UPL (UPL) Share Price Falls 2.57% Today as Large Cap Trades at Rs 516.20
- October 21, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
UPL Share Price was under pressure on 21 October 2026 at 10:53:05 AM IST, with the stock trading at Rs 516.20 after a 2.57% decline from the previous close of Rs 529.80. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 44,724.09 Cr, placing UPL in the Large Cap category. According to latest Univest figures, this was a clear intraday price fall for UPL Share Price, and the move matters because it changes how the stock is positioned versus its own history and the wider chemicals set. UPL Share Price also matters for investors tracking UPL Share Price Today, UPL Stock News and UPL Share Price News because the decline came without any company-specific catalyst being established in the verified price data.
Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified. That makes the market reaction itself the central fact to monitor. UPL Share Price opened at Rs 529.80, touched a high of Rs 532.35 and a low of Rs 516.15 in the early part of trade, which shows that the stock moved back toward its low after opening flat to the previous close. For readers following UPL Share Price Live, the current level of Rs 516.20 is also very close to the day’s low. UPL Share Price Today is therefore defined by a lower quote, a negative change of Rs 13.60 and a Large Cap valuation base, not by any unsupported narrative around cause. The next useful step is to place UPL Share Price inside the company’s fundamentals and sector benchmark.
UPL (UPL) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 516.2 |
| Previous Close | Rs 529.8 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 13.60 (-2.57%) |
| Open | Rs 529.8 |
| High | Rs 532.35 |
| Low | Rs 516.15 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 44,724.09 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
UPL Share Price Today shows an intraday decline of 2.57% to Rs 516.20 from the previous close of Rs 529.80. The stock opened at Rs 529.80, moved to a high of Rs 532.35 and slipped to a low of Rs 516.15, leaving the last traded level almost at the lower end of the range. In cash terms, UPL Share Price declined by Rs 13.60. The market capitalisation of Rs 44,724.09 Cr keeps UPL in the Large Cap bracket, which is important context when reading UPL Share Price Today because size and valuation often shape how the market reads a single-day move. For UPL Share Price, the facts today are straightforward: a lower quote, a negative percentage move and a range that compressed toward the day low. That is the cleanest UPL Share Price Update available from Univest.
UPL Share Price Today also matters because the move occurred from a flat open, which means the stock did not start the day with a gap lower. Instead, the decline developed during trade and left UPL Share Price at Rs 516.20 as of 21 October 2026 at 10:53:05 AM IST. For UPL Share Price, that makes the day’s range and the final position within it the most useful price-action markers. The next question for any reader tracking UPL Share Price is whether the valuation and operating context justify the current market reading, so the discussion naturally moves to fundamentals.
UPL (UPL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 44,724.09 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 22.14x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.29x |
| ROE | 6.95% |
| ROCE | 12% |
| EPS | Rs 23.93 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 411.12 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.13% |
UPL (UPL) fundamental metrics show P/E 22.14x, P/B 1.29x, ROE 6.95%, ROCE 12%. Read together, these ratios describe the company’s position rather than a recommendation.
UPL has a market capitalisation of Rs 44,724.09 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 22.14x, P/B at 1.29x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 6.95% and ROCE of 12%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 23.93, book value per share of Rs 411.12, dividend yield of 1.13%, 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 18.69x, median ROE of 9.32%, median ROCE of 13.23%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Industry | Pesticides & Agrochemicals |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 22.14x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 18.69x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 28.88x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 8.46x to 236.8x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.29x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.84x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 2.19x |
| Company ROE | 6.95% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 9.32% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 7.13% |
| Company ROCE | 12% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 13.23% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 11.43% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 44,724.09 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 1,006.71 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 4,305.36 crore |
UPL (UPL) operates in the Chemicals sector, within the Pesticides & Agrochemicals industry.
UPL (UPL) has a P/E ratio of 22.14x, which is above the benchmark median of 18.69x, a difference of +18.46%. The P/E comparison frames valuation; it is not a signal to buy or sell.
UPL (UPL) has a ROE of 6.95%, which is below the benchmark median of 9.32%, a difference of -25.43%. UPL (UPL) has a ROCE of 12%, which is below the benchmark median of 13.23%, a difference of -9.3%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PI Industries | PIIND | 33,165.58 | 28.47 | 2.89 | 12.35 | 16 |
| Sumitomo Chemical India | SUMICHEM | 19,566.51 | 33.77 | 5.43 | 17.26 | 23.39 |
| Bayer CropScience | BAYERCROP | 15,934.44 | 21.77 | 4.85 | 23.7 | 30.08 |
| Sharda Cropchem | SHARDACROP | 6,313.63 | 10.08 | 1.96 | 24.16 | 31.1 |
| Rallis India | RALLIS | 3,982.72 | 18.61 | 1.84 | 9.32 | 13.23 |
UPL (UPL) has a P/E ratio of 22.14x compared with the displayed peer median of 21.77x. Peer multiples give relative context only, not a buy or sell view. Its ROE of 6.95% compares with a peer median of 17.26% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 12% versus the displayed peer median of 23.39%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. UPL (UPL) has a market capitalisation of Rs 44,724.09 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 5 peers shown.
Why Investors Are Watching UPL
- UPL Share Price fell 2.57% to Rs 516.20, so the day’s move is immediately visible in UPL Share Price Today.
- The stock opened at Rs 529.80 and moved between Rs 532.35 and Rs 516.15, which makes UPL Share Price Live useful to track intraday positioning.
- UPL’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 44,724.09 Cr, placing UPL Share Price in the Large Cap category.
- UPL Fundamental Analysis shows P/E of 22.14, P/B of 1.29, ROE of 6.95% and ROCE of 12%, giving UPL Share Price a mixed valuation backdrop.
- Sector and peer comparisons show UPL Share Price against a wide Chemicals and Pesticides & Agrochemicals range, where several peers post stronger return ratios.
About UPL
UPL operates in the Chemicals sector and the Pesticides & Agrochemicals industry. The company is part of a large listed peer set and is tracked through UPL NSE and UPL BSE market references. UPL Share Price matters because the business sits in a sector where product demand, crop protection, formulations and industry pricing all shape investor interest. UPL Share Price Today is therefore not just a market number; it is a reflection point for one of the better-known Large Cap names in this industry. For readers following UPL Latest News, the company belongs to a sector where valuation, return ratios and peer comparison are often read together.
UPL Share Price also connects to company-wide financial analysis because the stock is followed for its scale, valuation multiples and return profile. In this article, UPL Share Price News is tied to the facts that are verified: market capitalisation, P/E, P/B, ROE, ROCE, EPS, book value and dividend yield. That gives UPL Share Price a clear analytical frame without drifting into unsupported commentary. If investors want only one line, it is this: UPL Share Price is a large, actively tracked chemicals stock with a mixed fundamental profile and a lower intraday quote today.
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Investors can track UPL Share Price on Univest for the live quote, market capitalisation, valuation ratios, 52-week levels and sector context in one place. UPL Share Price Today is especially useful to follow during the trading day because the stock can move within a defined intraday range. Univest also helps readers compare UPL Share Price with peer valuations, fundamentals and company news in a structured format.
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
Why is UPL Share Price falling today?
Ans. UPL Share Price was trading at Rs 516.20, down 2.57% from the previous close of Rs 529.80. Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified.
What is UPL Share Price Today?
Ans. UPL Share Price Today stood at Rs 516.20 as of 21 October 2026 at 10:53:05 AM IST. The move reflects a decline of Rs 13.60 from the previous close and keeps the stock in Large Cap territory.
What was UPL’s day range in today’s trade?
Ans. UPL Share Price moved between Rs 516.15 and Rs 532.35 after opening at Rs 529.80. The last traded level was very close to the day’s low, which is the key intraday price detail for UPL Share Price Today.
What is UPL’s market capitalisation?
Ans. UPL Share Price is backed by a market capitalisation of Rs 44,724.09 Cr. That places the company in the Large Cap category and makes it a major name in the Chemicals sector and Pesticides & Agrochemicals industry.
How does UPL’s valuation compare with its sector?
Ans. UPL Share Price carries a P/E of 22.14 and a P/B of 1.29. In the same-industry benchmark, the P/E is above the median of 18.69 but below the average of 28.88, while the P/B is below both.
What do UPL’s ROE and ROCE show?
Ans. UPL Share Price is paired with ROE of 6.95% and ROCE of 12%. Those figures sit below the same-industry medians of 9.32% and 13.23%, which gives the stock a mixed profitability profile in peer comparison.
What is UPL’s EPS and book value?
Ans. UPL Share Price has EPS of Rs 23.93 and book value of Rs 411.12. EPS indicates earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share at the current level.
Does UPL pay a dividend?
Ans. UPL Share Price is associated with a dividend yield of 1.13%. That figure reflects the historical payout relative to the current price, and it is one of the income context points investors may note alongside valuation and returns.
How does UPL compare with chemical peers?
Ans. UPL Share Price sits below peers such as PI Industries, Sumitomo Chemical India and Bayer CropScience on ROE and ROCE, while its P/B is also lower. Compared with Sharda Cropchem and Rallis India, the valuation picture remains mixed.
