CANARA HSBC LIFE INS CO L (CANHLIFE) Share Price Falls 5.04%: What Changed Today
- October 9, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
CANHLIFE Share Price fell to Rs 138.4 as of 09 October 2026 at 3:23:29 PM IST, down 5.04% from the previous close of Rs 145.75. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 13,846.25 crore, placing it in the Mid Cap category. The move matters because it combines a sharp intraday decline with a valuation profile that is already richer than several insurance peers. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established.
CANHLIFE Share Price has therefore moved into focus for CANHLIFE Share Price Today, CANHLIFE Stock News and CANHLIFE Share Price Fall searches. The stock is trading lower without a verified reason in the event feed, so the key question shifts from cause to context: what do the price levels, financial ratios and insurance sector comparisons show right now? According to latest Univest figures, the session opened at Rs 144, touched a high of Rs 144 and a low of Rs 138.4.
CANARA HSBC LIFE INS CO L (CANHLIFE) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 138.4 |
| Previous Close | Rs 145.75 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 7.35 (-5.04%) |
| Open | Rs 144 |
| High | Rs 144 |
| Low | Rs 138.4 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 13,846.25 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Mid Cap |
CANHLIFE Share Price Today shows a clear one-session decline. The stock last traded at Rs 138.4 versus the previous close of Rs 145.75, a fall of Rs 7.35 or 5.04%. The day opened at Rs 144, which was also the day’s high, and the low for the day was Rs 138.4, indicating the stock is trading at the bottom of the observed range as of 09 October 2026 at 3:23:29 PM IST. That makes the move a direct price-fall event rather than a broad trend call.
For readers tracking CANHLIFE Share Price Live, the immediate point is straightforward: price action has weakened, while market capitalisation remains Rs 13,846.25 crore. Since the company is tagged as a Mid Cap, the current move is material enough to keep CANHLIFE Share Price in active focus across CANHLIFE NSE and CANHLIFE BSE references. The verified data confirms a lower quote, but not a cause. From here, the next layer is the company’s financial profile.
CANARA HSBC LIFE INS CO L (CANHLIFE) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 13,846.25 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 105.43x |
| P/B Ratio | 8.48x |
| ROE | 8.11% |
| ROCE | 8.35% |
| EPS | Rs 1.38 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 17.2 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.27% |
CANARA HSBC LIFE INS CO L (CANHLIFE) fundamental metrics show P/E 105.43x, P/B 8.48x, ROE 8.11%, ROCE 8.35%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
CANARA HSBC LIFE INS CO L has a market capitalisation of Rs 13,846.25 crore and falls in the Mid Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 105.43x, P/B at 8.48x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 8.11% and ROCE of 8.35%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 1.38, book value per share of Rs 17.2, dividend yield of 0.27%, 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 39.01x, median ROE of 12.62%, median ROCE of 11.82%. Taken together, they outline the fundamentals rather than a view on the stock.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Insurance |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 105.43x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 39.01x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 43.9x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 6.11x to 105.43x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 8.48x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 4.75x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 4.46x |
| Company ROE | 8.11% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 12.62% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 13.63% |
| Company ROCE | 8.35% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 11.82% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 14.6% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 13,846.25 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 55,632.02 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 99,086.35 crore |
CANARA HSBC LIFE INS CO L (CANHLIFE) operates in the Insurance sector, within the Insurance industry.
CANARA HSBC LIFE INS CO L (CANHLIFE) has a P/E ratio of 105.43x, which is above the benchmark median of 39.01x, a difference of +170.26%. On its own, the P/E gap is a valuation reference point, not a trading call.
CANARA HSBC LIFE INS CO L (CANHLIFE) has a ROE of 8.11%, which is below the benchmark median of 12.62%, a difference of -35.74%. CANARA HSBC LIFE INS CO L (CANHLIFE) has a ROCE of 8.35%, which is below the benchmark median of 11.82%, a difference of -29.36%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Insurance Corporation of India | LICI | 4,88,416.32 | 7.99 | 2.46 | 37.7 | 37.75 |
| SBI Life Insurance Company | SBILIFE | 1,69,475.82 | 65.16 | 8.42 | 13.77 | 14.15 |
| HDFC Life Insurance Company | HDFCLIFE | 1,18,427.83 | 59.95 | 6.05 | 11.54 | 10.01 |
| ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company | ICICIGI | 80,762.99 | 33.26 | 4.75 | 17.9 | 23.62 |
| ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company | ICICIPRULI | 66,459.3 | NA | 4.82 | 12.62 | 11.82 |
CANARA HSBC LIFE INS CO L (CANHLIFE) has a P/E ratio of 105.43x compared with the displayed peer median of 46.61x. This peer read is a relative benchmark rather than a trading signal. Its ROE of 8.11% compares with a peer median of 13.77% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 8.35% versus the displayed peer median of 14.15%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. CANARA HSBC LIFE INS CO L (CANHLIFE) has a market capitalisation of Rs 13,846.25 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Canara HSBC Life Ins Co L
- CANHLIFE Share Price fell 5.04% to Rs 138.4, making today’s move immediately visible in CANHLIFE Stock News.
- The stock’s P/E of 105.43 and P/B of 8.48 keep CANHLIFE Fundamental Analysis in focus.
- ROE of 8.11% and ROCE of 8.35% sit below the industry benchmark median.
- Market capitalisation of Rs 13,846.25 crore places CANHLIFE in the Mid Cap category.
- Insurance peer ratios provide a clear comparison frame for CANHLIFE Share Price Update.
About Canara HSBC Life Ins Co L
Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company operates in the insurance sector and the insurance industry. Its business model is tied to life insurance services rather than a manufacturing or commodity cycle, so CANHLIFE Company News is usually read through a financial-services lens. The company’s latest market capitalisation places it in the Mid Cap category, and the latest Univest data points position it as a listed insurance name with a relatively high valuation profile. For CANHLIFE Share Price, that means investors often watch both price action and ratio-led context together.
Its disclosed metrics, including EPS, book value, ROE, ROCE and dividend yield, help frame the business economically even without any operational narrative beyond the sector and industry classification.
Track CANHLIFE Share Price on Univest
Use CANARA HSBC LIFE INS CO L (CANHLIFE) live share-price page, Univest top decliners screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, top decliners and related market analysis.
Track CANHLIFE Share Price on Univest for live share price updates, fundamental ratios, 52-week levels, market cap context and insurance-sector insights. Univest brings CANHLIFE Stock News, CANHLIFE Share News and CANHLIFE Stock Analysis together in one place so readers can follow today’s move alongside valuation and peer comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is CANHLIFE Share Price falling today?
Ans. CANHLIFE Share Price fell 5.04% to Rs 138.4 from Rs 145.75. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. The focus therefore stays on the decline, not on an unverified reason.
What is CANHLIFE Share Price today?
Ans. CANHLIFE Share Price was Rs 138.4 as of 09 October 2026 at 3:23:29 PM IST. The stock was down Rs 7.35 from the previous close, and the day’s low matched the last traded price in this snapshot.
What does CANHLIFE Share Price Today show about intraday trading?
Ans. CANHLIFE Share Price Today shows an open of Rs 144, a high of Rs 144 and a low of Rs 138.4. That range shows a straightforward downward move through the observed trading window, without any need for speculation.
How large is CANHLIFE’s market capitalisation?
Ans. CANHLIFE market capitalisation stood at Rs 13,846.25 crore, which places it in the Mid Cap category. In the insurance peer set, this makes it smaller than several listed peers while still sitting within a meaningful public-market profile.
Is CANHLIFE Share Price expensive compared with peers?
Ans. CANHLIFE Share Price trades at a P/E of 105.43 and a P/B of 8.48. Both are above the benchmark median and average for the insurance industry, which keeps valuation firmly in focus.
How do ROE and ROCE look for CANHLIFE?
Ans. CANHLIFE reports ROE of 8.11% and ROCE of 8.35%. Both are below the benchmark median and average in the same-industry comparison, which gives a useful counterpoint to the higher valuation multiples.
What do EPS and book value say about CANHLIFE Share Price?
Ans. EPS is Rs 1.38 and book value is Rs 17.2 per share. EPS helps explain the earnings base behind CANHLIFE Share Price, while book value shows the accounting net worth attributed to each share.
Does CANHLIFE pay a dividend?
Ans. CANHLIFE dividend yield is 0.27%. That figure is a small but verified part of the stock’s profile, and it should be read alongside the current price, book value and valuation ratios rather than in isolation.
Should investors track CANHLIFE Share Price next?
Ans. Investors tracking CANHLIFE Share Price may watch how the stock behaves after today’s fall, along with valuation, ROE, ROCE and peer comparison. Univest also lets readers follow CANHLIFE Stock News and related market context.
