Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC): ONGC Share Price Falls 2% to Rs 225.4; Large Cap Oil PSU Traded Lower
- September 30, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
ONGC Share Price moved lower in the latest trade, with Oil & Natural Gas Corporation last traded at Rs 225.4, down 2% from the previous close of Rs 230. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 2,89,346.42 crore, keeping it firmly in the Large Cap category. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger. That makes the move useful for stock analysis because the attention now shifts to price action, valuation and sector context rather than a verified event trigger. ONGC Share Price Today also matters because the company sits in the Crude Oil sector and the Oil Exploration industry, where benchmark comparisons help frame whether the latest decline looks isolated or simply part of normal market repricing. For readers tracking ONGC Share Price, the key question is what the numbers say about value, business quality and peer standing.
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 225.4 |
| Previous Close | Rs 230 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 4.60 (-2%) |
| Open | Rs 230 |
| High | Rs 231.5 |
| Low | Rs 225.1 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 2,89,346.42 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
ONGC Share Price Today reflects a straightforward intraday decline. The stock opened at Rs 230, matched the previous close at the open, touched a high of Rs 231.5 and a low of Rs 225.1, before last trading at Rs 225.4. That places ONGC Share Price close to the day’s low and Rs 4.6 below the previous close, a 2% fall in the latest session. The market capitalisation of Rs 2,89,346.42 crore reinforces the Large Cap tag and shows that ONGC Share Price remains among the most significant names in its universe. ONGC Share Price Today therefore reads as a measured decline rather than a sharp repricing. For investors following ONGC Share Price, the important fact is the exact movement: a Rs 225.4 last trade against a Rs 230 reference, with the day range already defined. That sets up the next question around whether ONGC Fundamental Analysis offers enough context to explain why the stock is drawing attention.
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 2,89,346.42 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 6.65x |
| P/B Ratio | 0.77x |
| ROE | 13.92% |
| ROCE | 15.96% |
| EPS | Rs 34.59 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 300.25 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.76% |
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,89,346.42 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 6.65x, P/B at 0.77x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 13.92% and ROCE of 15.96%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 34.59, book value per share of Rs 300.25, dividend yield of 5.76%, 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 28x, median ROE of 11.34%, median ROCE of 9.94%. They set out the fundamental picture and are not a rating on the stock.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Crude Oil |
| Industry | Oil Exploration |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 6.65x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 28x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 35.12x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 6.65x to 91.57x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 0.77x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.03x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 4.54x |
| Company ROE | 13.92% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 11.34% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 6.39% |
| Company ROCE | 15.96% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 9.94% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 6.93% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 2,89,346.42 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 2,299.97 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 32,092.78 crore |
ONGC Share Price needs to be read against the Crude Oil sector and the Oil Exploration industry, where the benchmark scope covers 12 companies in the same industry. In that set, ONGC’s P/E of 6.65 sits well below the benchmark median of 28 and the benchmark average of 35.12, while also matching the benchmark minimum of 6.65. That is an important point for ONGC Share Price because it signals that the stock is valued at the lower edge of the peer set on earnings multiples. The company’s P/B of 0.77 is also below the benchmark median of 2.03 and the average of 4.54. On profitability, ONGC’s ROE of 13.92% is above the benchmark median of 11.34%, and ROCE of 15.96% is also above the benchmark median of 9.94%. Within the same industry, the benchmark market capitalisation median is Rs 2,299.97 crore and the average is Rs 32,092.78 crore, while ONGC Share Price belongs to a company with a far larger Rs 2,89,346.42 crore market capitalisation. That combination makes ONGC Share Price stand out in sector analysis: large scale, low valuation and decent return ratios. Univest data therefore shows a stock that is cheaply rated versus the industry, even as the share price falls in the latest trade.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil India | OIL | 75,970.72 | 8.96 | 1.21 | 14.01 | 12.43 |
| Deep Industries | DEEPINDS | 4,906.88 | 24.34 | 2.41 | 10.32 | 7.44 |
| Selan Exploration Technology | ANTELOPUS | 4,120.38 | 31.05 | 5.85 | 15.07 | 19.72 |
| Dolphin Offshore Enterprises (India) | DOLPHIN | 2,590.3 | 36.16 | 7.07 | 21.9 | 14.92 |
| Asian Energy Services | ASIANENE | 2,311.48 | 40.41 | 4.05 | 12.99 | 14.79 |
ONGC Share Price is best assessed against listed peers in the same industry. Oil India trades at a P/E of 8.96, P/B of 1.21, ROE of 14.01% and ROCE of 12.43%, with market capitalisation of Rs 75,970.72 crore. Deep Industries shows a higher P/E of 24.34 and P/B of 2.41, but lower ROE of 10.32% and ROCE of 7.44%. Selan Exploration Technology carries a P/E of 31.05, P/B of 5.85, ROE of 15.07% and ROCE of 19.72%. Dolphin Offshore Enterprises (India) has a P/E of 36.16, P/B of 7.07, ROE of 21.9% and ROCE of 14.92%. Asian Energy Services shows a P/E of 40.41, P/B of 4.05, ROE of 12.99% and ROCE of 14.79%. Against that backdrop, ONGC Share Price looks lower on valuation than every peer listed here, while its ROE and ROCE remain competitive. The Large Cap profile also gives ONGC Share Price a scale advantage over the smaller names, which is useful in any ONGC Stock Analysis or peer comparison.
Why Investors Are Watching ONGC
- ONGC Share Price fell 2% to Rs 225.4, so the latest trade is now a clear part of ONGC Share Price Today tracking.
- The P/E of 6.65 and P/B of 0.77 keep ONGC Share Price central to fundamental analysis and valuation-led stock analysis.
- ROE of 13.92% and ROCE of 15.96% give ONGC Share Price return metrics that compare favourably with the sector median.
- Dividend yield of 5.76% and EPS of Rs 34.59 are important in ONGC Share Price research for income and earnings context.
- Large Cap scale and Rs 2,89,346.42 crore market capitalisation keep ONGC Share Price on the radar in stock market today discussions.
About ONGC
ONGC Share Price belongs to Oil & Natural Gas Corporation, a Large Cap company in the Crude Oil sector and the Oil Exploration industry. The business is associated with exploration and production activity in the hydrocarbon value chain, and that positioning makes ONGC Share Price relevant to energy-sector coverage. As a major listed name, the company’s market capitalisation and profitability ratios often attract attention in ONGC Company News, ONGC Latest News and ONGC Stock News discussions. The combination of earnings, book value and dividend yield also helps explain why ONGC Share Price remains part of broader market commentary. For readers looking at ONGC Stock Performance, the company’s identity as a large, established oil explorer is central to the way its valuation is viewed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is ONGC Share Price falling today?
Ans. ONGC Share Price is down 2% in the latest trade, from Rs 230 to Rs 225.4. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger.
What is ONGC Share Price today?
Ans. ONGC Share Price is last traded at Rs 225.4. The move reflects a Rs 4.6 decline from the previous close of Rs 230, with the stock staying within a narrow intraday band.
What is ONGC’s market capitalisation?
Ans. ONGC has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,89,346.42 crore. That places ONGC Share Price in the Large Cap category and makes it one of the biggest names in the crude oil and oil exploration space.
Is ONGC expensive on valuation?
Ans. ONGC Share Price trades at a P/E of 6.65 and a P/B of 0.77. Those levels sit below the industry benchmark median and average, so the stock screens at a low valuation versus peers.
How do ONGC’s returns compare with the sector?
Ans. ONGC reports ROE of 13.92% and ROCE of 15.96%. Both are above the benchmark medians in the same industry, which gives ONGC Share Price stronger return context than many listed peers.
What is ONGC’s EPS and book value?
Ans. ONGC reports EPS of Rs 34.59 and book value of Rs 300.25 per share. These figures help frame ONGC Share Price against earnings and accounting net worth rather than only market movement.
How does ONGC compare with Oil India and other peers?
Ans. ONGC Share Price has a lower P/E and P/B than Oil India, Deep Industries, Selan Exploration Technology, Dolphin Offshore Enterprises and Asian Energy Services. Its scale is also much larger than the listed peer set shown here.
