Hero MotoCorp (HEROMOTOCO) Share Price Falls 4.11% Today: Price Action, Valuation and Peer Analysis
- September 2, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Hero MotoCorp Share Price fell to Rs 5,317.10 on 02 September 2026, down 4.11% or Rs 227.90 from the previous close of Rs 5,545. The move placed the company’s market capitalisation at Rs 1,11,078.37 crore and put the stock among the more noticeable early movers in the Automobile & Ancillaries space.
The supplied dataset confirms the price move, but it does not identify any company-specific trigger for the decline. That distinction is important. A sharp move can attract attention even when the available data only shows trading behaviour, valuation metrics and sector comparisons rather than a verified news catalyst. For readers tracking Hero MotoCorp Share Price on Univest, the useful question is not to guess the reason, but to understand how the session unfolded and what the current numbers suggest about valuation and profitability.
Hero MotoCorp (HEROMOTOCO) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 5,317.1 |
| Previous Close | Rs 5,545 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 227.90 (-4.11%) |
| Open | Rs 5,471 |
| High | Rs 5,481.25 |
| Low | Rs 5,301.7 |
| Turnover | Rs 9.52 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,11,078.37 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
At the session snapshot used for this article, the stock had already given up Rs 227.90 versus the prior close. The day began at Rs 5,471, which was below the previous settlement of Rs 5,545, and the stock later moved within a range of Rs 5,301.70 to Rs 5,481.25. Trading at Rs 5,317.10 near the captured time suggests the stock remained under pressure through most of the observed session rather than quickly recovering the opening weakness.
The intraday pattern matters because it shows more than just the headline percentage fall. Opening below the previous close often indicates immediate selling pressure, and staying close to the lower end of the day’s range keeps sentiment cautious. In this case, the distance between the intraday low and the prevailing traded price was, which means the stock was still hovering near weaker levels.
Turnover stood at Rs 9.52 crore. That confirms active market participation around the move, though turnover alone cannot explain why the decline happened. Given the company’s Large Cap status, a move of this size tends to draw broader market attention even without a confirmed catalyst in the supplied data.
Hero MotoCorp (HEROMOTOCO) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,11,078.37 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 20.37x |
| P/B Ratio | 4.82x |
| ROE | 28.31% |
| ROCE | 35.92% |
| EPS | Rs 272.25 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 1,150.73 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.34% |
From a fundamentals perspective, the supplied numbers do not depict a weak profitability profile. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 20.37 and a P/B ratio of 4.82, while return metrics remain strong with ROE at 28.31% and ROCE at 35.92%. EPS is Rs 272.25, book value per share is Rs 1,150.73 and dividend yield is 3.34%.
Those figures create a mixed but interesting valuation picture. The P/E multiple is not especially stretched on the supplied data, yet the P/B ratio shows investors are still assigning a premium to the book value. Meanwhile, profitability metrics are robust enough to keep the stock relevant in sector comparisons even on a day when price action is clearly weak.
This is one reason the Hero MotoCorp Share Price decline stands out. The available dataset does not show a collapse in profitability or a sudden deterioration in balance-sheet indicators. Instead, it shows a stock facing a notable market-side move while still carrying strong return ratios and a meaningful dividend yield.
Technical Snapshot
The technical snapshot also adds context. RSI was 44.71 at the time of the supplied data, which places momentum below the neutral 50 area without indicating an extreme reading from the data alone. The stock was also trading below both the 50-day moving average of Rs 5,611.08 and the 200-day moving average of Rs 5,384.89. For short-term market watchers, that combination reflects weaker near-term positioning than the longer fundamental profile may suggest.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Automobile & Ancillaries |
| Industry | Automobile Two & Three Wheelers |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 20.37x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 28.44x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 77.83x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 8.22x to 460.94x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 4.82x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 3.82x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 6.54x |
| Company ROE | 28.31% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 21.2% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 12.76% |
| Company ROCE | 35.92% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 20.81% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 18.36% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,11,078.37 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 1,571.81 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 68,516.52 crore |
Industry benchmarking helps explain where the company sits beyond today’s move. In the Automobile Two & Three Wheelers universe, the supplied comparison covers 14 companies. Against that group, the company’s P/E of 20.37 is below the industry median of 28.44 and well below the average of 77.83 across 12 companies with available P/E data. The wide range of 8.22 to 460.94 also shows that valuation dispersion inside the industry is significant.
On price-to-book, the comparison is different. The company’s P/B of 4.82 is above the industry median of 3.82, though below the average of 6.54. That suggests investors are paying more than the median book-value multiple for this name, but not the highest multiple seen in the group.
Profitability is where the benchmark looks stronger. ROE of 28.31% is above the industry median of 21.20% and average of 12.76%, while ROCE of 35.92% is above the median of 20.81% and average of 18.36%. Market capitalisation also remains far above the industry median of Rs 1,571.81 crore and above the average of Rs 68,516.52 crore. In plain terms, today’s decline is happening in one of the larger and more profitable companies in its tracked peer universe.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bajaj Auto | BAJAJAUTO | 3,32,512.64 | 28.88 | 9.38 | 28.67 | 28.68 |
| Eicher Motors | EICHERMOT | 2,18,587.91 | 37.85 | 8.33 | 23.91 | 30.54 |
| TVS Motor Company | TVSMOTOR | 2,05,712.72 | 58.25 | 18.78 | 35.27 | 18.24 |
| ATHER ENERGY | ATHERENERG | 68,195.88 | 0 | 17.47 | -37.48 | -21.59 |
| OLA Electric Mobility | OLAELEC | 19,032.01 | 0 | 5.24 | -121.03 | -30.33 |
A peer view shows why this stock continues to attract scrutiny. The company’s P/E of 20.37 is below Bajaj Auto at 28.88, Eicher Motors at 37.85 and TVS Motor at 58.25. On P/B, its 4.82 is also below Bajaj Auto, Eicher Motors and TVS Motor, while remaining lower than Ather Energy and slightly below OLA Electric.
Profitability comparisons are also notable. ROE at 28.31% is close to Bajaj Auto’s 28.67%, above Eicher Motors’ 23.91%, below TVS Motor’s 35.27% and far better than the negative return profiles of Ather Energy and OLA Electric. ROCE at 35.92% is above Bajaj Auto, above Eicher Motors and well above TVS Motor in the supplied comparison. In market-cap terms, the company is smaller than Bajaj Auto, Eicher Motors and TVS Motor, but larger than Ather Energy and OLA Electric.
Why Investors Are Watching Hero MotoCorp
- Sharp session move: The stock was down 4.11% or Rs 227.90 at the captured time.
- Large-cap relevance: Market capitalisation remains Rs 1,11,078.37 crore.
- Valuation context: P/E is below the industry median, while P/B is above it.
- Profitability strength: ROE and ROCE are both above industry median levels.
- Peer positioning: Earnings multiple is lower than Bajaj Auto, Eicher Motors and TVS Motor on the supplied figures.
About Hero MotoCorp
Hero MotoCorp operates in the Automobile & Ancillaries sector and falls under the Automobile Two & Three Wheelers industry. In the supplied benchmark universe, it stands out for its scale and comparatively strong return ratios. That makes Hero MotoCorp Share Price relevant not only for company-specific watchers, but also for investors tracking the broader listed two-wheeler space.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Hero MotoCorp Share Price fall today?
Ans. Hero MotoCorp Share Price fell 4.11% to Rs 5,317.10, down Rs 227.90 from the previous close of Rs 5,545. The supplied data confirms the move but does not identify a company-specific catalyst.
What is Hero MotoCorp Share Price today?
Ans. At the time captured in the supplied dataset, the stock was trading at Rs 5,317.10. The day’s recorded range was Rs 5,301.70 to Rs 5,481.25, with an opening price of Rs 5,471.
How does the valuation compare with the industry?
Ans. The company’s P/E ratio of 20.37 is below the industry median of 28.44, while its P/B ratio of 4.82 is above the median of 3.82. This points to a mixed valuation picture rather than a one-sided conclusion.
How does it compare with Bajaj Auto, Eicher Motors and TVS Motor?
Ans. The company trades at a lower P/E than Bajaj Auto, Eicher Motors and TVS Motor on the supplied data. Its ROCE of 35.92% is above all three of those peers in the same comparison set.
