Astral (ASTRAL) Share Price Falls 2.17% as Valuation Stays Elevated
- September 1, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Astral Share Price was at Rs 1,393.50, down 2.17% from the previous close, with a market capitalisation of Rs 38,266.53 crore as of 21 October 2026 at 12:22:53 PM IST. The move keeps Astral Share Price in focus in today’s market because the decline happened within the session, not after the session, and because the stock still trades with a premium valuation versus much of its Plastic Products peer set. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger.
Astral Share Price news today therefore centres on price action, valuation and sector positioning rather than a disclosed trigger. The company remains a Large Cap by the category provided, and Astral Share Price today sits below the previous close while still well above the benchmark median valuation in its industry. Investors tracking Astral Share Price can use the day’s numbers to separate a one-session decline from a broader business read-through. Univest data points to a stock that has moved, but the core question is whether fundamentals justify the current multiple.
Astral (ASTRAL) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 1,393.5 |
| Previous Close | Rs 1,424.4 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 30.90 (-2.17%) |
| Open | Rs 1,422.7 |
| High | Rs 1,433.6 |
| Low | Rs 1,392.75 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 38,266.53 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Astral Share Price today opened at Rs 1,422.70, touched a high of Rs 1,433.60 and a low of Rs 1,392.75, and was last traded at Rs 1,393.50. That places Astral Share Price Rs 30.90 below the previous close of Rs 1,424.40, a decline of 2.17% in the latest session. The stock moved from a higher open to a lower trading band, with the day’s low almost matching the last traded level. Astral Share Price is being discussed as a Large Cap, which matters because market-cap context often shapes how investors interpret an intraday move. With a market capitalisation of Rs 38,266.53 crore, Astral Share Price remains a sizeable listed franchise even after today’s fall.
For Astral Share Price today, the key fact is simple: the stock is trading lower within the session and the day’s range has been narrow relative to the gap from the previous close. That is enough to confirm the share price fall without adding any unsupported explanation. Univest data shows Astral Share Price today as a lower quote in live trading, and the next analytical step is to compare valuation, profitability and sector benchmarks with the same precision. That is where Astral Share Price becomes more informative than the one-day move alone.
Astral (ASTRAL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 38,266.53 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 66.49x |
| P/B Ratio | 9.16x |
| ROE | 13.94% |
| ROCE | 19.95% |
| EPS | Rs 21.42 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 155.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.28% |
Astral (ASTRAL) fundamental metrics show P/E 66.49x, P/B 9.16x, ROE 13.94%, ROCE 19.95%. Taken on their own, these numbers offer context rather than a trading signal.
Astral has a market capitalisation of Rs 38,266.53 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 66.49x, P/B at 9.16x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 13.94% and ROCE of 19.95%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 21.42, book value per share of Rs 155.48, dividend yield of 0.28%, 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 18.77x, median ROE of 8.5%, median ROCE of 11.33%. They set out the fundamental picture and are not a rating on the stock.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Plastic Products |
| Industry | Plastic Products |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 66.49x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 18.77x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 33.55x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0.63x to 459.45x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 9.16x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.5x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 1.88x |
| Company ROE | 13.94% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 8.5% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 7.53% |
| Company ROCE | 19.95% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 11.33% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 15.31% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 38,266.53 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 106.85 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 1,289.46 crore |
Astral (ASTRAL) operates in the Plastic Products sector, within the Plastic Products industry.
Astral (ASTRAL) has a P/E ratio of 66.49x, which is above the benchmark median of 18.77x, a difference of +254.24%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Astral (ASTRAL) has a ROE of 13.94%, which is above the benchmark median of 8.5%, a difference of +64%. Astral (ASTRAL) has a ROCE of 19.95%, which is above the benchmark median of 11.33%, a difference of +76.08%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Industries | SUPREMEIND | 46,098.05 | 44.65 | 7.23 | 16.13 | 21.49 |
| Garware Hi-Tech Films | GRWRHITECH | 16,177.53 | 41.71 | 5.8 | 13.45 | 18.08 |
| Shaily Engineering Plastics | SHAILY | 14,309.81 | 80.94 | 18.87 | 27.06 | 29.46 |
| Finolex Industries | FINPIPE | 9,378.51 | 15.24 | 1.48 | 9.73 | 12.73 |
| Kingfa Science & Technology (India) | KINGFA | 8,671.46 | 38.42 | 5.86 | 17.41 | 23.41 |
Astral (ASTRAL) has a P/E ratio of 66.49x compared with the displayed peer median of 41.71x. The comparison is relative and should not be read as a recommendation. Its ROE of 13.94% compares with a peer median of 16.13% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 19.95% versus the displayed peer median of 21.49%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Astral (ASTRAL) has a market capitalisation of Rs 38,266.53 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 1 has a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Astral
- Astral Share Price fell 2.17% today, so live price action remains the first point of attention.
- Astral Share Price still trades at a premium P/E and P/B versus the industry median.
- ROE of 13.94% and ROCE of 19.95% keep Astral Share Price in the higher-return bracket versus the benchmark centre.
- Astral Share Price sits in the Large Cap category with a market capitalisation of Rs 38,266.53 crore.
- According to Univest data, Astral Share Price has no verified company-specific catalyst behind today’s move.
About Astral
Astral operates in the Plastic Products sector and the Plastic Products industry. Astral Share Price is linked to a business that is read by investors through earnings, valuation and sector comparison rather than through short-term trading signals. The company’s financial profile in Univest data shows earnings per share, book value, dividend yield and return ratios that help frame the business beyond the day’s move. Astral Share Price is therefore not just an intraday number; it is also a reflection of how the market values a large listed plastics franchise within a competitive sector.
Astral Share Price remains relevant because the company sits in a large, benchmarked industry where peer comparison is meaningful. The stock’s market capitalisation, valuation multiple and return metrics give investors a compact view of the business scale and the premium assigned to it.
Track Astral Share Price on Univest
Use Astral (ASTRAL) 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 Astral Share Price on Univest for live price updates, fundamental ratios, 52-week levels and market insights in one place. Astral Share Price on Univest also sits alongside valuation data, sector context and peer comparison so that the move can be read in a fuller research framework. For investors following Astral Share Price today, Univest keeps the stock’s core numbers accessible in a single view.
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 Astral Share Price falling today?
Ans. Astral Share Price fell 2.17% to Rs 1,393.50 from the previous close of Rs 1,424.40. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger.
What is Astral Share Price today?
Ans. Astral Share Price was last traded at Rs 1,393.50 as of 21 October 2026 at 12:22:53 PM IST. The stock moved between Rs 1,392.75 and Rs 1,433.60 during the session.
How much did Astral Share Price fall in today’s trade?
Ans. Astral Share Price declined by Rs 30.90, which equals 2.17% from the previous close. That places the stock lower in live trade, with the day’s low close to the last traded level.
Is Astral a Large Cap company?
Ans. Yes. Astral is placed in the Large Cap category and carries a market capitalisation of Rs 38,266.53 crore. That scale gives Astral Share Price a different market profile from smaller companies in the same industry.
What does Astral Share Price say about valuation?
Ans. Astral Share Price trades at a P/E of 66.49 and a P/B of 9.16. Both are above the industry medians of 18.77 and 1.50, which indicates a premium valuation in the Plastic Products sector.
How do Astral’s returns compare with the sector?
Ans. Astral reports ROE of 13.94% and ROCE of 19.95%. Both stand above the benchmark medians of 8.5% and 11.33%, so Astral Share Price is backed by returns that are stronger than the sector centre.
What are Astral’s EPS and book value?
Ans. Astral EPS is Rs 21.42 and book value is Rs 155.48 per share. These figures help explain the accounting and earnings base behind Astral Share Price, alongside the company’s premium valuation multiples.
How does Astral compare with peers?
Ans. Astral Share Price has a higher P/E than Finolex Industries, Garware Hi-Tech Films and Supreme Industries, but lower than Shaily Engineering Plastics It also sits above the sector median on P/B.
