Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) Share Price Falls 2.72% as Large Cap Slides
- October 1, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Bajaj Finance Share Price is trading at Rs 930.95, down 2.72% from the previous close of Rs 957. The stock moved within an intraday range of Rs 929.3 to Rs 969 after opening at Rs 968, and its market capitalisation stands at Rs 5,95,823.83 crore. As a Large Cap in the Finance space, Bajaj Finance Share Price is drawing attention because the day’s decline comes alongside fresh guidance, brokerage commentary and a valuation profile that remains well above the broader Finance – NBFC benchmark.For investors tracking Bajaj Finance Share Price Today, the move is relevant because it combines a sharp share price fall with a scale business, strong profitability metrics and sector-relative comparisons that matter for stock analysis and fundamental analysis.
Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 930.95 |
| Previous Close | Rs 957 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 26.05 (-2.72%) |
| Open | Rs 968 |
| High | Rs 969 |
| Low | Rs 929.3 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,95,823.83 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Bajaj Finance Share Price started at Rs 968, moved up to Rs 969, touched a low of Rs 929.3 and was last traded at Rs 930.95. That leaves the stock Rs 26.05 below the previous close, equal to a 2.72% decline. The trading band shows that the stock spent the morning below the opening level and near the lower end of the day’s range. Because the company is a Large Cap, the move is best read as a price action event in a large, established NBFC rather than a small base effect. Bajaj Finance Share Price Today therefore reflects a clear intraday decline, with the price fall visible across the open, range and last traded level. The next step is to place that move against the company’s fundamentals and sector benchmark.
Why Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) May Be Moving Today
Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,95,823.83 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 27.46x |
| P/B Ratio | 4.84x |
| ROE | 18.54% |
| ROCE | 10.87% |
| EPS | Rs 34.85 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 197.85 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.63% |
Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) fundamental metrics show P/E 27.46x, P/B 4.84x, ROE 18.54%, ROCE 10.87%. Taken on their own, these numbers offer context rather than a trading signal.
Bajaj Finance has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,95,823.83 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 27.46x, P/B at 4.84x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 18.54% and ROCE of 10.87%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 34.85, book value per share of Rs 197.85, dividend yield of 0.63%, 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 19.27x, median ROE of 3.67%, median ROCE of 6.01%. They set out the fundamental picture and are not a rating on the stock.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Finance |
| Industry | Finance – NBFC |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 27.46x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 19.27x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 47.28x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0.47x to 811.65x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 4.84x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 0.98x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 1.46x |
| Company ROE | 18.54% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 3.67% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 4.77% |
| Company ROCE | 10.87% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 6.01% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 5.82% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,95,823.83 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 51.95 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 6,924.98 crore |
Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) operates in the Finance sector, within the Finance – NBFC industry.
Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) has a P/E ratio of 27.46x, which is above the benchmark median of 19.27x, a difference of +42.5%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) has a ROE of 18.54%, which is above the benchmark median of 3.67%, a difference of +405.18%. Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) has a ROCE of 10.87%, which is above the benchmark median of 6.01%, a difference of +80.87%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shriram Finance | SHRIRAMFIN | 2,18,131.15 | 19.27 | 2 | 16.36 | 11.49 |
| JIO Financial Services | JIOFIN | 1,41,109.14 | 82.43 | 1.09 | 1.23 | 2.11 |
| Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company | CHOLAFIN | 1,33,338.64 | 23.19 | 4.11 | 19.51 | 9.7 |
| Bajaj Holdings & Investment | BAJAJHLDNG | 1,25,100.58 | 14.13 | 1.7 | 14.41 | 14.81 |
| Muthoot Finance | MUTHOOTFIN | 1,03,378.13 | 9.09 | 2.55 | 30.97 | 15.87 |
Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) has a P/E ratio of 27.46x compared with the displayed peer median of 19.27x. The comparison is relative and should not be read as a recommendation. Its ROE of 18.54% compares with a peer median of 16.36% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 10.87% versus the displayed peer median of 11.49%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,95,823.83 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 5 peers shown.
Why Investors Are Watching Bajaj Finance
- Bajaj Finance Share Price is down 2.72% from the previous close, so the day’s price action is immediately visible.
- The stock remains a Large Cap with market capitalisation of Rs 5,95,823.83 crore, which keeps it central to finance-sector tracking.
- ROE of 18.54% and ROCE of 10.87% remain stronger than the Finance – NBFC benchmark median.
- P/E of 27.46 and P/B of 4.84 keep valuation discussion active versus the benchmark median.
- Broker commentary and management guidance give Bajaj Finance Share Price continued relevance in stock news and stock analysis.
About Bajaj Finance
Bajaj Finance is a Finance – NBFC company in the Finance sector. It operates as a diversified lender with a large market presence and is tracked for its lending franchise, customer growth and scale-led business model. The company is known for operating across consumer and commercial finance segments, with growth metrics such as AUM and customer expansion often used to judge business momentum. In the current context, Bajaj Finance Share Price is being watched because the business combines a very large market capitalisation with strong profitability ratios and a valuation that sits above the broader industry median.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bajaj Finance Share Price today?
Ans. Bajaj Finance Share Price is trading at Rs 930.95, which is Rs 26.05 below the previous close of Rs 957. The stock is down 2.72% in the ongoing trade and has moved between Rs 929.3 and Rs 969.
Why is Bajaj Finance Share Price falling today?
Ans. The price fall is confirmed, but the market data itself does not establish one single cause. On the same morning, several guidance updates and brokerage notes were published, so investors are reading the move alongside those developments.
What is the market capitalisation of Bajaj Finance?
Ans. Bajaj Finance has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,95,823.83 crore, which places it in the Large Cap category. That scale matters because the stock is one of the biggest names in the Finance – NBFC industry.
How does Bajaj Finance compare on valuation?
Ans. Bajaj Finance has a P/E ratio of 27.46 and a P/B ratio of 4.84. Both are above the Finance – NBFC benchmark median, which shows a richer valuation than the typical stock in the same industry.
How strong are Bajaj Finance’s profitability ratios?
Ans. Bajaj Finance reports ROE of 18.54% and ROCE of 10.87%. Both are above the sector benchmark median, which supports the view that the company generates stronger returns than many peers in the same industry.
What do EPS, book value and dividend yield show for Bajaj Finance?
Ans. EPS is Rs 34.85, book value is Rs 197.85 and dividend yield is 0.63%. EPS shows earnings per share, book value shows accounting net worth per share, and dividend yield indicates historical payout relative to the current price.
How does Bajaj Finance compare with Shriram Finance?
Ans. Bajaj Finance has a higher P/E and P/B than Shriram Finance, while its ROE is also higher. Shriram Finance, however, shows a slightly higher ROCE, so the comparison is mixed across return and valuation measures.
What does the sector benchmark say about Bajaj Finance Share Price?
Ans. In the Finance – NBFC benchmark, Bajaj Finance’s P/E is above the median and its ROE is well above the median. That combination suggests a premium valuation backed by stronger profitability than the typical company in the industry.
Should investors track Bajaj Finance Share Price today?
Ans. Investors tracking Bajaj Finance Share Price today may watch the intraday decline, the valuation premium and the sector comparison together. The combination of price action, scale and profitability makes it a key name in Finance stock analysis.
