Neogen Chemicals (NEOGEN) Share Price Falls 5.21% as Mid Cap Stocks Turn Volatile
- October 15, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Neogen Chemicals Share Price fell to Rs 2,351.70, down 5.21% from the previous close, while the company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 7,453.53 crore. According to latest Univest figures, the move was visible from the opening print and the stock traded between Rs 2,333.20 and Rs 2,484.40 in the morning session. This makes Neogen Chemicals Share Price one of the key movers in the chemicals space today, even though no company-specific catalyst is established. For readers tracking Neogen Chemicals Share Price Today, the main takeaway is straightforward: the stock moved lower in a Mid Cap company with a rich valuation profile and modest profitability ratios. In Neogen Chemicals Stock News, the price event itself is confirmed, and the relevant context comes from the day’s price action, valuation multiples and peer comparison rather than from any fresh corporate trigger.
Neogen Chemicals (NEOGEN) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 2,351.7 |
| Previous Close | Rs 2,481 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 129.30 (-5.21%) |
| Open | Rs 2,484.05 |
| High | Rs 2,484.4 |
| Low | Rs 2,333.2 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 7,453.53 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Mid Cap |
Neogen Chemicals Share Price Today showed a clear gap between the previous close of Rs 2,481 and the opening price of Rs 2,484.05 before the stock slipped through the morning. The low of Rs 2,333.20 sat well below the open, while the high of Rs 2,484.40 stayed close to the opening level. At Rs 2,351.70, the stock was down Rs 129.30, or 5.21%, as of 21 October 2026 at 10:22:56 AM IST. Neogen Chemicals Share Price therefore moved lower despite starting near its prior level, which is useful context for anyone following Neogen Chemicals Share Price Live or Neogen Chemicals Share Price Update. With a Mid Cap market-cap category and a market value of Rs 7,453.53 crore, the move stands out in the day’s chemicals names. Neogen Chemicals Share Price analysis now shifts to fundamentals, where valuation and operating ratios matter more than the morning range itself.
Neogen Chemicals (NEOGEN) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 7,453.53 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 209.6x |
| P/B Ratio | 4.68x |
| ROE | 3.58% |
| ROCE | 6.64% |
| EPS | Rs 11.84 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 530.64 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.04% |
Neogen Chemicals (NEOGEN) fundamental metrics show P/E 209.6x, P/B 4.68x, ROE 3.58%, ROCE 6.64%. These ratios show where the company stands today and are not a call to buy or sell.
Neogen Chemicals has a market capitalisation of Rs 7,453.53 crore and falls in the Mid Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 209.6x, P/B at 4.68x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 3.58% and ROCE of 6.64%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 11.84, book value per share of Rs 530.64, dividend yield of 0.04%, 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 25.96x, median ROE of 7.98%, median ROCE of 10.08%. Together they describe the fundamental backdrop without implying a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Industry | Chemicals |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 209.6x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 25.96x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 50.95x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 3.92x to 907.61x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 4.68x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.86x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 3.13x |
| Company ROE | 3.58% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 7.98% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | -3.34% |
| Company ROCE | 6.64% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 10.08% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 11.75% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 7,453.53 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 459.55 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 5,144.33 crore |
Neogen Chemicals (NEOGEN) operates in the Chemicals sector, within the Chemicals industry.
Neogen Chemicals (NEOGEN) has a P/E ratio of 209.6x, which is above the benchmark median of 25.96x, a difference of +707.4%. A P/E difference of this kind is a reference point rather than a recommendation.
Neogen Chemicals (NEOGEN) has a ROE of 3.58%, which is below the benchmark median of 7.98%, a difference of -55.14%. Neogen Chemicals (NEOGEN) has a ROCE of 6.64%, which is below the benchmark median of 10.08%, a difference of -34.13%.
Track stocks among today's decliners through the Univest top decliners screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Industries India | SOLARINDS | 1,78,992.04 | 89.88 | 25.81 | 32.49 | 38.16 |
| Pidilite Industries | PIDILITIND | 1,50,952.3 | 56.99 | 13.06 | 24.29 | 32.38 |
| SRF | SRF | 71,800.02 | 33.21 | 4.86 | 13.8 | 14.21 |
| Gujarat Fluorochemicals | FLUOROCHEM | 48,899.18 | 79.51 | 6.09 | 7.65 | 9.58 |
| Navin Fluorine International | NAVINFLUOR | 41,841.77 | 52.98 | 9.96 | 20.24 | 21.39 |
Neogen Chemicals (NEOGEN) has a P/E ratio of 209.6x compared with the displayed peer median of 56.99x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 3.58% compares with a peer median of 20.24% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 6.64% versus the displayed peer median of 21.39%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Neogen Chemicals (NEOGEN) has a market capitalisation of Rs 7,453.53 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Neogen Chemicals
- Neogen Chemicals Share Price fell 5.21% in morning trade, making the move the first point investors notice.
- The stock’s P/E of 209.6 is far above the chemicals benchmark median of 25.96, which keeps valuation in focus.
- ROE of 3.58% and ROCE of 6.64% sit below the sector medians, so return metrics remain a key watchpoint.
- Neogen Chemicals Share Price Today is being viewed against a Mid Cap market capitalisation of Rs 7,453.53 crore.
- Peer comparison shows Neogen Chemicals Share Price at a richer valuation than several listed chemicals names on current ratios.
About Neogen Chemicals
Neogen Chemicals operates in the chemicals sector and the chemicals industry. The company is part of the listed universe tracked on NSE and BSE, and its share price is often read through the lens of specialty chemicals valuation, earnings quality and return ratios. Based on the current market data, Neogen Chemicals Share Price today reflects a Mid Cap company with Rs 7,453.53 crore market capitalisation, an EPS of Rs 11.84 and book value of Rs 530.64 per share. The company’s current pricing relative to its book value and peer set is a central part of Neogen Chemicals Stock Analysis, especially when investors assess how the business is valued versus sector benchmarks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Neogen Chemicals Share Price falling today?
Ans. Neogen Chemicals Share Price fell 5.21% to Rs 2,351.70 from the previous close of Rs 2,481. The price move is confirmed in Univest data; a company-specific reason has not been established.
What is Neogen Chemicals Share Price today?
Ans. Neogen Chemicals Share Price today stood at Rs 2,351.70 at 21 October 2026 at 10:22:56 AM IST. The stock was down Rs 129.30 in morning trade after opening at Rs 2,484.05.
What is the market capitalisation of Neogen Chemicals?
Ans. Neogen Chemicals Share Price is linked to a market capitalisation of Rs 7,453.53 crore. That places the company in the Mid Cap category and gives useful size context for the day’s decline.
How does Neogen Chemicals Share Price compare with the chemicals sector?
Ans. Neogen Chemicals Share Price carries a P/E of 209.6 versus the chemicals benchmark median of 25.96 and average of 50.95. Its ROE and ROCE are also below the sector medians.
What is Neogen Chemicals Share Price P/E ratio?
Ans. Neogen Chemicals Share Price has a P/E ratio of 209.6. That is well above the sector benchmark median of 25.96 and above the benchmark average of 50.95 across the same industry set.
What are the key profitability ratios for Neogen Chemicals Share Price?
Ans. Neogen Chemicals Share Price shows ROE of 3.58% and ROCE of 6.64%. Both are below the chemicals benchmark medians of 7.98% and 10.08%, which shapes the fundamental context. The previous close was Rs 2,481.
What does the book value say about Neogen Chemicals Share Price?
Ans. Neogen Chemicals Share Price has a book value of Rs 530.64 per share. That figure gives accounting net-worth context, although the current price remains much higher than book value on a per-share basis.
Which peer names are relevant for Neogen Chemicals Share Price comparison?
Ans. Neogen Chemicals Share Price can be compared with Solar Industries India, Pidilite Industries, SRF, Gujarat Fluorochemicals and Navin Fluorine International on valuation and return ratios.
How can investors track Neogen Chemicals Share Price on Univest?
Ans. Investors can track Neogen Chemicals Share Price on Univest for live price movement, fundamental ratios, 52-week levels and market insights. The platform also keeps Neogen Chemicals Stock News and price action together.
