Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) Share Price Falls 2.35% Today
- September 2, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price fell to Rs 661.65, down 2.35% on the day, with the company valued at Rs 33,665.19 crore as a Large Cap. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price Today is therefore drawing attention for the move itself, the gap versus the previous close of Rs 677.60, and the way the stock is being priced against its chemical-sector peers. Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price remains a key market-watch name because the decline comes even as its profitability ratios stay ahead of the peer set in the carbon black universe. For readers tracking Himadri Speciality Chemical Stock News, the focus is on what the price action shows, how the valuation compares, and what the sector setup says about this Large Cap name.
In Univest terms, Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price is now the day’s factual starting point for investors looking at Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price Today, Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price Update and Himadri Speciality Chemical Stock Analysis. The numbers point to a trading move, not a narrative leap, so the right reading begins with price, then moves to fundamentals and sector context.
Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 661.65 |
| Previous Close | Rs 677.6 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 15.95 (-2.35%) |
| Open | Rs 675.6 |
| High | Rs 677.75 |
| Low | Rs 658.55 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 33,665.19 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price Today reflects a straightforward intraday decline. The stock last traded at Rs 661.65 after opening at Rs 675.60, touching a high of Rs 677.75 and a low of Rs 658.55. The previous close was Rs 677.60, so the share price fall of Rs 15.95 translates into a 2.35% decline. Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price therefore moved below both the open and the prior close, while staying within a narrow trading band for the day.
The market capitalisation of Rs 33,665.19 crore places Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price firmly in Large Cap territory under the stated category. For investors following Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price Live, the key facts are the current price, the day’s range and the size context. Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price Today is not being explained by a verified company event, so the event remains a price move first and a story second. That makes the next step a closer look at Himadri Speciality Chemical Fundamental Analysis.
Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 33,665.19 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 42.78x |
| P/B Ratio | 6.93x |
| ROE | 18.1% |
| ROCE | 22.42% |
| EPS | Rs 15.84 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 97.8 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.12% |
Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) fundamental metrics show P/E 42.78x, P/B 6.93x, ROE 18.1%, ROCE 22.42%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Himadri Speciality Chemical has a market capitalisation of Rs 33,665.19 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 42.78x, P/B at 6.93x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 18.1% and ROCE of 22.42%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 15.84, book value per share of Rs 97.8, dividend yield of 0.12%, 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 50.33x, median ROE of 9.47%, median ROCE of 10.21%. Taken together, they outline the fundamentals rather than a view on the stock.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Industry | Carbon Black |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 42.78x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 50.33x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 61.35x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 42.78x to 90.95x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 6.93x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 3.37x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 3.99x |
| Company ROE | 18.1% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 9.47% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 3.02% |
| Company ROCE | 22.42% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 10.21% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 9.59% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 33,665.19 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 6,687.87 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 11,836.98 crore |
Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) operates in the Chemicals sector, within the Carbon Black industry.
Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) has a P/E ratio of 42.78x, which is below the benchmark median of 50.33x, a difference of -15%. On its own, the P/E gap is a valuation reference point, not a trading call.
Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) has a ROE of 18.1%, which is above the benchmark median of 9.47%, a difference of +91.13%. Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) has a ROCE of 22.42%, which is above the benchmark median of 10.21%, a difference of +119.59%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCBL Chemical | PCBL | 13,001.97 | 50.33 | 3.13 | 5.22 | 7.64 |
| Goa Carbon | GOACARBON | 373.77 | 0 | 2.29 | -24.98 | -4.49 |
| Hi-Green Carbon | HIGREEN | 307 | 90.95 | 3.6 | 13.73 | 12.79 |
Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) has a P/E ratio of 42.78x compared with the displayed peer median of 50.33x. This peer read is a relative benchmark rather than a trading signal. Its ROE of 18.1% compares with a peer median of 5.22% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 22.42% versus the displayed peer median of 7.64%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Himadri Speciality Chemical (HSCL) has a market capitalisation of Rs 33,665.19 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 3 peers shown.
Why Investors Are Watching Himadri Speciality Chemical
- Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price fell 2.35% today, so the immediate focus is on price action and the day’s trading range.
- The company is a Large Cap at Rs 33,665.19 crore, which keeps Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price relevant for broad market tracking.
- ROE of 18.1% and ROCE of 22.42% place Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price above the peer sample on returns.
- P/E of 42.78 and P/B of 6.93 make Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price a valuation name to compare with the carbon black industry benchmark.
- According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established.
About Himadri Speciality Chemical
Himadri Speciality Chemical operates in the Chemicals sector and the Carbon Black industry. The company is part of the listed carbon black universe where valuation and return ratios are often read together. Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price is therefore linked to a business profile that investors compare with PCBL Chemical, Goa Carbon and Hi-Green Carbon. The company’s market capitalisation of Rs 33,665.19 crore places it well above the benchmark sample in size.
For Himadri Speciality Chemical Stock Analysis, the key business reference points available here are its sector, industry and profitability profile. Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price Today reflects a company that is being valued not only on size, but also on return on equity, return on capital employed, earnings per share and book value. That makes Himadri Speciality Chemical Fundamental Analysis relevant to anyone tracking Himadri Speciality Chemical Company News or Himadri Speciality Chemical Stock News.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price falling today?
Ans. Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price fell 2.35% to Rs 661.65 from the previous close of Rs 677.60. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established.
What is Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price today?
Ans. Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price today is Rs 661.65. The stock opened at Rs 675.60, touched a high of Rs 677.75 and a low of Rs 658.55 during trading. The previous close was Rs 677.6.
What is the market capitalisation of Himadri Speciality Chemical?
Ans. Himadri Speciality Chemical has a market capitalisation of Rs 33,665.19 crore. Under the stated classification, it is a Large Cap company and stands well above the same-industry benchmark median. The company operates in the Chemicals sector.
How does Himadri Speciality Chemical compare on valuation?
Ans. Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price is supported by a P/E of 42.78 and a P/B of 6.93. Its P/E is below the benchmark average, while its P/B is above the industry median.
What do ROE and ROCE show for Himadri Speciality Chemical?
Ans. Himadri Speciality Chemical reports ROE of 18.1% and ROCE of 22.42%. Both are above the benchmark median and average, which gives Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price stronger profitability context than the peer set.
What is the EPS and book value for Himadri Speciality Chemical?
Ans. EPS is Rs 15.84 and book value is Rs 97.80 per share. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share.
Is Himadri Speciality Chemical expensive compared with peers?
Ans. Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price carries a higher P/B than the listed peers in the sample, but its P/E is lower than PCBL Chemical and Hi-Green Carbon. The valuation picture is mixed rather than one-sided.
Should investors track Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price?
Ans. Himadri Speciality Chemical Share Price remains worth tracking because it combines a Large Cap market value, strong ROE and ROCE, and a day’s price decline without a verified company event. Univest can help monitor the update.
