Cochin Minerals & Rutile (COCHINM) Share Price Falls 12.24% Today
- October 21, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price fell sharply today, with the stock last traded at Rs 250.15, down 12.24% from the previous close of Rs 285.05. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 223.19 crore, placing it in the Micro Cap category. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger. That makes the move relevant as a pure price event rather than a headline-driven reaction.
The latest Univest figures show that Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price is drawing attention for the size of the decline, the day’s trading range and the company’s valuation profile. In Cochin Minerals & Rutile Stock News terms, the move is best read alongside the Chemicals sector benchmark, profitability ratios and peer multiples. Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price Today also matters because the stock opened near the previous close, touched an early high before sliding to a low of Rs 240.25, and then stayed below the opening level.
Cochin Minerals & Rutile (COCHINM) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 250.15 |
| Previous Close | Rs 285.05 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 34.90 (-12.24%) |
| Open | Rs 285 |
| High | Rs 293 |
| Low | Rs 240.25 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 223.19 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Micro Cap |
Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price Today reflects a clear intraday decline from Rs 285.05 to Rs 250.15, a fall of Rs 34.90 or 12.24%. The stock opened at Rs 285 and touched a high of Rs 293 before moving to a low of Rs 240.25. That range shows that the share price did not stabilise near the opening level and instead moved materially lower during the morning trade. With market capitalisation at Rs 223.19 crore, the company remains a Micro Cap, which is important context for Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price movement.
For readers following Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price Live, the day’s pattern is important because the stock is trading well below the previous close while still near the lower end of the intraday range. Univest data confirms the price fall without attaching a company-specific trigger. Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price Update therefore centres on observed numbers: opening level, day high, day low, current price and market capitalisation. The next layer of analysis comes from fundamentals, which helps explain whether valuation and returns support the current Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price level.
Cochin Minerals & Rutile (COCHINM) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 223.19 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 10.32x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.21x |
| ROE | 15.01% |
| ROCE | 23.32% |
| EPS | Rs 27.62 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 235.52 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
Cochin Minerals & Rutile (COCHINM) fundamental metrics show P/E 10.32x, P/B 1.21x, ROE 15.01%, ROCE 23.32%. Taken on their own, these numbers offer context rather than a trading signal.
Cochin Minerals & Rutile has a market capitalisation of Rs 223.19 crore and falls in the Micro Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 10.32x, P/B at 1.21x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 15.01% and ROCE of 23.32%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 27.62, book value per share of Rs 235.52, dividend yield of 2.81%, 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 25.96x, median ROE of 7.98%, median ROCE of 10.08%. They set out the fundamental picture and are not a rating on the stock.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Industry | Chemicals |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 10.32x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 25.96x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 50.95x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 3.92x to 907.61x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.21x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.86x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 3.13x |
| Company ROE | 15.01% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 7.98% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | -3.34% |
| Company ROCE | 23.32% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 10.08% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 11.75% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 223.19 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 459.55 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 5,144.33 crore |
Cochin Minerals & Rutile (COCHINM) operates in the Chemicals sector, within the Chemicals industry.
Cochin Minerals & Rutile (COCHINM) has a P/E ratio of 10.32x, which is below the benchmark median of 25.96x, a difference of -60.25%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Cochin Minerals & Rutile (COCHINM) has a ROE of 15.01%, which is above the benchmark median of 7.98%, a difference of +88.1%. Cochin Minerals & Rutile (COCHINM) has a ROCE of 23.32%, which is above the benchmark median of 10.08%, a difference of +131.35%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Industries India | SOLARINDS | 1,78,992.04 | 89.88 | 25.81 | 32.49 | 38.16 |
| Pidilite Industries | PIDILITIND | 1,50,952.3 | 56.99 | 13.06 | 24.29 | 32.38 |
| SRF | SRF | 71,800.02 | 33.21 | 4.86 | 13.8 | 14.21 |
| Gujarat Fluorochemicals | FLUOROCHEM | 48,899.18 | 79.51 | 6.09 | 7.65 | 9.58 |
| Navin Fluorine International | NAVINFLUOR | 41,841.77 | 52.98 | 9.96 | 20.24 | 21.39 |
Cochin Minerals & Rutile (COCHINM) has a P/E ratio of 10.32x compared with the displayed peer median of 56.99x. The comparison is relative and should not be read as a recommendation. Its ROE of 15.01% compares with a peer median of 20.24% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 23.32% versus the displayed peer median of 21.39%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Cochin Minerals & Rutile (COCHINM) has a market capitalisation of Rs 223.19 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Cochin Minerals & Rutile
- Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price fell 12.24% today, making the intraday move the first point of focus.
- The stock traded between Rs 240.25 and Rs 293, so Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price moved across a wide range.
- Its market capitalisation is Rs 223.19 crore, which keeps Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price in the Micro Cap category.
- P/E of 10.32 and P/B of 1.21 place Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price below the Chemicals benchmark on valuation.
- ROE of 15.01% and ROCE of 23.32% give Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price a return profile above the sector median.
About Cochin Minerals & Rutile
Cochin Minerals & Rutile operates in the Chemicals sector and the Chemicals industry. The company’s current market position is best understood through its Micro Cap status, its market capitalisation of Rs 223.19 crore and its valuation metrics. Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price is therefore tied to a smaller listed business in a sector where benchmark companies range from compact specialists to large diversified chemical names.
For Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price readers, the main business takeaway from the available numbers is that the stock sits in a specialised industrial setting, with valuation and return metrics that can be compared against the broader Chemicals universe. That combination makes the company relevant for sector analysis as well as for stock news coverage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price fall today?
Ans. Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price fell 12.24% to Rs 250.15. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger. The move is best read through the day’s price action and valuation.
What is Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price today?
Ans. Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price was Rs 250.15 at the latest check, compared with the previous close of Rs 285.05. That places the stock lower by Rs 34.90 during the trading session.
How much did Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price decline?
Ans. Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price declined by 12.24%, or Rs 34.90, from the previous close. The stock also moved between a high of Rs 293 and a low of Rs 240.25 today.
Is Cochin Minerals & Rutile a Micro Cap company?
Ans. Yes. Cochin Minerals & Rutile is in the Micro Cap category, with market capitalisation of Rs 223.19 crore. That size context matters when reading Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price and its daily movement.
What does the valuation of Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price show?
Ans. Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price trades at a P/E of 10.32 and a P/B of 1.21. Those levels are below the Chemicals benchmark median, which gives the stock a lower valuation profile than many peers.
How strong are the returns behind Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price?
Ans. The company reports ROE of 15.01% and ROCE of 23.32%. Both are above the sector medians in the Chemicals benchmark, which gives Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price a stronger return base than the median peer.
What do EPS and book value mean for Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price?
Ans. EPS is Rs 27.62, showing earnings attributable to each share, while book value is Rs 235.52 per share. For Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price, those numbers provide a useful link between earnings power and accounting net worth.
Does Cochin Minerals & Rutile pay a dividend?
Ans. The dividend yield stands at 2.81%, which is a historical payout reference relative to the current Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price. It should be read alongside valuation and return ratios rather than in isolation.
How does Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price compare with Chemicals peers?
Ans. Cochin Minerals & Rutile Share Price has a much smaller market cap than the listed peers shown, while its P/E and P/B are lower than most of them. Its ROE and ROCE are still above some peer readings.
