LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (LICHSGFIN): LIC Housing Finance Share Price rises 2.15% as stock trades at Rs 552.45
- September 3, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
LIC Housing Finance Share Price is trading at Rs 552.45, up 2.15% today, with market capitalisation at Rs 29,183.59 crore. The move lifted LIC Housing Finance Ltd. into the day’s Stocks in News and Top Gainers Today conversation in the Indian Stock Market. The latest Univest data confirms the price event, while a company-specific catalyst is not established in the available market snapshot. That makes today’s LIC Housing Finance Share Price rise primarily a price-action story supported by valuation, sector and peer context rather than a news-driven rerating. Investors tracking LIC Housing Finance Share Price Today should watch how the stock behaves against its recent range, how the housing finance space is priced, and whether the current move aligns with the company’s earnings profile and market cap. Univest data also helps frame LIC Housing Finance Stock News in a broader context.
LIC Housing Finance Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 552.45 |
| Previous Close | Rs 540.8 |
| Today's Move | Rs 11.65 (+2.15%) |
| Open | Rs 543.55 |
| High | Rs 552.45 |
| Low | Rs 536.75 |
| Turnover | Rs 10.72 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 29,183.59 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (LICHSGFIN) rose to Rs 552.45 from the previous close of Rs 540.8, a move of Rs 11.65 or 2.15%. The stock opened at Rs 543.55, reached a high of Rs 552.45, recorded a low of Rs 536.75.
LIC Housing Finance Share Price started the trade at Rs 543.55, moved between Rs 536.75 and Rs 552.45, and last traded at Rs 552.45. The stock added Rs 11.65 over the previous close of Rs 540.8, which is a 2.15% share price gain. The move means LIC Housing Finance Share Price Today is holding near the day’s high, which keeps LIC Housing Finance Stock Performance in focus for market participants watching short-term price action. Turnover stood at Rs 10.72 crore, giving a sense of trading interest without changing the core message: the latest Univest figures confirm a clear intraday price rise, but not a disclosed company-specific trigger. For readers following LIC Housing Finance Share Price Live, the immediate question is whether the current bid can sustain beyond the early move.
LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (LICHSGFIN) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 29,183.59 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 5.18x |
| P/B Ratio | 0.69x |
| ROE | 14.41% |
| ROCE | 8.59% |
| EPS | Rs 104.33 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 780.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.85% |
LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (LICHSGFIN) fundamental metrics show P/E 5.18x, P/B 0.69x, ROE 14.41%, ROCE 8.59%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
LIC Housing Finance Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 29183.59 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 5.18x, P/B at 0.69x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 14.41% and ROCE of 8.59%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 104.33, book value per share of Rs 780.38, dividend yield of 1.85%, 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 12.79x, median ROE of 11.84%, median ROCE of 8.98%. 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 – Housing |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 5.18x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 12.79x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 30.85x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 3.51x to 299.25x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 0.69x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.5x |
| Company ROE | 14.41% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 11.84% |
| Company ROCE | 8.59% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 8.98% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 29,183.59 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 4,565.29 crore |
LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (LICHSGFIN) is classified under sector: Finance and industry: Finance – Housing.
LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (LICHSGFIN) has a P/E ratio of 5.18x, which is below the benchmark median of 12.79x, a difference of -59.5%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (LICHSGFIN) has a ROE of 14.41%, which is above the benchmark median of 11.84%, a difference of +21.71%. LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (LICHSGFIN) has a ROCE of 8.59%, which is below the benchmark median of 8.98%, a difference of -4.34%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd. | BAJAJHFL | 69,091.72 | 25.62 | 2.97 | 12.08 | 8.83 |
| Piramal Finance Ltd. | PIRAMALFIN | 52,740.16 | 30.52 | 1.69 | 5.48 | 7.74 |
| Housing & Urban Development Corporation Ltd. | HUDCO | 35,703.89 | 8.37 | 1.56 | 20.2 | 8.41 |
| PNB Housing Finance Ltd. | PNBHOUSING | 29,998.97 | 12.81 | 1.5 | 12.74 | 9.41 |
| Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd. | AADHARHFC | 20,895.89 | 18.25 | 2.67 | 15.83 | 11.31 |
LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (LICHSGFIN) has a P/E ratio of 5.18x compared with the displayed peer median of 18.25x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 14.41% compares with a peer median of 12.74% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 8.59% versus the displayed peer median of 8.83%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (LICHSGFIN) has a market capitalisation of Rs 29,183.59 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 4 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching LIC Housing Finance
- LIC Housing Finance Share Price rose 2.15% to Rs 552.45, keeping it active in Stocks Rising Today.
- The stock is trading near the day high of Rs 552.45, which supports the current price action narrative.
- P/E of 5.18 and P/B of 0.69 keep valuation central to LIC Housing Finance Share Price Today.
- ROE of 14.41% and ROCE of 8.59% add operating context to the share price rise.
- The company’s Rs 29,183.59 crore market cap places it among the larger housing finance names tracked by Univest.
About LIC Housing Finance
LIC Housing Finance Ltd. operates in the Finance – Housing industry within the Finance sector. The business provides housing finance solutions and sits among the well-known listed names in India’s housing finance space. Its market position is reflected in a market cap of Rs 29,183.59 crore, while the latest Univest data also shows a P/E of 5.18, P/B of 0.69, EPS of Rs 104.33, book value of Rs 780.38 and dividend yield of 1.85%. Together, these numbers show a company that combines scale with a relatively modest valuation multiple. For readers searching LIC Housing Finance Stock News or LIC Housing Finance Share News, the key point is that the company is visible not only because of today’s price move but also because it remains a major housing finance name in the Indian Stock Market. Univest continues to track LIC Housing Finance Company News alongside price and valuation context.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is LIC Housing Finance Share Price rising today?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Share Price rose 2.15% to Rs 552.45, but the latest market snapshot does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The move is best read through price action, valuation and housing finance sector context.
What is LIC Housing Finance Share Price today?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Share Price today is Rs 552.45. It moved up Rs 11.65 from the previous close of Rs 540.8 and traded between Rs 536.75 and Rs 552.45 during the session.
What is LIC Housing Finance market cap?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance has a market capitalisation of Rs 29,183.59 crore. That places it among the larger housing finance names and helps explain why LIC Housing Finance Share Price attracts steady market attention.
Is LIC Housing Finance expensive or cheap on valuation?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Share Price is backed by a P/E of 5.18 and P/B of 0.69. Relative to the industry median P/E of 12.79, the stock appears lower on earnings multiples.
How do LIC Housing Finance fundamentals look?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance fundamentals show ROE of 14.41%, ROCE of 8.59%, EPS of Rs 104.33, book value of Rs 780.38 and dividend yield of 1.85%. These ratios add context to the share price rise.
How does LIC Housing Finance compare with housing finance peers?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Share Price compares with peers such as Bajaj Housing Finance, Piramal Finance, HUDCO, PNB Housing Finance and Aadhar Housing Finance. Its valuation is lower than several peers, while returns sit in a mixed middle range.
What does LIC Housing Finance stock news indicate for investors?
Ans. LIC Housing Finance Stock News today is centred on a 2.15% price rise and valuation comfort. Investors can use Univest to track price, ratios and sector comparisons while avoiding unsupported assumptions about the trigger.
Should investors track LIC Housing Finance Share Price on Univest?
Ans. Yes, investors tracking LIC Housing Finance Share Price can use Univest for price updates, valuation metrics, market cap, sector context and company overview. It is a practical way to monitor LIC Housing Finance Share Price Today.
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