Praj Industries (PRAJIND) Share Price hits fresh 52-week low as stock trades at Rs 272
- October 21, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Praj Industries Share Price is in focus after the stock touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 270.85 and was trading at Rs 272, down 1.32% from the previous close of Rs 275.65. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 5,066.81 crore. According to Univest data, this is a fresh one-year low, and the move matters because it places Praj Industries Share Price back at the lower end of its yearly range while investors assess its valuation and operating context. The latest Univest figures show a start at Rs 275.3, a day high of Rs 275.3 and a day low of Rs 270.85. At this stage, Praj Industries Share Price news is centred on the price event itself, not on any company-specific catalyst. The price move is confirmed in Univest data; a company-specific reason has not been established.
Praj Industries Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 272 |
| Previous Close | Rs 275.65 |
| Today's Move | Rs -3.65 (-1.32%) |
| Open | Rs 275.3 |
| High | Rs 275.3 |
| Low | Rs 270.85 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,066.81 crore |
Praj Industries Ltd. (PRAJIND) traded at Rs 272 versus the previous close of Rs 275.65, a fall of 1.32%. The stock opened at Rs 275.3, reached a high of Rs 275.3, touched a low of Rs 270.85.
Praj Industries Share Price today shows a gap between the previous close of Rs 275.65 and the current price of Rs 272, which is a decline of Rs 3.65 or 1.32%. The stock opened at Rs 275.3, touched a high of Rs 275.3 and moved down to a low of Rs 270.85, which is also the fresh 52-week low. That keeps Praj Industries Share Price within a tight intraday band while the one-year low becomes the key reference point for the market conversation. The current market capitalisation of Rs 5,066.81 crore places the move in the context of a mid-sized listed engineering business. For readers tracking Praj Industries Share Price live, the key facts today are the lower low, the weaker day change and the price staying close to the bottom of the range. This price action sets up the deeper fundamental analysis that follows.
Praj Industries Ltd. (PRAJIND) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,066.81 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 168.28x |
| P/B Ratio | 3.85x |
| ROE | 1.78% |
| ROCE | 5.22% |
| EPS | Rs 1.64 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 71.53 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
Praj Industries Ltd. (PRAJIND) fundamental metrics show P/E 168.28x, P/B 3.85x, ROE 1.78%, ROCE 5.22%. These ratios show where the company stands today and are not a call to buy or sell.
Praj Industries Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,066.81 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 168.28x, P/B at 3.85x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 1.78% and ROCE of 5.22%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 1.64, book value per share of Rs 71.53, dividend yield of 1.31%, 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 28.31x, median ROE of 13.59%, median ROCE of 16.06%. Together they describe the fundamental backdrop without implying a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Capital Goods |
| Industry | Engineering – Industrial Equipments |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 168.28x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 28.31x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 50.93x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0.75x to 721.38x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 3.85x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.96x |
| Company ROE | 1.78% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 13.59% |
| Company ROCE | 5.22% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 16.06% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,066.81 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 336.38 crore |
Praj Industries Ltd. (PRAJIND) operates in the Capital Goods sector, within the Engineering – Industrial Equipments industry.
Praj Industries Ltd. (PRAJIND) has a P/E ratio of 168.28x, which is above the benchmark median of 28.31x, a difference of +494.42%. A P/E difference of this kind is a reference point rather than a recommendation.
Praj Industries Ltd. (PRAJIND) has a ROE of 1.78%, which is below the benchmark median of 13.59%, a difference of -86.9%. Praj Industries Ltd. (PRAJIND) has a ROCE of 5.22%, which is below the benchmark median of 16.06%, a difference of -67.5%.
Track stocks falling to yearly lows through the Univest 52-week-low screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempsens Instruments (India) Ltd. | TEMPSENS | 4,485.05 | 66.6 | 7.39 | 15.34 | 18.58 |
| GMM Pfaudler Ltd. | GMMPFAUDLR | 5,794.99 | 77.76 | 4.73 | 4.67 | 12.11 |
| Skipper Ltd. | SKIPPER | 6,364.06 | 28.32 | 3.21 | 15.88 | 23.18 |
| Harsha Engineers International Ltd. | HARSHA | 3,986.37 | 25.78 | 2.77 | 11.69 | 14.36 |
| AJAX ENGINEERING LIMITED | AJAXENGG | 6,451.08 | 28.31 | 4.51 | 17.84 | 23.65 |
Praj Industries Ltd. (PRAJIND) has a P/E ratio of 168.28x compared with the displayed peer median of 28.32x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 1.78% compares with a peer median of 15.34% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 5.22% versus the displayed peer median of 18.58%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Praj Industries Ltd. (PRAJIND) has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,066.81 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 3 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Praj Industries
- Praj Industries Share Price touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 270.85 and was last traded at Rs 272.
- Praj Industries Share Price today shows a decline of 1.32% from the previous close of Rs 275.65.
- Praj Industries Share Price carries a P/E of 168.28, which is well above the industry benchmark median.
- Praj Industries Share Price has ROE of 1.78% and ROCE of 5.22%, both below the benchmark medians.
- Praj Industries Share Price remains a capital goods name with market cap of Rs 5,066.81 crore and revenue of Rs 715.82 crore in Jun 2026.
About Praj Industries
Praj Industries Share Price belongs to Praj Industries Ltd., a company in the Capital Goods sector and the Engineering – Industrial Equipments industry. The business is known for industrial equipment and engineering solutions, and the latest Univest figures place it within a listed set of 166 same-industry companies. Praj Industries Share Price therefore reflects a company that operates in an engineering-led space rather than a consumer-facing one. Its latest quarter revenue of Rs 715.82 crore for Jun 2026 shows meaningful operating scale, while the book value of Rs 71.53 and EPS of Rs 1.64 provide balance-sheet and earnings context. Dividend yield of 1.31% adds another listed-market reference point for readers tracking Praj Industries Share Price, Praj Industries Stock Analysis and Praj Industries Latest News. In company overview terms, the stock remains tied to capital goods execution, valuation and the market’s view of its financial profile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Praj Industries Share Price hit a fresh 52-week low?
Ans. Praj Industries Share Price touched Rs 270.85, its fresh 52-week low, and traded at Rs 272. According to Univest data, no company-specific catalyst is established, so the event is best read through price action and valuation context.
What is Praj Industries Share Price today?
Ans. Praj Industries Share Price was trading at Rs 272, down 1.32% from the previous close of Rs 275.65. The stock also marked a fresh one-year low during the session, which makes the move notable.
What is the 52-week low for Praj Industries?
Ans. The fresh 52-week low for Praj Industries Share Price is Rs 270.85. That level was also the day’s low, while the stock opened at Rs 275.3 and moved between Rs 275.3 and Rs 270.85.
How much is Praj Industries market cap?
Ans. Praj Industries has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,066.81 crore. That size places Praj Industries Share Price in the capital goods universe with a benchmark set of 166 same-industry companies.
Is Praj Industries Share Price expensive on valuation?
Ans. Praj Industries Share Price carries a P/E ratio of 168.28 and a P/B ratio of 3.85. Compared with the industry median P/E of 28.31, the earnings multiple is much higher than the benchmark centre.
What do ROE and ROCE show for Praj Industries?
Ans. Praj Industries reports ROE of 1.78% and ROCE of 5.22%. Both are below the industry benchmark medians of 13.59% and 16.06%, which adds important context for Praj Industries Share Price.
What is the EPS of Praj Industries?
Ans. Praj Industries has EPS of 1.64 and book value of Rs 71.53. These figures matter for Praj Industries Share Price because they help frame earnings and accounting value alongside the current market price.
Does Praj Industries pay a dividend?
Ans. Praj Industries has a dividend yield of 1.31%. For Praj Industries Share Price, that is a historical payout reference rather than a forecast, and it should be read alongside valuation and return ratios.
What should investors track next in Praj Industries Stock News?
Ans. Investors tracking Praj Industries Share Price should watch whether the stock remains near Rs 270.85, how it trades around Rs 272, and how valuation compares with the engineering peer set and industry benchmark.
