Aster DM Healthcare (ASTERDM) Share Price Falls 3.72%: What The Numbers Show
- September 29, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Aster DM Healthcare Share Price was at Rs 720 at 29 September 2026 at 3:23:05 PM IST, down 3.72% from the previous close, and the company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 66,181.73 crore. Aster DM Healthcare Share Price moved lower after touching a high of Rs 751.80 and a low of Rs 719.55, with no company-specific catalyst established in Univest data. For readers tracking Aster DM Healthcare Share Price Today, the move is relevant because it combines a large-cap valuation profile with a steep discount to the broader hospital peer set on neither price strength nor fundamentals alone. Univest data shows the decline is confirmed, but the explanation must be read through the verified price action and valuation snapshot rather than a guessed trigger. Aster DM Healthcare Share Price, Aster DM Healthcare Share Price Today and Aster DM Healthcare Stock News all point to a stock that is drawing attention for its numbers first.
Aster DM Healthcare (ASTERDM) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 720 |
| Previous Close | Rs 747.8 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 27.80 (-3.72%) |
| Open | Rs 745.1 |
| High | Rs 751.8 |
| Low | Rs 719.55 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 66,181.73 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Aster DM Healthcare Share Price opened at Rs 745.10, rose to Rs 751.80, and then slipped to a low of Rs 719.55 before last trading at Rs 720. The move of Rs 27.80, or 3.72%, versus the previous close of Rs 747.80 places Aster DM Healthcare Share Price firmly lower in today’s market action. As a Large Cap, the stock’s market capitalisation of Rs 66,181.73 crore makes this a meaningful single-day move in a sizeable healthcare name. Aster DM Healthcare Share Price Today therefore reflects a clear intraday fade from the opening level rather than a late-day surprise. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. Aster DM Healthcare Share Price now shifts the discussion from price action to valuation and operating context.
Aster DM Healthcare (ASTERDM) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 66,181.73 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 204.54x |
| P/B Ratio | 15.41x |
| ROE | 13.07% |
| ROCE | 16.22% |
| EPS | Rs 3.66 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 48.53 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.4% |
Aster DM Healthcare Share Price sits alongside a market cap of Rs 66,181.73 crore, enterprise-value context implied by a large healthcare franchise, and valuation multiples that remain elevated. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 204.54 and a P/B ratio of 15.41, while ROE is 13.07% and ROCE is 16.22%. EPS stands at Rs 3.66, book value per share is Rs 48.53, and dividend yield is 0.4%. For Aster DM Healthcare Share Price, those figures matter because EPS and book value give a direct per-share anchor, while dividend yield indicates a modest payout profile relative to the current price. Aster DM Healthcare Share Price therefore looks like a stock where valuation is doing more of the work than current earnings optics. Aster DM Healthcare Stock Analysis also points to a business that needs stronger earnings delivery to justify the prevailing multiple. Univest highlights this as a fundamental context story, not a rating call.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Healthcare |
| Industry | Hospital & Healthcare Services |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 204.54x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 47.3x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 99.87x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 6.96x to 1,591.61x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 15.41x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 3.93x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 4.7x |
| Company ROE | 13.07% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 13.01% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 12.87% |
| Company ROCE | 16.22% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 15.84% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 2.83% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 66,181.73 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 589.78 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 11,484.52 crore |
Aster DM Healthcare Share Price needs to be read against the Healthcare sector and the Hospital & Healthcare Services industry, where the benchmark scope covers 65 companies. In that same industry set, the company’s P/E of 204.54 sits well above the benchmark median of 47.3 and the average of 99.87, with the benchmark range running from 6.96 to 1,591.61. The P/B of 15.41 is also above the benchmark median of 3.93 and average of 4.7, while ROE of 13.07% is close to the benchmark median of 13.01% and ROCE of 16.22% is above the benchmark median of 15.84%. Aster DM Healthcare Share Price therefore carries a richer valuation than much of the industry even though profitability ratios are broadly in line with sector norms. Within Healthcare, Aster DM Healthcare Share Price Today is best viewed as a high-multiple large-cap name in a crowded hospital services peer set. Univest data shows the industry backdrop is central to understanding the stock’s positioning.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Hospitals Enterprise | APOLLOHOSP | 1,27,823.12 | 60.98 | 13.16 | 23.54 | 21.73 |
| Max Healthcare Institute | MAXHEALTH | 98,693.66 | 66.87 | 8.91 | 14.53 | 14.97 |
| MANIPAL HEALTH ENTERPRI L | MANIPALHOS | 95,621.35 | 106.43 | 5.21 | 12.95 | 13.93 |
| Fortis Healthcare | FORTIS | 63,046.55 | 59.91 | 6.18 | 11.32 | 14.07 |
| Global Health | MEDANTA | 40,204.85 | 69.31 | 9.38 | 15.12 | 19.38 |
Aster DM Healthcare Share Price can be compared with other listed hospital services names on valuation and returns. Apollo Hospitals Enterprise has a P/E of 60.98, P/B of 13.16, ROE of 23.54% and ROCE of 21.73%, with a market cap of Rs 1,27,823.12 crore. Max Healthcare Institute trades at 66.87 times earnings, while Fortis Healthcare is at 59.91 and Global Health at 69.31. Against those names, Aster DM Healthcare Share Price looks materially richer on earnings and book value, while its ROE and ROCE are below Apollo Hospitals and below or near several peers depending on the metric. The comparison shows Aster DM Healthcare Share Price is not the only high-multiple healthcare stock, but it is priced above most of the peer group on earnings. Univest data suggests that valuation comparison remains a key part of Aster DM Healthcare Share News.
Why Investors Are Watching Aster DM Healthcare Share Price
- Aster DM Healthcare Share Price fell 3.72% to Rs 720 after trading between Rs 719.55 and Rs 751.80.
- The stock is a Large Cap with a market capitalisation of Rs 66,181.73 crore, so Aster DM Healthcare Share Price matters within Healthcare indices.
- P/E of 204.54 and P/B of 15.41 keep Aster DM Healthcare Share Price in a rich valuation bracket versus industry peers.
- ROE of 13.07% and ROCE of 16.22% provide operating context, but the multiple remains well above the industry median.
- According to Univest data, no company-specific catalyst is established, so Aster DM Healthcare Share Price Today stays a numbers-led stock news event.
About Aster DM Healthcare
Aster DM Healthcare operates in Healthcare and the Hospital & Healthcare Services industry. The business is part of a large hospital network context where investors typically watch patient services, clinical infrastructure and operating efficiency. Aster DM Healthcare Share Price reflects a listed healthcare platform with a large-cap market presence and a valuation profile that stands out against the broader industry. In this sector, Aster DM Healthcare Share Price is followed for its earnings power, asset base and profitability ratios rather than for a short-term market story alone. Aster DM Healthcare Stock News is therefore tied closely to business execution, financial results and relative positioning within the healthcare services universe.
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Investors tracking Aster DM Healthcare Share Price can follow live price updates, fundamental ratios, 52-week levels and market insights on Univest. The platform also helps readers compare Aster DM Healthcare Share Price Today with sector peers and valuation benchmarks in one place. For Aster DM Healthcare Stock News, Univest keeps the focus on verified price action, financial ratios and company context.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Aster DM Healthcare Share Price falling today?
Ans. Aster DM Healthcare Share Price fell 3.72% to Rs 720 from a previous close of Rs 747.80. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established.
What is Aster DM Healthcare Share Price Today?
Ans. Aster DM Healthcare Share Price Today was Rs 720 at 29 September 2026 at 3:23:05 PM IST. The stock moved within Rs 719.55 and Rs 751.80 during the day. The previous close was Rs 747.8.
What is Aster DM Healthcare market cap?
Ans. Aster DM Healthcare Share Price is backed by a market capitalisation of Rs 66,181.73 crore. That places it in the Large Cap category and makes the day’s decline relevant within Healthcare.
How does Aster DM Healthcare compare with healthcare peers?
Ans. Aster DM Healthcare Share Price trades at a higher P/E than Apollo Hospitals, Max Healthcare, Fortis and Global Health in the peer set. Its ROE and ROCE are respectable, but the valuation is richer.
Is Aster DM Healthcare expensive on valuation?
Ans. Aster DM Healthcare Share Price has a P/E of 204.54 and a P/B of 15.41, both above the industry benchmark median and average. Those figures indicate a premium valuation versus the same-industry set.
What do EPS and book value mean for Aster DM Healthcare Share Price?
Ans. Aster DM Healthcare Share Price has EPS of Rs 3.66 and book value of Rs 48.53. EPS shows earnings per share, while book value reflects the accounting net worth behind each share.
What does the dividend yield show for Aster DM Healthcare?
Ans. Aster DM Healthcare Share Price has a dividend yield of 0.4%. That tells readers the payout profile relative to the current price, and it remains a small part of the overall investment case.
Should investors track Aster DM Healthcare Share Price now?
Ans. Aster DM Healthcare Share Price deserves tracking because today’s fall came without a verified catalyst and because the stock trades at a steep premium to many healthcare peers. Univest data makes the valuation gap visible.
