Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC): GNFC Share Price Rises 7.94% to Rs 583.05 on 17 September 2026
- September 17, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
GNFC Share Price moved up sharply today, with Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. closing at Rs 583.05, up 7.94% from the previous close of Rs 540.15. The stock added Rs 42.90 in a session that saw it trade between Rs 538.80 and Rs 587.85, while turnover stood at Rs 3.37 crore and market capitalisation at Rs 7,944.35 crore. The latest GNFC Share Price Today action places the stock among the notable Stocks in News on the Share Market Today. The supplied data confirms a clear price rise, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers following GNFC Stock News on Univest, the key focus is how the move compares with valuation, sector benchmarks and broader Chemicals industry context.
GNFC Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 583.05 |
| Previous Close | Rs 540.15 |
| Today's Move | Rs 42.9 (+7.94%) |
| Open | Rs 540.55 |
| High | Rs 587.85 |
| Low | Rs 538.8 |
| Turnover | Rs 3.37 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 7,944.35 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Mid Cap |
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) rose to Rs 583.05 from the previous close of Rs 540.15, a move of Rs 42.9 or 7.94%. The stock opened at Rs 540.55, reached a high of Rs 587.85, recorded a low of Rs 538.8.
GNFC opened at Rs 540.55, moved to an intraday high of Rs 587.85 and an intraday low of Rs 538.80, before ending at Rs 583.05. That means GNFC Share Price finished well above the previous close and near the session high, with a day gain of Rs 42.90 or 7.94%. The move is relevant because it was a same-day share price rise rather than a longer-horizon comparison. In pure factual terms, GNFC Share Price Today reflected a strong upward session, but the available data does not identify why the stock rose. Univest tracks such stock updates so readers can place the day’s move beside market capitalisation, turnover and broader stock performance.
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 7,944.35 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 7.65x |
| P/B Ratio | 0.84x |
| ROE | 9.02% |
| ROCE | 12.04% |
| EPS | Rs 70.57 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 641.43 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.89% |
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) fundamental metrics show P/E 7.65x, P/B 0.84x, ROE 9.02%, ROCE 12.04%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 7944.35 crore and falls in the Mid Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 7.65x, P/B at 0.84x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 9.02% and ROCE of 12.04%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 70.57, book value per share of Rs 641.43, dividend yield of 3.89%, 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 25.89x, median ROE of 7.76%, median ROCE of 9.95%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Industry | Chemicals |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 7.65x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 25.89x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 49.59x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 4.65x to 753.85x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 0.84x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.97x |
| Company ROE | 9.02% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 7.76% |
| Company ROCE | 12.04% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 9.95% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 7,944.35 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 471.64 crore |
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) is classified under sector: Chemicals and industry: Chemicals.
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) has a P/E ratio of 7.65x, which is below the benchmark median of 25.89x, a difference of -70.45%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) has a ROE of 9.02%, which is above the benchmark median of 7.76%, a difference of +16.24%. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) has a ROCE of 12.04%, which is above the benchmark median of 9.95%, a difference of +21.01%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Industries India Ltd. | SOLARINDS | 1,74,193.36 | 85.97 | 24.69 | 32.49 | 38.16 |
| Pidilite Industries Ltd. | PIDILITIND | 1,54,921.29 | 59.37 | 13.6 | 24.29 | 32.38 |
| SRF Ltd. | SRF | 72,742.65 | 34.07 | 4.99 | 13.8 | 14.21 |
| Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd. | FLUOROCHEM | 50,506.28 | 81.08 | 6.21 | 7.65 | 9.58 |
| Navin Fluorine International Ltd. | NAVINFLUOR | 42,203.49 | 53.06 | 9.98 | 20.24 | 21.39 |
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) has a P/E ratio of 7.65x compared with the displayed peer median of 59.37x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 9.02% compares with a peer median of 20.24% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 12.04% versus the displayed peer median of 21.39%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GNFC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 7,944.35 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 5 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching GNFC
- GNFC Share Price rose 7.94% today to Rs 583.05, after opening at Rs 540.55 and closing above the previous close of Rs 540.15.
- The session range ran from Rs 538.80 to Rs 587.85, and the day gain was Rs 42.90, which keeps GNFC Share Price in focus.
- GNFC’s P/E ratio is 7.65 and P/B ratio is 0.84, both below the Chemicals sector median levels shown in the benchmark snapshot.
- ROE is 9.02% and ROCE is 12.04%, which place GNFC above the sector median on both measures in the supplied benchmark data.
- GNFC Share Price is being read alongside Rs 70.57 EPS, Rs 641.43 book value and 3.89% dividend yield for broader stock analysis.
About GNFC
Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd., or GNFC, operates in the Chemicals sector and Chemicals industry. The company is followed on both NSE and BSE and is typically discussed through its share price, financial ratios and sector position. In the supplied dataset, the business description is limited to sector and industry classification, so the analysis focuses on market data, valuation and peer context rather than segment-level operations. GNFC Share Price therefore reflects a listed chemicals company whose current market capitalisation, earnings-based multiples and return ratios can be reviewed against a broad same-industry benchmark of 179 companies. For readers using Univest, the company overview is best understood together with GNFC Stock News, GNFC Latest News and GNFC Financial Results when they are available in future updates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is GNFC rising today?
Ans. GNFC Share Price rose 7.94% to Rs 583.05 today, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The session also showed a high of Rs 587.85 and a low of Rs 538.80.
What is GNFC Share Price today?
Ans. GNFC Share Price today is Rs 583.05. It closed Rs 42.90 above the previous close of Rs 540.15, making the stock one of the day’s notable gainers in the Chemicals space.
What is GNFC’s market capitalisation?
Ans. GNFC’s market capitalisation is Rs 7,944.35 crore. That size should be read with the company’s valuation ratios, not as a measure of quality or direction for GNFC Share Price. The company operates in the Chemicals sector.
How is GNFC valued versus the Chemicals sector?
Ans. GNFC trades at a P/E of 7.65 and a P/B of 0.84, both below the sector median of 25.89 and 1.97 respectively. That places GNFC Share Price in a lower-multiple bucket.
How do GNFC’s profits compare with the sector?
Ans. GNFC reports ROE of 9.02% and ROCE of 12.04%, both above the sector median benchmark. Those return ratios add context to GNFC Share Price alongside EPS of Rs 70.57 and book value of Rs 641.43.
What does GNFC dividend yield show?
Ans. GNFC’s dividend yield is 3.89%, which is a historical payout measure based on the current price. It adds another layer to GNFC Share Price analysis, especially when compared with valuation and earnings data.
Which peers are useful for GNFC Share Price comparison?
Ans. Useful peers in the supplied data include Solar Industries India Ltd., Pidilite Industries Ltd., SRF Ltd. and Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd. Their higher P/E and P/B multiples provide a clear peer comparison framework.
