Bajaj Consumer Care (BAJAJCON) Share Price Falls 6.45%: What Drove the Move?
- October 15, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price fell to Rs 442.00, down 6.45% or Rs 30.45 from the previous close of Rs 472.45, while the company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 6,171.06 crore. Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified. The decline makes Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price Today a clear stock-news event in the FMCG space, with the move occurring inside a narrow intraday range and without any verified trigger in the visible data. As of 19 October 2026 at 11:23:05 AM IST, investors looking at Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price News are seeing a Mid Cap consumer company trading lower than its prior reference level, while its valuation, profitability ratios and sector position provide the main context for further analysis.
Bajaj Consumer Care (BAJAJCON) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 442 |
| Previous Close | Rs 472.45 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 30.45 (-6.45%) |
| Open | Rs 466.4 |
| High | Rs 467.1 |
| Low | Rs 441.5 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 6,171.06 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Mid Cap |
Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price Today opened at Rs 466.40, touched a high of Rs 467.10 and a low of Rs 441.50, before last trading at Rs 442.00. That places the stock very near the day’s low and well below the previous close of Rs 472.45. The share price fall of Rs 30.45 translates into a 6.45% decline for the latest session, making Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price one of the sharper moves in its recent trading window. With market capitalisation at Rs 6,171.06 crore, the company sits in the Mid Cap category. For readers tracking Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price Live, the verified price data shows a single-session decline with no additional company-specific explanation established. The next lens is fundamentals, where valuation and profitability help frame the move.
Bajaj Consumer Care (BAJAJCON) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 6,171.06 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 24.6x |
| P/B Ratio | 6.87x |
| ROE | 25.33% |
| ROCE | 31% |
| EPS | Rs 19.21 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 68.72 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Bajaj Consumer Care (BAJAJCON) fundamental metrics show P/E 24.6x, P/B 6.87x, ROE 25.33%, ROCE 31%. Read together, these ratios describe the company’s position rather than a recommendation.
Bajaj Consumer Care has a market capitalisation of Rs 6,171.06 crore and falls in the Mid Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 24.6x, P/B at 6.87x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 25.33% and ROCE of 31%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 19.21, book value per share of Rs 68.72, 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 28.07x, median ROE of 18.69%, median ROCE of 21.23%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | FMCG |
| Industry | Household & Personal Products |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 24.6x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 28.07x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 55.07x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 9.43x to 345.77x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 6.87x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 4x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 9.04x |
| Company ROE | 25.33% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 18.69% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 24.9% |
| Company ROCE | 31% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 21.23% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 29.83% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 6,171.06 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 803.76 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 26,003.31 crore |
Bajaj Consumer Care (BAJAJCON) operates in the FMCG sector, within the Household & Personal Products industry.
Bajaj Consumer Care (BAJAJCON) has a P/E ratio of 24.6x, which is below the benchmark median of 28.07x, a difference of -12.36%. The P/E comparison frames valuation; it is not a signal to buy or sell.
Bajaj Consumer Care (BAJAJCON) has a ROE of 25.33%, which is above the benchmark median of 18.69%, a difference of +35.53%. Bajaj Consumer Care (BAJAJCON) has a ROCE of 31%, which is above the benchmark median of 21.23%, a difference of +46.02%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindustan Unilever | HINDUNILVR | 4,45,952.42 | 29.82 | 8.68 | 21.72 | 28.98 |
| Godrej Consumer Products | GODREJCP | 87,557.18 | 45.76 | 6.67 | 15.14 | 17.96 |
| Dabur India | DABUR | 68,474.74 | 34.72 | 5.76 | 16.99 | 21.37 |
| Colgate-Palmolive (India) | COLPAL | 48,210.81 | 35.77 | 24.79 | 80.8 | 110.06 |
| Cupid | CUPID | 47,500.14 | 345.77 | 96.05 | 31.18 | 33.93 |
Bajaj Consumer Care (BAJAJCON) has a P/E ratio of 24.6x compared with the displayed peer median of 35.77x. Peer multiples give relative context only, not a buy or sell view. Its ROE of 25.33% compares with a peer median of 21.72% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 31% versus the displayed peer median of 28.98%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Bajaj Consumer Care (BAJAJCON) has a market capitalisation of Rs 6,171.06 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Bajaj Consumer Care
- Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price fell 6.45% in the latest session, which makes the intraday move itself the first point of attention.
- The stock traded between Rs 441.50 and Rs 467.10, so Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price Today stayed near the lower end of its range.
- The company is a Mid Cap FMCG name with market capitalisation of Rs 6,171.06 crore, which frames the scale of the move.
- ROE of 25.33% and ROCE of 31% keep Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price in focus on profitability metrics.
- Its P/E of 24.6 sits below the industry median and average, which gives Bajaj Consumer Care Fundamental Analysis some useful comparison context.
About Bajaj Consumer Care
Bajaj Consumer Care operates in the FMCG sector within the Household & Personal Products industry. The business is known for consumer-facing personal-care offerings and competes with larger listed names in the same category. In market terms, Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price is tracked as a Mid Cap stock with a market capitalisation of Rs 6,171.06 crore. For readers following Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price News, the company’s position is best understood through its sector, valuation and profitability profile rather than through any unsupported trading narrative.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price fall today?
Ans. Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price fell 6.45% to Rs 442.00 from Rs 472.45. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established in the visible data.
What is Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price today?
Ans. Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price today is Rs 442.00. The stock opened at Rs 466.40, touched a high of Rs 467.10 and a low of Rs 441.50 during the latest session.
How much did Bajaj Consumer Care share price decline?
Ans. Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price declined by Rs 30.45 in the latest session, which equals 6.45%. The move came after a previous close of Rs 472.45 and left the stock near the day’s low.
What is the market capitalisation of Bajaj Consumer Care?
Ans. Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price is backed by a market capitalisation of Rs 6,171.06 crore. That places the company in the Mid Cap category and above the industry median market value.
Is Bajaj Consumer Care expensive compared with FMCG peers?
Ans. Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price trades at a P/E of 24.6, below the industry median of 28.07 and average of 55.07. Its P/B of 6.87 is above the median but below the benchmark average.
How strong are Bajaj Consumer Care profitability ratios?
Ans. Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price is supported by ROE of 25.33% and ROCE of 31%. Both are above the industry medians, which gives the stock a stronger profitability profile than several peers.
What does EPS and book value say about Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price?
Ans. EPS is Rs 19.21 and book value is Rs 68.72 per share. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value reflects accounting net worth behind each share in Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price context.
Does Bajaj Consumer Care pay a dividend yield?
Ans. The listed dividend yield is 0% for Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price. That means the current data does not show a dividend-yield contribution to the stock’s valuation or income profile.
How should investors track Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price next?
Ans. Investors can track Bajaj Consumer Care Share Price on Univest through live levels, valuation ratios, sector comparisons and key company metrics. The main verified focus remains price action, valuation and FMCG peer context.
