Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC): IRCTC Share Price Near 52-Week Low as Price Action Stays Weak
- September 28, 2026
- Posted by: Chaitanya Auti
- Category: News
IRCTC Share Price is trading at Rs 454.7, down Rs 4.1 or 0.89% on the day, and remains close to its 52-week low while the market capitalisation stands at Rs 36,704 crore. For readers tracking IRCTC Share Price Today, the latest move reflects a stock that is still under pressure after opening at Rs 458 and moving between Rs 453.5 and Rs 458.4. The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For IRCTC Stock News and IRCTC Share Price Live searches, the main question is whether the current stock price is stabilising near support or simply drifting with broader market sentiment. Univest flags the setup as a notable one-year low watchlist event because the share price is near a 52-week trough, while the company’s fundamentals remain materially stronger than many peers in travel services.
IRCTC Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 454.7 |
| Previous Close | Rs 458.8 |
| Today's Move | Rs -4.1 (-0.89%) |
| Open | Rs 458 |
| High | Rs 458.4 |
| Low | Rs 453.5 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 36,704 crore |
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) traded at Rs 454.7 versus the previous close of Rs 458.8, a fall of 0.89%. The stock opened at Rs 458, reached a high of Rs 458.4, touched a low of Rs 453.5.
IRCTC Share Price Today shows a session that was mildly negative but not disorderly. The stock opened at Rs 458, slipped to a low of Rs 453.5, and briefly touched Rs 458.4 on the high side before closing near Rs 454.7. The previous close was Rs 458.8, so the day move of Rs 4.1 lower translates into a 0.89% decline. This keeps IRCTC Share Price near a yearly low zone and within the 2% band that defines the market event being tracked. The market cap of Rs 36,704 crore places the company among the larger names in hospitality-linked listed stocks. In price action terms, the market is signalling selling pressure and a weak support test rather than a sharp breakdown. That makes IRCTC stock news relevant for investors following price action, support level behaviour and stock updates on Univest.
The current share price also sits well below both the 50 DMA of Rs 481.72 and the 200 DMA of Rs 530.73. That matters because IRCTC Share Price is trading under both moving averages, which usually reflects a softer intermediate and long-term trend. The distance from these averages suggests the market has yet to reclaim stronger momentum. On a stock analysis basis, IRCTC Share Price Today is therefore more consistent with a cautious price structure than a strong recovery pattern. For users searching IRCTC NSE or IRCTC BSE movements, the latest market update confirms a weak setup that still needs confirmation from price behaviour around the current range. That leads naturally into technical analysis and whether momentum is truly improving.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 36,704 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 26.35x |
| P/B Ratio | 7.91x |
| ROE | 34.96% |
| ROCE | 47.5% |
| EPS | Rs 17.41 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 57.98 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) fundamental metrics show P/E 26.35x, P/B 7.91x, ROE 34.96%, ROCE 47.5%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 36704 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 26.35x, P/B at 7.91x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 34.96% and ROCE of 47.5%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 17.41, book value per share of Rs 57.98, dividend yield of 1.96%, 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 13.63x, median ROE of 13.08%, median ROCE of 17.27%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Hospitality |
| Industry | Travel Services |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 26.35x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 13.63x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 26.9x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0x to 146.13x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 7.91x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.65x |
| Company ROE | 34.96% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 13.08% |
| Company ROCE | 47.5% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 17.27% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 36,704 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 77.57 crore |
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) is classified under sector: Hospitality and industry: Travel Services.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has a P/E ratio of 26.35x, which is above the benchmark median of 13.63x, a difference of +93.32%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has a ROE of 34.96%, which is above the benchmark median of 13.08%, a difference of +167.28%. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has a ROCE of 47.5%, which is above the benchmark median of 17.27%, a difference of +175.04%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBO Tek Ltd. | TBOTEK | 18,428.43 | 69.62 | 11.61 | 18.34 | 19.59 |
| WATERWAYS LEISURE TOUR L | CORDELIA | 7,619.53 | 146.13 | 11.08 | 92.3 | 74.77 |
| Le Travenues Technology Ltd. | IXIGO | 6,925.04 | 80.95 | 3.44 | 5.56 | 6.67 |
| Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. | THOMASCOOK | 4,866.09 | 22.25 | 2.58 | 12.67 | 21.13 |
| Easy Trip Planners Ltd. | EASEMYTRIP | 2,358.91 | 0 | 2.13 | -6.26 | -5.77 |
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has a P/E ratio of 26.35x compared with the displayed peer median of 69.62x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 34.96% compares with a peer median of 12.67% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 47.5% versus the displayed peer median of 19.59%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 36,704 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching IRCTC
- IRCTC Share Price is near its 52-week low, keeping price action in focus.
- IRCTC Share Price Today is below the 50 DMA and 200 DMA, which keeps trend watchers cautious.
- ROE of 34.96% and ROCE of 47.5% remain strong fundamental markers.
- P/E of 26.35 and P/B of 7.91 show a premium valuation profile versus the sector median.
- Market cap of Rs 36,704 crore keeps IRCTC in the large-cap conversation for Hospitality and Travel Services.
About IRCTC
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd., or IRCTC, operates in Hospitality and the Travel Services industry. The company is widely associated with railway catering, ticketing-linked services and tourism-related offerings, and it remains one of the most recognised listed names in its segment. Because IRCTC Share Price is followed as both a consumer-facing and transportation-linked stock, investors often use IRCTC Stock News and IRCTC Company News to track how market sentiment moves around the name. The supplied financial data shows a business with sizeable revenue and profit generation across recent quarters, which supports its market position. In Univest’s view, the company profile matters because strong fundamentals and a large market cap can coexist with weaker share price momentum, especially when the stock is trading close to a yearly low.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is IRCTC Share Price falling today?
Ans. IRCTC Share Price is lower by Rs 4.1 or 0.89% today. The supplied data confirms the price move near a 52-week low, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst.
What is IRCTC Share Price Today?
Ans. IRCTC Share Price Today is Rs 454.7, compared with the previous close of Rs 458.8. The stock is trading close to its yearly low and below key moving averages. The stock moved -0.89% during the session.
Is IRCTC near a 52-week low?
Ans. Yes, IRCTC Share Price is trading within the near 52-week low event zone. The current price of Rs 454.7 sits close to the lower end of its one-year range. The stock moved -0.89% during the session.
How does IRCTC compare with peers?
Ans. IRCTC Share Price belongs to a much larger company than most travel-services peers in the comparison set. Its market cap is Rs 36,704 crore, above the listed peer figures provided.
What is IRCTC’s market capitalisation?
Ans. IRCTC’s market capitalisation is Rs 36,704 crore. That makes it a large-cap name in Hospitality and Travel Services, even though the share price is near a 52-week trough. The company operates in the Hospitality sector.
What are IRCTC’s key valuation ratios?
Ans. IRCTC Share Price is backed by a P/E ratio of 26.35 and a P/B ratio of 7.91. Those levels are above the sector median benchmark and point to a premium valuation.