Asian Paints (ASIANPAINT) Share Price rises 2.03% as stock trades at Rs 2,420
- October 6, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Asian Paints Share Price moved higher in today’s trade, with the stock last traded at Rs 2,420, up 2.03% from the previous close of Rs 2,371.85. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 2,30,806.97 Cr. According to latest Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. For readers following Asian Paints Share Price Today, the move is notable because it comes with a clear intraday range and a valuation profile that remains central to stock analysis. Asian Paints Stock News is therefore being watched for price action first, while the fundamental backdrop continues to shape how the market evaluates the name.
In the latest Univest figures, Asian Paints Share Price is trading above the previous close and near the day’s high of Rs 2,420, after opening at Rs 2,371.8 and touching a low of Rs 2,351. The next layer for Asian Paints Share Price Today is not about speculation, but about what the current ratios, business quality and paint industry positioning say about the move. Univest data helps frame that context without stretching beyond verified facts.
Asian Paints Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 2,420 |
| Previous Close | Rs 2,371.85 |
| Today's Move | Rs 48.15 (+2.03%) |
| Open | Rs 2,371.8 |
| High | Rs 2,420 |
| Low | Rs 2,351 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 2,30,806.97 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) rose to Rs 2,420 from the previous close of Rs 2,371.85, a move of Rs 48.15 or 2.03%. The stock opened at Rs 2,371.8, reached a high of Rs 2,420, recorded a low of Rs 2,351.
Asian Paints Share Price rose 2.03% today, adding Rs 48.15 to the previous close and reaching Rs 2,420. The stock opened almost unchanged at Rs 2,371.8, moved between Rs 2,351 and Rs 2,420, and was last traded at the day’s high. That is the core Asian Paints Share Price Today story: a firm intraday gain, a narrow opening gap, and a price that stayed close to the top of the range.
For Asian Paints Share Price, the important facts are straightforward. The move is reflected in the day change, the day high, the day low and the current price, all of which point to a session where Asian Paints Share Price remained firmly in focus. Univest tracks this kind of price action because Asian Paints Stock News often begins with the market’s own numbers before it moves to interpretation. Today’s share price gain also keeps Asian Paints Share Price among the more closely monitored large names in Indian Stock Market discussions.
What exactly happened today? The stock rose, held above the previous close for most of the observed range, and finished the intraday snapshot at Rs 2,420. The next question for Asian Paints Share Price Today is whether the company’s valuation and operating profile justify the attention that price action alone can create.
Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 2,30,806.97 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 47.75x |
| P/B Ratio | 9.97x |
| ROE | 21.62% |
| ROCE | 28.22% |
| EPS | Rs 49.68 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 237.98 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.16% |
Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) fundamental metrics show P/E 47.75x, P/B 9.97x, ROE 21.62%, ROCE 28.22%. Taken on their own, these numbers offer context rather than a trading signal.
Asian Paints Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,30,806.97 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 47.75x, P/B at 9.97x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 21.62% and ROCE of 28.22%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 49.68, book value per share of Rs 237.98, dividend yield of 1.16%, 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 34.05x, median ROE of 14.75%, median ROCE of 19.33%. They set out the fundamental picture and are not a rating on the stock.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Industry | Paints |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 47.75x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 34.05x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 38.04x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 6.87x to 78.96x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 9.97x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 4.96x |
| Company ROE | 21.62% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 14.75% |
| Company ROCE | 28.22% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 19.33% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 2,30,806.97 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 9,394.17 crore |
Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) operates in the Chemicals sector, within the Paints industry.
Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) has a P/E ratio of 47.75x, which is above the benchmark median of 34.05x, a difference of +40.23%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) has a ROE of 21.62%, which is above the benchmark median of 14.75%, a difference of +46.58%. Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) has a ROCE of 28.22%, which is above the benchmark median of 19.33%, a difference of +45.99%.
Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berger Paints India Ltd. | BERGEPAINT | 52,738.31 | 43.96 | 7.32 | 17.28 | 23.14 |
| Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd. | KANSAINER | 14,179.22 | 23.86 | 2.07 | 8.78 | 12.44 |
| Akzo Nobel India Ltd. | JSWDULUX | 13,756.59 | 6.87 | 5.33 | 104.45 | 125.82 |
| Indigo Paints Ltd. | INDIGOPNTS | 5,031.74 | 30.82 | 4.2 | 13.72 | 18.37 |
| SIRCA Paints India Ltd. | SIRCA | 2,276.82 | 34.05 | 4.64 | 15.77 | 20.28 |
Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) has a P/E ratio of 47.75x compared with the displayed peer median of 30.82x. The comparison is relative and should not be read as a recommendation. Its ROE of 21.62% compares with a peer median of 15.77% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 28.22% versus the displayed peer median of 20.28%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,30,806.97 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 5 peers shown.
Why Investors Are Watching Asian Paints
- Asian Paints Share Price rose 2.03% and stayed near the day’s high, which keeps price action in focus.
- Asian Paints Share Price Today sits above the previous close, with a clear intraday range from Rs 2,351 to Rs 2,420.
- Asian Paints Fundamental Analysis shows a higher P/E and P/B than the same-industry median and average.
- ROE of 21.62% and ROCE of 28.22% remain stronger than the benchmark middle in the paint universe.
- Asian Paints Market Cap is the highest in the benchmark set, which keeps the stock central to Indian Stock Market discussions.
About Asian Paints
Asian Paints Ltd. operates in the Chemicals sector and the Paints industry. The company is one of the largest listed names in its segment and is tracked closely in Asian Paints Stock News because of its scale, pricing profile and benchmark position. Asian Paints Share Price often reflects how investors view the company’s place in the wider coatings and paints market, not just the day’s move.
The business is understood through the numbers that accompany Asian Paints Share Price Today: strong market capitalisation, elevated valuation ratios and return metrics that sit above the industry middle. Asian Paints Company News, Asian Paints Latest News and Asian Paints Financial Results typically matter because they shape the market’s reading of revenue quality, earnings power and capital efficiency. The current market capitalisation of Rs 2,30,806.97 Cr shows the company’s scale within the listed universe.
For readers using Univest, Asian Paints Share Price, company profile and peer context together give a clean view of how the market positions the business inside the Paints industry.
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 Asian Paints Share Price rising today?
Ans. Asian Paints Share Price rose 2.03% to Rs 2,420. According to latest Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. The move is best read through price action and valuation context.
What is Asian Paints Share Price today?
Ans. Asian Paints Share Price today is Rs 2,420, up Rs 48.15 from the previous close of Rs 2,371.85. The stock also touched a low of Rs 2,351 and a high of Rs 2,420.
What does Asian Paints Share Price tell investors?
Ans. Asian Paints Share Price tells investors how the market is pricing the company’s earnings, book value and return ratios. The current P/E of 47.75 and P/B of 9.97 show a premium valuation versus the benchmark middle.
How does Asian Paints compare with peers?
Ans. Asian Paints Share Price stands above most listed paint peers on market capitalisation, P/E and P/B. Its ROE of 21.62% and ROCE of 28.22% are also stronger than most peers in the comparison set.
Is Asian Paints Share Price expensive relative to the sector?
Ans. Asian Paints Share Price trades at a higher P/E and P/B than the same-industry median and average. That indicates a premium valuation in the peer set, supported by stronger ROE and ROCE than the benchmark middle.
What are the key fundamentals behind Asian Paints Share Price?
Ans. Asian Paints Share Price is backed by P/E of 47.75, P/B of 9.97, ROE of 21.62%, ROCE of 28.22%, EPS of 49.68, book value of Rs 237.98 and dividend yield of 1.16%.
Should investors track Asian Paints Share Price on Univest?
Ans. Yes. Univest provides Asian Paints Share Price Today, valuation ratios, market capitalisation, sector context and peer comparison in one place. That makes it easier to follow Asian Paints Stock News and the day’s price action.
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