Ambuja Cements (AMBUJACEM) Share Price Falls 2.45% to Rs 352.85 in Intraday Trade
- October 27, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
The Ambuja Cements share price fell 2.45% to Rs 352.85 as of 1:05 PM IST on 27 October 2026, a decline of Rs 8.85 from the previous close of Rs 361.7. Ambuja Cements (AMBUJACEM), a Large Cap company in the Cement & Construction Materials industry, has a market capitalisation of Rs 88,956.46 crore according to latest Univest data.
The stock opened higher at Rs 368.4, which also became the day high, and then slipped to a low of Rs 351 before trading slightly above that level. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger. On fundamentals, Ambuja trades at a P/E of 20.54, below the industry median of 23.43, with ROE of 10% and a P/B of 1.5. For anyone tracking the Ambuja Cements share price today, the levels to monitor are the day low of Rs 351 and the previous close of Rs 361.7, along with how the valuation compares with larger cement peers.
Ambuja Cements (AMBUJACEM) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 352.85 |
| Previous Close | Rs 361.7 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 8.85 (-2.45%) |
| Open | Rs 368.4 |
| High | Rs 368.4 |
| Low | Rs 351 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 88,956.46 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
The Ambuja Cements share price today declined Rs 8.85, or 2.45%, to Rs 352.85 against a previous close of Rs 361.7. The stock opened at Rs 368.4, which was also the day high, moved down to a low of Rs 351, and last traded Rs 1.85 above that low as of 1:05 PM IST.
The shape of the session matters here. The opening price of Rs 368.4 was Rs 6.7, or 1.85%, above the previous close, so the stock started the day with a gain. That gain did not hold. From the opening level the Ambuja Cements share price fell Rs 17.4, or 4.72%, to the day low, which is Rs 10.7, or 2.96%, below the previous close.
At Rs 352.85, the stock is Rs 15.55, or 4.22%, below its opening price and sits near the bottom of a day range of Rs 17.4. For a Large Cap name with a market capitalisation of Rs 88,956.46 crore, that is a notable intraday reversal from an early gain into a price fall. The next section looks at what the fundamentals add to this Ambuja Cements stock performance.
Ambuja Cements (AMBUJACEM) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 88,956.46 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 20.54x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.5x |
| ROE | 10% |
| ROCE | 6.24% |
| EPS | Rs 17.61 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 241.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.55% |
Ambuja Cements (AMBUJACEM) fundamental metrics show P/E 20.54x, P/B 1.5x, ROE 10%, ROCE 6.24%. Taken on their own, these numbers offer context rather than a trading signal.
Ambuja Cements has a market capitalisation of Rs 88,956.46 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 20.54x, P/B at 1.5x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 10% and ROCE of 6.24%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 17.61, book value per share of Rs 241.48, dividend yield of 0.55%, 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 23.43x, median ROE of 3.49%, median ROCE of 6.25%. They set out the fundamental picture and are not a rating on the stock.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Construction Materials |
| Industry | Cement & Construction Materials |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 20.54x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 23.43x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 41.1x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 7.36x to 288.27x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.5x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.17x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 1.41x |
| Company ROE | 10% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 3.49% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | -6.64% |
| Company ROCE | 6.24% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 6.25% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | -0.39% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 88,956.46 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 885.73 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 16,324.34 crore |
Ambuja Cements (AMBUJACEM) operates in the Construction Materials sector, within the Cement & Construction Materials industry.
Ambuja Cements (AMBUJACEM) has a P/E ratio of 20.54x, which is below the benchmark median of 23.43x, a difference of -12.33%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Ambuja Cements (AMBUJACEM) has a ROE of 10%, which is above the benchmark median of 3.49%, a difference of +186.53%. Ambuja Cements (AMBUJACEM) has a ROCE of 6.24%, which is below the benchmark median of 6.25%, a difference of -0.16%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultratech Cement | ULTRACEMCO | 3,26,091.97 | 37.41 | 4.47 | 11.14 | 13.25 |
| Shree Cement | SHREECEM | 82,082.08 | 53.52 | 3.55 | 7.81 | 10.61 |
| JK Cement | JKCEMENT | 37,539.23 | 39.8 | 5.19 | 15.05 | 14.89 |
| Dalmia Bharat | DALBHARAT | 29,917.71 | 62.35 | 1.68 | 6.55 | 8.15 |
| ACC | ACC | 21,756.09 | 11.48 | 1.06 | 10.93 | 11.6 |
Ambuja Cements (AMBUJACEM) has a P/E ratio of 20.54x compared with the displayed peer median of 39.8x. The comparison is relative and should not be read as a recommendation. Its ROE of 10% compares with a peer median of 10.93% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 6.24% versus the displayed peer median of 11.6%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Ambuja Cements (AMBUJACEM) has a market capitalisation of Rs 88,956.46 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 1 has a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Ambuja Cements
- The Ambuja Cements share price fell 2.45% to Rs 352.85 from a previous close of Rs 361.7.
- The stock opened at its day high of Rs 368.4 and then fell to a low of Rs 351.
- Its P/E of 20.54 is below the industry median of 23.43.
- ROE of 10% is well above the industry median of 3.49%, while ROCE of 6.24% is close to the 6.25% median.
- Its market capitalisation of Rs 88,956.46 crore is the second largest among the peers compared.
About Ambuja Cements
Ambuja Cements trades under the symbol AMBUJACEM and is classified in the Cement & Construction Materials industry within the Construction Materials sector, according to Univest data. It is a Large Cap company with a market capitalisation of Rs 88,956.46 crore. Within an industry benchmark of 42 companies, it is one of the largest listed names by market value, and its valuation is usually read alongside peers such as UltraTech Cement, Shree Cement and ACC.
Track Ambuja Cements Share Price on Univest
Use Ambuja Cements (AMBUJACEM) live share-price page, Univest top decliners screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, top decliners and related market analysis.
The Ambuja Cements share price can be followed live on Univest, together with fundamental ratios such as P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE, 52-week high and low levels, and industry benchmarks. The Univest stock page also brings together peer comparisons and market insights for AMBUJACEM, so the next move after this price fall can be read against the latest Univest figures rather than in isolation.
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
What is the Ambuja Cements share price today?
Ans. The Ambuja Cements share price was Rs 352.85 as of 1:05 PM IST on 27 October 2026, down 2.45% or Rs 8.85 from the previous close of Rs 361.7, after touching a day low of Rs 351.
Why is the Ambuja Cements share price falling today?
Ans. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger. The stock opened at Rs 368.4, then fell to Rs 351 and traded at Rs 352.85 later in the session.
What was the day range of Ambuja Cements today?
Ans. Ambuja Cements moved between a high of Rs 368.4, which was also its opening price, and a low of Rs 351. That is a day range of Rs 17.4, with the stock trading near the lower end.
What is the market cap of Ambuja Cements?
Ans. Ambuja Cements is a Large Cap company with a market capitalisation of Rs 88,956.46 crore according to latest Univest data. That is far above the industry median of Rs 885.73 crore and the average of Rs 16,324.34 crore.
What is the P/E ratio of Ambuja Cements?
Ans. Ambuja Cements trades at a P/E ratio of 20.54, compared with an industry median of 23.43 and an industry average of 41.1. The P/E is 12.33% below the median across 27 companies with a valid P/E.
What are the ROE and ROCE of Ambuja Cements?
Ans. Ambuja Cements reports ROE of 10% and ROCE of 6.24%. ROE is well above the industry median of 3.49%, while ROCE is just below the median of 6.25% for the Cement & Construction Materials industry.
What are the EPS, book value and dividend yield of Ambuja Cements?
Ans. Ambuja Cements has EPS of Rs 17.61, book value of Rs 241.48 per share and a dividend yield of 0.55%. Its P/B ratio of 1.5 shows the stock trades at one and a half times book value.
How does Ambuja Cements compare with its peers?
Ans. Ambuja Cements has a P/E of 20.54, lower than UltraTech Cement at 37.41 and Shree Cement at 53.52 but above ACC at 11.48. Its ROCE of 6.24% is the lowest among the peers compared.
Where can the Ambuja Cements share price be tracked?
Ans. The Ambuja Cements share price can be tracked live on Univest, together with P/E, P/B, ROE, ROCE, 52-week levels, industry benchmarks and peer comparisons for AMBUJACEM, all updated with the latest Univest figures.
