LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) Share Price Fall Streak: second straight session lower
- September 30, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak has now extended to the second straight session, with the stock down 5.68% across the run and last traded at Rs 532.25. According to Univest data, the price pattern is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. For readers tracking LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak, the key point is that the move is now a streak rather than a one-off slip, which changes the way the decline is read.
The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 31,040.06 crore, placing the latest move in the context of a large company. A two-session lower-close pattern can matter more than a single-day fall because it shows continuation in price rather than an isolated move. LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak therefore deserves attention not for drama, but because the cumulative decline, valuation backdrop and housing finance peer set all now need to be read together.
LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) Share Price Fall Streak: Consecutive Decline Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 532.25 |
| Previous Close | Rs 551.75 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 19.50 (-3.53%) |
| Open | Rs 555 |
| High | Rs 564.9 |
| Low | Rs 532.25 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 31,040.06 crore |
LIC Housing Finance Share Price Streak trading showed a clear gap between the opening level and the final print. The stock opened at Rs 555, touched a high of Rs 564.90 and a low of Rs 532.25, which was also the last traded price. Compared with the previous close of Rs 551.75, the stock was down Rs 19.50, or 3.53%, on the latest move. LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak now reflects a second straight session of lower closes, with the cumulative decline at 5.68% from the streak start base of Rs 564.3.
The day’s range shows that the stock spent the later part of the move closer to the low than the high, which is why the session matters in the wider LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak narrative. Market capitalisation at Rs 31,040.06 crore keeps the company firmly in the large cap bracket. For investors following LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak, the price action is the starting point for a deeper look at valuation, earnings quality and housing finance sector positioning.
What the Consecutive Declines Show
The second straight session lower is the main feature of LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak. The latest print has to be read against the prior session because the total move now spans two trading days, not one. That is why LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak is more informative than a simple daily change: the stock has moved from Rs 564.3 at the streak start base to Rs 532.25, and that difference shapes the current read of the name.
According to Univest data, the pattern is confirmed but the cause is not. That matters because LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak should not be turned into a story about a single trigger without evidence. The verified fact is continued weakness across consecutive sessions. For readers checking LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak, the useful question is whether the fundamental base and peer valuation now look different after the lower price, not whether a reason can be guessed from the move alone.
LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 31,040.06 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 5.29x |
| P/B Ratio | 0.71x |
| ROE | 14.41% |
| ROCE | 8.59% |
| EPS | Rs 104.33 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 780.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.81% |
LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) fundamental metrics show P/E 5.29x, P/B 0.71x, ROE 14.41%, ROCE 8.59%. Read together, these ratios describe the company’s position rather than a recommendation.
LIC Housing Finance has a market capitalisation of Rs 31,040.06 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 5.29x, P/B at 0.71x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 14.41% and ROCE of 8.59%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 104.33, book value per share of Rs 780.38, dividend yield of 1.81%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 12.11x, median ROE of 11.68%, median ROCE of 8.98%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Finance |
| Industry | Finance – Housing |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 5.29x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 12.11x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 30.39x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 3.19x to 309.5x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 0.71x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.43x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 0.51x |
| Company ROE | 14.41% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 11.68% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 8.03% |
| Company ROCE | 8.59% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 8.98% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 18.29% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 31,040.06 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 4,625.46 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 12,575.1 crore |
LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) operates in the Finance sector, within the Finance – Housing industry.
LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) has a P/E ratio of 5.29x, which is below the benchmark median of 12.11x, a difference of -56.32%. The P/E comparison frames valuation; it is not a signal to buy or sell.
LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) has a ROE of 14.41%, which is above the benchmark median of 11.68%, a difference of +23.37%. LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) has a ROCE of 8.59%, which is below the benchmark median of 8.98%, a difference of -4.34%.
Track stocks among today's decliners through the Univest top decliners screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bajaj Housing Finance | BAJAJHFL | 68,733.43 | 25.17 | 2.92 | 12.08 | 8.83 |
| Piramal Finance | PIRAMALFIN | 50,903.91 | 29.69 | 1.64 | 5.48 | 7.74 |
| Housing & Urban Development Corporation | HUDCO | 33,762.04 | 7.8 | 1.45 | 20.2 | 8.41 |
| PNB Housing Finance | PNBHOUSING | 28,211.16 | 12.35 | 1.45 | 12.74 | 9.41 |
| Aadhar Housing Finance | AADHARHFC | 19,149.01 | 16.59 | 2.43 | 15.83 | 11.31 |
LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) has a P/E ratio of 5.29x compared with the displayed peer median of 16.59x. Peer multiples give relative context only, not a buy or sell view. Its ROE of 14.41% compares with a peer median of 12.74% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 8.59% versus the displayed peer median of 8.83%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) has a market capitalisation of Rs 31,040.06 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 3 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching LIC Housing Finance
- LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak now covers a second straight session, so the move is being read as a pattern rather than a one-day dip.
- The current price of Rs 532.25 sits below the streak start base of Rs 564.3, which keeps LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak in focus.
- The P/E of 5.29 and P/B of 0.71 make LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak stand out as lower-valued than the industry median on both measures.
- ROE of 14.41% remains above the housing finance benchmark median, which gives LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak a useful earnings-quality context.
- The large cap market capitalisation of Rs 31,040.06 crore makes LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak relevant for readers following established finance names.
About LIC Housing Finance
LIC Housing Finance operates in the Finance sector and the Finance – Housing industry. Its business is linked to housing finance, which means the company’s numbers are best interpreted through lending, valuation and return ratios rather than through a broad industrial lens. In LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak, that business context helps explain why book value, P/B and ROE matter so much to the reading of the stock.
The company is a large company by market capitalisation and is part of a peer group that includes other housing finance lenders. For LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak, the business profile matters because the stock is being judged against a sector benchmark where both valuation and return measures are readily comparable.
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Readers can track LIC Housing Finance Share Price on Univest for live price updates, valuation ratios, 52-week levels and broader market insights. The platform also helps place LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak alongside peer comparison, sector context and fundamental ratios in one place. For investors monitoring a second straight session lower, that combination is often the most useful way to keep the stock under review.
Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Reg. No. INH000013776, a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is LIC Housing Finance share price falling today?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak has extended to a second straight session, but the verified data does not establish a company-specific cause. The stock is down 5.68% across the streak, which is the clearest factual read.
What is LIC Housing Finance share price today?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak last traded at Rs 532.25. That is below the previous close of Rs 551.75 and sits at the day low, which keeps the latest move firmly in decline territory.
How much has LIC Housing Finance fallen in the streak?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak is down 5.68% from the streak start base of Rs 564.3. The stock has now logged a second straight session lower, so the decline is cumulative rather than isolated.
What is LIC Housing Finance 's market capitalisation?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak comes with a market capitalisation of Rs 31,040.06 crore. That places the company in the large company bracket and above the housing finance benchmark median by a wide margin.
Is LIC Housing Finance expensive compared with peers?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak looks inexpensive on the numbers shown. Its P/E of 5.29 and P/B of 0.71 are below the industry median, while ROE remains above the benchmark median.
How does LIC Housing Finance compare with the housing finance sector?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak sits below the sector median on P/E and P/B, but above the median on ROE. ROCE is slightly below the benchmark median, so the mix is balanced rather than uniform.
What do EPS and book value say about LIC Housing Finance ?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak should be read with EPS of Rs 104.33 and book value of Rs 780.38. EPS shows earnings per share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share.
Should investors track LIC Housing Finance share price on Univest?
Ans. Yes. LIC Housing Finance Share Price Fall Streak is best tracked with its live price, valuation ratios and sector context together. Univest presents those numbers in one place, which helps readers follow the stock objectively.
