x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 6.95% compares with a peer median of 18.62% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 12% versus the displayed peer median of 24.44%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. UPL Ltd. (UPL) has a market capitalisation of Rs 46,429.31 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching UPL
- UPL Share Price fell 1.07% to Rs 544.10 and marked a fresh 52-week low at Rs 543.
- UPL Share Price today closed below the previous close of Rs 550 after opening at Rs 550.65.
- UPL Fundamental Analysis shows a P/E of 22.98, P/B of 1.34, EPS of Rs 23.93 and book value of Rs 411.12.
- UPL’s ROE is 6.95% and ROCE is 12%, both below the industry median levels supplied in the benchmark.
- UPL Share Price is backed by a market capitalisation of Rs 46,429.31 crore, the highest among the supplied peers.
About UPL
UPL Ltd. (UPL) operates in the Chemicals sector and the Pesticides & Agrochemicals industry. The supplied company and benchmark data place UPL in a listed peer universe that includes other agrochemical names such as PI Industries, Bayer CropScience, Sharda Cropchem, Dhanuka Agritech and Rallis India. UPL stock news today is therefore read in the context of an established industry classification rather than a standalone price move.
For readers tracking UPL Share Price, the business profile matters because the company sits in a sector where valuation, earnings and return ratios are commonly compared against industry medians and peer names. Univest uses this profile to keep UPL Share Price update coverage grounded in the verified sector and industry data supplied in the record.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did UPL Share Price hit a fresh 52-week low?
Ans. The supplied data confirms that UPL Share Price hit a fresh 52-week low at Rs 543 and closed at Rs 544.10, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The move is verified as a price event.
What is the current UPL Share Price today?
Ans. UPL Share Price today is Rs 544.10, down 1.07% from the previous close of Rs 550. The stock also traded between Rs 543 and Rs 550.65 during the session. The stock moved -1.07% during the session.
What is UPL’s market capitalisation?
Ans. UPL’s market capitalisation is Rs 46,429.31 crore. In the supplied peer set, that is the highest market cap among the listed agrochemical comparables, which gives the company a large scale within the dataset.
How does UPL compare on valuation in the industry?
Ans. UPL has a P/E of 22.98 and a P/B of 1.34. Its P/E is above the industry median of 17.7 and below the industry average of 32.86, while its P/B is below the industry median of 2.05.
What do UPL’s ROE and ROCE indicate?
Ans. UPL’s ROE is 6.95% and ROCE is 12%. Both are below the supplied industry medians of 11.01% and 13.23%, which places the return profile below the benchmark in the current dataset.
How do EPS, book value and dividend yield look for UPL?
Ans. UPL has EPS of Rs 23.93, book value per share of Rs 411.12 and dividend yield of 1.09%. These figures provide earnings, accounting value and payout context for UPL Share Price and the broader UPL Fundamental Analysis.
