Punjab National Bank (PNB) Share Price Rises 2.59% Today
- August 28, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Punjab National Bank Share Price rose today, with the stock closing at Rs 114.9 after a 2.59% gain from the previous close of Rs 112. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,33,145.75 crore, placing Punjab National Bank Share Price Today among the more closely watched public-sector banking names in the Indian market. The session opened at Rs 115.15, touched a high of Rs 115.55 and a low of Rs 114.45, while turnover was Rs 1.26 crore.
The verified data confirms a same-day price rise, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking Punjab National Bank Stock News, the key context today is the combination of a modest price increase, a sub-1 P/B ratio, a low single-digit P/E ratio and a large market capitalisation. In Univest coverage, this kind of move is best read through price action, valuation, sector comparison and the business profile rather than through unsupported assumptions about why the stock moved.
Punjab National Bank Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 114.9 |
| Previous Close | Rs 112 |
| Today's Move | Rs 2.9 (+2.59%) |
| Open | Rs 115.15 |
| High | Rs 115.55 |
| Low | Rs 114.45 |
| Turnover | Rs 1.26 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,33,145.75 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Punjab National Bank (PNB) rose to Rs 114.9 from the previous close of Rs 112, a move of Rs 2.9 or 2.59%. The stock opened at Rs 115.15, reached a high of Rs 115.55, recorded a low of Rs 114.45.
Punjab National Bank Share Price Today moved from Rs 112 in the previous session to Rs 114.9, a rise of Rs 2.9 or 2.59%. The stock opened close to the day’s high at Rs 115.15 versus the high of Rs 115.55, while the low was Rs 114.45. That leaves the session in a relatively tight band around the opening range and the closing level.
For PNB Share Price readers, the day’s move is factual, clear and contained within a narrow intraday range. The data also shows turnover of Rs 1.26 crore, which provides a traded-value reference for the session. Univest notes the move as a share price rise, not as a comment on any unverified trigger. In stock market today terms, Punjab National Bank Stock News is being driven by the price event itself and by how the numbers compare with its banking peers.
Punjab National Bank (PNB) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,33,145.75 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 5.83x |
| P/B Ratio | 0.88x |
| ROE | 12.93% |
| ROCE | 13.26% |
| EPS | Rs 19.22 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 127.02 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.68% |
Punjab National Bank (PNB) fundamental metrics show P/E 5.83x, P/B 0.88x, ROE 12.93%, ROCE 13.26%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Punjab National Bank has a market capitalisation of Rs 133145.75 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 5.83x, P/B at 0.88x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 12.93% and ROCE of 13.26%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 19.22, book value per share of Rs 127.02, dividend yield of 2.68%, 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 7.68x, median ROE of 14.7%, median ROCE of 11.73%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Bank |
| Industry | Bank – Public |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 5.83x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 7.68x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 8.3x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 5.59x to 11.95x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 0.88x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.04x |
| Company ROE | 12.93% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 14.7% |
| Company ROCE | 13.26% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 11.73% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,33,145.75 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 91,853.13 crore |
Punjab National Bank (PNB) is classified under sector: Bank and industry: Bank – Public.
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has a P/E ratio of 5.83x, which is below the benchmark median of 7.68x, a difference of -24.09%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has a ROE of 12.93%, which is below the benchmark median of 14.7%, a difference of -12.04%. Punjab National Bank (PNB) has a ROCE of 13.26%, which is above the benchmark median of 11.73%, a difference of +13.04%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank Of India | SBIN | 9,72,722.48 | 11.19 | 1.64 | 16.68 | 12.16 |
| Union Bank Of India | UNIONBANK | 1,43,511.79 | 6.65 | 1.05 | 16.22 | 14.57 |
| Bank Of Baroda | BANKBARODA | 1,25,664.1 | 6.74 | 0.73 | 12.47 | 11.2 |
| Indian Bank | INDIANB | 1,19,213.05 | 9.28 | 1.54 | 17.81 | 16.28 |
| Canara Bank | CANBK | 1,17,464.93 | 5.71 | 0.97 | 18.03 | 14.46 |
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has a P/E ratio of 5.83x compared with the displayed peer median of 6.74x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 12.93% compares with a peer median of 16.68% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 13.26% versus the displayed peer median of 14.46%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Punjab National Bank (PNB) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,33,145.75 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Punjab National Bank
- Punjab National Bank Share Price rose 2.59% today to Rs 114.9 from Rs 112.
- The session high was Rs 115.55 and the low was Rs 114.45, showing a narrow intraday range.
- Market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,33,145.75 crore, with P/E at 5.83 and P/B at 0.88.
- EPS is Rs 19.22, book value is Rs 127.02 and dividend yield is 2.68%.
- In the same-industry benchmark, PNB’s ROCE of 13.26% is above the median of 11.73%.
About Punjab National Bank
Punjab National Bank is a public-sector bank operating in the Bank – Public industry under the broader Bank sector. Its business is centered on banking services for customers across savings, lending, deposits and related financial services. For readers following Punjab National Bank Company News, the company is part of a large and visible public banking universe in India.
The supplied data identifies PNB as a listed lender on NSE and BSE and places it among major public banks by market capitalisation. In Punjab National Bank Stock News, the company’s relevance today comes from the combination of its share price rise, low valuation multiples and its place within a bank sector that has several large listed peers. Univest highlights this business context because stock analysis is stronger when price movement is linked to the company’s industry and reported financial profile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Punjab National Bank Share Price rise today?
Ans. Punjab National Bank Share Price rose 2.59% to Rs 114.9, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The move is best understood through the day’s price action, valuation and sector context.
What was Punjab National Bank Share Price today?
Ans. Punjab National Bank Share Price Today closed at Rs 114.9, up from the previous close of Rs 112. The day’s gain was Rs 2.9, which equals 2.59% on the supplied numbers.
What is the market capitalisation of Punjab National Bank?
Ans. Punjab National Bank’s market capitalisation is Rs 1,33,145.75 crore. That places it above the same-industry median market cap of Rs 91,853.13 crore and below the industry average of Rs 1,57,070.87 crore.
How is Punjab National Bank valued on P/E and P/B?
Ans. Punjab National Bank trades at a P/E of 5.83 and a P/B of 0.88. Both are below the same-industry medians of 7.68 and 1.04, which gives the stock a lower valuation profile.
What do Punjab National Bank EPS and book value show?
Ans. EPS is Rs 19.22 and book value is Rs 127.02. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value per share reflects accounting net worth behind each share at the current price.
Is Punjab National Bank trading above book value?
Ans. No. Punjab National Bank Share Price is Rs 114.9, while book value is Rs 127.02. The P/B ratio of 0.88 also confirms that the stock is trading below book value on the supplied data.
How does Punjab National Bank compare with its public-bank peers?
Ans. PNB’s P/E of 5.83 is below SBI and Union Bank, while its ROCE of 13.26% is above SBI and Bank of Baroda. Its market cap is also above Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank.
What is the dividend yield for Punjab National Bank?
Ans. Punjab National Bank has a dividend yield of 2.68%. This is historical or current payout data relative to the share price, and it does not guarantee future dividends or payout levels.
