Nelcast (NELCAST) Share Price rises 11.36% today to Rs 138.70
- October 7, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Nelcast Share Price is in focus today after the stock rose 11.36% to Rs 138.70, against a previous close of Rs 124.55, with market capitalisation at Rs 1,053.15 crore. According to latest Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. For readers tracking Nelcast Share Price Today, the move is relevant because it changes the short-term price setup while keeping the discussion anchored to hard numbers rather than assumptions. Nelcast Stock News around the move therefore starts with what can be verified: the share price rise, the day range and the valuation backdrop. In Univest’s view, the right way to read this rally is to connect price action with fundamentals, sector context and peer comparison before drawing any broader conclusion about Nelcast Share Price.
For anyone following Nelcast Share Price Today, the current trade is also notable because the stock is moving within an intraday band that is already wider than the opening gap. That makes Nelcast Share Price a clear price action story first, and a fundamental analysis story next. Univest tracks such moves by separating the price event from any unverified narrative, so Nelcast Share Price can be read alongside the ratios that define its market valuation.
Nelcast Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 138.7 |
| Previous Close | Rs 124.55 |
| Today's Move | Rs 14.15 (+11.36%) |
| Open | Rs 127.95 |
| High | Rs 147 |
| Low | Rs 126.7 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,053.15 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Small Cap |
Nelcast Ltd. (NELCAST) rose to Rs 138.7 from the previous close of Rs 124.55, a move of Rs 14.15 or 11.36%. The stock opened at Rs 127.95, reached a high of Rs 147, recorded a low of Rs 126.7.
Nelcast Share Price Today shows a sharp intraday gain, with the stock trading at Rs 138.70 after opening at Rs 127.95 and moving between Rs 126.70 and Rs 147.00. Nelcast Share Price therefore reflects an 11.36% rise from the previous close, which is the cleanest way to describe today’s price action.
The movement in Nelcast Share Price is straightforward on the numbers. The day change is Rs 14.15, the current price is above the opening level, and the day high sits well above both the opening and the previous close. For readers scanning Nelcast Stock News, that is enough to identify a strong share price rise without assigning a cause. Nelcast Share Price Live also matters because the price action is still developing as of 07 October 2026 at 9:52:56 AM IST. From here, the key bridge is whether the underlying fundamentals and sector benchmarks justify how the market is valuing Nelcast Share Price today.
Nelcast Ltd. (NELCAST) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,053.15 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 26.39x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.8x |
| ROE | 8.43% |
| ROCE | 11.46% |
| EPS | Rs 4.72 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 69.17 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.56% |
Nelcast Ltd. (NELCAST) fundamental metrics show P/E 26.39x, P/B 1.8x, ROE 8.43%, ROCE 11.46%. These ratios show where the company stands today and are not a call to buy or sell.
Nelcast Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,053.15 crore and falls in the Small Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 26.39x, P/B at 1.8x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 8.43% and ROCE of 11.46%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 4.72, book value per share of Rs 69.17, dividend yield of 0.56%, 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 26.92x, median ROE of 15.56%, median ROCE of 17.47%. Together they describe the fundamental backdrop without implying a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Automobile & Ancillaries |
| Industry | Castings/Forgings |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 26.39x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 26.92x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 46.4x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 3.03x to 276.04x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.8x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 3.22x |
| Company ROE | 8.43% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 15.56% |
| Company ROCE | 11.46% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 17.47% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,053.15 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 339.08 crore |
Nelcast Ltd. (NELCAST) operates in the Automobile & Ancillaries sector, within the Castings/Forgings industry.
Nelcast Ltd. (NELCAST) has a P/E ratio of 26.39x, which is below the benchmark median of 26.92x, a difference of -1.97%. A P/E difference of this kind is a reference point rather than a recommendation.
Nelcast Ltd. (NELCAST) has a ROE of 8.43%, which is below the benchmark median of 15.56%, a difference of -45.82%. Nelcast Ltd. (NELCAST) has a ROCE of 11.46%, which is below the benchmark median of 17.47%, a difference of -34.4%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIA Engineering Ltd. | AIAENG | 36,046.86 | 28.87 | 4.39 | 16.97 | 21.16 |
| PTC Industries Ltd. | PTCIL | 33,784.88 | 276.04 | 22.64 | 7.04 | 8.43 |
| Steelcast Ltd. | STEELCAS | 3,733.27 | 41.17 | 8.92 | 24.1 | 32.41 |
| Investment & Precision Castings Ltd. | INVPRECQ | 1,597.45 | 108.66 | 14.72 | 12.13 | 14.14 |
| Alicon Castalloy Ltd. | ALICON | 1,395.83 | 38.97 | 2.25 | 5.7 | 9.5 |
Nelcast Ltd. (NELCAST) has a P/E ratio of 26.39x compared with the displayed peer median of 41.17x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 8.43% compares with a peer median of 12.13% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 11.46% versus the displayed peer median of 14.14%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Nelcast Ltd. (NELCAST) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,053.15 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Nelcast
- Nelcast Share Price is rising today, with an 11.36% gain to Rs 138.70 and a day high of Rs 147.00.
- Nelcast Share Price Today sits near a valuation that is below the industry median P/E and P/B.
- Nelcast Fundamental Analysis shows ROE of 8.43% and ROCE of 11.46%, which are below the same-industry medians.
- Nelcast Market Cap of Rs 1,053.15 crore gives the stock a distinct size profile versus many peers in Castings/Forgings.
- Nelcast Stock News is being tracked because price action and peer context are moving together in a measurable way.
About Nelcast
Nelcast Ltd. operates in the Automobile & Ancillaries sector and the Castings/Forgings industry. The company is part of a business area that supplies cast components used across industrial and automotive applications, which makes its operating profile closely tied to the broader manufacturing chain. For readers studying Nelcast Share Price, the important point is that the company’s identity is rooted in engineering and casting activity rather than a broad consumer franchise.
Nelcast Share Price is therefore best understood through its industrial positioning, return ratios and valuation multiples. The business context matters because castings companies are often compared on earnings power, asset efficiency and how the market values book assets. With market cap at Rs 1,053.15 crore, EPS at Rs 4.72, book value at Rs 69.17 and dividend yield at 0.56%, Nelcast Share Price sits within a framework that investors can evaluate through fundamentals rather than narrative alone. Univest follows this type of company-level stock analysis by keeping the focus on measurable facts.
Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Reg. No. INH000013776, a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Nelcast Share Price rising today?
Ans. Nelcast Share Price is rising today because the stock is trading 11.36% higher at Rs 138.70 versus the previous close of Rs 124.55. According to latest Univest data, no company-specific catalyst is established.
What is Nelcast Share Price today?
Ans. Nelcast Share Price Today is Rs 138.70. The stock has moved from a previous close of Rs 124.55 and is trading within an intraday range of Rs 126.70 to Rs 147.00.
What is the market capitalisation of Nelcast?
Ans. Nelcast Market Cap stands at Rs 1,053.15 crore. That places the company above the same-industry median market cap of Rs 339.08 crore and below the industry average of Rs 3,144.69 crore.
How does Nelcast share price compare with sector valuation?
Ans. Nelcast Share Price is backed by a P/E of 26.39 and a P/B of 1.8. Both are below the same-industry medians of 26.92 and 3.22, which gives the valuation a restrained profile.
Is Nelcast low-valued compared with peers?
Ans. Nelcast Share Price is below many peers on P/E, including Steelcast, Alicon Castalloy, Investment & Precision Castings and PTC Industries. Peer value also depends on ROE, ROCE and market cap, not only the multiple.
What do Nelcast’s ROE and ROCE show?
Ans. Nelcast reports ROE of 8.43% and ROCE of 11.46%. Both are below the same-industry medians of 15.56% and 17.47%, so the return profile is modest relative to the benchmark.
What are Nelcast EPS and book value?
Ans. Nelcast EPS is Rs 4.72 and book value is Rs 69.17. EPS reflects earnings per share, while book value shows accounting net worth per share, both useful for reading Nelcast Share Price.
Does Nelcast pay a dividend?
Ans. Nelcast has a dividend yield of 0.56%. That indicates the historical payout relative to the current share price, but it should be read alongside earnings, book value and valuation rather than in isolation.
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