Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) Share Price Falls 2.05% to Rs 941.50: What the Latest Move Shows
- October 1, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Bajaj Finance Share Price came under pressure in today’s trade, with the stock last trading at Rs 941.50, down 2.05% from the previous close of Rs 961.25. The company is valued at Rs 6,06,096.65 crore in market capitalisation, which keeps it firmly in the Large Cap category. Bajaj Finance Share Price Today therefore matters not only because of the decline, but also because the move comes in a stock that remains one of the most closely tracked names in the Finance sector. Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified. In that context, the latest Bajaj Finance Share Price move is best understood through price action, fundamentals, sector benchmarks and peer positioning rather than a single trigger.
For readers following Bajaj Finance Share Price News, the key question is not just why the stock slipped, but what the numbers say about valuation and operating context. The company trades on the NSE and BSE, and its large market capitalisation means even a modest daily move can draw attention across Stock Market Today and Share Market Today screens.
Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 941.5 |
| Previous Close | Rs 961.25 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 19.75 (-2.05%) |
| Open | Rs 954.55 |
| High | Rs 956.5 |
| Low | Rs 937.45 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 6,06,096.65 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Bajaj Finance Share Price Today opened at Rs 954.55, touched a high of Rs 956.50 and a low of Rs 937.45, before last trading at Rs 941.50. That places the stock below the previous close of Rs 961.25 by Rs 19.75, or 2.05%. The intraday range shows that the share price moved between a tight upper band near the opening print and a lower low at Rs 937.45, with the current price sitting closer to the day low than the day high.
The move is a clear Bajaj Finance Share Price Fall in a Large Cap company, which makes the stock a notable part of today’s market action. For investors tracking Bajaj Finance Share Price Live, the essential point is straightforward: the decline is visible in the actual trade, and the market capitalisation remains very large even after the fall. Bajaj Finance Share Price is therefore moving inside a high-value franchise rather than a small, thinly priced company. From here, the more useful question is whether fundamentals and valuation still justify close monitoring.
Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 6,06,096.65 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 29.48x |
| P/B Ratio | 5.03x |
| ROE | 18.54% |
| ROCE | 10.87% |
| EPS | Rs 32.61 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 190.93 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.62% |
Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) fundamental metrics show P/E 29.48x, P/B 5.03x, ROE 18.54%, ROCE 10.87%. Read together, these ratios describe the company’s position rather than a recommendation.
Bajaj Finance has a market capitalisation of Rs 6,06,096.65 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 29.48x, P/B at 5.03x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 18.54% and ROCE of 10.87%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 32.61, book value per share of Rs 190.93, dividend yield of 0.62%, 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 21.86x, median ROE of 3.82%, median ROCE of 6.28%. 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 – NBFC |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 29.48x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 21.86x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 52.41x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0.47x to 789.8x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 5.03x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.02x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 1.54x |
| Company ROE | 18.54% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 3.82% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 4.91% |
| Company ROCE | 10.87% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 6.28% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 5.74% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 6,06,096.65 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 53.7 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 7,175.12 crore |
Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) operates in the Finance sector, within the Finance – NBFC industry.
Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) has a P/E ratio of 29.48x, which is above the benchmark median of 21.86x, a difference of +34.86%. The P/E comparison frames valuation; it is not a signal to buy or sell.
Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) has a ROE of 18.54%, which is above the benchmark median of 3.82%, a difference of +385.34%. Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) has a ROCE of 10.87%, which is above the benchmark median of 6.28%, a difference of +73.09%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shriram Finance | SHRIRAMFIN | 2,28,951.28 | 20.46 | 2.12 | 16.36 | 11.49 |
| JIO Financial Services | JIOFIN | 1,43,882.46 | 69.21 | 1.03 | 1.23 | 2.11 |
| Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company | CHOLAFIN | 1,39,389.63 | 24.01 | 4.31 | 19.51 | 9.7 |
| Bajaj Holdings & Investment | BAJAJHLDNG | 1,18,683.4 | 13.55 | 1.63 | 14.41 | 14.81 |
| Muthoot Finance | MUTHOOTFIN | 1,10,363.68 | 9.68 | 2.71 | 30.97 | 15.87 |
Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) has a P/E ratio of 29.48x compared with the displayed peer median of 20.46x. Peer multiples give relative context only, not a buy or sell view. Its ROE of 18.54% compares with a peer median of 16.36% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 10.87% versus the displayed peer median of 11.49%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) has a market capitalisation of Rs 6,06,096.65 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 5 peers shown.
Why Investors Are Watching Bajaj Finance
- Bajaj Finance Share Price fell 2.05% to Rs 941.50, making it a visible price action event in a Large Cap NBFC.
- The stock trades on a P/E of 29.48 and P/B of 5.03, both above the same-industry medians.
- ROE of 18.54% and ROCE of 10.87% keep Bajaj Finance Share Price relevant in Fundamental Analysis.
- The company’s Rs 6,06,096.65 crore market capitalisation keeps it at the top end of the NBFC universe.
- Peer comparison shows Bajaj Finance Share Price standing above several lenders on size, while valuation remains richer than the sector middle.
About Bajaj Finance
Bajaj Finance operates in Finance – NBFC and is part of the broader Finance sector. The company is known for lending and financial services within the non-banking finance space, and its scale is reflected in the Rs 6,06,096.65 crore market capitalisation. Bajaj Finance Share Price therefore represents a business with a large presence in the Indian credit market. For Bajaj Finance Stock News readers, the important point is that the company sits in a mature, heavily followed part of the financial system where valuation and return ratios are watched closely.
In this context, Bajaj Finance Share Price Today is not just a movement in a single stock; it is a reading on one of the largest NBFC names in India. That is why the company’s company overview, market capitalisation and ratio profile remain central to the discussion.
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For investors following Bajaj Finance Share Price Live, this makes it easier to monitor the stock alongside Finance sector context, peer values and the latest company data. Univest keeps the discussion tied to verified figures rather than headline noise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Bajaj Finance Share Price falling today?
Ans. Bajaj Finance Share Price fell 2.05% to Rs 941.50 in today's trade. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established, so the move is best read through price action and valuation context.
What is Bajaj Finance Share Price Today?
Ans. Bajaj Finance Share Price Today is Rs 941.50, compared with the previous close of Rs 961.25. The stock opened at Rs 954.55 and moved between Rs 956.50 and Rs 937.45 during the trading window.
What is the market capitalisation of Bajaj Finance?
Ans. Bajaj Finance has a market capitalisation of Rs 6,06,096.65 crore. That places the company in the Large Cap category and makes Bajaj Finance Share Price a major reference point in the Finance sector.
What are the main valuation ratios for Bajaj Finance Share Price?
Ans. Bajaj Finance Share Price trades at a P/E of 29.48 and a P/B of 5.03. These multiples sit above the same-industry median, which shows a richer valuation than the benchmark middle.
How does Bajaj Finance compare with NBFC peers?
Ans. Bajaj Finance Share Price is larger than the listed peers in this set by market capitalisation. Its P/E is above Shriram Finance and Cholamandalam, while ROE remains strong versus several peers in the comparison.
What do ROE and ROCE show for Bajaj Finance?
Ans. Bajaj Finance reports ROE of 18.54% and ROCE of 10.87%. These figures show healthy returns on equity and capital employed, and they help explain why Bajaj Finance Share Price remains closely followed by investors.
What do EPS and book value mean for Bajaj Finance Share Price?
Ans. EPS is Rs 32.61 and book value is Rs 190.93 per share. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value gives an accounting net-worth reference behind Bajaj Finance Share Price.
Is Bajaj Finance Share Price trading above its sector benchmark?
Ans. Bajaj Finance Share Price trades above the same-industry median on P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE. That places it above the benchmark middle on profitability and valuation, while keeping peer comparison important.
