Parag Milk Foods Ltd. (PARAGMILK): Parag Milk Foods Share Price rises 8.16% as stock ends at Rs 256.5
- August 31, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Parag Milk Foods Share Price moved higher today, with the stock closing at Rs 256.5, up Rs 19.35 or 8.16% from the previous close of Rs 237.15. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 3,002.55 crore, placing the day’s move in clear focus for investors tracking Parag Milk Foods Share Price Today and Parag Milk Foods Stock News. The session opened at Rs 237.95, touched a low of Rs 237.95 and finished at the day’s high of Rs 256.5, which confirms that the stock held its gains through the close. The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. In that setting, the most useful way to read the move is through price action, valuation, sector comparison and company fundamentals.
For readers scanning Stock Market Today or Share Market Today updates, Parag Milk Foods Share Price is notable because the move came with turnover of Rs 3.72 crore and without any visible change in the company’s business profile from the supplied data. That makes the stock a Stocks in News name for the day on verified numbers alone. Univest users can use this same setup to compare the stock’s price rise with its P/E ratio, P/B ratio, ROE, ROCE and FMCG peer set.
Parag Milk Foods Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 256.5 |
| Previous Close | Rs 237.15 |
| Today's Move | Rs 19.35 (+8.16%) |
| Open | Rs 237.95 |
| High | Rs 256.5 |
| Low | Rs 237.95 |
| Turnover | Rs 3.72 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 3,002.55 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Small Cap |
Parag Milk Foods Ltd. (PARAGMILK) rose to Rs 256.5 from the previous close of Rs 237.15, a move of Rs 19.35 or 8.16%. The stock opened at Rs 237.95, reached a high of Rs 256.5, recorded a low of Rs 237.95.
Parag Milk Foods Share Price Today reflects a single-session gain from Rs 237.15 to Rs 256.5, a rise of Rs 19.35 or 8.16%. The stock opened at Rs 237.95 and its day low was also Rs 237.95, while the day high matched the closing price at Rs 256.5. That pattern shows the move was sustained into the close and leaves no gap between the highest traded price and the final quote in the supplied data.
The turnover of Rs 3.72 crore gives a factual measure of traded value for the session. On its own, it does not explain why the price moved, but it does help frame the day’s activity within Parag Milk Foods Share Price and Parag Milk Foods Share Price Live tracking. Because the data does not identify a catalyst, the most accurate reading is that the stock recorded a clear price rise and closed at the top end of the day’s range.
Parag Milk Foods Ltd. (PARAGMILK) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 3,002.55 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 23.18x |
| P/B Ratio | 2.34x |
| ROE | 12.28% |
| ROCE | 14.4% |
| EPS | Rs 10.23 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 101.27 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.46% |
Parag Milk Foods Ltd. (PARAGMILK) fundamental metrics show P/E 23.18x, P/B 2.34x, ROE 12.28%, ROCE 14.4%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Parag Milk Foods Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 3002.55 crore and falls in the Small Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 23.18x, P/B at 2.34x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 12.28% and ROCE of 14.4%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 10.23, book value per share of Rs 101.27, dividend yield of 0.46%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 23.29x, median ROE of 11.17%, median ROCE of 13.56%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | FMCG |
| Industry | Consumer Food |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 23.18x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 23.29x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 45.2x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 1.5x to 828.84x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 2.34x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.04x |
| Company ROE | 12.28% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 11.17% |
| Company ROCE | 14.4% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 13.56% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 3,002.55 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 197.41 crore |
Parag Milk Foods Ltd. (PARAGMILK) is classified under sector: FMCG and industry: Consumer Food.
Parag Milk Foods Ltd. (PARAGMILK) has a P/E ratio of 23.18x, which is below the benchmark median of 23.29x, a difference of -0.47%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Parag Milk Foods Ltd. (PARAGMILK) has a ROE of 12.28%, which is above the benchmark median of 11.17%, a difference of +9.94%. Parag Milk Foods Ltd. (PARAGMILK) has a ROCE of 14.4%, which is above the benchmark median of 13.56%, a difference of +6.19%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestle India Ltd. | NESTLEIND | 2,80,714.36 | 73.66 | 45.78 | 76.34 | 98.35 |
| Varun Beverages Ltd. | VBL | 1,40,034.05 | 41.36 | 6.43 | 16.94 | 20.73 |
| Britannia Industries Ltd. | BRITANNIA | 1,27,915.52 | 49.12 | 22.43 | 53.62 | 56.48 |
| Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd. | JUBLFOOD | 32,388.5 | 74.63 | 13.81 | 17.93 | 25.56 |
| Hatsun Agro Product Ltd. | HATSUN | 26,177.38 | 75.15 | 13.85 | 16.95 | 14.6 |
Parag Milk Foods Ltd. (PARAGMILK) has a P/E ratio of 23.18x compared with the displayed peer median of 73.66x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 12.28% compares with a peer median of 17.93% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 14.4% versus the displayed peer median of 25.56%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Parag Milk Foods Ltd. (PARAGMILK) has a market capitalisation of Rs 3,002.55 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 5 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Parag Milk Foods
- Parag Milk Foods Share Price rose 8.16% today to Rs 256.5.
- The stock closed at the day’s high of Rs 256.5 after opening at Rs 237.95.
- Market capitalisation stood at Rs 3,002.55 crore, which is above the same-industry median.
- P/E ratio of 23.18 is slightly below the same-industry median of 23.29.
- ROE of 12.28% and ROCE of 14.4% both sit above the same-industry medians.
About Parag Milk Foods
Parag Milk Foods Ltd. is part of the FMCG sector and operates in the Consumer Food industry. The company is associated with dairy and related food products, which places it in a segment where pricing, consumer demand and brand execution matter over time. Within the supplied benchmark universe, the business sits among 121 same-industry companies, giving Parag Milk Foods Share Price a meaningful comparison base for valuation and return ratios.
The stock’s market capitalisation of Rs 3,002.55 crore shows it is an established listed name, while the financial ratios supplied for Parag Milk Foods Stock Analysis include P/E, P/B, ROE, ROCE, EPS, book value and dividend yield. For readers following Parag Milk Foods Company News or Parag Milk Foods Latest News, the company profile is best understood through these operating and financial numbers rather than any unsupported event narrative. On the available data, the business remains a consumer-food name with performance that can be compared against other listed FMCG peers on Univest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Parag Milk Foods Share Price rise today?
Ans. The data confirms that Parag Milk Foods Share Price rose 8.16% today, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The stock closed at Rs 256.5 after opening at Rs 237.95 and touching the same level as its day high.
What is Parag Milk Foods Share Price today?
Ans. Parag Milk Foods Share Price today is Rs 256.5. That is Rs 19.35 above the previous close of Rs 237.15, showing a same-day gain of 8.16% in the latest session.
How much did Parag Milk Foods stock gain today?
Ans. The stock gained Rs 19.35 in absolute terms and rose 8.16% on the day. It opened at Rs 237.95, recorded a low of Rs 237.95 and finished at Rs 256.5.
What is Parag Milk Foods market capitalisation?
Ans. Parag Milk Foods market capitalisation is Rs 3,002.55 crore. That places it above the same-industry median market cap of Rs 197.41 crore in the supplied benchmark set. The company operates in the FMCG sector.
What does Parag Milk Foods fundamental analysis show?
Ans. Parag Milk Foods fundamental analysis shows a P/E of 23.18, P/B of 2.34, ROE of 12.28%, ROCE of 14.4%, EPS of Rs 10.23 and book value of Rs 101.27 per share.
How does Parag Milk Foods compare with FMCG peers?
Ans. Parag Milk Foods sits below peers such as Nestle India and Britannia on market cap and return ratios, while its valuation is closer to the same-industry median. The comparison is mixed, not one-sided.
What is Parag Milk Foods dividend yield?
Ans. Parag Milk Foods dividend yield is 0.46%. That is a factual income metric for the current price context, and it should be read alongside the company’s P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE.
Should investors track Parag Milk Foods Share Price on Univest?
Ans. Yes, readers can track Parag Milk Foods Share Price on Univest to monitor live price updates, valuation ratios, peer comparison, sector context and company fundamentals in one view. The same page also supports broader market research.
