JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd. (JKLAKSHMI): JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price falls to fresh 52-week low
- August 31, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price moved to Rs 537.40 in early trade, down Rs 3.40 or 0.63% from the previous close of Rs 540.80. The stock marked a fresh 52-week low at Rs 537, with the day’s range confined between Rs 537 and Rs 539.65. Market capitalisation stands at Rs 6,713.73 Cr. The latest JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price move is relevant because the data confirms a one-year low event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price Today, the current quote, market cap and valuation ratios provide the clearest factual context for today’s stock news.
The event places JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price News in focus across the Indian Stock Market, especially for investors scanning Stocks in News and 52 Week Low Stocks. The move is modest in percentage terms, yet it is meaningful because the price has now matched the fresh 52-week trough. Univest tracks such events as part of a broader stock analysis framework that combines price action, fundamentals and sector comparison. In this case, the data confirms the low but does not add a specific reason beyond the observed market update.
JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 537.4 |
| Previous Close | Rs 540.8 |
| Today's Move | Rs -3.4 (-0.63%) |
| Open | Rs 539.65 |
| High | Rs 539.65 |
| Low | Rs 537 |
| Turnover | Rs 0.01 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 6,713.73 crore |
JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd. (JKLAKSHMI) traded at Rs 537.4. versus the previous close of Rs 540.8, a fall of 0.63%. The stock opened at Rs 539.65, reached Rs 539.65, touched Rs 537.
JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price opened at Rs 539.65, stayed at the same level as the day’s high, and later touched Rs 537, which is also the fresh 52-week low. Compared with the previous close of Rs 540.80, the stock is lower by Rs 3.40. The move translates into a 0.63% decline and places JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price Today at the lower end of its intraday band.
Turnover for the session stands at Rs 0.01 Cr, which is a factual traded-value reading for the period reported. The current quote of Rs 537.40 is just Rs 0.40 above the low of Rs 537, showing how closely the market is trading around the yearly low level. For search intent around JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price Live, JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price Update and JK Lakshmi Cement Stock News, the important point is simple: the stock has printed a fresh 52-week low and remains near that mark in today’s market action. Univest presents this as a verified price event rather than a narrative about causes.
JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd. (JKLAKSHMI) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 6,713.73 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 18.15x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.68x |
| ROE | 11.1% |
| ROCE | 12.36% |
| EPS | Rs 29.8 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 321.51 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd. (JKLAKSHMI) fundamental metrics show P/E 18.15x, P/B 1.68x, ROE 11.1%, ROCE 12.36%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 6713.73 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 18.15x, P/B at 1.68x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 11.1% and ROCE of 12.36%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 29.8, book value per share of Rs 321.51, dividend yield of 1.2%, 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 30.71x, median ROE of 3.1%, median ROCE of 6.41%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Construction Materials |
| Industry | Cement & Construction Materials |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 18.15x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 30.71x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 49.59x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 8.46x to 347.58x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.68x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.21x |
| Company ROE | 11.1% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 3.1% |
| Company ROCE | 12.36% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 6.41% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 6,713.73 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 1,087.81 crore |
JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd. (JKLAKSHMI) is classified under sector: Construction Materials and industry: Cement & Construction Materials.
JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd. (JKLAKSHMI) has a P/E ratio of 18.15x, which is below the benchmark median of 30.71x, a difference of -40.9%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd. (JKLAKSHMI) has a ROE of 11.1%, which is above the benchmark median of 3.1%, a difference of +258.06%. JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd. (JKLAKSHMI) has a ROCE of 12.36%, which is above the benchmark median of 6.41%, a difference of +92.82%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birla Corporation Ltd. | BIRLACORPN | 6,833.07 | 12.34 | 1.06 | 9.03 | 10.88 |
| Star Cement Ltd. | STARCEMENT | 7,590.51 | 20.53 | 2.32 | 6.04 | 8.42 |
| Prism Johnson Ltd. | PRSMJOHNSN | 5,589.77 | 32.02 | 3.45 | 7.02 | 10.97 |
| The India Cements Ltd. | INDIACEM | 11,460 | 123.91 | 1.13 | -0.66 | 0.3 |
| Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Ltd. | NUVOCO | 11,589.72 | 30.03 | 1.22 | 3.92 | 7.11 |
JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd. (JKLAKSHMI) has a P/E ratio of 18.15x compared with the displayed peer median of 30.03x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 11.1% compares with a peer median of 6.04% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 12.36% versus the displayed peer median of 8.42%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd. (JKLAKSHMI) has a market capitalisation of Rs 6,713.73 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 4 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching JK Lakshmi Cement
- JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price touched a fresh 52-week low at Rs 537 and is now close to that mark at Rs 537.40.
- JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price Today shows a 0.63% decline from the previous close of Rs 540.80.
- The company’s market cap is Rs 6,713.73 Cr, with a P/E of 18.15 and P/B of 1.68.
- ROE is 11.1%, ROCE is 12.36%, EPS is 29.8 and book value is Rs 321.51.
- Sector data places the company below the industry P/E median of 30.71 and above the industry ROE and ROCE medians.
About JK Lakshmi Cement
JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd. operates in the Construction Materials sector and the Cement & Construction Materials industry. The supplied data identifies the company within that industry classification and provides financial metrics, valuation ratios and benchmark context for JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price analysis. Univest uses this company-level profile to connect the stock move with the broader cement industry frame.
For readers following JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price News and JK Lakshmi Cement Company News, the company’s reported revenue and profit data, together with returns and valuation ratios, form the factual base for observing how the stock is positioned after today’s one-year low event.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price hit a fresh 52-week low?
Ans. The data confirms a fresh 52-week low at Rs 537, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price therefore needs to be read as a verified price event with no stated cause in the supplied.
What is JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price today?
Ans. JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price is Rs 537.40, down Rs 3.40 or 0.63% from the previous close of Rs 540.80. The stock also marked a fresh 52-week low at Rs 537 during the session.
What is the market capitalisation of JK Lakshmi Cement?
Ans. JK Lakshmi Cement has a market capitalisation of Rs 6,713.73 Cr. That figure describes company size and is useful when comparing JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price with peers in the cement and construction materials space.
How is JK Lakshmi Cement valued on earnings and book value?
Ans. JK Lakshmi Cement trades at a P/E of 18.15 and a P/B of 1.68. Its EPS is Rs 29.8 and book value per share is Rs 321.51, which gives context to JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price.
What do ROE and ROCE show for JK Lakshmi Cement?
Ans. ROE stands at 11.1% and ROCE at 12.36% for JK Lakshmi Cement. These return metrics help frame the company’s profit generation against capital employed and shareholder equity. ROE stands at 11.1%.
How does JK Lakshmi Cement compare with sector benchmarks?
Ans. In the same-industry benchmark, JK Lakshmi Cement’s P/E of 18.15 is below the median 30.71, while its ROE and ROCE are above the medians of 3.1% and 6.41%. That is the key sector context.
Which peers are relevant for JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price analysis?
Ans. Relevant listed peers in the supplied data include Birla Corporation, Star Cement, Prism Johnson, The India Cements and Nuvoco Vistas. Their market caps and valuation ratios provide a factual peer comparison for JK Lakshmi Cement Share Price.
