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JK Paper Ltd. (JKPAPER): JK Paper Share Price rises 5.04% to Rs 426 on market cap of Rs 7,353.38 Cr

  • September 7, 2026
  • Posted by: Harsh Piplani
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JK Paper Share Price
JK Paper Ltd. (JKPAPER) share price rose to Rs 426 today, up 5.04% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 7,353.38 crore.

JK Paper Share Price is trading at Rs 426 today, up 5.04% from the previous close of Rs 405.55, with market capitalisation at Rs 7,353.38 Cr. The move puts JK Paper Ltd. in focus in JK Paper Share Price Today searches and wider JK Paper Stock News flow. The latest Univest figures confirm the price event, but they do not establish a company-specific catalyst, so the interest today is best read through price action, valuation and sector positioning. In Stock Market Today terms, the stock is among the names drawing attention in a cautious Share Market Today environment.

The day’s range shows an open at Rs 407.15, a low of Rs 407.15 and a high of Rs 429.7, with turnover of Rs 4.5 Cr. For readers tracking JK Paper Share Price Live, this makes the move relevant not only as a same-day share price rise but also as a JK Paper Share Price update worth watching alongside the company’s fundamentals and paper-sector valuation.

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  • JK Paper Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
  • JK Paper Ltd. (JKPAPER) Fundamental Analysis
  • Sector and Industry Context
  • Peer Comparison
  • Why Investors Are Watching JK Paper
  • About JK Paper
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Why is JK Paper Share Price rising today?
    • What is JK Paper Share Price today?
    • How much did JK Paper stock gain today?
    • What is JK Paper’s market capitalisation?
    • How does JK Paper compare on valuation?
    • What do JK Paper’s ROE and ROCE show?
    • What are JK Paper’s EPS, book value and dividend yield?
    • How does JK Paper compare with paper peers?
  • Track JK Paper Share Price on Univest

JK Paper Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric Value
Current Price Rs 426
Previous Close Rs 405.55
Today's Move Rs 20.45 (+5.04%)
Open Rs 407.15
High Rs 429.7
Low Rs 407.15
Turnover Rs 4.5 crore
Market Capitalisation Rs 7,353.38 crore
Market Cap Category Mid Cap

JK Paper Ltd. (JKPAPER) rose to Rs 426 from the previous close of Rs 405.55, a move of Rs 20.45 or 5.04%. The stock opened at Rs 407.15, reached a high of Rs 429.7, recorded a low of Rs 407.15.

JK Paper Share Price rose by Rs 20.45, or 5.04%, to Rs 426 versus the previous close of Rs 405.55. The stock opened at Rs 407.15, moved to Rs 429.7 during the day and stood at the same Rs 407.15 low before recovering. That pattern shows a firm intraday price action profile rather than a flat move. The rise also keeps JK Paper visible among Stocks in News and Stocks Rising Today, even though the latest Univest data does not establish a fresh company-specific trigger. For investors following JK Paper NSE and JK Paper BSE searches, the immediate question is whether the move stays supported above today’s opening zone.

JK Paper Ltd. (JKPAPER) Fundamental Analysis

Metric Value
Market Capitalisation Rs 7,353.38 crore
P/E Ratio 22.68x
P/B Ratio 1.3x
ROE 5%
ROCE 7.8%
EPS Rs 17.88
Book Value Per Share Rs 311.95
Dividend Yield 0.99%

JK Paper Ltd. (JKPAPER) fundamental metrics show P/E 22.68x, P/B 1.3x, ROE 5%, ROCE 7.8%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

JK Paper Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 7353.38 crore and falls in the Mid Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 22.68x, P/B at 1.3x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 5% and ROCE of 7.8%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 17.88, book value per share of Rs 311.95, dividend yield of 0.99%, 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 14.73x, median ROE of 4.1%, median ROCE of 6.7%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric Value
Sector Paper
Industry Paper & Paper Products
Benchmark Scope same industry
Company P/E Ratio 22.68x
Benchmark Median P/E 14.73x
Benchmark Average P/E 19.73x
Benchmark P/E Range 2.76x to 68.57x
Company P/B Ratio 1.3x
Benchmark Median P/B 0.65x
Company ROE 5%
Benchmark Median ROE 4.1%
Company ROCE 7.8%
Benchmark Median ROCE 6.7%
Company Market Capitalisation Rs 7,353.38 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap Rs 129.3 crore

JK Paper Ltd. (JKPAPER) is classified under sector: Paper and industry: Paper & Paper Products.

JK Paper Ltd. (JKPAPER) has a P/E ratio of 22.68x, which is above the benchmark median of 14.73x, a difference of +53.97%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

JK Paper Ltd. (JKPAPER) has a ROE of 5%, which is above the benchmark median of 4.1%, a difference of +21.95%. JK Paper Ltd. (JKPAPER) has a ROCE of 7.8%, which is above the benchmark median of 6.7%, a difference of +16.42%.

Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company Symbol Market Cap (Cr) P/E P/B ROE (%) ROCE (%)
West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. WSTCSTPAPR 4,288.56 18.67 1.14 4.39 7.11
Soma Papers & Industries Ltd. KSSMART 1,948.98 0 8.27 -143.06 -70.42
Seshasayee Paper and Boards Ltd. SESHAPAPER 1,458.77 14.73 0.7 4.1 5.6
Andhra Paper Ltd. ANDHRAPAP 1,283.78 46.47 0.65 0.96 1.99
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd. TNPL 1,077.26 4.13 0.46 0.18 5.85

JK Paper Ltd. (JKPAPER) has a P/E ratio of 22.68x compared with the displayed peer median of 14.73x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 5% compares with a peer median of 0.96% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 7.8% versus the displayed peer median of 5.6%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. JK Paper Ltd. (JKPAPER) has a market capitalisation of Rs 7,353.38 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching JK Paper

  • JK Paper Share Price rose 5.04% today to Rs 426, keeping the stock active in JK Paper Stock News.
  • The move came with turnover of Rs 4.5 Cr and a day range between Rs 407.15 and Rs 429.7.
  • Valuation stays in focus because the P/E of 22.68 is above the industry median of 14.73.
  • Fundamentals show ROE of 5%, ROCE of 7.8%, EPS of Rs 17.88 and book value of Rs 311.95.
  • JK Paper’s size at Rs 7,353.38 Cr keeps it prominent in the paper industry and among JK Paper Stock Gaining Today searches.

About JK Paper

JK Paper Ltd. operates in the Paper & Paper Products industry and the broader Paper sector. The company is followed on both NSE and BSE, and its JK Paper Share Price is often tracked as part of the Indian paper-pack discussion. Based on the latest Univest figures, the company’s market position is more substantial than the median listed peer in its sector universe. That scale gives the stock relevance for investors comparing large-paper names in the Indian stock market.

The business is viewed through the lens of paper-industry operating conditions, valuation, and profitability ratios such as P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE. With EPS at Rs 17.88, book value at Rs 311.95 and dividend yield at 0.99%, JK Paper Share Price also attracts attention from readers who want to understand the balance between earnings power, asset backing and payout history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is JK Paper Share Price rising today?

Ans. JK Paper Share Price rose 5.04% to Rs 426 today, but the latest Univest data confirms the move without identifying a company-specific catalyst. The gain is best assessed through price action and valuation.

What is JK Paper Share Price today?

Ans. JK Paper Share Price today is Rs 426, up from the previous close of Rs 405.55. The stock also touched a high of Rs 429.7 and a low of Rs 407.15 during the move.

How much did JK Paper stock gain today?

Ans. JK Paper stock gained Rs 20.45, which equals 5.04%. That makes it a clear same-day share price rise and keeps it in focus among paper-sector movers on the Indian stock market.

What is JK Paper’s market capitalisation?

Ans. JK Paper has a market capitalisation of Rs 7,353.38 Cr. That places it well above the paper-industry median of Rs 129.3 Cr and above the sector average of Rs 516.37 Cr.

How does JK Paper compare on valuation?

Ans. JK Paper trades at a P/E of 22.68 and a P/B of 1.3. Its P/E is above the industry median of 14.73, while its P/B is close to the industry average of 1.27.

What do JK Paper’s ROE and ROCE show?

Ans. JK Paper’s ROE is 5% and ROCE is 7.8%. Both are above the industry medians of 4.1% and 6.7%, which adds context to the stock’s current valuation and investor attention.

What are JK Paper’s EPS, book value and dividend yield?

How does JK Paper compare with paper peers?

Ans. JK Paper is larger than West Coast Paper Mills, Seshasayee Paper and Andhra Paper on market cap. Its P/E is also higher than several peers, while ROE and ROCE sit in the middle of the group.

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Investors can track JK Paper Share Price on Univest for live price updates, fundamental ratios, sector comparison, market cap, 52-week levels and related stock analysis. Univest also brings together JK Paper Stock News, JK Paper Latest News and company context in one place for easier monitoring.

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Author: Harsh Piplani
I am Harsh Piplani, an Assistant Content Manager with over 5 years of experience in crafting impactful, result-driven content. I hold a B.Com (Hons) degree and have worked across diverse industries, including education, fintech, healthcare, jewellery, and more. I specialise in content strategy, SEO, and optimisation, ensuring that every piece I create is not just well-written but also well-ranked. I believe content should do more than fill space so as to drive traffic, build authority, and support business growth. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives, and, as I like to say, I know how to spin words like a web to influence, structured, strategic, and impossible to ignore. For me, great content sits at the intersection of creativity and performance.

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