Lotus Chocolate Company (LOTUSCHO) Share Price Falls 14.33% in Today’s Trade
- October 9, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price is under pressure in today’s trade, with the stock last traded at Rs 566.05, down 14.33% from the previous close of Rs 660.7. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 848.41 Cr, placing it in the Micro Cap category. Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price news is therefore drawing attention not because of a confirmed company-specific trigger, but because the price move itself is large enough to matter for short-term market tracking and valuation comparison. Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified. For readers following Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price Today, the key question is how the trade levels compare with its FMCG peers and whether the existing fundamentals justify the current market price.
As of 09 October 2026 at 9:23:29 AM IST, the stock was trading between Rs 555.5 and Rs 616 after opening at Rs 615.05. That range shows that Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price moved lower after the open and stayed below the previous close throughout the reported trade window. The next sections connect today’s price action with Lotus Chocolate Company Fundamental Analysis, sector context and peer positioning so that Lotus Chocolate Company Stock News can be read with the relevant numbers in view.
Lotus Chocolate Company (LOTUSCHO) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 566.05 |
| Previous Close | Rs 660.7 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 94.65 (-14.33%) |
| Open | Rs 615.05 |
| High | Rs 616 |
| Low | Rs 555.5 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 848.41 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Micro Cap |
Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price Today shows a clear decline from the previous close of Rs 660.7 to Rs 566.05, a fall of Rs 94.65 or 14.33%. The stock opened at Rs 615.05, touched a high of Rs 616 and a low of Rs 555.5. That means the current price is sitting much closer to the day’s low than to the opening level, which is the main feature visible in today’s price action. With market capitalisation at Rs 848.41 Cr, Lotus Chocolate Company remains a Micro Cap company by the category for the stock. For readers tracking Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price Live, the important facts are the opening level, the intraday range and the gap versus the previous close. Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price Fall has therefore become the day’s central market event, and it leads naturally into a closer look at Lotus Chocolate Company Fundamental Analysis.
Lotus Chocolate Company (LOTUSCHO) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 848.41 crore |
| P/B Ratio | 54.41x |
| ROE | 0.65% |
| ROCE | 9.8% |
| EPS | Rs -2.23 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 12.14 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Lotus Chocolate Company (LOTUSCHO) fundamental metrics show P/B 54.41x, ROE 0.65%, ROCE 9.8%. Read together, these ratios describe the company’s position rather than a recommendation.
Lotus Chocolate Company has a market capitalisation of Rs 848.41 crore and falls in the Micro Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/B at 54.41x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 0.65% and ROCE of 9.8%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs -2.23, book value per share of Rs 12.14, dividend yield of 0%, 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 21.56x, median ROE of 11.73%, median ROCE of 14.09%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | FMCG |
| Industry | Consumer Food |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 21.56x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 43.14x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 1.27x to 828.84x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 54.41x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.12x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 3.68x |
| Company ROE | 0.65% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 11.73% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 13.33% |
| Company ROCE | 9.8% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 14.09% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 17.15% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 848.41 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 191.49 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 6,176.51 crore |
Lotus Chocolate Company (LOTUSCHO) operates in the FMCG sector, within the Consumer Food industry.
Lotus Chocolate Company (LOTUSCHO) has a ROE of 0.65%, which is below the benchmark median of 11.73%, a difference of -94.46%. Lotus Chocolate Company (LOTUSCHO) has a ROCE of 9.8%, which is below the benchmark median of 14.09%, a difference of -30.45%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestle India | NESTLEIND | 2,54,739.96 | 66.79 | 41.51 | 76.34 | 98.35 |
| Varun Beverages | VBL | 1,49,049.63 | 42.95 | 6.68 | 16.94 | 20.73 |
| Britannia Industries | BRITANNIA | 1,15,226.58 | 44.01 | 20.1 | 53.62 | 56.48 |
| Jubilant FoodWorks | JUBLFOOD | 30,369.38 | 65.09 | 12.05 | 17.93 | 25.56 |
| MILKY MIST DAIRY FOOD L | MILKYMIST | 25,747.41 | 198.36 | 10.93 | NA | NA |
Its ROE of 0.65% compares with a peer median of 35.78% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 9.8% versus the displayed peer median of 41.02%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Lotus Chocolate Company (LOTUSCHO) has a market capitalisation of Rs 848.41 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Lotus Chocolate Company
- Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price fell 14.33% in the latest trade, making the move the day’s main price event.
- The stock traded at Rs 566.05 versus a previous close of Rs 660.7, which keeps Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price Today in sharp focus.
- Market capitalisation stands at Rs 848.41 Cr, placing the company in the Micro Cap category.
- Lotus Chocolate Company Fundamental Analysis shows P/B at 54.41, EPS at -2.23 and book value at Rs 12.14.
- Sector and peer comparisons show ROE and ROCE below benchmark medians, while the valuation multiple remains far above the benchmark median.
About Lotus Chocolate Company
Lotus Chocolate Company operates in the FMCG sector and the Consumer Food industry. The company’s current market reading places Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price in a Micro Cap category with a market capitalisation of Rs 848.41 Cr. The business context visible in the latest figures is that of a consumer food company, so investors following Lotus Chocolate Company Company News will usually read its share moves alongside product mix, category demand and FMCG sector comparison. The latest Univest figures also place the company inside a peer set that includes larger packaged-food and beverage names, which makes relative valuation an important part of the story.
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Track Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price on Univest to follow live share price updates, key valuation ratios, market capitalisation, 52-week levels and company insights in one place. Lotus Chocolate Company Stock News, Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price Today and Lotus Chocolate Company Fundamental Analysis can all be reviewed alongside sector and peer context. That makes it easier to keep the stock in view as new market readings appear.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price today?
Ans. Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price was Rs 566.05 in the latest trade. It was down 14.33% from the previous close of Rs 660.7, and the market capitalisation stood at Rs 848.41 Cr.
Why is Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price falling today?
Ans. Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified. The move is visible in the gap from Rs 660.7 to Rs 566.05 and in the day’s range between Rs 555.5 and Rs 616.
What was Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price Today’s range?
Ans. Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price opened at Rs 615.05, touched a high of Rs 616 and a low of Rs 555.5. The current price of Rs 566.05 sits closer to the day’s low than to the opening level.
What is the market capitalisation of Lotus Chocolate Company ?
Ans. Lotus Chocolate Company has a market capitalisation of Rs 848.41 Cr. The stock is classified as a Micro Cap company in the latest figures, which helps frame its relative scale within the FMCG universe.
What does Lotus Chocolate Company Fundamental Analysis show?
Ans. Lotus Chocolate Company Fundamental Analysis shows P/B at 54.41, ROE at 0.65, ROCE at 9.8, EPS at -2.23 and book value at Rs 12.14. Dividend yield is 0%, so the valuation is mainly judged on price and operating ratios.
How does Lotus Chocolate Company compare with FMCG peers?
Ans. Compared with peers such as Nestle India, Varun Beverages and Britannia Industries, Lotus Chocolate Company has a much smaller market cap and a far higher P/B. Its ROE and ROCE are also below most benchmark levels.
Is Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price expensive on book value?
Ans. Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price is associated with a P/B of 54.41, while book value is Rs 12.14. Against the FMCG benchmark median P/B of 2.12 and average of 3.68, that is a notably higher multiple.
What sector does Lotus Chocolate Company operate in?
Ans. Lotus Chocolate Company operates in the FMCG sector and the Consumer Food industry. That places Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price in the same broad space as packaged food and beverage companies used in the peer comparison.
Should investors track Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price on Univest?
Ans. Investors can track Lotus Chocolate Company Share Price on Univest to follow live price updates, market capitalisation, valuation ratios and sector comparison. The same page also brings together Lotus Chocolate Company Stock News and company context.
