HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week Low
- September 10, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. traded at Rs 511.95, down 0.47% today, after hitting a fresh 52-week low of Rs 508.70. Market capitalisation stood at Rs 1,16,016.25 crore.
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. Share Price was at Rs 511.95 on 10 September 2026, down Rs 2.40 or 0.47% from the previous close of Rs 514.35, after the stock touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 508.70 during the session. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 1,16,016.25 crore, keeping it among the larger listed names in the Indian insurance space.
For investors tracking HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. Share Price Today and HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. Stock News, the verified data confirms the price event but does not establish a company-specific catalyst for the fall. The stock is attracting attention because it has slipped to a one-year low even as its valuation remains above several industry benchmarks, while profitability metrics such as ROE of 11.54 and ROCE of 10.01 sit below the same-industry median. Univest notes that this combination of a fresh yearly low, premium valuation and moderate profitability is what makes the stock relevant in today’s market update.
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 511.95 |
| Previous Close | Rs 514.35 |
| Today's Move | Rs -2.4 (-0.47%) |
| Open | Rs 515.95 |
| High | Rs 515.95 |
| Low | Rs 508.7 |
| Turnover | Rs 9.77 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,16,016.25 crore |
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) traded at Rs 511.95 versus the previous close of Rs 514.35, a fall of 0.47%. The stock opened at Rs 515.95, reached a high of Rs 515.95, touched a low of Rs 508.7.
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. Share Price Today reflects a session in which the stock opened at Rs 515.95, also the day’s high, before falling to Rs 508.70, its fresh 52-week trough, and then recovering slightly to Rs 511.95. Against the previous close of Rs 514.35, the move translates into an intraday decline of Rs 2.40 or 0.47%.
The price path suggests that early levels did not hold and the stock remained below the opening print through much of the session. Day turnover stood at Rs 9.77 crore, while market capitalisation remained substantial at Rs 1,16,016.25 crore. For those searching HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. Share Price Update or HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. News Today, the key fact is straightforward: the stock entered the list of 52 Week Low Stocks after printing Rs 508.70, which is also its one-year low level. That keeps the current price action in focus even without a verified company-specific trigger, and it pushes attention toward valuation, financial quality and sector positioning on Univest.
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,16,016.25 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 56.58x |
| P/B Ratio | 5.71x |
| ROE | 11.54% |
| ROCE | 10.01% |
| EPS | Rs 9.09 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 90.04 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.41% |
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) fundamental metrics show P/E 56.58x, P/B 5.71x, ROE 11.54%, ROCE 10.01%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 116016.25 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 56.58x, P/B at 5.71x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 11.54% and ROCE of 10.01%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 9.09, book value per share of Rs 90.04, dividend yield of 0.41%, 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 40.88x, median ROE of 12.63%, median ROCE of 12.69%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Insurance |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 56.58x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 40.88x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 43.52x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 6.92x to 108.18x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 5.71x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 4.11x |
| Company ROE | 11.54% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 12.63% |
| Company ROCE | 10.01% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 12.69% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,16,016.25 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 47,417.23 crore |
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) is classified under sector: Insurance and industry: Insurance.
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) has a P/E ratio of 56.58x, which is above the benchmark median of 40.88x, a difference of +38.41%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) has a ROE of 11.54%, which is below the benchmark median of 12.63%, a difference of -8.63%. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) has a ROCE of 10.01%, which is below the benchmark median of 12.69%, a difference of -21.12%.
Track stocks falling to yearly lows through the Univest 52-week-low screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. | SBILIFE | 1,69,064.4 | 65 | 8.4 | 13.77 | 14.15 |
| ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. | ICICIGI | 74,290.94 | 30.6 | 4.37 | 17.9 | 23.62 |
| General Insurance Corporation of India | GICRE | 61,009.26 | 6.92 | 1.01 | 17.9 | 22.43 |
| The New India Assurance Company Ltd. | NIACL | 33,825.2 | 44.08 | 1.39 | 5.95 | 5.44 |
| Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd. | STARHEALTH | 33,633.95 | 39.84 | 3.32 | 7.62 | 9.7 |
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) has a P/E ratio of 56.58x compared with the displayed peer median of 39.84x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 11.54% compares with a peer median of 13.77% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 10.01% versus the displayed peer median of 14.15%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,16,016.25 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 1 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.
- The stock touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 508.70 and last traded at Rs 511.95.
- Today’s range of Rs 515.95 to Rs 508.70 keeps short-term price action under scrutiny.
- P/E of 56.58 and P/B of 5.71 remain above industry medians of 40.88 and 4.11.
- ROE of 11.54 and ROCE of 10.01 are below industry medians of 12.63 and 12.69.
- Quarterly revenue and net profit figures keep HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. Share Price on the Univest watchlist despite the lack of a verified stock-specific catalyst.
About HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. operates in the Insurance sector and Insurance industry. Based on the supplied data, it is one of the larger listed insurance companies in India, with market capitalisation of Rs 1,16,016.25 crore in the live event snapshot. Its peer universe includes SBI Life, ICICI Lombard, GIC Re, The New India Assurance and Star Health, which places it in a closely watched financial-services segment of the Indian stock market. For readers tracking HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. Company News and HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. Earnings, the company’s relevance comes from its size, valuation profile and profitability metrics within the listed insurance basket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. Share Price in focus today?
Ans. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. Share Price is in focus because the stock touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 508.70 and later traded at Rs 511.95, down 0.47% from the previous close of Rs 514.35.
What is the fresh 52-week low for HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.?
Ans. The fresh 52-week low for HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. is Rs 508.70. The stock opened at Rs 515.95, also the day’s high, before falling to that yearly low and then recovering modestly to Rs 511.95.
What does today’s price action show for HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.?
Ans. Today’s price action shows weakness from the opening level. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. moved between Rs 515.95 and Rs 508.70, while turnover stood at Rs 9.77 crore and the stock remained below the previous close of Rs 514.35.
What is the market capitalisation of HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.?
Ans. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. had a market capitalisation of Rs 1,16,016.25 crore in the live event snapshot. A separate key-indicator field lists 111747.11, but the event-based market cap places it among India’s larger listed insurers.
Is HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. expensive relative to its industry?
Ans. On supplied benchmarks, HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. trades at a P/E of 56.58 against an industry median of 40.88 and at a P/B of 5.71 versus a median of 4.11, indicating a valuation premium.
How profitable is HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. based on the supplied ratios?
Ans. The company’s ROE is 11.54 and ROCE is 10.01. Those figures are below the industry medians of 12.63 and 12.69 respectively, which suggests profitability is moderate rather than leading within the listed insurance benchmark.
What do EPS, book value and dividend yield indicate for HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.?
Ans. The supplied EPS is Rs 9.09, book value per share is Rs 90.04 and dividend yield is 0.41. Together, these metrics frame earnings, accounting net worth and historical payout relative to the current share price.
How do recent quarterly financials look for HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.?
Ans. Revenue moved from Rs 1,45,394.20 crore in Jun 2025 to Rs 1,67,276.30 crore in Jun 2026, while net profit rose from Rs 5,483.50 crore to Rs 6,111.90 crore over the same period.
How does HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. compare with major listed peers?
Ans. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. has a lower P/E than SBI Life’s 65 but a higher P/E than ICICI Lombard’s 30.6 and GIC Re’s 6.92. Its market cap still exceeds several peers in the insurance pack.
What should investors monitor next in HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. Stock News?
Ans. Investors can monitor whether HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. holds above the fresh 52-week low of Rs 508.70, how quarterly revenue and profit trend, and whether valuation premiums narrow or profitability ratios improve versus industry benchmarks.
