Greaves Cotton (GREAVESCOT) Share Price Falls 5.9% as Mid Cap Trades Lower
- October 7, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Greaves Cotton Share Price moved lower today, with the stock trading at Rs 209.65, down 5.9% from the previous close of Rs 222.8. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 5,148.23 Cr, placing it in the Mid Cap category. Greaves Cotton Share Price is therefore attracting attention not because of a corporate event in the text of the move, but because the price data itself shows a clear single-day decline. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger. For readers tracking Greaves Cotton Share Price Today, the move is relevant because it combines a visible price fall, a defined market-cap profile and valuation metrics that can be compared with diesel-engine peers.
Greaves Cotton (GREAVESCOT) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 209.65 |
| Previous Close | Rs 222.8 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 13.15 (-5.9%) |
| Open | Rs 222.75 |
| High | Rs 222.75 |
| Low | Rs 209.35 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,148.23 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Mid Cap |
Greaves Cotton Share Price opened at Rs 222.75, touched a high of Rs 222.75 and a low of Rs 209.35, and was last traded at Rs 209.65. The day change was Rs -13.15, which translates into a 5.9% decline versus the previous close of Rs 222.8. Greaves Cotton Share Price therefore spent the session below its opening level and near the lower end of the day’s range, with the gap between open and low showing how quickly the move extended after trade began. The stock’s market capitalisation of Rs 5,148.23 Cr keeps it in the Mid Cap bracket, which is useful context when reading the move in Greaves Cotton Share Price Today. For anyone following Greaves Cotton Share Price Live, the key fact is simple: the share price fell, and the numbers establish the scale of that fall. That leads directly into the company’s fundamental context.
Greaves Cotton (GREAVESCOT) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,148.23 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 52x |
| P/B Ratio | 3.65x |
| ROE | 2.51% |
| ROCE | 8.77% |
| EPS | Rs 4.29 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 61.05 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.9% |
Greaves Cotton (GREAVESCOT) fundamental metrics show P/E 52x, P/B 3.65x, ROE 2.51%, ROCE 8.77%. Taken on their own, these numbers offer context rather than a trading signal.
Greaves Cotton has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,148.23 crore and falls in the Mid Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 52x, P/B at 3.65x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 2.51% and ROCE of 8.77%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 4.29, book value per share of Rs 61.05, dividend yield of 0.9%, 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 54.83x, median ROE of 23.1%, median ROCE of 26.55%. They set out the fundamental picture and are not a rating on the stock.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Automobile & Ancillaries |
| Industry | Diesel Engines |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 52x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 54.83x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 47.88x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 21.32x to 60.57x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 3.65x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 8.42x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 8.92x |
| Company ROE | 2.51% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 23.1% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 22.99% |
| Company ROCE | 8.77% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 26.55% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 30% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,148.23 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 18,904.1 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 43,986.61 crore |
Greaves Cotton (GREAVESCOT) operates in the Automobile & Ancillaries sector, within the Diesel Engines industry.
Greaves Cotton (GREAVESCOT) has a P/E ratio of 52x, which is below the benchmark median of 54.83x, a difference of -5.16%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Greaves Cotton (GREAVESCOT) has a ROE of 2.51%, which is below the benchmark median of 23.1%, a difference of -89.13%. Greaves Cotton (GREAVESCOT) has a ROCE of 8.77%, which is below the benchmark median of 26.55%, a difference of -66.97%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummins India | CUMMINSIND | 1,33,834.93 | 57.65 | 15.17 | 29.45 | 38.64 |
| Kirloskar Oil Engines | KIRLOSENG | 32,659.97 | 60.57 | 8.93 | 16.75 | 14.46 |
| Swaraj Engines | SWARAJENG | 4,303.3 | 21.32 | 7.91 | 43.26 | 58.13 |
Greaves Cotton (GREAVESCOT) has a P/E ratio of 52x compared with the displayed peer median of 57.65x. The comparison is relative and should not be read as a recommendation. Its ROE of 2.51% compares with a peer median of 29.45% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 8.77% versus the displayed peer median of 38.64%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Greaves Cotton (GREAVESCOT) has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,148.23 crore. Among the 3 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Greaves Cotton
- Greaves Cotton Share Price fell 5.9% in one session, which places the move firmly in focus for Greaves Cotton Stock News.
- The stock traded at Rs 209.65 versus a previous close of Rs 222.8, making the price gap visible in Greaves Cotton Share Price Today.
- Market capitalisation at Rs 5,148.23 Cr keeps Greaves Cotton Share Price in the Mid Cap category.
- P/E of 52 and P/B of 3.65 give Greaves Cotton Share Price a valuation profile that can be compared with diesel-engine peers.
- ROE of 2.51% and ROCE of 8.77% sit well below the sector benchmark, which is important in Greaves Cotton Fundamental Analysis.
About Greaves Cotton
Greaves Cotton is a Mid Cap company in the Automobile & Ancillaries sector, operating in the Diesel Engines industry. The business context available here centres on diesel-engine exposure, which is why Greaves Cotton Share Price is often read alongside peers such as Cummins India, Kirloskar Oil Engines and Swaraj Engines. For Greaves Cotton Share News readers, the important point is that the company sits inside a tightly comparable industrial set where valuation and return metrics can be weighed side by side. Greaves Cotton Share Price therefore reflects both company-specific financial ratios and the broader industry positioning that investors typically monitor in this segment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Greaves Cotton Share Price falling today?
Ans. Greaves Cotton Share Price fell 5.9% to Rs 209.65 from Rs 222.8. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger. The move is visible in the day’s open, high and low.
What is Greaves Cotton Share Price today?
Ans. Greaves Cotton Share Price today stood at Rs 209.65, after trading between Rs 222.75 and Rs 209.35. The stock was down Rs 13.15, making the session’s decline clear from the opening levels and the previous close.
What is Greaves Cotton market capitalisation?
Ans. Greaves Cotton Share Price carries a market capitalisation of Rs 5,148.23 Cr. That places the company in the Mid Cap category and gives useful size context when comparing its valuation and return ratios with diesel-engine peers.
Is Greaves Cotton a Mid Cap stock?
Ans. Yes. Greaves Cotton Share Price is associated with a market-cap category of Mid Cap. The company’s market capitalisation is Rs 5,148.23 Cr, which is smaller than the benchmark median of its peer group.
What are Greaves Cotton P/E and P/B ratios?
Ans. Greaves Cotton Share Price trades at a P/E of 52 and a P/B of 3.65. In the same industry benchmark, the P/E sits below the median, while the P/B matches the benchmark minimum.
How do Greaves Cotton ROE and ROCE compare with peers?
Ans. Greaves Cotton Share Price shows ROE of 2.51% and ROCE of 8.77%. Both are below the peer median and average in the Diesel Engines industry, which makes the return profile weaker than the group benchmark.
What does Greaves Cotton EPS and book value indicate?
Ans. Greaves Cotton Share Price has EPS of Rs 4.29 and book value of Rs 61.05 per share. EPS reflects earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share.
Does Greaves Cotton pay a dividend?
Ans. Greaves Cotton Share Price carries a dividend yield of 0.9%. This is a historical payout measure linked to the current price, and it adds another data point to the company’s fundamental profile alongside valuation and returns.
How does Greaves Cotton compare with diesel-engine peers?
Ans. Greaves Cotton Share Price sits below Cummins India and Kirloskar Oil Engines in market cap, while its P/E of 52 is above Swaraj Engines and below the larger peers. Its ROE and ROCE are the weakest in the set.
