Avenue Supermarts (DMART) 52 Week Low Streak: DMART Weakness Deepens

Q: Is DMART still expensive on valuation after the decline?

Yes. The stock’s P/E and P/B remain well above the retailing medians supplied here, so the decline has not removed the premium valuation profile. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 73.67x.

October 12, 2026
Posted by: Kunal Singla
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Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (DMART) share price fell to a fresh 52-week low of Rs 3,382.1 today and stood at Rs 3,382.1, down 3.92% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 2,29,612.95 crore.

Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (DMART) has now set a fresh 52-week low for its second straight session, and the Avenue Supermarts 52 Week Low Streak has turned into a clear two-day decline pattern. The latest trough stands at Rs 3,382.1, while the cumulative move across the streak is -6.05%.

The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 2,29,612.95 crore, which places this Avenue Supermarts 52 Week Low Streak in the context of a large listed retail business rather than a small trading name. For a reader, the repeated one-year low matters more than a single-day breakdown because it shows the stock has continued to reset its yearly floor across sessions, not just one isolated move.

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Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (DMART) 52 Week Low Streak: Consecutive Low Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 3,382.1
Previous Close	Rs 3,520
Today's Move	Rs -137.9 (-3.92%)
Open	Rs 3,405
High	Rs 3,437
Low	Rs 3,382.1
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,29,612.95 crore

Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (DMART) traded at Rs 3,382.1 versus the previous close of Rs 3,520, a fall of 3.92%. The stock opened at Rs 3,405, reached a high of Rs 3,437, touched a low of Rs 3,382.1.

On the latest session, DMART was trading at Rs 3,382.1, below the previous close of Rs 3,520 and lower by Rs 137.9, or 3.92%. The stock opened at Rs 3,405, touched a high of Rs 3,437 and slipped to a low of Rs 3,382.1, which also matched the fresh 52-week low. Within that range, the latest traded price sat at the day’s lowest point, reinforcing the weakness visible in the session. This Avenue Supermarts 52 Week Low Streak keeps the focus on the repeated downside rather than any brief intraday rebound. With market capitalisation at Rs 2,29,612.95 crore, DMART remains a large retail name, but the price action shows that size alone has not prevented the continued downward move. The latest session also followed the prior break below the one-year floor, making this Avenue Supermarts 52 Week Low Streak a multi-session pattern rather than a one-off slip.

What the Repeated 52-Week Lows Show

The Avenue Supermarts 52 Week Low Streak shows that the stock has not just tested its yearly floor once; it has gone on to print another fresh low in the very next session. That is the key difference between a single-day break and a repeated pattern. The streak began on 9 October 2026 and, by the latest reading, has extended for a second straight session. The Avenue Supermarts 52 Week Low Streak is therefore a simple factual signal that the market is still repricing the stock lower over more than one session. The current 52-week low of Rs 3,382.1 is also below the prior low from the earlier session, though no deeper company-specific cause can be confirmed from the price pattern alone. In that sense, the Avenue Supermarts 52 Week Low Streak is less about a lone intraday event and more about a continuing yearly-low sequence.

Latest News Around Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (DMART)

According to recent news reports, six items were reported around DMART. One note said Motilal Oswal maintained a Neutral view with a target of Rs 3,925, citing 18% year-on-year revenue growth, 9.5% like-for-like growth and 15 new stores, while also flagging EBITDA and PAT misses due to margin contraction, weaker gross margins, higher retailing costs and wage inflation. Jefferies kept a Hold rating and cut its target to Rs 4,000, pointing to strong traffic and LFL growth but pressure from a higher food mix, wage inflation and inventory build. CLSA reiterated Outperform with a target of Rs 5,723, saying LFL growth and EBITDA were in line while PAT growth was limited to 7.6% by margin pressure. Bernstein maintained Outperform with a target of Rs 5,000, highlighting 18.4% revenue growth and 9.5% like-for-like growth across 377 stores. Citi kept Sell with a target of Rs 3,250, citing EBITDA and PAT growth lagging revenue growth, declining profitability per sq. ft. and negative free cash flow. Two Q1 updates also reported consolidated net profit of Rs 7.43 billion versus Rs 6.85 billion a year earlier and revenue of Rs 196.44 billion versus Rs 166.76 billion a year earlier. The market data itself does not establish a single confirmed cause.

Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (DMART) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,29,612.95 crore
P/E Ratio	73.67x
P/B Ratio	8.8x
ROE	12.99%
ROCE	18.03%
EPS	Rs 47.78
Book Value Per Share	Rs 400.1
Dividend Yield	0%

Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (DMART) fundamental metrics show P/E 73.67x, P/B 8.8x, ROE 12.99%, ROCE 18.03%. These ratios show where the company stands today and are not a call to buy or sell.

Avenue Supermarts Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,29,612.95 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 73.67x, P/B at 8.8x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 12.99% and ROCE of 18.03%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 47.78, book value per share of Rs 400.1, dividend yield of 0%, 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 24.01x, median ROE of 12.29%, median ROCE of 18.83%. Together they describe the fundamental backdrop without implying a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Retailing
Industry	Retailing
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	73.67x
Benchmark Median P/E	24.01x
Benchmark Average P/E	66.03x
Benchmark P/E Range	0.92x to 1,554.6x
Company P/B Ratio	8.8x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.38x
Company ROE	12.99%
Benchmark Median ROE	12.29%
Company ROCE	18.03%
Benchmark Median ROCE	18.83%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,29,612.95 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 182.58 crore

Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (DMART) operates in the Retailing sector, within the Retailing industry.

Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (DMART) has a P/E ratio of 73.67x, which is above the benchmark median of 24.01x, a difference of +206.83%. A P/E difference of this kind is a reference point rather than a recommendation.

Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (DMART) has a ROE of 12.99%, which is above the benchmark median of 12.29%, a difference of +5.7%. Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (DMART) has a ROCE of 18.03%, which is below the benchmark median of 18.83%, a difference of -4.25%.

Track stocks falling to yearly lows through the Univest 52-week-low screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Trent Ltd.	TRENT	1,55,709.36	86.08	20.68	27.66	36.73
VISHAL MEGA MART LIMITED	VMM	45,676.88	51.21	5.99	12.29	19.24
Metro Brands Ltd.	METROBRAND	23,548.18	57.94	11.44	22.8	35.77
ADITYA BIRLA LIFES BRAN L	ABLBL	8,839.02	50.22	6.31	24.67	27.34
PN Gadgil Jewellers Ltd.	PNGJL	8,822.59	19.79	3.19	23.31	21.8

Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (DMART) has a P/E ratio of 73.67x compared with the displayed peer median of 51.21x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 12.99% compares with a peer median of 23.31% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 18.03% versus the displayed peer median of 27.34%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (DMART) has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,29,612.95 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 5 peers shown.

Why Investors Are Watching Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (DMART)

The Avenue Supermarts 52 Week Low Streak shows repeated yearly lows across sessions, not a one-off slip.
The cumulative move across the streak is -6.05%, which makes the decline easier to track than the latest day alone.
DMART still trades at a high P/E and P/B versus retailing medians, even after the fall.
Recent reported results and broker comments point to mixed fundamentals, with revenue growth alongside margin pressure.
The next reference point for the Avenue Supermarts 52 Week Low Streak is whether the stock stabilises above the latest trough or keeps resetting the floor.

About Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (DMART)

Avenue Supermarts Ltd. operates in retailing through DMart, a large-format value-grocery and general merchandise model. That business mix matters in the context of the Avenue Supermarts 52 Week Low Streak because the stock is being judged not only on daily price changes but also on how the retail model is priced relative to earnings, book value and peer multiples. The company remains one of the largest names in the sector by market capitalisation, but the recent repeated one-year lows show that scale has not insulated the share price from continued weakness.

Track Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (DMART) Share Price on Univest

Use Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (DMART) live share-price page, Univest 52-week-low screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, yearly-low lists and related market analysis.

For readers following the Avenue Supermarts 52 Week Low Streak, the share price page is the quickest place to monitor the latest traded price, the fresh 52-week low and the next session’s move. Keeping an eye on the repeated-low pattern helps put the daily decline, the valuation and the sector comparison in one place.

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 does the Avenue Supermarts 52 Week Low Streak mean?

Ans. It means DMART has set a fresh 52-week low in consecutive sessions. The latest stretch confirms repeated yearly lows, which is different from a single-day break below the prior low.

How many sessions has DMART set a fresh 52-week low?

Ans. DMART has done so for a second straight session. The streak began on 9 October 2026 and continued into the latest trading session. The stock moved -3.92% during the session.

What was the latest 52-week low for DMART?

Ans. The latest fresh 52-week low is Rs 3,382.1. It matched the day’s low and extended the repeated-low sequence. The stock moved -3.92% during the session. The intraday range extended from Rs 3,382.1 to Rs 3,437.

How does DMART compare with the previous 52-week low?

Ans. The current low is below the prior low from the earlier session, showing that the yearly floor has been reset lower again rather than holding. The stock moved -3.92% during the session.

Is DMART still expensive on valuation after the decline?

Ans. Yes.The company trades at a P/E ratio of 73.67x.

How does DMART compare with retail peers now?

Ans. DMART still trades at a higher P/E and P/B than most listed retail peers shown here, although Trent remains higher on both measures. Comparable listed companies include Trent Ltd., VISHAL MEGA MART LIMITED, Metro Brands Ltd.

What should investors monitor next in the Avenue Supermarts 52 Week Low Streak?

Ans. Investors can watch whether the stock keeps setting fresh lows or steadies above the latest trough. They can also track earnings trends, valuation gaps and any further updates on margins and growth.

Author: Kunal Singla

Kunal Singla is the Associate Director - Research at Univest, leading quantitative equity research, intraday trading setups, and derivatives strategy. With 4+ years of experience in Indian equity markets, he combines rigorous quantitative methods with classical technical analysis to build high-conviction research frameworks for retail and advisory clients. He holds an MSc from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi — one of India's most selective institutions — and has completed the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF), a globally recognised programme covering derivatives pricing, risk modelling, machine learning for finance, and advanced portfolio theory. This combination places him in a small group of Indian analysts with both deep academic training in quantitative methods and SEBI-recognised research credentials. Kunal holds seven SEBI-recognised NISM certifications spanning research, derivatives, portfolio management, and securities operations: Series-XV (Research Analyst), Series-XXI-A (Portfolio Managers), Series-XVI (Commodity Derivatives), Series-VIII (Equity Derivatives), Series-VII (SORM), Series-V-A (Mutual Fund Distributors), and Series-I (Currency Derivatives). At Univest — India's SEBI-registered research and advisory platform — Kunal leads research inputs for Pro Lite, Pro Super, Pro Gold, and Pro Commodity advisory services, alongside publishing intraday stock picks on Univest Blogs.