Pradeep Metals (PRADPME) Share Price falls 8.69% as Small Cap trades lower
- October 19, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Pradeep Metals Share Price is in focus after the stock fell 8.69% to Rs 574.95 from the previous close of Rs 629.65. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,087.41 crore, placing it in the Small Cap category. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger. Pradeep Metals Share Price therefore becomes a stock-news event driven by a clear intraday decline rather than by a disclosed announcement. For readers tracking Pradeep Metals Share Price today, the move also matters because the stock opened at Rs 656.20, touched a high of Rs 656.20 and a low of Rs 567.05, showing a wide range during the ongoing session. In Pradeep Metals Share Price news, the numerical picture is straightforward: a lower trade, a lower range and a market-cap profile that remains useful for context.
Pradeep Metals Share Price is not just lower in percentage terms; it is also trading well below the opening level, which helps frame the day’s share price fall. For investors following Pradeep Metals Share Price today, the move deserves attention because it came in a Capital Goods business with listed peers that trade on very different valuation and profitability metrics. Univest data shows the decline in a way that is easy to compare with sector and peer benchmarks. The key question for Pradeep Metals Share Price news is how today’s pricing lines up with fundamentals, and whether the current valuation and return ratios leave room for market participants to reassess the stock. The sections below cover the price action, fundamental analysis, sector analysis and peer comparison in a structured way.
Pradeep Metals (PRADPME) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 574.95 |
| Previous Close | Rs 629.65 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 54.70 (-8.69%) |
| Open | Rs 656.2 |
| High | Rs 656.2 |
| Low | Rs 567.05 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,087.41 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Small Cap |
Pradeep Metals Share Price today fell Rs 54.70, or 8.69%, to Rs 574.95. The previous close was Rs 629.65, while the stock opened at Rs 656.20 and moved between Rs 656.20 and Rs 567.05 during the trading session. That means Pradeep Metals Share Price has already traversed a broad intraday band, with the low sitting below the prior close and the current quote remaining below the opening level. The market capitalisation of Rs 1,087.41 crore keeps it in the Small Cap category, which is the right size reference for Pradeep Metals Share Price today. From a stock-market perspective, the day’s action is a clear share price decline rather than a gradual drift, and Pradeep Metals Share Price news naturally shifts toward the numbers that define the move. That leads directly to the fundamental side of the discussion.
Pradeep Metals (PRADPME) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,087.41 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 32.83x |
| P/B Ratio | 6.3x |
| ROE | 20.13% |
| ROCE | 21.1% |
| EPS | Rs 19.18 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 99.94 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.4% |
Pradeep Metals (PRADPME) fundamental metrics show P/E 32.83x, P/B 6.3x, ROE 20.13%, ROCE 21.1%. Taken on their own, these numbers offer context rather than a trading signal.
Pradeep Metals has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,087.41 crore and falls in the Small Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 32.83x, P/B at 6.3x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 20.13% and ROCE of 21.1%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 19.18, book value per share of Rs 99.94, dividend yield of 0.4%, 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 28.31x, median ROE of 13.51%, median ROCE of 15.96%. They set out the fundamental picture and are not a rating on the stock.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Capital Goods |
| Industry | Engineering – Industrial Equipments |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 32.83x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 28.31x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 51.72x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0.75x to 721.38x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 6.3x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.96x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 8.93x |
| Company ROE | 20.13% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 13.51% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 18.65% |
| Company ROCE | 21.1% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 15.96% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 18.38% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,087.41 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 343.94 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 2,729.72 crore |
Pradeep Metals (PRADPME) operates in the Capital Goods sector, within the Engineering – Industrial Equipments industry.
Pradeep Metals (PRADPME) has a P/E ratio of 32.83x, which is above the benchmark median of 28.31x, a difference of +15.97%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Pradeep Metals (PRADPME) has a ROE of 20.13%, which is above the benchmark median of 13.51%, a difference of +49%. Pradeep Metals (PRADPME) has a ROCE of 21.1%, which is above the benchmark median of 15.96%, a difference of +32.21%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharat Heavy Electricals | BHEL | 1,48,858.21 | 51.71 | 5.56 | 6.29 | 9.24 |
| Thermax | THERMAX | 38,542.3 | 64.96 | 6.93 | 13.76 | 15.85 |
| Jyoti CNC Automation | JYOTICNC | 22,174.89 | 68.93 | 10.77 | 18.22 | 21.34 |
| Inox India | INOXINDIA | 18,210.4 | 71.46 | 15.62 | 26.11 | 33.54 |
| Azad Engineering | AZAD | 17,369.91 | 124.98 | 11.11 | 9.14 | 12.04 |
Pradeep Metals (PRADPME) has a P/E ratio of 32.83x compared with the displayed peer median of 68.93x. The comparison is relative and should not be read as a recommendation. Its ROE of 20.13% compares with a peer median of 13.76% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 21.1% versus the displayed peer median of 15.85%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Pradeep Metals (PRADPME) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,087.41 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Pradeep Metals
- Pradeep Metals Share Price is trading 8.69% lower today, with the quote at Rs 574.95 versus the previous close of Rs 629.65.
- The stock opened at Rs 656.20 and touched a low of Rs 567.05, giving Pradeep Metals Share Price a wide intraday range.
- Pradeep Metals Share Price has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,087.41 crore, which places it in the Small Cap category.
- Its P/E of 32.83 and P/B of 6.3 keep Pradeep Metals Share Price above the same-industry median on valuation.
- ROE of 20.13% and ROCE of 21.1% give Pradeep Metals Share Price a stronger return profile than the benchmark median.
About Pradeep Metals
Pradeep Metals operates in the Capital Goods sector and belongs to the Engineering – Industrial Equipments industry. The company’s listed profile and valuation place Pradeep Metals Share Price within a manufacturing and engineering set that is often judged on efficiency, profitability and capital usage. Pradeep Metals Share Price news today should therefore be read alongside the business context of industrial equipment manufacturing rather than as a standalone price move. The company’s position in the small-cap space also matters because it helps frame market-cap context, peer comparison and how investors interpret Pradeep Metals Share Price relative to larger engineering names. In Univest coverage, this company sits in the part of the market where fundamentals and valuation both matter closely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Pradeep Metals Share Price falling today?
Ans. Pradeep Metals Share Price is down 8.69% at Rs 574.95 from Rs 629.65. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established in the available facts.
What is Pradeep Metals Share Price today?
Ans. Pradeep Metals Share Price today is Rs 574.95. The stock opened at Rs 656.20, touched a high of Rs 656.20 and a low of Rs 567.05 during the session, which shows a wide trading range.
How much did Pradeep Metals Share Price decline?
Ans. Pradeep Metals Share Price declined by Rs 54.70, which is 8.69% lower than the previous close. That move took the quote from Rs 629.65 to Rs 574.95 during the ongoing trading session.
What is the market capitalisation of Pradeep Metals ?
Ans. Pradeep Metals has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,087.41 crore. According to latest Univest figures, that places the stock in the Small Cap category and provides size context for the price move.
How does Pradeep Metals Share Price look on valuation?
Ans. Pradeep Metals Share Price trades at a P/E of 32.83 and a P/B of 6.3. Both are above the same-industry median, while the P/E is still below the industry average of 51.72.
What are the ROE and ROCE for Pradeep Metals Share Price?
Ans. Pradeep Metals Share Price has ROE of 20.13% and ROCE of 21.1%. Both measures are above the same-industry medians, which gives the stock a stronger return profile than the benchmark midpoint.
What do EPS and book value say about Pradeep Metals Share Price?
Ans. EPS is Rs 19.18 and book value is Rs 99.94. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value per share shows the accounting net worth behind each share for Pradeep Metals Share Price.
What is the dividend yield on Pradeep Metals Share Price?
Ans. Pradeep Metals Share Price has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Dividend yield reflects historical payout relative to the current price, so it is one part of the broader fundamental analysis rather than a forecast.
How does Pradeep Metals Share Price compare with peers?
Ans. Compared with BHEL, Thermax, Jyoti CNC Automation and Inox India, Pradeep Metals Share Price has a lower P/E than each peer listed here. Its ROE and ROCE are also above BHEL and Thermax, which is useful peer context.
