GAIL (India) (GAIL) Share Price Falls 2.06%: Large Cap Gas Transmission Stock at Rs 166.75
- October 5, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
GAIL (India) Share Price is lower today, with GAIL (India) trading at Rs 166.75 after a 2.06% decline. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,12,762.96 crore, keeping it in the Large Cap category. According to latest Univest figures, the move is relevant because it places GAIL (India) Share Price in focus for both price action and valuation work, even though no company-specific catalyst is established. As of 08 October 2026 at 12:23:01 PM IST, GAIL (India) Share Price is trading below its previous close, while the day range shows the stock moving between Rs 166.70 and Rs 170.90. For readers tracking GAIL (India) Share Price today, the key question is how the decline fits into the company’s fundamental profile, sector benchmark and peer comparison.
The price move is confirmed in Univest data; a company-specific reason has not been established. That makes GAIL (India) Share Price a straightforward price-fall case for stock analysis rather than a catalyst-driven story. The latest Univest figures show a large cap gas transmission business with moderate valuation multiples, steady profitability ratios and a dividend yield that remains part of the investment discussion. For investors following GAIL (India) Share Price News, the move is best read through today’s numbers, sector context and relative valuation rather than speculation.
GAIL (India) (GAIL) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 166.75 |
| Previous Close | Rs 170.25 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 3.50 (-2.06%) |
| Open | Rs 170.4 |
| High | Rs 170.9 |
| Low | Rs 166.7 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,12,762.96 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
GAIL (India) Share Price today opened at Rs 170.40, touched a high of Rs 170.90 and a low of Rs 166.70, and was last traded at Rs 166.75. That leaves the stock Rs 3.50 below the previous close of Rs 170.25, equal to a 2.06% fall. The price action keeps GAIL (India) Share Price within a narrow intraday band, but the direction is still negative versus the prior close. With a market capitalisation of Rs 1,12,762.96 crore, GAIL remains a Large Cap stock, so even a small percentage move can matter for GAIL (India) Share Price Today coverage. For readers asking why GAIL (India) Share Price is falling today, the verified answer is to the price move itself: the decline is confirmed, while no company-specific catalyst is established. That takes the discussion naturally toward GAIL (India) Fundamental Analysis and what the numbers say about the business profile.
GAIL (India) (GAIL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,12,762.96 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 11.33x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.2x |
| ROE | 8.71% |
| ROCE | 10.17% |
| EPS | Rs 15.02 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 142.02 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.23% |
GAIL (India) (GAIL) fundamental metrics show P/E 11.33x, P/B 1.2x, ROE 8.71%, ROCE 10.17%. These ratios show where the company stands today and are not a call to buy or sell.
GAIL (India) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,12,762.96 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 11.33x, P/B at 1.2x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 8.71% and ROCE of 10.17%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 15.02, book value per share of Rs 142.02, dividend yield of 3.23%, 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 12.86x, median ROE of 11.19%, median ROCE of 14.14%. Together they describe the fundamental backdrop without implying a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Gas Transmission |
| Industry | Gas Transmission/Marketing |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 11.33x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 12.86x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 23.09x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 6.86x to 101.28x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.2x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.38x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 2.68x |
| Company ROE | 8.71% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 11.19% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 11.63% |
| Company ROCE | 10.17% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 14.14% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 14.36% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,12,762.96 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 15,030.46 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 29,118.99 crore |
GAIL (India) (GAIL) operates in the Gas Transmission sector, within the Gas Transmission/Marketing industry.
GAIL (India) (GAIL) has a P/E ratio of 11.33x, which is below the benchmark median of 12.86x, a difference of -11.9%. A P/E difference of this kind is a reference point rather than a recommendation.
GAIL (India) (GAIL) has a ROE of 8.71%, which is below the benchmark median of 11.19%, a difference of -22.16%. GAIL (India) (GAIL) has a ROCE of 10.17%, which is below the benchmark median of 14.14%, a difference of -28.08%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adani Total Gas | ATGL | 64,696.33 | 101.28 | 12.81 | 14.46 | 16.96 |
| Gujarat Gas | GUJENERGY | 21,579.31 | 11.3 | 1.1 | 8.04 | 11.32 |
| Indraprastha Gas | IGL | 19,789.02 | 15.05 | 1.75 | 13.96 | 18.23 |
| Mahanagar Gas | MGL | 10,271.9 | 14.38 | 1.55 | 13.66 | 18.78 |
| GSPL TRANSMISSION | GSPLTRANS | 3,680.99 | 9.07 | 0.52 | 6.13 | 8.14 |
GAIL (India) (GAIL) has a P/E ratio of 11.33x compared with the displayed peer median of 14.38x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 8.71% compares with a peer median of 13.66% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 10.17% versus the displayed peer median of 16.96%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. GAIL (India) (GAIL) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,12,762.96 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 5 peers shown.
Why Investors Are Watching GAIL (India)
- GAIL (India) Share Price fell 2.06% and is trading at Rs 166.75, which keeps the latest session in focus.
- GAIL (India) Share Price is linked to a Large Cap market capitalisation of Rs 1,12,762.96 crore.
- GAIL (India) Fundamental Analysis shows a P/E of 11.33 and P/B of 1.2, both central to valuation work.
- GAIL (India) Share Price also carries ROE of 8.71% and ROCE of 10.17%, which sit below the sector median.
- GAIL (India) Share Price News is relevant because the sector peer set shows a wide spread in valuation and return ratios.
About GAIL (India)
GAIL (India) operates in gas transmission and gas transmission/marketing, making it one of the key names in the Indian gas transmission landscape. GAIL (India) Share Price reflects a business linked to transmission, marketing and wider gas-sector infrastructure. The company’s market position is reinforced by its large cap size and its presence in a peer set that includes other listed gas transmission companies. For readers tracking GAIL (India) Stock Performance, the important point is that the business sits in a sector where valuation, return ratios and market size can diverge sharply across companies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GAIL (India) Share Price today?
Ans. GAIL (India) Share Price was Rs 166.75 at the latest update, down 2.06% from the previous close of Rs 170.25. The move keeps GAIL (India) Share Price in focus for intraday price action watchers.
Why is GAIL (India) Share Price falling today?
Ans. The price move is confirmed in Univest data; a company-specific reason has not been established. GAIL (India) Share Price is therefore best read through the verified decline, not through an assumed trigger or market narrative.
How much did GAIL (India) Share Price fall today?
Ans. GAIL (India) Share Price declined by Rs 3.50, which equals 2.06% versus the previous close. The stock traded between Rs 166.70 and Rs 170.90 during the latest recorded move. The previous close was Rs 170.25.
What is GAIL (India) market capitalisation?
Ans. GAIL (India) Share Price is backed by a market capitalisation of Rs 1,12,762.96 crore. That places the company in the Large Cap category and makes it much larger than most listed peers in the same industry.
What is GAIL (India) P/E ratio?
Ans. GAIL (India) Share Price is valued at a P/E ratio of 11.33. In the same industry benchmark, that is below the median of 12.86 and well below the average of 23.09 across 8 companies.
What is GAIL (India) P/B ratio?
Ans. GAIL (India) Share Price carries a P/B ratio of 1.2. That is below the benchmark median of 1.38 and below the average of 2.68, which keeps the stock in a moderate valuation zone.
How does GAIL (India) compare with gas transmission peers?
Ans. GAIL (India) Share Price is the largest by market capitalisation in the peer set, but its ROE of 8.71% and ROCE of 10.17% are below several peers, including IGL and MGL. Valuation is also far below ATGL.
What is GAIL (India) ROE and ROCE?
Ans. GAIL (India) Share Price is associated with ROE of 8.71% and ROCE of 10.17%. These figures show the return profile is present, but not as strong as the sector benchmark median and average.
Should investors track GAIL (India) Share Price on Univest?
Ans. Yes, GAIL (India) Share Price is worth tracking on Univest because the stock combines a large cap profile, moderate valuation, dividend yield of 3.23% and a meaningful move in the latest session.
