Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation (IRCTC): IRCTC Share Price Falls 2.13%: What The Data Shows
- October 15, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
IRCTC Share Price was at Rs 456.7, down 2.13% on 19 October 2026, with a market capitalisation of Rs 37,332 crore. The move kept Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation in focus as IRCTC Share Price Today reflected a lower trade than the previous close of Rs 466.65. The price move is confirmed in Univest data; a company-specific reason has not been established. The latest Univest figures show that the stock opened near the previous close, touched Rs 470, and then moved to Rs 455.4 before the current trade. For readers tracking IRCTC Stock News, the day’s decline is notable because it comes without a verified news trigger in the visible data, so the analysis rests on price action, valuation and the hospitality sector context. On Univest, IRCTC Share Price remains a large-cap market story with strong profitability ratios and a valuation that sits above the industry median.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 456.7 |
| Previous Close | Rs 466.65 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 9.95 (-2.13%) |
| Open | Rs 467 |
| High | Rs 470 |
| Low | Rs 455.4 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 37,332 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
IRCTC Share Price Today shows a clear intraday decline from the previous close of Rs 466.65 to Rs 456.7, a fall of Rs 9.95 or 2.13%. The stock opened at Rs 467, moved to Rs 470, and then touched a low of Rs 455.4, keeping the range tight around the opening level before the weaker trade developed. Market capitalisation stood at Rs 37,332 crore, and the company is a Large Cap. That size context matters because IRCTC Share Price is being watched as a large listed travel-services business rather than a small, sentiment-led name. The latest Univest figures therefore point to a moderate share price fall rather than a sharp break. IRCTC Share Price Today also matters for readers following IRCTC Stock Falling Today because the day’s pattern is defined by a lower last trade, not by any confirmed company event. From here, the next check is whether fundamentals justify the valuation backdrop.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 37,332 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 26.8x |
| P/B Ratio | 8.05x |
| ROE | 34.96% |
| ROCE | 47.5% |
| EPS | Rs 17.41 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 57.98 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.93% |
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) fundamental metrics show P/E 26.8x, P/B 8.05x, ROE 34.96%, ROCE 47.5%. These ratios show where the company stands today and are not a call to buy or sell.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation has a market capitalisation of Rs 37,332.00 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 26.8x, P/B at 8.05x 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. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 17.41, book value per share of Rs 57.98, dividend yield of 1.93%, 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 15.64x, median ROE of 14.43%, median ROCE of 17.27%. Together they describe the fundamental backdrop without implying a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Hospitality |
| Industry | Travel Services |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 26.8x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 15.64x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 27.67x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 3.17x to 135.78x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 8.05x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.81x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 3.32x |
| Company ROE | 34.96% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 14.43% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 28.05% |
| Company ROCE | 47.5% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 17.27% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 22.39% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 37,332 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 77.19 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 3,277.26 crore |
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) operates in the Hospitality sector, within the Travel Services industry.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has a P/E ratio of 26.8x, which is above the benchmark median of 15.64x, a difference of +71.36%. A P/E difference of this kind is a reference point rather than a recommendation.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has a ROE of 34.96%, which is above the benchmark median of 14.43%, a difference of +142.27%. Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has a ROCE of 47.5%, which is above the benchmark median of 17.27%, a difference of +175.04%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBO Tek | TBOTEK | 17,633.03 | 66.62 | 11.11 | 18.34 | 19.59 |
| WATERWAYS LEISURE TOUR L | CORDELIA | 7,080.19 | 135.78 | 9.73 | 92.3 | 74.77 |
| Le Travenues Technology | IXIGO | 6,367.06 | 42.45 | 2.93 | 5.56 | 6.67 |
| Thomas Cook (India) | THOMASCOOK | 4,750.84 | 21.72 | 2.52 | 12.67 | 21.13 |
| Easy Trip Planners | EASEMYTRIP | 2,259.3 | NA | 2.04 | -6.26 | -5.77 |
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has a P/E ratio of 26.8x compared with the displayed peer median of 54.54x. 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 (IRCTC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 37,332 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 5 peers shown.
Why Investors Are Watching IRCTC
- IRCTC Share Price fell 2.13% to Rs 456.7, so the day’s intraday price action remains the first point of focus.
- The stock moved between Rs 455.4 and Rs 470, which keeps IRCTC Share Price Today in a narrow but lower band.
- IRCTC Fundamental Analysis shows a P/E of 26.8, a P/B of 8.05, ROE of 34.96% and ROCE of 47.5%.
- IRCTC Share Price remains a Large Cap name with Rs 37,332 crore of market capitalisation.
- The hospitality and travel services benchmark places IRCTC above the median on valuation and returns.
About Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation operates in travel services within the hospitality sector. The company is known for railway catering, ticketing and tourism-related services, which gives IRCTC Share Price a distinct profile in the listed travel universe. Its business model links services to Indian rail travel and related passenger needs, so investors often read IRCTC Stock News through both operating execution and valuation. In sector terms, IRCTC is a large listed name compared with most peers in travel services, and that scale is reflected in its market capitalisation. IRCTC Share Price therefore carries a mix of defensive business visibility, branded service exposure and valuation premium. Univest tracks these company details alongside price, ratios and peer data for a fuller stock analysis view.
Track IRCTC Share Price on Univest
Use Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) live share-price page, Univest top decliners screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, top decliners and related market analysis.
You can track IRCTC Share Price on Univest for live share price updates, fundamental ratios, 52-week levels and market insights in one place. The platform brings together IRCTC Stock News, valuation ratios, sector comparison and company context so readers can review IRCTC Share Price Today without switching between sources. For market watchers, IRCTC Share Price on Univest also sits next to peer data and financial metrics that help keep the stock analysis grounded in verified figures. That makes it easier to follow the latest trade, valuation and company news as the session evolves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did IRCTC Share Price fall today?
Ans. IRCTC Share Price fell 2.13% to Rs 456.7. The price move is confirmed in Univest data; a company-specific reason has not been established. The move followed a trade range between Rs 455.4 and Rs 470.
What is the latest IRCTC Share Price today?
Ans. IRCTC Share Price was Rs 456.7 in the latest trade. That is Rs 9.95 below the previous close of Rs 466.65, keeping IRCTC Share Price Today in negative territory during the session.
Is IRCTC a Large Cap company?
Ans. Yes, IRCTC is a Large Cap company in this article’s size context. Its market capitalisation stood at Rs 37,332 crore, which is far above the benchmark median market cap in the same industry.
How does IRCTC Share Price compare with the sector benchmark?
Ans. IRCTC Share Price carries a P/E of 26.8, above the benchmark median of 15.64 and slightly below the benchmark average of 27.67. Its ROE and ROCE are also above the sector medians.
What do IRCTC’s ROE and ROCE show?
Ans. IRCTC’s ROE is 34.96% and ROCE is 47.5%. These figures indicate strong returns on equity and capital employed, and they help explain why IRCTC Share Price is valued above the industry median.
What is the P/B ratio for IRCTC Share Price?
Ans. IRCTC Share Price has a P/B ratio of 8.05. That is well above the industry benchmark median of 1.81, so the market is assigning a higher value to each unit of book value.
What is IRCTC’s EPS and book value?
Ans. IRCTC reports EPS of Rs 17.41 and book value of Rs 57.98. EPS shows earnings per share, while book value shows accounting net worth per share, both important in IRCTC Fundamental Analysis.
How does IRCTC compare with travel peers?
Ans. IRCTC Share Price sits above several travel peers on market cap and has a lower P/E than TBO Tek and Waterways Leisure Tour. It also shows stronger returns than many peers in the same industry group.
Where can investors track IRCTC Share Price live?
Ans. Investors can track IRCTC Share Price on Univest for live updates, valuation ratios, 52-week levels and company insights. It is a useful place to follow IRCTC Stock News and compare the stock with peers.
