Shipping Corporation Of India (SCI) Share Price Falls 5.6% to Rs 260.20
- October 21, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
SCI Share Price fell to Rs 260.20, down 5.6% in the latest session, while the company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 12,839.75 crore. Shipping Corporation of India moved lower after opening at Rs 277.25, touching Rs 277.55 and Rs 259.10 during trade. Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified. For readers tracking SCI Share Price, the move is relevant because it combines a sharp intraday decline with a large-capitalisation shipping company and a valuation profile that sits within a clearly defined peer set. This SCI Share Price today update focuses on verified price action, key ratios and sector comparison. Univest data also shows that the company is a Mid Cap stock, which helps frame the scale of the move without turning it into a longer-term judgment.
Shipping Corporation Of India (SCI) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 260.2 |
| Previous Close | Rs 275.65 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 15.45 (-5.6%) |
| Open | Rs 277.25 |
| High | Rs 277.55 |
| Low | Rs 259.1 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 12,839.75 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Mid Cap |
SCI Share Price today shows a decline from the previous close of Rs 275.65 to Rs 260.20, a fall of Rs 15.45. The share price opened at Rs 277.25 and traded between Rs 277.55 and Rs 259.10, which places the current level near the day’s low. For SCI Share Price watchers, the point to note is the full intraday swing rather than any one tick: the stock moved from an early high to a weaker level as the session progressed. Its market capitalisation of Rs 12,839.75 crore keeps it in the Mid Cap category, and that context matters when reading SCI Share Price Today alongside other shipping counters. The price action is confirmed, but Univest data does not establish a company-specific trigger, so the move should be read as a verified price fall rather than a explained event.
SCI Share Price also remains important because the current level sits below the previous close and within the lower end of the day’s range. That makes the latest SCI Share Price movement a straightforward price-action event, with the session’s opening and high both above the latest trade.
Shipping Corporation Of India (SCI) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 12,839.75 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 7.94x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.32x |
| ROE | 15.54% |
| ROCE | 14.64% |
| EPS | Rs 34.74 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 209.55 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
Shipping Corporation Of India (SCI) fundamental metrics show P/E 7.94x, P/B 1.32x, ROE 15.54%, ROCE 14.64%. Read together, these ratios describe the company’s position rather than a recommendation.
Shipping Corporation Of India has a market capitalisation of Rs 12,839.75 crore and falls in the Mid Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 7.94x, P/B at 1.32x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 15.54% and ROCE of 14.64%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 34.74, book value per share of Rs 209.55, dividend yield of 2.72%, 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 13.83x, median ROE of 2.54%, median ROCE of 4.24%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Logistics |
| Industry | Shipping |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 7.94x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 13.83x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 55.1x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 3.58x to 350.11x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.32x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.08x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | -1.53x |
| Company ROE | 15.54% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 2.54% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 2.91% |
| Company ROCE | 14.64% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 4.24% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 6.47% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 12,839.75 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 339.15 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 3,611.01 crore |
Shipping Corporation Of India (SCI) operates in the Logistics sector, within the Shipping industry.
Shipping Corporation Of India (SCI) has a P/E ratio of 7.94x, which is below the benchmark median of 13.83x, a difference of -42.59%. The P/E comparison frames valuation; it is not a signal to buy or sell.
Shipping Corporation Of India (SCI) has a ROE of 15.54%, which is above the benchmark median of 2.54%, a difference of +511.81%. Shipping Corporation Of India (SCI) has a ROCE of 14.64%, which is above the benchmark median of 4.24%, a difference of +245.28%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Eastern Shipping Company | GESHIP | 21,648.5 | 5.78 | 1.18 | 18.85 | 18.37 |
| Shreeji Shipping Global | SHREEJISPG | 13,206.15 | 82.65 | 16.24 | 29.87 | 28.14 |
| Seamec | SEAMECLTD | 4,032.53 | 15.7 | 2.92 | 21.96 | 20.4 |
| Dredging Corporation Of India | DREDGECORP | 2,420.32 | 61.53 | 1.94 | 0.39 | 4.28 |
| Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets | SCILAL | 1,706.69 | 59.88 | 0.57 | 0.96 | 1.31 |
Shipping Corporation Of India (SCI) has a P/E ratio of 7.94x compared with the displayed peer median of 59.88x. Peer multiples give relative context only, not a buy or sell view. Its ROE of 15.54% compares with a peer median of 18.85% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 14.64% versus the displayed peer median of 18.37%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Shipping Corporation Of India (SCI) has a market capitalisation of Rs 12,839.75 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Shipping Corporation Of India
- SCI Share Price fell 5.6% in trade, making the move the most visible part of today’s SCI Stock News.
- The stock traded from Rs 277.55 to Rs 259.10, so SCI Share Price Today shows a clear intraday range.
- SCI Fundamental Analysis shows P/E of 7.94, P/B of 1.32, ROE of 15.54% and ROCE of 14.64%.
- SCI Market Cap of Rs 12,839.75 crore places the company in the Mid Cap category.
- SCI Share Price also sits below the same-industry P/E median of 13.83, which keeps valuation in focus.
About Shipping Corporation Of India
Shipping Corporation of India operates in the Shipping industry within the Logistics sector. The company is part of India’s listed shipping universe and is tracked across freight, vessel and maritime logistics themes. Its business is tied to shipping operations, which makes SCI Share Price sensitive to how investors read the broader sector and the company’s own financial metrics. With a market capitalisation of Rs 12,839.75 crore, the company is sizeable within the peer set used here. For SCI Share Price watchers, the business profile matters because it is a core shipping name rather than a niche services stock.
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Use Shipping Corporation Of India (SCI) live share-price page, Univest top decliners screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, top decliners and related market analysis.
You can track SCI Share Price on Univest for live updates, key valuation ratios, 52-week levels and market insights in one place. The platform also helps readers review SCI Stock News, SCI Share News and SCI Fundamental Analysis alongside shipping-sector comparisons. If you follow SCI Share Price today, Univest keeps the numbers and context together.
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 did SCI Share Price fall today?
Ans. SCI Share Price fell 5.6% to Rs 260.20 from the previous close of Rs 275.65. Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified.
What is SCI Share Price today?
Ans. SCI Share Price today is Rs 260.20. The stock moved between Rs 277.55 and Rs 259.10 during trade, and the market capitalisation stood at Rs 12,839.75 crore. The previous close was Rs 275.65.
What does SCI Share Price movement show?
Ans. SCI Share Price movement shows a decline from the opening level of Rs 277.25 and the previous close of Rs 275.65. The latest trade is near the lower end of the intraday range.
Is SCI a Mid Cap stock?
Ans. Yes. SCI Share Price is associated with a company that falls under the Mid Cap category in this article set. Its market capitalisation is Rs 12,839.75 crore, which gives size context to the move.
What are SCI’s key valuation ratios?
Ans. SCI Share Price is supported by a P/E ratio of 7.94 and a P/B ratio of 1.32. Those ratios help frame how the market is valuing earnings and book value today.
How do SCI ROE and ROCE compare in the sector?
Ans. SCI Share Price sits on ROE of 15.54% and ROCE of 14.64%. Both figures are above the same-industry benchmark medians of 2.54% and 4.24%, respectively. The stock belongs to the Logistics sector.
What is SCI book value and EPS?
Ans. SCI Share Price has an EPS of Rs 34.74 and a book value of Rs 209.55. EPS shows earnings per share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share.
How does SCI compare with shipping peers?
Ans. SCI Share Price sits between lower-valued peers like The Great Eastern Shipping Company on valuation and higher-multiple names like Shreeji Shipping Global on P/E. Its return ratios are also mid-range.
