HDFC Bank (HDFCBANK) Share Price Falls 2.05% Today as Large Cap Stock Trades Lower
- October 5, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
HDFC Bank Share Price is lower today, with the stock last trading at Rs 691.95, down 2.05% from the previous close, while market capitalisation stood at Rs 10,97,187.39 crore. The move keeps HDFC Bank Share Price in focus for investors tracking a large cap private lender on NSE and BSE. HDFC Bank Share Price Today reflects a gap down from the prior close and a session that has stayed below the previous day’s level through the morning.
The HDFC Bank Share Price decline is relevant because it comes in a stock with strong scale, a long operating history and valuation metrics that are actively compared with private bank peers. HDFC Bank Stock News and HDFC Bank Share Price News are therefore being watched alongside the move itself. For investors scanning HDFC Bank Share Price Today, the key questions are what the price action shows, how the valuation sits versus sector benchmarks and what the company’s financial ratios say about context.
HDFC Bank (HDFCBANK) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 691.95 |
| Previous Close | Rs 706.4 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 14.45 (-2.05%) |
| Open | Rs 701 |
| High | Rs 703 |
| Low | Rs 691.3 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 10,97,187.39 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
HDFC Bank Share Price Today shows a clear intraday decline. The stock opened at Rs 701, touched a high of Rs 703 and a low of Rs 691.3, and was last at Rs 691.95 versus the previous close of Rs 706.4. That means HDFC Bank Share Price moved down Rs 14.45, or 2.05%, in the latest session and remained near the lower end of the day’s range as of 22 October 2026 at 12:52:59 PM IST. HDFC Bank Share Price is being tracked as a Large Cap company with a market capitalisation of Rs 10,97,187.39 crore.
For readers following HDFC Bank Share Price Live, the important facts are the current price, the day’s open, the high and the low. HDFC Bank Share Price Update coverage also needs the context that the stock is trading below the previous close but not outside the broader scale of the franchise. That is why HDFC Bank Stock Performance is best read together with the valuation and banking-sector comparison that follows.
Why HDFC Bank (HDFCBANK) May Be Moving Today
HDFC Bank (HDFCBANK) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 10,97,187.39 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 13.6x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.8x |
| ROE | 14.41% |
| ROCE | 12.81% |
| EPS | Rs 51.95 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 391.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.19% |
HDFC Bank (HDFCBANK) fundamental metrics show P/E 13.6x, P/B 1.8x, ROE 14.41%, ROCE 12.81%. These ratios show where the company stands today and are not a call to buy or sell.
HDFC Bank has a market capitalisation of Rs 10,97,187.39 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 13.6x, P/B at 1.8x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 14.41% and ROCE of 12.81%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 51.95, book value per share of Rs 391.39, dividend yield of 2.19%, 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 12.24x, median ROE of 10.9%, median ROCE of 11.02%. Together they describe the fundamental backdrop without implying a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Bank |
| Industry | Bank – Private |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 13.6x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 12.24x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 17.22x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 6.48x to 50.03x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.8x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.24x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 1.43x |
| Company ROE | 14.41% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 10.9% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 8.29% |
| Company ROCE | 12.81% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 11.02% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 9.55% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 10,97,187.39 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 15,350.48 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 1,23,845.36 crore |
HDFC Bank (HDFCBANK) operates in the Bank sector, within the Bank – Private industry.
HDFC Bank (HDFCBANK) has a P/E ratio of 13.6x, which is above the benchmark median of 12.24x, a difference of +11.11%. A P/E difference of this kind is a reference point rather than a recommendation.
HDFC Bank (HDFCBANK) has a ROE of 14.41%, which is above the benchmark median of 10.9%, a difference of +32.2%. HDFC Bank (HDFCBANK) has a ROCE of 12.81%, which is above the benchmark median of 11.02%, a difference of +16.24%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICICI Bank | ICICIBANK | 9,92,282.2 | 16.84 | 2.59 | 17.36 | 16.51 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | KOTAKBANK | 4,40,293.23 | 21.39 | 2.33 | 11.33 | 12.05 |
| Axis Bank | AXISBANK | 3,85,154.05 | 12.59 | 1.64 | 13.26 | 11.04 |
| IDBI Bank | IDBI | 88,460.01 | 10.41 | 1.34 | 16.5 | 14.76 |
| The Federal Bank | FEDERALBNK | 86,143.24 | 16.39 | 2.06 | 12.29 | 10.98 |
HDFC Bank (HDFCBANK) has a P/E ratio of 13.6x compared with the displayed peer median of 16.39x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 14.41% compares with a peer median of 13.26% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 12.81% versus the displayed peer median of 12.05%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. HDFC Bank (HDFCBANK) has a market capitalisation of Rs 10,97,187.39 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 5 peers shown.
Why Investors Are Watching HDFC Bank
- HDFC Bank Share Price is down 2.05% today, with the stock last trading at Rs 691.95.
- The move comes with a large cap market capitalisation of Rs 10,97,187.39 crore.
- HDFC Bank Fundamental Analysis shows a P/E of 13.6 and P/B of 1.8, both usable for peer comparison.
- ROE of 14.41% and ROCE of 12.81% place HDFC Bank Share Price above the private bank benchmark median on returns.
- A same-day BSE block trade reported at Rs. 140.42 crores adds context to HDFC Bank Stock News and HDFC Bank Share Price Today.
About HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank operates in the Bank sector and the Bank – Private industry. The business is a large private lender with a wide retail and corporate banking footprint. HDFC Bank Share Price often reflects how investors view its scale, profitability and valuation versus peers. The company earns money through banking services such as lending, deposits, fee-based services and treasury activity, which are typical revenue streams for a private bank. HDFC Bank Stock Analysis therefore sits within the broader India banking landscape, where market cap, returns and valuation matter together.
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You can track HDFC Bank Share Price on Univest for live price updates, valuation ratios, market capitalisation, 52-week levels and company insights. HDFC Bank Share Price Today, HDFC Bank Latest News and HDFC Bank Fundamental Analysis are easier to follow when the key ratios are kept in one place. Univest also helps readers compare HDFC Bank Share Price with sector peers and banking benchmarks in a simple format.
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
Why is HDFC Bank Share Price falling today?
Ans. HDFC Bank Share Price is down 2.05% today, with the stock last trading at Rs 691.95. According to recent news reports, a BSE block trade of about 2,000,386 shares at Rs. 701.95 was reported the same day, but no single.
What is the current HDFC Bank Share Price?
Ans. HDFC Bank Share Price is Rs 691.95 in the latest reading. It is below the previous close of Rs 706.4 and has moved between Rs 691.3 and Rs 703 during the session so far.
How much did HDFC Bank Share Price change today?
Ans. HDFC Bank Share Price declined by Rs 14.45, which equals 2.05%. The move came after an opening price of Rs 701, and the stock stayed below the previous close through the morning session.
What is HDFC Bank’s market capitalisation?
Ans. HDFC Bank’s market capitalisation is Rs 10,97,187.39 crore. That places HDFC Bank Share Price in the Large Cap category and makes it one of the biggest names in the private banking space.
What is HDFC Bank Share Price valuation on P/E and P/B?
Ans. HDFC Bank Share Price is valued at a P/E of 13.6 and a P/B of 1.8. In the private bank benchmark, the P/E is above the median but below the average, while the P/B is above both.
How do HDFC Bank ROE and ROCE compare with the sector?
Ans. HDFC Bank reports ROE of 14.41% and ROCE of 12.81%. Both are above the private bank benchmark median, showing stronger return ratios than the central level of the peer set.
What does EPS mean for HDFC Bank Share Price?
Ans. HDFC Bank’s EPS is Rs 51.95. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, so it helps readers judge how much profit per share supports HDFC Bank Share Price and its valuation context.
What is the book value and dividend yield?
Ans. HDFC Bank’s book value is Rs 391.39 and dividend yield is 2.19%. Book value shows accounting net worth behind each share, while dividend yield shows the historical payout relative to HDFC Bank Share Price.
How does HDFC Bank compare with other private banks?
Ans. HDFC Bank Share Price sits between lower-valued and richer private bank valuations. Its P/E of 13.6 is below ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank and AU Small Finance Bank, while its profitability ratios remain solid in the same peer set.
