National Aluminium Company (NATIONALUM) Share Price Falls 2.01% Today
- September 1, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
National Aluminium Company Share Price fell to Rs 371.4 today, down 2.01% or Rs 7.6 from the previous close of Rs 379. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 68,157.41 crore. The Large Cap aluminium stock opened at Rs 379.1, touched an intraday high of Rs 383.25 and slipped to a low of Rs 371.15.
The supplied data confirms the price move but does not identify any company-specific catalyst behind the decline. Even so, the session is notable because it comes in a large listed aluminium company trading at a P/E ratio of 10.31, a P/B ratio of 2.95, ROE of 29.42%, ROCE of 39.71% and a dividend yield of 3.03%.
This update therefore focuses on three practical questions: what happened in today’s trade, where the stock sits versus key moving averages, and how its valuation and profitability compare with the Non – Ferrous Metals industry benchmark and selected peers.
National Aluminium Company (NATIONALUM) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 371.4 |
| Previous Close | Rs 379 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 7.60 (-2.01%) |
| Open | Rs 379.1 |
| High | Rs 383.25 |
| Low | Rs 371.15 |
| Turnover | Rs 6.53 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 68,157.41 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
National Aluminium Company Share Price Today reflects a session that began almost flat to the previous close and then weakened through the day. The stock opened at Rs 379.1 versus Rs 379 previously, moved up to Rs 383.25, and later declined to Rs 371.15 before trading at Rs 371.4.
The spread between the day’s high and low was Rs 12.10, pointing to a fairly wide intraday range. Turnover stood at Rs 6.53 crore, while the final traded price remained below both the opening level and the previous close. For a Large Cap stock, that makes the move worth watching even without a confirmed event-specific trigger in the supplied dataset.
On technical reference points, the stock is below its 50-day moving average of Rs 386.61 and below its 200-day moving average of Rs 377.81. Its RSI is 46.73, which places momentum in a broadly neutral zone rather than an extreme one.
National Aluminium Company (NATIONALUM) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 68,157.41 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 10.31x |
| P/B Ratio | 2.95x |
| ROE | 29.42% |
| ROCE | 39.71% |
| EPS | Rs 36.76 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 128.53 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% |
National Aluminium Company’s fundamental profile shows a stock with meaningful scale and solid return ratios. At the current price, it trades at 10.31 times earnings and 2.95 times book value, with market capitalisation at Rs 68,157.41 crore.
Profitability metrics are strong on the supplied numbers. ROE stands at 29.42% and ROCE at 39.71%. EPS is Rs 36.76, book value per share is Rs 128.53 and dividend yield is 3.03%. Taken together, those figures provide earnings, balance-sheet and payout context behind the current valuation.
That does not mean the stock is immune to volatility, but it does mean today’s decline is happening in a company that still screens as profitable and relatively moderate on earnings valuation when compared with its industry benchmark.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Non – Ferrous Metals |
| Industry | Aluminium & Aluminium Products |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 10.31x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 20.03x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 23.79x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 4.85x to 81.47x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 2.95x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.02x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 3.92x |
| Company ROE | 29.42% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 14.04% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 20.85% |
| Company ROCE | 39.71% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 16.16% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 19.96% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 68,157.41 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 215.21 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 10,398.65 crore |
The company sits in the Non – Ferrous Metals sector and Aluminium & Aluminium Products industry. The benchmark in the supplied dataset covers 24 same-industry companies, which gives useful context for interpreting today’s move.
Its P/E ratio of 10.31 is below the industry median of 20.03 and average of 23.79. The benchmark P/E range runs from 4.85 to 81.47 across 21 companies with available values. On price-to-book, the company is at 2.95, above the median of 2.02 but below the average of 3.92, while the broader range spans from -1.08 to 34.61 across 24 companies.
Return ratios compare favourably. ROE of 29.42% is above the industry median of 14.04% and average of 20.85% across 22 companies. ROCE of 39.71% is also above the median of 16.16% and average of 19.96%. Market-cap context is equally important: Rs 68,157.41 crore is far above the benchmark median of Rs 215.21 crore and average of Rs 10,398.65 crore, though below the benchmark maximum of Rs 1,74,149.13 crore.
In simple terms, the stock is trading at a lower earnings multiple than much of its same-industry set while posting stronger return ratios than the benchmark medians and averages.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vedanta Aluminium Metal | VAML | 1,74,149.13 | 0 | 34.61 | 0 | 0 |
| Arfin India | ARFIN | 1,539.59 | 81.47 | 8.63 | 9.46 | 14.82 |
| MMP Industries | MMP | 1,215.52 | 23.33 | 3.27 | 9.26 | 10.57 |
| Baheti Recycling Industries | BAHETI | 863.28 | 31.9 | 9.5 | 35.75 | 21.86 |
| Maan Aluminium | MAANALU | 688.93 | 49.29 | 2.38 | 9.08 | 10.76 |
Against selected peers, the company’s earnings multiple appears lower than several names in the same industry. Arfin India trades at a P/E of 81.47, MMP Industries at 23.33, Baheti Recycling Industries at 31.9 and Maan Aluminium at 49.29, versus 10.31 here.
On P/B, the company’s 2.95 is below Arfin India’s 8.63, MMP Industries’ 3.27 and Baheti Recycling’s 9.5, but above Maan Aluminium’s 2.38. ROE of 29.42% and ROCE of 39.71% are higher than Arfin India’s 9.46% and 14.82%, MMP Industries’ 9.26% and 10.57%, and Maan Aluminium’s 9.08% and 10.76%. Baheti Recycling posts a higher ROE at 35.75% but a lower ROCE at 21.86%.
Scale is another clear difference. With a market capitalisation of Rs 68,157.41 crore, National Aluminium Company Share Price is tied to a company far larger than Arfin India, MMP Industries, Baheti Recycling Industries and Maan Aluminium. Vedanta Aluminium Metal is larger at Rs 1,74,149.13 crore, with a P/B of 34.61, though the supplied set does not provide its P/E ratio.
Why Investors Are Watching National Aluminium Company
- The stock fell 2.01% to Rs 371.4 after trading between Rs 383.25 and Rs 371.15.
- It is below both the 50-day moving average of Rs 386.61 and the 200-day moving average of Rs 377.81.
- RSI at 46.73 suggests broadly neutral momentum.
- Valuation remains at 10.31x earnings with ROE of 29.42%, ROCE of 39.71%, EPS of Rs 36.76 and dividend yield of 3.03%.
- Compared with the same-industry benchmark and selected peers, the company combines large scale with lower P/E and stronger return ratios than several peers.
About National Aluminium Company
National Aluminium Company operates in the Non – Ferrous Metals sector and the Aluminium & Aluminium Products industry. Based on the supplied classification and comparison set, it is one of the larger listed companies in this space, with a market capitalisation of Rs 68,157.41 crore.
Its comparison set in this article includes Vedanta Aluminium Metal, Arfin India, MMP Industries, Baheti Recycling Industries and Maan Aluminium. Within that group and the wider 24-company benchmark, its combination of size, profitability and lower earnings multiple is what keeps the stock in focus despite today’s fall.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is National Aluminium Company Share Price falling today?
Ans. The supplied data confirms that the stock fell 2.01% to Rs 371.4 from the previous close of Rs 379. It confirms the price event, but it does not identify a company-specific catalyst for today’s decline.
What is National Aluminium Company Share Price Today?
Ans. National Aluminium Company Share Price Today is Rs 371.4. The stock is down Rs 7.6, or 2.01%, versus the previous close of Rs 379, after trading between Rs 383.25 and Rs 371.15 during the session.
How did the stock trade during the day?
Ans. The stock opened at Rs 379.1, moved to an intraday high of Rs 383.25 and then fell to a low of Rs 371.15. It therefore traded below both its opening level and previous close.
What is the market capitalisation of National Aluminium Company?
Ans. National Aluminium Company has a market capitalisation of Rs 68,157.41 crore and is classified as a Large Cap company in the supplied data. The company operates in the Non – Ferrous Metals sector.
Is National Aluminium Company expensive based on P/E?
Ans. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 10.31, which is below the same-industry median of 20.03 and average of 23.79. On the supplied benchmark numbers, it appears lower valued on earnings than much of its industry.
How does National Aluminium Company compare on P/B ratio?
Ans. The company has a P/B ratio of 2.95. That is above the industry median of 2.02 but below the average of 3.92. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 10.31x.
What do ROE and ROCE indicate for the company?
Ans. ROE is 29.42% and ROCE is 39.71%. Both are above the industry median and average in the supplied benchmark, indicating stronger capital efficiency than many peers. The relevant peer median ROE is 14.04%.
How does the stock compare with selected peers?
Ans. It trades at a lower P/E than Arfin India, MMP Industries, Baheti Recycling Industries and Maan Aluminium in the supplied peer set. Its ROE and ROCE are also higher than several of those companies.
What should investors monitor next in National Aluminium Company stock news?
Ans. Investors may track whether the price holds near Rs 371.4, how it behaves versus the 50-day average of Rs 386.61 and 200-day average of Rs 377.81, and whether valuation and profitability metrics remain supportive.
