Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC): IRFC Share Price Falls 2.03% as Finance Valuation Stays in Focus
- October 19, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
IRFC Share Price is trading at Rs 78.67, down 2.03% today, with market capitalisation at Rs 1,04,940.1 crore. The move places Indian Railway Finance Corporation back in the spotlight as IRFC Share Price Today reflects a lower trade versus the previous close of Rs 80.3. Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified. For readers tracking IRFC Stock News, the key point is the combination of a lower price, a large-cap profile and a Finance sector valuation that can be compared with peers. As of 19 October 2026 at 12:52:54 PM IST, IRFC Share Price is moving inside a narrow intraday range, which makes the day’s price action easy to read and useful for IRFC Share Price analysis.
IRFC Share Price matters here because the stock is being watched for its live movement, not for any announced trigger. The fall is modest in percentage terms, but it is enough to make IRFC Share Price Today relevant for investors scanning Stocks in News and Market Movers.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 78.67 |
| Previous Close | Rs 80.3 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 1.63 (-2.03%) |
| Open | Rs 80.07 |
| High | Rs 80.6 |
| Low | Rs 78.65 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,04,940.1 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
IRFC Share Price Today shows a clear intraday decline rather than a broad gap move. The stock opened at Rs 80.07, touched a high of Rs 80.6 and a low of Rs 78.65, before last trading at Rs 78.67. That places IRFC Share Price very close to the day’s low and below the previous close of Rs 80.3. The day change is Rs -1.63, or -2.03%, and the market capitalisation remains Rs 1,04,940.1 crore. With marketCapCategory as Large Cap, IRFC Share Price should be viewed in that size context throughout this article. For IRFC Share Price watchers, the first takeaway is simple: the stock weakened in morning trade and stayed under its opening level. That keeps IRFC Share Price today in a pressure zone on the tape, while the next layer of analysis comes from fundamentals and sector comparison.
IRFC Share Price also stands out because the day’s range is tight relative to the opening print, which means the move is visible without needing any other interpretation. The next step is to compare IRFC Share Price with valuation, profitability and sector benchmarks.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,04,940.1 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 14.23x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.73x |
| ROE | 12.81% |
| ROCE | 5.64% |
| EPS | Rs 5.64 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 46.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.62% |
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) fundamental metrics show P/E 14.23x, P/B 1.73x, ROE 12.81%, ROCE 5.64%. Read together, these ratios describe the company’s position rather than a recommendation.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,04,940.10 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 14.23x, P/B at 1.73x 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. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 5.64, book value per share of Rs 46.35, dividend yield of 2.62%, 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 17.44x, median ROE of 9.6%, median ROCE of 8.63%. 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 | 14.23x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 17.44x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 44.61x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 4.22x to 156.22x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.73x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.52x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 2.02x |
| Company ROE | 12.81% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 9.6% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 0.06% |
| Company ROCE | 5.64% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 8.63% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 6.31% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,04,940.1 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 1,873.4 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 27,089.58 crore |
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) operates in the Finance sector, within the Finance Term Lending industry.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has a P/E ratio of 14.23x, which is below the benchmark median of 17.44x, a difference of -18.41%. The P/E comparison frames valuation; it is not a signal to buy or sell.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has a ROE of 12.81%, which is above the benchmark median of 9.6%, a difference of +33.44%. Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has a ROCE of 5.64%, which is below the benchmark median of 8.63%, a difference of -34.65%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Finance Corporation | PFC | 1,09,893.39 | 4.22 | 0.77 | 26.84 | 10.05 |
| REC | RECLTD | 80,866.31 | 5.04 | 0.91 | 20.09 | 9.71 |
| IFCI | IFCI | 18,054.6 | 103.51 | 2 | 4.93 | 7.56 |
| Tourism Finance Corporation Of India | TFCILTD | 7,208.56 | 46.77 | 5.24 | 9.75 | 11.13 |
| Satin Creditcare Network | SATIN | 2,557.96 | 6.24 | 0.86 | 12.3 | 12.15 |
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has a P/E ratio of 14.23x compared with the displayed peer median of 6.24x. Peer multiples give relative context only, not a buy or sell view. 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 10.05%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,04,940.1 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 1 has a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching IRFC
- IRFC Share Price is trading lower today, with a 2.03% decline from the previous close.
- IRFC Share Price is moving within a defined intraday range, which keeps the price action easy to track.
- IRFC Share Price carries a large-cap market capitalisation of Rs 1,04,940.1 crore.
- IRFC Fundamental Analysis shows a P/E of 14.23, a P/B of 1.73 and a dividend yield of 2.62%.
- IRFC Share Price sits in the Finance Term Lending industry with mixed return ratios versus peers.
About Indian Railway Finance Corporation
Indian Railway Finance Corporation is a Finance company in the Finance Term Lending industry. IRFC Share Price is often followed because the business sits in a specialised lending space and is part of a large-cap listed universe. The company’s profile is read through its earnings, book value, dividend yield and return ratios rather than through broad consumer-facing operations. For investors tracking IRFC Share Price, the main business context is its role within Finance and the industry benchmark used by Univest. IRFC Share Price therefore reflects both company-specific fundamentals and the valuation standards used across the same industry.
IRFC Share Price is also relevant because it sits alongside other Finance Term Lending names that have very different valuation and return profiles. That makes company overview and company financials important for anyone comparing IRFC Share Price with peers.
Track IRFC Share Price on Univest
Use Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) 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 IRFC Share Price on Univest for live price movement, fundamental ratios, market capitalisation, 52-week levels and wider market insights. IRFC Share Price Today, IRFC Stock News and IRFC Share Price Update can be reviewed in one place for a quicker read on the stock. Univest also helps compare IRFC Share Price with peers and sector benchmarks without adding noise to the analysis.
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
What is IRFC Share Price today?
Ans. IRFC Share Price is trading at Rs 78.67, down 2.03% from the previous close of Rs 80.3. The move is visible in morning trade and keeps IRFC Share Price within a narrow intraday range so far.
Why is IRFC falling today?
Ans. Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified. IRFC Share Price is lower by Rs 1.63, and the market is reading the move alongside valuation and sector context.
What is IRFC Share Price Today compared with the open?
Ans. IRFC Share Price opened at Rs 80.07 and last traded at Rs 78.67. That shows the stock moved below its opening level during the morning session, with the day’s low at Rs 78.65.
What is IRFC market capitalisation?
Ans. IRFC Share Price is supported by a market capitalisation of Rs 1,04,940.1 crore. The stock is tagged as Large Cap, so its day move should be read in the context of a major listed Finance company.
How does IRFC Share Price look on valuation?
Ans. IRFC Share Price has a P/E of 14.23 and a P/B of 1.73. In the same industry benchmark, that P/E sits below the median of 17.44, while the P/B stands above the median of 1.52.
What do IRFC EPS and book value mean for investors?
Ans. IRFC Share Price is backed by EPS of Rs 5.64 and book value of 46.35. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share at the current price level.
What is IRFC dividend yield?
Ans. IRFC Share Price carries a dividend yield of 2.62%. That number reflects the historical payout relative to the current share price, and it is one of the key fundamentals investors track in a Finance stock.
How does IRFC compare with peers?
Ans. IRFC Share Price has a market cap close to Power Finance Corporation and REC, while its P/E is higher than those two peers. On ROE, IRFC sits below PFC and REC but above several smaller Finance names.
Should investors monitor IRFC Share Price on Univest?
Ans. Yes. IRFC Share Price can be tracked on Univest for live movement, fundamental ratios, 52-week levels and sector comparison. That makes it easier to follow IRFC Share Price Today, IRFC Stock News and valuation context in one place.
