Coal India (COALINDIA) Share Price Falls 2.21% to Rs 415.6; Large Cap Mining Stock Under Pressure
- October 6, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Coal India Share Price was at Rs 415.6 in early trade on 06 October 2026 at 12:23:46 PM IST, down 2.21% from the previous close of Rs 425. The large cap company has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,59,759 crore, keeping Coal India Share Price in sharp focus for investors tracking Coal India Share Price Today, Coal India Stock News and Coal India Share Price News. Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified. The move is relevant because the stock opened above the previous close, traded between Rs 426.9 and Rs 415.6, and then slipped to the day low. Coal India Share Price therefore reflects a clear intraday decline that investors may want to place alongside valuation, profitability and sector comparison.
Coal India Share Price also matters because the company remains one of the largest listed names in the mining space, and its ratios give the fall some context. At the same time, the absence of a verified trigger means the move should be read as a price event first, not as a proven reaction to a new development. That is the framework Univest uses in this Coal India Share Price update.
Coal India (COALINDIA) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 415.6 |
| Previous Close | Rs 425 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 9.40 (-2.21%) |
| Open | Rs 426.55 |
| High | Rs 426.9 |
| Low | Rs 415.6 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 2,59,759 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Coal India Share Price opened at Rs 426.55, moved to a high of Rs 426.9 and touched a low of Rs 415.6, which is also the current price as of this article timestamp. The stock is down Rs 9.4 from the previous close of Rs 425, showing a 2.21% decline in today’s trade. Coal India Share Price today therefore moved from a modestly firmer open to the lower end of the range without any verified intraday catalyst in the record.
The company is classified as a Large Cap, so Coal India Share Price carries the weight of a heavyweight mining name rather than a smaller cyclical counter. Coal India Share Price Today is also notable because the fall came after the stock had already opened near the prior close and then weakened steadily into the day low. For readers tracking Coal India Share Price Live, the immediate takeaway is simple: the move is real, measurable and current. From here, the next useful lens is Coal India Fundamental Analysis.
Coal India (COALINDIA) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 2,59,759 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 8.39x |
| P/B Ratio | 2.05x |
| ROE | 28.14% |
| ROCE | 35.43% |
| EPS | Rs 50.63 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 207.23 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.24% |
Coal India (COALINDIA) fundamental metrics show P/E 8.39x, P/B 2.05x, ROE 28.14%, ROCE 35.43%. Read together, these ratios describe the company’s position rather than a recommendation.
Coal India has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,59,759.00 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 8.39x, P/B at 2.05x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 28.14% and ROCE of 35.43%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 50.63, book value per share of Rs 207.23, dividend yield of 6.24%, 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 12x, median ROE of 9.97%, median ROCE of 13.14%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Mining |
| Industry | Mining & Minerals |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 8.39x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 12x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 115.17x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 7.97x to 634.42x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 2.05x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.92x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 0.87x |
| Company ROE | 28.14% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 9.97% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 9.3% |
| Company ROCE | 35.43% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 13.14% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 8.55% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 2,59,759 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 4,306.65 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 27,563.39 crore |
Coal India (COALINDIA) operates in the Mining sector, within the Mining & Minerals industry.
Coal India (COALINDIA) has a P/E ratio of 8.39x, which is below the benchmark median of 12x, a difference of -30.08%. The P/E comparison frames valuation; it is not a signal to buy or sell.
Coal India (COALINDIA) has a ROE of 28.14%, which is above the benchmark median of 9.97%, a difference of +182.25%. Coal India (COALINDIA) has a ROCE of 35.43%, which is above the benchmark median of 13.14%, a difference of +169.63%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMDC | NMDC | 65,938.63 | 8.7 | 1.8 | 23.26 | 27.98 |
| KIOCL | KIOCL | 19,599.97 | 504.11 | 11.39 | 0.96 | 1.54 |
| Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation | GMDCLTD | 15,512.04 | 16.2 | 2.14 | 14.16 | 18.28 |
| Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores | SANDUMA | 8,647.8 | 12 | 2.47 | 22.46 | 23.78 |
| MOIL | MOIL | 4,725.94 | 15.85 | 1.72 | 10 | 12.64 |
Coal India (COALINDIA) has a P/E ratio of 8.39x compared with the displayed peer median of 15.85x. Peer multiples give relative context only, not a buy or sell view. Its ROE of 28.14% compares with a peer median of 14.16% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 35.43% versus the displayed peer median of 18.28%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Coal India (COALINDIA) has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,59,759 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 5 peers shown.
Why Investors Are Watching Coal India
- Coal India Share Price is down 2.21% today, which keeps the stock in active price-move discussion.
- The stock opened at Rs 426.55 and slipped to Rs 415.6, so Coal India Share Price moved lower after an early firm start.
- Coal India Share Price trades with a P/E of 8.39 and a P/B of 2.05, which gives valuation context to the decline.
- ROE of 28.14% and ROCE of 35.43% make Coal India Share Price important to follow in fundamental analysis.
- Coal India Share Price also stands out for its Rs 2,59,759 crore market capitalisation and 6.24% dividend yield.
About Coal India
Coal India is a Mining company in the Mining & Minerals industry. Coal India Share Price reflects a business that operates at large scale within the sector, and the company is tracked closely because of its size, earnings profile and dividend yield. The latest Univest data does not break out segment revenue mix, so the most reliable description is that Coal India Share Price belongs to a major listed mining name with strong profitability ratios and a large market capitalisation.
For investors reading Coal India Share Price and Coal India Stock News together, the company’s role in the industry is easy to place: it is a heavyweight in the listed mining universe. Coal India Share Price therefore attracts attention not only when it moves, but also when its valuation and return ratios are compared with the broader sector.
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Track Coal India Share Price on Univest for live price updates, market capitalisation, key fundamental ratios, 52-week levels and market insights in one place. Coal India Share Price Today can be reviewed alongside Coal India Stock Analysis and Coal India Latest News without switching between multiple sources. Univest helps readers follow Coal India Share Price with a clear view of the numbers that matter.
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
What is Coal India Share Price today?
Ans. Coal India Share Price is Rs 415.6 as of 06 October 2026 at 12:23:46 PM IST. It is down 2.21% from the previous close of Rs 425, with the day low also at Rs 415.6.
Why is Coal India Share Price falling today?
Ans. Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified. Coal India Share Price moved from an opening of Rs 426.55 to the day low of Rs 415.6 during the current trade.
What does Coal India Share Price tell investors today?
Ans. Coal India Share Price shows a measured intraday decline rather than a sharp gap move. The stock is trading below the previous close, while its large market capitalisation keeps it important in the mining space.
Is Coal India a Large Cap stock?
Ans. Yes. Coal India Share Price belongs to a Large Cap company with a market capitalisation of Rs 2,59,759 crore. That size makes the stock significant within both the Mining sector and the broader market.
What are the key valuation ratios for Coal India Share Price?
Ans. Coal India Share Price has a P/E of 8.39 and a P/B of 2.05. These ratios can be compared with the mining industry benchmark, where the median P/E is 12 and the median P/B is 1.92.
How strong are Coal India profitability ratios?
Ans. Coal India Share Price is supported by ROE of 28.14% and ROCE of 35.43%. Both are above the benchmark median for the same industry, which adds useful context to Coal India Share Price News.
What is the dividend yield in Coal India Share Price data?
Ans. Coal India Share Price includes a dividend yield of 6.24%. That makes dividend yield a visible part of the stock’s profile, alongside EPS of Rs 50.63 and book value of Rs 207.23 per share.
How does Coal India compare with mining peers?
Ans. Coal India Share Price has a much larger market capitalisation than NMDC, GMDCLTD, SANDUMA and MOIL. Its P/E of 8.39 is close to NMDC and lower than most listed peers in the comparison set.
