Kennametal India Ltd. (KENNAMET) Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week High
- August 24, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Kennametal India Share Price drew attention on 24 August 2026 after the stock rose to Rs 4,160, up 3.05% from the previous close of Rs 4,036.80, and touched a fresh 52-week high of Rs 4,185.45. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 8,872.18 crore. For readers tracking Kennametal India Share Price Today, the move is a verified price event and the supplied data confirms the yearly high, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. In Univest market coverage, such fresh 52-week highs typically draw search interest around Kennametal India Stock News, Kennametal India Share Price Update and Kennametal India Share Price Live. The focus now shifts to what price action, fundamentals and sector comparison show in the available numbers.
The session opened at Rs 4,083.95, traded between Rs 4,060.60 and Rs 4,185.45, and ended with turnover of Rs 1.36 crore. On a simple arithmetic basis, the stock finished Rs 123.20 above the previous close. Univest readers following Kennametal India Share Price, Kennametal India Share Price Today and Kennametal India Latest News can see that today’s move was enough to mark a fresh 52-week peak, while the broader context comes from valuation, earnings and capital goods sector benchmarks.
Kennametal India Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 4,160 |
| Previous Close | Rs 4,036.8 |
| Today's Move | +Rs 123.2 (+3.05%) |
| Open | Rs 4,083.95 |
| High | Rs 4,185.45 |
| Low | Rs 4,060.6 |
| Turnover | Rs 1.36 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 8,872.18 crore |
Kennametal India Ltd. (KENNAMET) traded at Rs 4,160 versus the previous close of Rs 4,036.8, a rise of 3.05%. The stock opened at Rs 4,083.95, reached a high of Rs 4,185.45 and touched a low of Rs 4,060.6.
Kennametal India Share Price Today shows a clear session-led move rather than a speculative narrative built into the data. The stock opened at Rs 4,083.95, made a low of Rs 4,060.60 and a high of Rs 4,185.45, which is also the fresh 52-week high. The day’s gain of Rs 123.20 over the previous close of Rs 4,036.80 translated into a 3.05% rise. Turnover came to Rs 1.36 crore, giving a factual measure of traded value for the session without implying anything beyond the figure itself.
For investors scanning Kennametal India Share News and Kennametal India Share Price News, the most important detail is that today’s high matched the one-year peak. If the earlier 52-week high is taken as the reference point, the stock effectively moved to a new high for the period because the reported fresh high stands at Rs 4,185.45. In Univest coverage, this is the kind of price event that often pushes a stock into Stocks in News and 52 Week High Stocks searches. The next useful step is to examine whether the fundamental backdrop is aligned with the move.
Kennametal India Ltd. (KENNAMET) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 8,872.18 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 45.27x |
| P/B Ratio | 10.39x |
| ROE | 13.91% |
| ROCE | 18.99% |
| EPS | Rs 89.18 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 388.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Kennametal India Ltd. (KENNAMET) fundamental metrics show P/E 45.27x, P/B 10.39x, ROE 13.91%, ROCE 18.99%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Kennametal India Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 8872.18 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 45.27x, P/B at 10.39x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 13.91% and ROCE of 18.99%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 89.18, book value per share of Rs 388.42, dividend yield of 0%, 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 17.08x, median ROE of 12.9%, median ROCE of 16.28%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Capital Goods |
| Industry | Engineering |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 45.27x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 17.08x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 26.98x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 4.91x to 162.14x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 10.39x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.82x |
| Company ROE | 13.91% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 12.9% |
| Company ROCE | 18.99% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 16.28% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 8,872.18 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 164.71 crore |
Kennametal India Ltd. (KENNAMET) is classified under sector: Capital Goods and industry: Engineering.
Kennametal India Ltd. (KENNAMET) has a P/E ratio of 45.27x, which is above the benchmark median of 17.08x, a difference of +165.05%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Kennametal India Ltd. (KENNAMET) has a ROE of 13.91%, which is above the benchmark median of 12.9%, a difference of +7.83%. Kennametal India Ltd. (KENNAMET) has a ROCE of 18.99%, which is above the benchmark median of 16.28%, a difference of +16.65%.
Track stocks reaching yearly peaks through the Univest 52-week-high screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTAR Technologies Ltd. | MTARTECH | 21,636.14 | 162.14 | 24.79 | 7.53 | 10.57 |
| Thejo Engineering Ltd. | THEJO | 2,232.32 | 39.86 | 6.06 | 15.03 | 21.79 |
| KP Green Engineering Ltd. | KPGEL | 1,281.75 | 9.44 | 3.95 | 24.9 | 30.55 |
| South West Pinnacle Exploration Ltd. | SOUTHWEST | 717.35 | 17.95 | 2.88 | 11.62 | 13.57 |
| Anlon Technology Solution Ltd. | ANLON | 503.16 | 36.26 | 4.1 | 21.1 | 27.09 |
Kennametal India Ltd. (KENNAMET) has a P/E ratio of 45.27x compared with the displayed peer median of 36.26x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 13.91% compares with a peer median of 15.03% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 18.99% versus the displayed peer median of 21.79%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Kennametal India Ltd. (KENNAMET) has a market capitalisation of Rs 8,872.18 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 1 has a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Kennametal India
- Kennametal India Share Price reached Rs 4,185.45, the fresh 52-week high for the session.
- The stock closed at Rs 4,160, up Rs 123.20 or 3.05% from the previous close.
- Turnover for the session stood at Rs 1.36 crore.
- ROE is 13.91% and ROCE is 18.99%, both above the same-industry median.
- P/E of 45.27 and P/B of 10.39 are both above the same-industry median benchmark.
About Kennametal India
Kennametal India Ltd. operates in the Capital Goods sector and Engineering industry. The supplied data identifies the company through its listed market profile, valuation ratios, earnings metrics and sector classification. For readers following Kennametal India Company News and Kennametal India Stock News Today, the available profile is built around the listed identity, market cap, profitability measures and industry benchmark comparison rather than narrative business claims.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Kennametal India Share Price hit a fresh 52-week high?
Ans. The supplied data confirms that Kennametal India Share Price rose to Rs 4,185.45, its fresh 52-week high, and closed at Rs 4,160. It does not establish a company-specific catalyst for the move.
What is Kennametal India Share Price Today?
Ans. Kennametal India Share Price Today is Rs 4,160, up Rs 123.20 or 3.05% from the previous close of Rs 4,036.80. The session high also marked the fresh 52-week peak. The stock moved 3.05% during the session.
What is the market capitalisation of Kennametal India?
Ans. Kennametal India Market Cap stands at Rs 8,872.18 crore. In the same-industry benchmark set, that is above both the median and average market capitalisation across the 29 companies included. The company operates in the Capital Goods sector.
How does Kennametal India compare on valuation?
Ans. Kennametal India has a P/E of 45.27 and P/B of 10.39. Both are above the same-industry median benchmark of 17.08 for P/E and 1.82 for P/B. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 45.27x.
What do Kennametal India ROE and ROCE show?
Ans. Kennametal India reports ROE of 13.91% and ROCE of 18.99%. Both are above the same-industry median, which helps place the company’s profitability and capital efficiency in context. ROE stands at 13.91%.
What are the EPS, book value and dividend yield?
Ans. EPS is Rs 89.18, book value is Rs 388.42 per share and dividend yield is 0. These per-share figures help frame earnings, accounting net worth and payout history for Kennametal India Share Price.
Which sector and industry does Kennametal India belong to?
Ans. Kennametal India belongs to the Capital Goods sector and the Engineering industry. The sector snapshot compares it with 29 same-industry companies and 374 same-sector companies in the supplied benchmark set.
How does Kennametal India compare with peers?
Ans. Among the supplied peers, Kennametal India’s market cap is above most names except MTAR Technologies. Its P/E is also higher than most peers, while ROE and ROCE sit in the middle of the group.
