Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation (IRCTC): IRCTC Share Price Falls 2.05% to Rs 467.15 Today
- October 15, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
IRCTC Share Price fell to Rs 467.15 today, down 2.05% from the previous close, while the company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 37,512 crore. The move places Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation in focus as a large cap travel services name in the hospitality sector, with IRCTC Share Price Today action reflecting a Rs 9.80 decline in early trade. The price move is confirmed in Univest data; a company-specific reason has not been established. That makes the IRCTC Share Price News relevant mainly for its price action, valuation profile and sector comparison rather than any verified trigger. For readers tracking IRCTC Stock News, the key question is whether today’s fall is only a market move or whether the stock’s elevated valuation and peer positioning are adding context.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 467.15 |
| Previous Close | Rs 476.95 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 9.80 (-2.05%) |
| Open | Rs 476.15 |
| High | Rs 478 |
| Low | Rs 467.15 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 37,512 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
IRCTC Share Price Today shows a clear move lower from Rs 476.95 to Rs 467.15, with the stock opening at Rs 476.15 and touching a high of Rs 478 before falling to the day’s low of Rs 467.15. The share price fall equals Rs 9.80, or 2.05%, and the current market capitalisation is Rs 37,512 crore. In market-cap terms, IRCTC remains a large cap company, which matters because price moves in large cap names are often read alongside valuation and sector benchmarks. The intraday range also shows that the stock traded near the lower end of the day after the opening level. For readers following IRCTC Share Price Live movement, this is a straightforward decline in the latest session, and the next layer of context comes from IRCTC Fundamental Analysis.
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 37,512 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 27.39x |
| P/B Ratio | 8.23x |
| ROE | 34.96% |
| ROCE | 47.5% |
| EPS | Rs 17.41 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 57.98 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.89% |
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) fundamental metrics show P/E 27.39x, P/B 8.23x, 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 37,512.00 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 27.39x, P/B at 8.23x 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 1.89%, 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 | 27.39x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 15.64x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 29.31x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 3.27x to 137.87x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 8.23x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.82x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 3.36x |
| 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 37,512 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 79.03 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 3,298.61 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 27.39x, which is above the benchmark median of 15.64x, a difference of +75.13%. 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 | 17,892.01 | 68.4 | 11.4 | 18.34 | 19.59 |
| WATERWAYS LEISURE TOUR L | CORDELIA | 7,261.17 | 137.87 | 9.88 | 92.3 | 74.77 |
| Le Travenues Technology | IXIGO | 6,232.53 | 71.41 | 3.04 | 5.56 | 6.67 |
| Thomas Cook (India) | THOMASCOOK | 4,727.32 | 21.79 | 2.53 | 12.67 | 21.13 |
| Easy Trip Planners | EASEMYTRIP | 2,299.14 | NA | 2.08 | -6.26 | -5.77 |
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has a P/E ratio of 27.39x compared with the displayed peer median of 69.91x. 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 37,512 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 5 peers shown.
Why Investors Are Watching IRCTC
- IRCTC Share Price fell 2.05% to Rs 467.15, so today’s move is the immediate focus.
- The company is a large cap with market capitalisation of Rs 37,512 crore, which keeps IRCTC Share Price in the spotlight.
- P/E at 27.39 and P/B at 8.23 place IRCTC Share Price above the sector median on valuation.
- ROE of 34.96% and ROCE of 47.5% remain strong relative to the same industry benchmark.
- Peer comparison shows IRCTC Share Price has the largest market cap among the listed travel services peers here.
About IRCTC
Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation operates in the Travel Services industry within the Hospitality sector. The business context used by investors for IRCTC Share Price analysis is therefore tied to travel-related services rather than a broad consumer or industrial profile. In market coverage, IRCTC Stock News is often discussed together with travel services peers, benchmark valuation and company financial ratios. For readers watching IRCTC Share Price Today, the company’s scale, profitability ratios and market capitalisation are the main publicly relevant reference points in this article.
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Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Reg. No. INH000013776, a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did IRCTC Share Price fall today?
Ans. IRCTC Share Price fell 2.05% to Rs 467.15, with no company-specific catalyst established in the verified update. The move is best read through today’s price action, valuation profile and travel-services sector context.
What is IRCTC Share Price Today?
Ans. IRCTC Share Price Today is Rs 467.15. The stock is down Rs 9.80 from the previous close of Rs 476.95, and it traded between Rs 467.15 and Rs 478 in the latest session.
What is the market capitalisation of IRCTC?
Ans. IRCTC has a market capitalisation of Rs 37,512 crore, which makes it a large cap company. This scale is far above the same-industry benchmark median and average in the travel services peer set.
How does IRCTC Share Price compare with the sector benchmark?
Ans. IRCTC Share Price trades at a P/E of 27.39 versus the sector median of 15.64 and average of 29.31. Its P/B of 8.23 is also above the benchmark median and average.
Is IRCTC profitable based on the latest ratios?
Ans. The latest Univest figures show ROE at 34.96% and ROCE at 47.5%, both strong relative to the same-industry benchmark. EPS is Rs 17.41, which adds earnings context to IRCTC Share Price.
What is IRCTC Share Price valuation versus peers?
Ans. IRCTC Share Price has a P/E below TBO Tek, WATERWAYS LEISURE TOUR L and Le Travenues Technology, but above Thomas Cook. Its market cap is also the largest among the listed peers in this comparison.
What does the book value tell investors?
Ans. IRCTC book value is Rs 57.98 per share. Book value helps show the accounting net worth behind each share, and it is one of the basic inputs used in IRCTC Fundamental Analysis.
Does IRCTC Share Price offer a dividend yield?
Ans. Yes, the dividend yield is 1.89%. That figure is a useful reference for income context, but it should be read alongside price movement, earnings and valuation rather than in isolation.
What should investors track next in IRCTC Share Price?
Ans. Investors can monitor IRCTC Share Price, valuation ratios, sector comparison and any verified company news. Today’s decline is confirmed, so the next review point is how the stock trades relative to its benchmarks.
