Fortis Healthcare (FORTIS) Share Price Rise: Stock Gains 2.5% Today
- October 7, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Fortis Healthcare Share Price stood at Rs 761.50 as of 11:07 AM IST on 28 October 2026, a gain of Rs 18.55 or 2.5% over the previous close of Rs 742.95. The company has a market capitalisation of Rs 55,338.43 crore, according to latest Univest data, which makes this a notable share price rise on the Indian stock market today.
The stock opened at Rs 735.00, below the previous close, and has moved between a low of Rs 727.20 and a high of Rs 762.40 so far. This Fortis Healthcare Share Price report sticks to verified price action, valuation ratios and sector benchmarks.
Fortis Healthcare Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 761.5 |
| Previous Close | Rs 742.95 |
| Today's Move | Rs 18.55 (+2.5%) |
| Open | Rs 735 |
| High | Rs 762.4 |
| Low | Rs 727.2 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 55,338.43 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Fortis Healthcare Ltd. (FORTIS) rose to Rs 761.5 from the previous close of Rs 742.95, a move of Rs 18.55 or 2.5%. The stock opened at Rs 735, reached a high of Rs 762.4, recorded a low of Rs 727.2.
Fortis Healthcare Share Price was Rs 761.50 at 11:07 AM IST, up Rs 18.55 or 2.5% from the previous close of Rs 742.95. The stock opened at Rs 735.00 and has moved between a low of Rs 727.20 and a high of Rs 762.40 during the session so far.
For the Fortis Healthcare Share Price, the opening price of Rs 735.00 was Rs 7.95 below the previous close, and the stock then added a further Rs 26.50 to reach the current level. The day high of Rs 762.40 is Rs 0.90 above where the stock last traded, and the gap between the day high and the day low is Rs 35.20.
The lowest price touched so far, Rs 727.20, was below the previous close of Rs 742.95, so the stock dipped under its prior reference level before recovering to the current level of Rs 761.50. This price action is the factual core of today’s Fortis Healthcare Share Price rise.
The Fortis Healthcare Share Price movement on its own does not describe a business, so the next section turns to the ratios behind the Fortis Healthcare Share Price Today.
Why Fortis Healthcare Ltd. (FORTIS) May Be Moving Today
Fortis Healthcare Ltd. (FORTIS) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 55,338.43 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 53.53x |
| P/B Ratio | 5.52x |
| ROE | 11.32% |
| ROCE | 14.07% |
| EPS | Rs 13.88 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 134.61 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.13% |
Fortis Healthcare Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 55,338.43 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 53.53x, P/B at 5.52x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 11.32% and ROCE of 14.07%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 13.88, book value per share of Rs 134.61, dividend yield of 0.13%, 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 42.8x, median ROE of 13.07%, median ROCE of 15.7%. Taken together, they outline the fundamentals rather than a view on the stock.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Healthcare |
| Industry | Hospital & Healthcare Services |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 53.53x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 42.8x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 92.61x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 6.78x to 1,522.98x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 5.52x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 3.56x |
| Company ROE | 11.32% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 13.07% |
| Company ROCE | 14.07% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 15.7% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 55,338.43 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 509.38 crore |
Fortis Healthcare Ltd. (FORTIS) operates in the Healthcare sector, within the Hospital & Healthcare Services industry.
Fortis Healthcare Ltd. (FORTIS) has a P/E ratio of 53.53x, which is above the benchmark median of 42.8x, a difference of +25.07%. On its own, the P/E gap is a valuation reference point, not a trading call.
Fortis Healthcare Ltd. (FORTIS) has a ROE of 11.32%, which is below the benchmark median of 13.07%, a difference of -13.39%. Fortis Healthcare Ltd. (FORTIS) has a ROCE of 14.07%, which is below the benchmark median of 15.7%, a difference of -10.38%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. | APOLLOHOSP | 1,12,367.71 | 53.67 | 11.58 | 23.54 | 21.73 |
| MANIPAL HEALTH ENTERPRI L | MANIPALHOS | 82,013.77 | 94.72 | 5.09 | 12.95 | 13.93 |
| Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. | MAXHEALTH | 81,271.41 | 56.65 | 7.55 | 14.53 | 14.97 |
| Aster DM Healthcare Ltd. | ASTERDM | 56,501.81 | 181.8 | 13.7 | 13.07 | 16.22 |
| Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd. | NH | 33,964.77 | 42.98 | 7.39 | 19.86 | 16.2 |
Fortis Healthcare Ltd. (FORTIS) has a P/E ratio of 53.53x compared with the displayed peer median of 56.65x. This peer read is a relative benchmark rather than a trading signal. Its ROE of 11.32% compares with a peer median of 14.53% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 14.07% versus the displayed peer median of 16.2%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Fortis Healthcare Ltd. (FORTIS) has a market capitalisation of Rs 55,338.43 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 4 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Fortis Healthcare
The latest Univest figures give five verified reasons for the interest in the Fortis Healthcare Share Price today, covering price action, valuation, returns, per-share data and peer position.
- Price action: the stock is up 2.5% at Rs 761.50, and the session low of Rs 727.20 was below the previous close of Rs 742.95.
- Valuation: the P/E of 53.53 is above the Hospital & Healthcare Services benchmark median of 42.8.
- Returns: ROE of 11.32% and ROCE of 14.07% compare with benchmark medians of 13.07% and 15.7%.
- Per-share data: EPS is Rs 13.88 and book value is Rs 134.61 per share.
- Peer position: P/E of 53.53 and P/B of 5.52 sit against peer ranges of 42.98 to 181.8 and 5.09 to 13.7.
About Fortis Healthcare
Fortis Healthcare Ltd. is a listed Indian company classified under the Healthcare sector and the Hospital & Healthcare Services industry in the latest Univest records. It trades on the Indian stock market under the symbol FORTIS, with a market capitalisation of Rs 55,338.43 crore.
For an investor, the practical way to read the company is through its reported ratios: a P/E of 53.53, a P/B of 5.52, ROE of 11.32% and ROCE of 14.07%, set against 66 same-industry companies in the benchmark.
Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Reg. No. INH000013776, a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Fortis Healthcare Share Price today?
Ans. The Fortis Healthcare Share Price was Rs 761.50 at 11:07 AM IST on 28 October 2026, up Rs 18.55 or 2.5% from the previous close of Rs 742.95, according to latest Univest data.
How much has Fortis Healthcare stock risen today?
Ans. Fortis Healthcare stock has risen Rs 18.55, or 2.5%, from the previous close of Rs 742.95. It opened at Rs 735.00 and has moved between a low of Rs 727.20 and a high of Rs 762.40.
What is the market capitalisation of Fortis Healthcare?
Ans. The market capitalisation of Fortis Healthcare is Rs 55,338.43 crore, according to latest Univest data. The figure shows company size, not quality, and sits above the Hospital & Healthcare Services benchmark median of Rs 509.38 crore.
What was the day range of Fortis Healthcare stock today?
Ans. The Fortis Healthcare Share Price touched a low of Rs 727.20 and a high of Rs 762.40 so far today, after opening at Rs 735.00. The previous close was Rs 742.95, and the stock was at Rs 761.50, a rise of 2.5%.
What is the P/E ratio of Fortis Healthcare?
Ans. The P/E ratio of Fortis Healthcare is 53.53, above the Hospital & Healthcare Services benchmark median of 42.8 across 58 companies. Its peers show P/E ratios between 42.98 and 181.8.
How do ROE and ROCE of Fortis Healthcare compare with the sector?
Ans. ROE is 11.32% and ROCE is 14.07%. The benchmark medians are 13.07% for ROE and 15.7% for ROCE, so the company's ROE sits below the median and its ROCE sits below the median for the same-industry group.
What are the EPS and book value of Fortis Healthcare?
Ans. EPS is Rs 13.88 and book value is Rs 134.61 per share, according to latest Univest data. The P/B ratio is 5.52, and the dividend yield is 0.13%, a historical figure and not a payout promise.
Which peers are used to compare Fortis Healthcare?
Ans. The peer comparison uses APOLLOHOSP, MANIPALHOS, MAXHEALTH, ASTERDM and NH, all from the Hospital & Healthcare Services industry. Their market capitalisation ranges from Rs 33,964.77 crore to Rs 1,12,367.71 crore, against Rs 55,338.43 crore for the company.
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