ITC (ITC) Share Price Falls 2.01% to Rs 258.45 in Large Cap FMCG Stock Move
- October 1, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
ITC Share Price moved lower on 01 October 2026 at 11:53:04 AM IST, with the stock trading at Rs 258.45 after a 2.01% decline. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 3,32,058.70 crore, keeping ITC among the most closely watched names in the Large Cap segment. According to latest Univest figures, the move is relevant because it combines a visible price fall with a valuation profile that is already well-established in the FMCG universe. ITC Share Price Today is therefore being watched not only for the day’s decline, but also for what the price action says when set against its earnings profile, return ratios and industry benchmark. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established.
ITC Stock News is also drawing attention because the company’s market cap, PE, ROE and ROCE place it in a different bracket from smaller tobacco names. That contrast makes the ITC Share Price decline a useful event for stock analysis rather than a standalone move. Investors tracking ITC Share Price Live will want to see whether the current weakness stays confined to today’s trade or becomes part of a broader share price update in the coming prints.
ITC (ITC) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 258.45 |
| Previous Close | Rs 263.75 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 5.30 (-2.01%) |
| Open | Rs 262.2 |
| High | Rs 262.65 |
| Low | Rs 258.3 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 3,32,058.7 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
ITC Share Price opened at Rs 262.20, touched a high of Rs 262.65 and a low of Rs 258.30, before last trading at Rs 258.45. The previous close was Rs 263.75, so the stock was down Rs 5.30 on the day. For ITC Share Price Today, that places the move squarely inside the day’s narrow range and confirms a clear share price fall in early trade. The stock is classified as Large Cap, which is important context because the move comes in a company with a Rs 3,32,058.70 crore market capitalisation. In simple terms, the ITC Share Price decline reflects a price adjustment that is visible on the screen, even though the data does not establish a fresh company-specific trigger. That is why ITC Stock Falling Today remains a price event first, and a news question second, with the next read-through coming from fundamentals.
For readers searching ITC Share Price News or ITC Share Price Update, the key numbers are straightforward: previous close Rs 263.75, open Rs 262.20, day high Rs 262.65, day low Rs 258.30 and last traded price Rs 258.45. The gap between the open and the low shows that the stock stayed under pressure through the morning print, and the ITC Share Price move is now best understood through its valuation and earnings backdrop.
ITC (ITC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 3,32,058.7 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 16.66x |
| P/B Ratio | 4.32x |
| ROE | 29.67% |
| ROCE | 38.83% |
| EPS | Rs 15.83 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 61.04 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
ITC (ITC) fundamental metrics show P/E 16.66x, P/B 4.32x, ROE 29.67%, ROCE 38.83%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
ITC has a market capitalisation of Rs 3,32,058.70 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 16.66x, P/B at 4.32x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 29.67% and ROCE of 38.83%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 15.83, book value per share of Rs 61.04, dividend yield of 5.5%, 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 14.52x, median ROE of 9.31%, median ROCE of 11.14%. Taken together, they outline the fundamentals rather than a view on the stock.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | FMCG |
| Industry | Cigarettes/Tobacco |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 16.66x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 14.52x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 17.88x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 5.96x to 40.88x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 4.32x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 3.32x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 3.21x |
| Company ROE | 29.67% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 9.31% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 12.18% |
| Company ROCE | 38.83% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 11.14% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 15.96% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 3,32,058.7 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 235.93 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 52,190.44 crore |
ITC (ITC) operates in the FMCG sector, within the Cigarettes/Tobacco industry.
ITC (ITC) has a P/E ratio of 16.66x, which is above the benchmark median of 14.52x, a difference of +14.74%. On its own, the P/E gap is a valuation reference point, not a trading call.
ITC (ITC) has a ROE of 29.67%, which is above the benchmark median of 9.31%, a difference of +218.69%. ITC (ITC) has a ROCE of 38.83%, which is above the benchmark median of 11.14%, a difference of +248.56%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godfrey Phillips India | GODFRYPHLP | 29,324.57 | 21.66 | 4.66 | 26.67 | 33.7 |
| VST Industries | VSTIND | 3,448.18 | 12.38 | 2.32 | 21.14 | 28.18 |
| The Indian Wood Products Company | IWP | 235.93 | 40.88 | 0.66 | 1.26 | 3.02 |
| NTC Industries | NTCIND | 195.28 | 9.76 | 0.9 | 9.31 | 11.14 |
| Golden Tobacco | GOLDENTOBC | 43.39 | 5.96 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ITC (ITC) has a P/E ratio of 16.66x compared with the displayed peer median of 12.38x. This peer read is a relative benchmark rather than a trading signal. Its ROE of 29.67% compares with a peer median of 9.31% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 38.83% versus the displayed peer median of 11.14%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. ITC (ITC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 3,32,058.7 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 5 peers shown.
Why Investors Are Watching ITC
- ITC Share Price fell 2.01%, so short-term price action is immediately in focus for ITC Share Price Today watchers.
- The company has a Large Cap profile and a market capitalisation of Rs 3,32,058.70 crore, which keeps ITC Stock News relevant across market coverage.
- PE at 16.66, PB at 4.32 and dividend yield at 5.5% give ITC Fundamental Analysis a clear valuation and income context.
- ROE of 29.67% and ROCE of 38.83% remain strong reference points for ITC Share Price and stock analysis.
- In sector comparison, ITC Share Price sits above several peers on scale and capital efficiency, which keeps the stock in focus even when it trades lower.
About ITC
ITC operates in the FMCG sector and the Cigarettes/Tobacco industry. The company’s profile in this space is shaped by its large market capitalisation, its earnings base and its position within a comparatively small tobacco peer group. ITC Share Price reflects a business that is tracked closely for both scale and valuation. The current data highlights EPS, book value and dividend yield, which are useful for understanding how the company translates earnings and shareholder value into its stock price. In industry terms, ITC remains the dominant name in the comparison set provided here, which is why ITC Company News and ITC Stock News often attract broad investor attention.
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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 ITC Share Price falling today?
Ans. ITC Share Price is down 2.01% and last traded at Rs 258.45 versus the previous close of Rs 263.75. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established.
What is ITC Share Price today?
Ans. ITC Share Price today is Rs 258.45, after moving between Rs 258.30 and Rs 262.65 in the current trade. The stock is down Rs 5.30 from the previous close, keeping ITC Share Price News in focus.
What is the market capitalisation of ITC?
Ans. ITC has a market capitalisation of Rs 3,32,058.70 crore. That places ITC Share Price in the Large Cap category and makes the stock materially larger than the other listed tobacco peers in the comparison set.
How is ITC valued on PE and PB?
Ans. ITC Share Price is backed by a PE ratio of 16.66 and a PB ratio of 4.32. The PE sits above the same-industry median and below the average, while PB stands above both benchmark median and average.
What do ITC ROE and ROCE show?
Ans. ITC reports ROE of 29.67% and ROCE of 38.83%. Both are above the same-industry benchmark median and average, which gives ITC Fundamental Analysis a stronger capital-efficiency context than several peers.
What is ITC EPS and book value?
Ans. ITC EPS is Rs 15.83 and book value is Rs 61.04 per share. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share at the current ITC Share Price.
Does ITC pay a dividend yield?
Ans. Yes. ITC dividend yield is 5.5%, which is an important part of ITC Share Price analysis for investors comparing income characteristics with valuation and return ratios. It adds context to the company’s current market pricing.
How does ITC compare with peers?
Ans. ITC Share Price compares with a much larger market capitalisation than Godfrey Phillips India, VST Industries, NTC Industries, The Indian Wood Products Company and Golden Tobacco, while its ROE and ROCE remain strong in the.
