Century Enka Ltd. (CENTENKA): Century Enka Share Price Rises 12.14% Today as Textile Stock Gains Attention
- September 2, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Century Enka Share Price Today stood at Rs 609.35, up 12.14%, with market capitalisation at Rs 1,193.48 crore.
Century Enka Share Price rose by Rs 65.95 to Rs 609.35 from the previous close of Rs 543.4. The stock opened at Rs 569.95, touched a day high of Rs 623.25, a day low of Rs 566.95, and recorded turnover of Rs 10.64 crore. Based on the supplied data, the move marks a strong one-session rise in a Textile company with a market cap of Rs 1,193.48 crore.
The data confirms the price move, but it does not identify a company-specific trigger. What it does show is that Century Enka Ltd. is being noticed alongside its valuation and profitability profile. On available fundamentals, the stock trades at a P/E of 8.07 and P/B of 0.76, while ROE stands at 6.92, ROCE at 8.87, EPS at Rs 67.35, book value at Rs 712.64, and dividend yield at 2.02%.
That makes today’s move notable because the stock is trading at lower valuation multiples than the same-industry median on key measures, while profitability remains positive but slightly below benchmark medians. For readers tracking Century Enka Share Price, the key issue is not just that the stock rose sharply today, but how that move fits into its broader sector and peer positioning.
Century Enka Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 609.35 |
| Previous Close | Rs 543.4 |
| Today's Move | Rs 65.95 (+12.14%) |
| Open | Rs 569.95 |
| High | Rs 623.25 |
| Low | Rs 566.95 |
| Turnover | Rs 10.64 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,193.48 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Small Cap |
Century Enka Ltd. (CENTENKA) rose to Rs 609.35 from the previous close of Rs 543.4, a move of Rs 65.95 or 12.14%. The stock opened at Rs 569.95, reached a high of Rs 623.25, recorded a low of Rs 566.95.
Century Enka Ltd. (CENTENKA) gained 12.14% in the session, rising from Rs 543.4 to Rs 609.35. The stock opened at Rs 569.95, which already placed it above the previous close, and then extended the move to an intraday high of Rs 623.25. The day’s low was Rs 566.95.
This intraday range shows that buying interest remained strong through most of the session. Even the low of Rs 566.95 stayed above the previous close of Rs 543.4, which is an important detail when judging the firmness of the day’s trend. The stock later traded below the high but still held a sizeable gain at Rs 609.35.
Turnover came in at Rs 10.64 crore, adding context to the move. In simple terms, this was not a marginal uptick: Century Enka Share Price posted a meaningful single-day advance with clear intraday follow-through. With market capitalisation at Rs 1,193.48 crore, the company sits well above the same-industry median market cap of Rs 96.37 crore, though below the largest listed textile names.
Century Enka Ltd. (CENTENKA) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,193.48 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 8.07x |
| P/B Ratio | 0.76x |
| ROE | 6.92% |
| ROCE | 8.87% |
| EPS | Rs 67.35 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 712.64 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.02% |
Century Enka Ltd. (CENTENKA) fundamental metrics show P/E 8.07x, P/B 0.76x, ROE 6.92%, ROCE 8.87%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Century Enka Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 1193.48 crore and falls in the Small Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 8.07x, P/B at 0.76x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 6.92% and ROCE of 8.87%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 67.35, book value per share of Rs 712.64, dividend yield of 2.02%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 16.38x, median ROE of 7.39%, median ROCE of 9.79%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Textile |
| Industry | Textile |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 8.07x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 16.38x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 70.58x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0.68x to 2,175.54x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 0.76x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.17x |
| Company ROE | 6.92% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 7.39% |
| Company ROCE | 8.87% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 9.79% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,193.48 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 96.37 crore |
Century Enka Ltd. (CENTENKA) is classified under sector: Textile and industry: Textile.
Century Enka Ltd. (CENTENKA) has a P/E ratio of 8.07x, which is below the benchmark median of 16.38x, a difference of -50.73%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Century Enka Ltd. (CENTENKA) has a ROE of 6.92%, which is below the benchmark median of 7.39%, a difference of -6.36%. Century Enka Ltd. (CENTENKA) has a ROCE of 8.87%, which is below the benchmark median of 9.79%, a difference of -9.4%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K.P.R. Mill Ltd. | KPRMILL | 40,286.2 | 43.36 | 6.64 | 16.2 | 20.16 |
| Page Industries Ltd. | PAGEIND | 39,707.79 | 52.54 | 23.42 | 52.5 | 73.6 |
| Welspun Living Ltd. | WELSPUNLIV | 18,531.32 | 67.41 | 3.88 | 13.83 | 15.04 |
| Vardhman Textiles Ltd. | VTL | 16,529.07 | 20.57 | 1.61 | 7.39 | 8.91 |
| Arvind Ltd. | ARVIND | 15,110.5 | 36.62 | 3.3 | 10.92 | 15.3 |
Century Enka Ltd. (CENTENKA) has a P/E ratio of 8.07x compared with the displayed peer median of 43.36x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 6.92% compares with a peer median of 13.83% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 8.87% versus the displayed peer median of 15.3%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Century Enka Ltd. (CENTENKA) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,193.48 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 5 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Century Enka
- Century Enka Share Price rose 12.14% in one session to Rs 609.35.
- The stock traded between Rs 566.95 and Rs 623.25, with turnover of Rs 10.64 crore.
- P/E of 8.07 and P/B of 0.76 are below same-industry medians of 16.38 and 1.17.
- Market cap of Rs 1,193.48 crore is well above the industry median of Rs 96.37 crore.
- ROE of 6.92 and ROCE of 8.87 are positive, but slightly below industry medians of 7.39 and 9.79.
About Century Enka
Century Enka Ltd. is a listed Indian company classified under the Textile sector and Textile industry. Based on supplied market data, it has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,193.48 crore and is being compared here against same-industry benchmarks and major listed textile peers.
That makes the stock relevant not only for today’s price move, but also for how it sits within the broader textile pack on valuation, returns, and scale.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Century Enka Share Price rising today?
Ans. Century Enka Share Price rose 12.14% today to Rs 609.35 from the previous close of Rs 543.4. The supplied data confirms the move, but it does not state a company-specific catalyst.
What is Century Enka Share Price Today?
Ans. Century Enka Share Price Today is Rs 609.35. The stock gained Rs 65.95 in the session after opening at Rs 569.95 and trading between Rs 566.95 and Rs 623.25. The previous close was Rs 543.4.
Is Century Enka cheaper than the textile industry on valuation metrics?
Ans. On supplied data, yes. Century Enka trades at a P/E of 8.07 versus the same-industry median of 16.38, and at a P/B of 0.76 versus the median of 1.17. These are relative valuation comparisons, not buy or sell signals.
How does Century Enka compare with major textile peers?
Ans. Century Enka has a lower P/E than K.P.R. Mill, Page Industries, Welspun Living, Vardhman Textiles, and Arvind, but it also has lower ROE and ROCE than most of those displayed peers and a much smaller market cap of Rs 1,193.48.
