Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC): IRFC Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week Low; Stock Weakens 0.95%
- August 27, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
IRFC Share Price fell to Rs 85.14 today, down 0.95% from the previous close of Rs 85.96, and matched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 85. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 1,12,336.88 crore. The move places Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) in focus in IRFC Share Price Today and IRFC Stock News coverage, with the verified data confirming the price event but not establishing a company-specific catalyst. Turnover stood at Rs 3.86 crore, which is a factual trading-value measure for the session.
The latest print is relevant because it shows IRFC Share Price at the lowest point seen in the past year, with the day’s range compressed between Rs 85 and Rs 86.19. In Univest’s market update, the stock has drawn attention for the 52-week low event itself, while the broader context from fundamental data, sector comparison and peer benchmarks helps place the move in perspective. Readers tracking IRFC Share Price Today will also note that the stock closed below the previous session’s level, after opening at Rs 85.44.
IRFC Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 85.14 |
| Previous Close | Rs 85.96 |
| Today's Move | Rs -0.82 (-0.95%) |
| Open | Rs 85.44 |
| High | Rs 86.19 |
| Low | Rs 85 |
| Turnover | Rs 3.86 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,12,336.88 crore |
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) traded at Rs 85.14. versus the previous close of Rs 85.96, a fall of 0.95%. The stock opened at Rs 85.44, reached Rs 86.19, touched Rs 85.
IRFC Share Price Today reflects a session where the stock opened at Rs 85.44, touched a high of Rs 86.19 and a low of Rs 85, before settling at Rs 85.14. The previous close was Rs 85.96, so the stock declined by Rs 0.82, or 0.95%. The fresh 52-week low of Rs 85 means the closing price remained very close to the year’s trough. In practical terms, the day’s move was narrow in absolute terms, but it still confirmed a fresh yearly low in IRFC Share Price. Turnover of Rs 3.86 crore and market capitalisation of Rs 1,12,336.88 crore give the session its broader market frame. That is the factual price action behind today’s IRFC Stock News and IRFC Share News.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,12,336.88 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 15.62x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.91x |
| ROE | 12.81% |
| ROCE | 5.64% |
| EPS | Rs 5.5 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 44.9 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.44% |
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) fundamental metrics show P/E 15.62x, P/B 1.91x, ROE 12.81%, ROCE 5.64%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 112336.88 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 15.62x, P/B at 1.91x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 12.81% and ROCE of 5.64%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 5.5, book value per share of Rs 44.9, dividend yield of 2.44%, 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 21.75x, median ROE of 9.45%, median ROCE of 10.05%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Finance |
| Industry | Finance Term Lending |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 15.62x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 21.75x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 55.42x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 4.61x to 175.96x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.91x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.2x |
| Company ROE | 12.81% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 9.45% |
| Company ROCE | 5.64% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 10.05% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,12,336.88 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 1,360.16 crore |
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) is classified under sector: Finance and industry: Finance Term Lending.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has a P/E ratio of 15.62x, which is below the benchmark median of 21.75x, a difference of -28.18%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has a ROE of 12.81%, which is above the benchmark median of 9.45%, a difference of +35.56%. Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has a ROCE of 5.64%, which is below the benchmark median of 10.05%, a difference of -43.88%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Finance Corporation Ltd. | PFC | 1,20,915.73 | 4.61 | 0.84 | 26.84 | 10.05 |
| REC Ltd. | RECLTD | 86,053.76 | 5.31 | 0.96 | 20.09 | 9.71 |
| IFCI Ltd. | IFCI | 22,443.64 | 131.96 | 2.56 | 5.48 | 11.51 |
| Tourism Finance Corporation Of India Ltd. | TFCILTD | 6,340.47 | 42.21 | 4.73 | 9.75 | 11.13 |
| Satin Creditcare Network Ltd. | SATIN | 2,442.51 | 6.12 | 0.84 | 12.3 | 12.15 |
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has a P/E ratio of 15.62x compared with the displayed peer median of 6.12x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 12.81% compares with a peer median of 12.3% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 5.64% versus the displayed peer median of 11.13%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,12,336.88 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 1 has a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching IRFC
- IRFC Share Price touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 85 in today’s market session.
- The stock closed at Rs 85.14 after a previous close of Rs 85.96, a decline of 0.95%.
- Turnover for the session stood at Rs 3.86 crore, with the market capitalisation at Rs 1,12,336.88 crore.
- The company P/E of 15.62 is below the same-industry median of 21.75, while P/B of 1.91 is above the median of 1.2.
- In the peer set, PFC and REC show lower valuation multiples and higher ROE than IRFC.
About IRFC
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. operates in the Finance sector and the Finance Term Lending industry. In the supplied financial data, the company reported revenue of Rs 82,611.1 crore in Jun 26 and net profit of Rs 19,272.1 crore in the same quarter, alongside EPS of Rs 5.5, book value of Rs 44.9 and dividend yield of 2.44%. Univest tracks IRFC Share Price with these company facts and the broader market context.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did IRFC Share Price hit a fresh 52-week low?
Ans. The supplied data confirms that IRFC Share Price touched a fresh 52-week low at Rs 85, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The stock ended at Rs 85.14 after closing the previous session at Rs 85.96.
What is the current IRFC Share Price today?
Ans. IRFC Share Price today is Rs 85.14. The stock was down 0.95% from the previous close of Rs 85.96 and traded between Rs 85 and Rs 86.19 during the session.
What is the 52-week low for IRFC Share Price?
Ans. The fresh 52-week low for IRFC Share Price is Rs 85. The latest closing price of Rs 85.14 remained very close to that level, which is why the yearly low event remains in focus.
What is IRFC’s market capitalisation?
Ans. IRFC’s market capitalisation is Rs 1,12,336.88 crore. That scale places it well above the benchmark median for the same industry and makes IRFC one of the larger names in the supplied peer set.
How is IRFC valued on earnings and book value?
Ans. IRFC trades at a P/E of 15.62 and a P/B of 1.91. EPS is Rs 5.5 and book value per share is Rs 44.9, which together provide the core valuation context for IRFC Share Price.
What do IRFC’s ROE and ROCE show?
Ans. IRFC’s ROE is 12.81% and ROCE is 5.64%. In the same-industry benchmark, ROE is above the median while ROCE is below the median, showing a mixed profitability comparison. ROE stands at 12.81%.
How does IRFC compare with peers like PFC and REC?
Ans. PFC and REC have lower P/E and P/B multiples and higher ROE than IRFC in the supplied peer data. IRFC still has a higher market capitalisation than REC and remains closely watched in IRFC Share Price news.
