Centum Electronics Ltd. (CENTUM) Share Price rises 5.20% as stock trades near Rs 3,741
- September 3, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Centum Electronics Ltd. Share Price is trading at Rs 3,741.15, up 5.20% from the previous close of Rs 3,556.10, with market capitalisation at Rs 5,052.52 crore as of 03 September 2026 at 12:29:16 PM IST. The move places Centum Electronics Ltd. Stock News firmly among the active stories in the Indian Stock Market today. The latest Univest data confirms the price rise, while also showing that a company-specific catalyst is not established from the numbers alone.
For investors searching Centum Electronics Ltd. Share Price Today, the key takeaway is simple: the share price rise has been measurable, the day’s range has already extended to Rs 3,741.15 at the high and Rs 3,592.20 at the low, and the stock has moved above the opening level of Rs 3,595.05. In the absence of a verified trigger, Univest analysis treats this as a market-driven share price gain that deserves attention because of the stock’s valuation, sector positioning and peer comparison.
Centum Electronics Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 3,741.15 |
| Previous Close | Rs 3,556.1 |
| Today's Move | Rs 185.05 (+5.2%) |
| Open | Rs 3,595.05 |
| High | Rs 3,741.15 |
| Low | Rs 3,592.2 |
| Turnover | Rs 2.18 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,052.52 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Mid Cap |
Centum Electronics Ltd. (CENTUM) rose to Rs 3,741.15 from the previous close of Rs 3,556.1, a move of Rs 185.05 or 5.2%. The stock opened at Rs 3,595.05, reached a high of Rs 3,741.15, recorded a low of Rs 3,592.2.
Centum Electronics Ltd. Share Price Today reflects a gain of Rs 185.05 from the previous close, with the stock last traded at Rs 3,741.15. The move has lifted Centum to the day’s high, which means buyers have so far kept the price at the top of the intraday range. Turnover stood at Rs 2.18 crore, which gives context to the share price rise without changing the fact that the exact reason for the move is not established from the latest Univest figures.
The day’s open at Rs 3,595.05 and the low of Rs 3,592.20 show that the stock recovered after a relatively firm start and held its gains into the current trade. For readers tracking Centum Electronics Ltd. Share Price Live, this is the sort of move that often places a stock in Stocks in News and Top Gainers Today searches on Stock Market Today and Share Market Today.
Centum Electronics Ltd. (CENTUM) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,052.52 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 105.79x |
| P/B Ratio | 14.88x |
| ROE | 27.16% |
| ROCE | 26.02% |
| EPS | Rs 33.61 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 238.97 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.14% |
Centum Electronics Ltd. (CENTUM) fundamental metrics show P/E 105.79x, P/B 14.88x, ROE 27.16%, ROCE 26.02%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Centum Electronics Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 5052.52 crore and falls in the Mid Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 105.79x, P/B at 14.88x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 27.16% and ROCE of 26.02%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 33.61, book value per share of Rs 238.97, dividend yield of 0.14%, 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 93.04x, median ROE of 16.51%, median ROCE of 21.73%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Capital Goods |
| Industry | Aerospace & Defense |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 105.79x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 93.04x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 95.3x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 34.28x to 242.59x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 14.88x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 12.01x |
| Company ROE | 27.16% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 16.51% |
| Company ROCE | 26.02% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 21.73% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,052.52 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 15,379.76 crore |
Centum Electronics Ltd. (CENTUM) is classified under sector: Capital Goods and industry: Aerospace & Defense.
Centum Electronics Ltd. (CENTUM) has a P/E ratio of 105.79x, which is above the benchmark median of 93.04x, a difference of +13.7%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Centum Electronics Ltd. (CENTUM) has a ROE of 27.16%, which is above the benchmark median of 16.51%, a difference of +64.51%. Centum Electronics Ltd. (CENTUM) has a ROCE of 26.02%, which is above the benchmark median of 21.73%, a difference of +19.74%.
Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. | HAL | 3,21,814.53 | 34.28 | 7.5 | 23.98 | 31.99 |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd. | BEL | 3,00,395.36 | 48.23 | 11.84 | 27.4 | 36.68 |
| Data Patterns (India) Ltd. | DATAPATTNS | 25,278.44 | 94.38 | 14.38 | 16.73 | 23.18 |
| Zen Technologies Ltd. | ZENTEC | 16,083.43 | 91.71 | 8.62 | 12.16 | 16.83 |
| Astra Microwave Products Ltd. | ASTRAMICRO | 15,969.75 | 82.53 | 12.18 | 16.29 | 20.29 |
Centum Electronics Ltd. (CENTUM) has a P/E ratio of 105.79x compared with the displayed peer median of 82.53x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 27.16% compares with a peer median of 16.73% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 26.02% versus the displayed peer median of 23.18%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Centum Electronics Ltd. (CENTUM) has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,052.52 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 5 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Centum Electronics Ltd.
- Centum Electronics Ltd. Share Price is up 5.20% today and is trading at the day’s high.
- The stock is in the Aerospace & Defense industry, a closely tracked segment in Stocks Rising Today.
- Its ROE of 27.16% and ROCE of 26.02% provide solid profitability context.
- The P/E of 105.79 and P/B of 14.88 show a premium valuation that investors monitor carefully.
- The company’s Rs 5,052.52 crore market cap places it below the largest defence peers but keeps it relevant in sector analysis.
About Centum Electronics Ltd.
Centum Electronics Ltd. is part of the Aerospace & Defense ecosystem within the Capital Goods sector. The business is tracked by investors because it operates in a specialised industrial space where design, electronics and defence-linked engineering capabilities matter. That makes Centum Electronics Ltd. Stock News relevant not just for day traders, but also for readers following India’s broader defence manufacturing and precision electronics theme.
With a market capitalisation of Rs 5,052.52 crore, the company sits below the biggest listed defence names but remains visible in the segment because of its profitability profile and premium valuation. Centum Electronics Ltd. Share Price Today therefore reflects a mix of company-specific market interest and sector attention. For readers who follow Univest, the stock’s latest move is best understood as a price event first, with fundamentals and industry positioning providing the wider frame.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Centum Electronics Ltd. Share Price rising today?
Ans. Centum Electronics Ltd. Share Price is rising today, but the latest Univest data confirms the move rather than a company-specific trigger. The stock gained Rs 185.05 to trade at Rs 3,741.15.
What is Centum Electronics Ltd. Share Price today?
Ans. Centum Electronics Ltd. Share Price today is Rs 3,741.15, up 5.20% from the previous close of Rs 3,556.10. The stock has also traded at the day’s high so far.
How much did Centum Electronics Ltd. stock gain today?
Ans. Centum Electronics Ltd. stock gained Rs 185.05 or 5.20% today. The move lifted the share price to Rs 3,741.15 and pushed it to the upper end of the intraday range.
What is the market capitalisation of Centum Electronics Ltd.?
Ans. Centum Electronics Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,052.52 crore. That places it in the mid-cap bracket and below the largest Aerospace & Defense peers in the same industry set.
Is Centum Electronics Ltd. expensive on valuation?
Ans. Centum Electronics Ltd. trades at a P/E of 105.79 and a P/B of 14.88, both above the industry benchmark median. Its valuation is richer than the peer average, so investors track it closely.
What do Centum Electronics Ltd. ROE and ROCE show?
Ans. Centum Electronics Ltd. reports ROE of 27.16% and ROCE of 26.02%. Both are above the benchmark median and average, which supports the company’s profitability profile despite the high valuation.
How does Centum Electronics Ltd. compare with its peers?
Ans. Centum Electronics Ltd. is smaller than HAL, BEL, Data Patterns, Zen Technologies and Astra Microwave Products by market cap. Its profitability is competitive, but its valuation is also on the higher side.
What should investors watch in Centum Electronics Ltd. Share Price next?
Ans. Investors should watch whether Centum Electronics Ltd. Share Price holds above the current level, how it behaves against the day’s range and whether future company updates provide a clearer explanation for the move.
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