Aster DM Healthcare (ASTERDM) Share Price Falls 2.02% Today on NSE
- September 28, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Aster DM Healthcare Share Price fell to Rs 743.95 today, down 2.02% from the previous close of Rs 759.25, with the company’s market capitalisation at Rs 66,181.73 crore. The move is notable because the stock opened at Rs 762.90, touched the same level as its day high, and later slipped to a day low of Rs 743.30. The supplied data confirms the price event but does not establish a company-specific catalyst. In Univest’s view, the day’s decline should be read alongside the company’s large-cap status, valuation profile and healthcare sector benchmarks, rather than as a standalone signal. Aster DM Healthcare Stock News today therefore centres on observed price action, listed fundamentals and peer positioning.
For readers searching Aster DM Healthcare Share Price Today, Aster DM Healthcare Share Price Live or Aster DM Healthcare Share News, the key takeaway is simple: the stock is lower on the day, but the broader picture still depends on valuation, profitability and its place within the hospital and healthcare services universe. Univest tracks these elements so the day’s move can be judged in context, not in isolation.
Aster DM Healthcare (ASTERDM) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 743.95 |
| Previous Close | Rs 759.25 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 15.30 (-2.02%) |
| Open | Rs 762.9 |
| High | Rs 762.9 |
| Low | Rs 743.3 |
| Turnover | Rs 0.78 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 66,181.73 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Aster DM Healthcare Share Price Today reflects a decline of Rs 15.30 from the previous close, taking the stock to Rs 743.95. The session began at Rs 762.90, which was also the day high, before easing to a day low of Rs 743.30. This places the day’s range at Rs 19.60 and shows that the stock closed near the lower end of that band. The reported turnover stands at Rs 0.78 crore. Since the company is classified as a Large Cap, the move should be assessed in the context of its size, market capitalisation of Rs 66,181.73 crore and the absence of any verified company-specific trigger in the supplied data.
From a stock-market news perspective, Aster DM Healthcare Share Price Fall today is an event-led move rather than a narrative-led one. The current price, previous close, opening level and intraday range are all clear in the data, but the record does not identify a fresh operating update, regulatory event or corporate announcement as the reason. That makes Aster DM Healthcare Stock News today useful mainly as a fact pattern: price moved lower, the session started firm, and the stock ended below the opening print. Investors tracking Aster DM Healthcare Share Price Update can therefore focus on valuation context and financial ratios in the sections below.
Aster DM Healthcare (ASTERDM) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 66,181.73 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 207.67x |
| P/B Ratio | 15.65x |
| ROE | 13.07% |
| ROCE | 16.22% |
| EPS | Rs 3.66 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 48.53 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.4% |
In pure balance-sheet and earnings terms, the market cap of Rs 66,181.73 crore supports the Large Cap classification, but market capitalisation indicates company size, not quality. The comparison between P/E, P/B, ROE, ROCE, EPS and book value suggests that the stock’s pricing embeds a significant premium to its accounting earnings and net asset base. For Univest readers following Aster DM Healthcare Stock News, that makes the fundamental lens especially important whenever the share price falls. Aster DM Healthcare Share Price Today therefore needs to be read as a valuation-sensitive move in a company with measurable earnings, book value and dividend context.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Healthcare |
| Industry | Hospital & Healthcare Services |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 207.67x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 47.93x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 102.02x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 7.02x to 1,602.7x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 15.65x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 3.32x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 4.24x |
| Company ROE | 13.07% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 12.88% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 12.28% |
| Company ROCE | 16.22% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 15.77% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 2.85% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 66,181.73 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 499.52 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 11,141.18 crore |
Aster DM Healthcare operates in Healthcare and the Hospital & Healthcare Services industry. In the same industry benchmark set of 67 companies, the company’s P/E of 207.67 is far above the median of 47.93 and the average of 102.02. The benchmark range is wide, from 7.02 to 1,602.7, which shows that healthcare valuations vary materially across listed peers. Aster DM Healthcare’s P/B of 15.65 is also above the benchmark median of 3.32 and above the average of 4.24. On profitability, its ROE of 13.07% is slightly above the benchmark median of 12.88%, while ROCE of 16.22% is also above the benchmark median of 15.77%.
The benchmark scope here is the same industry, with 67 companies in the comparison set for market capitalisation and 66 companies in the return metrics. That matters because Aster DM Healthcare Share Price should be viewed against a sector where valuation dispersion is large and profitability varies across businesses. The company’s market cap of Rs 66,181.73 crore is well above the benchmark median market cap of Rs 499.52 crore and also above the benchmark average of Rs 11,141.18 crore. For anyone asking why is Aster DM Healthcare falling today, the verified answer is to the day’s price action; the supplied numbers do not establish a sector shock or a company-specific event.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Hospitals Enterprise | APOLLOHOSP | 1,27,823.12 | 61.17 | 13.2 | 23.54 | 21.73 |
| Max Healthcare Institute | MAXHEALTH | 98,693.66 | 67.74 | 9.03 | 14.53 | 14.97 |
| MANIPAL HEALTH ENTERPRI L | MANIPALHOS | 95,621.35 | 107.16 | 5.24 | 12.95 | 13.93 |
| Fortis Healthcare | FORTIS | 63,046.55 | 60.17 | 6.2 | 11.32 | 14.07 |
| Global Health | MEDANTA | 40,204.85 | 72.29 | 9.78 | 15.12 | 19.38 |
Against supplied peers in hospital and healthcare services, Aster DM Healthcare Share Price sits alongside companies with mixed valuation and return profiles. Apollo Hospitals Enterprise has a P/E of 61.17, P/B of 13.2, ROE of 23.54% and ROCE of 21.73%, with a market cap of Rs 1,27,823.12 crore. Max Healthcare Institute shows a P/E of 67.74 and market cap of Rs 98,693.66 crore, while Fortis Healthcare trades at a P/E of 60.17 with market cap of Rs 63,046.55 crore.
Among the listed comparison names, Narayana Hrudayalaya has a P/E of 46.61 and ROE of 19.86%, whereas Global Health stands at a P/E of 72.29 and ROCE of 19.38%. Against this set, Aster DM Healthcare’s P/E of 207.67 and P/B of 15.65 are materially higher, while its ROE of 13.07% and ROCE of 16.22% sit below some peers and above others. That is useful for Aster DM Healthcare Stock Analysis because the day’s decline is happening in a valuation context where the company is priced differently from several listed healthcare names.
Why Investors Are Watching Aster DM Healthcare
- Aster DM Healthcare Share Price fell 2.02% today to Rs 743.95 after closing at Rs 759.25 previously.
- The session opened at Rs 762.90, matched the day high, and later touched a day low of Rs 743.30.
- The company’s market capitalisation is Rs 66,181.73 crore and it is classified as a Large Cap.
- Its P/E ratio is 207.67 and P/B ratio is 15.65, both above the industry benchmark median.
- ROE is 13.07%, ROCE is 16.22%, EPS is Rs 3.66, book value is Rs 48.53 and dividend yield is 0.4%.
About Aster DM Healthcare
Aster DM Healthcare is listed in the Healthcare sector and the Hospital & Healthcare Services industry. The supplied classification places it in a segment that is benchmarked against 67 companies in the same industry set. For readers following Aster DM Healthcare Share Price or Aster DM Healthcare Stock News, the key company identifiers available here are the sector, industry, NSE listing context and its Large Cap market-cap category. The latest numbers give a fact-based view of the company’s size, valuation and profitability, which is what matters when evaluating a share price fall without speculating on the cause.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Aster DM Healthcare falling today?
Ans. The supplied data shows Aster DM Healthcare Share Price fell 2.02% to Rs 743.95, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The article therefore focuses on the verified price move, valuation and sector context.
What is Aster DM Healthcare Share Price Today?
Ans. Aster DM Healthcare Share Price Today is Rs 743.95, compared with the previous close of Rs 759.25. The day’s change is Rs 15.30 lower, and the stock opened at Rs 762.90 before easing during the session.
What is Aster DM Healthcare’s market capitalisation?
Ans. Aster DM Healthcare’s market capitalisation is Rs 66,181.73 crore. The stock is classified as a Large Cap, which gives context to its size but not to the reason for the day’s share price fall.
How does Aster DM Healthcare compare with healthcare peers?
Ans. Aster DM Healthcare’s P/E of 207.67 and P/B of 15.65 are higher than several listed peers in the hospital and healthcare services set. Its ROE of 13.07% and ROCE of 16.22% sit in a mixed position versus the group.
What do Aster DM Healthcare’s earnings and book value show?
Ans. EPS is Rs 3.66 and book value per share is Rs 48.53. These figures help frame Aster DM Healthcare Share Price against accounting earnings and net worth, alongside the dividend yield of 0.4%.
What should investors monitor in Aster DM Healthcare Share Price?
Ans. Investors can monitor the next price move, valuation multiples, sector comparison and any fresh company update. Univest tracks Aster DM Healthcare Share Price alongside fundamentals so the day’s decline can be assessed in context.
