RCF Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week Low as Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCF) Trades at Rs 102.25
- October 19, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
RCF Share Price opened the morning near flat and then touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 102 before trading at Rs 102.25, down 0.34% from the previous close. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 5,660.32 crore, placing Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. in focus in today’s RCF Share Price Today discussion. Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified. The move matters because the stock is now at a one-year low while its core valuation metrics, revenue base and peer placement can all be checked against the fertilisers set. For readers tracking RCF Stock News, the key question is not only what happened, but how the RCF Share Price compares with fundamentals and sector benchmarks.
RCF Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 102.25 |
| Previous Close | Rs 102.6 |
| Today's Move | Rs -0.35 (-0.34%) |
| Open | Rs 102.95 |
| High | Rs 102.95 |
| Low | Rs 102 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,660.32 crore |
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) traded at Rs 102.25 versus the previous close of Rs 102.6, a fall of 0.34%. The stock opened at Rs 102.95, reached a high of Rs 102.95, touched a low of Rs 102.
RCF Share Price was last traded at Rs 102.25 after moving between Rs 102 and Rs 102.95 in early trade. The day opened at Rs 102.95, matched the day high at Rs 102.95 and later touched Rs 102, which is also the fresh 52-week low. The previous close was Rs 102.6, so the stock was lower by Rs 0.35 or 0.34%. For anyone following RCF Share Price Today, the narrow range around the low shows a market that has already priced the morning event into the RCF Share Price. The fresh yearly low is a clear reason the stock is appearing in RCF Stock News and in broader Stocks in News lists. As of 21 October 2026 at 9:22 AM IST, the RCF Share Price was still trading near that low, which keeps attention on the next layer of RCF Fundamental Analysis.
The broader read on RCF Share Price is straightforward: the stock is trading close to its intraday low, and the fresh 52-week low is now the main headline in RCF Share News. The current price, previous close and low point are enough to confirm the event without adding a speculative trigger. That makes the next section of RCF Share Price analysis more important than any short-term commentary.
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,660.32 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 12.68x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.09x |
| ROE | 8.66% |
| ROCE | 10.81% |
| EPS | Rs 8.09 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 94.17 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.28% |
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) fundamental metrics show P/E 12.68x, P/B 1.09x, ROE 8.66%, ROCE 10.81%. Read together, these ratios describe the company’s position rather than a recommendation.
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,660.32 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 12.68x, P/B at 1.09x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 8.66% and ROCE of 10.81%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 8.09, book value per share of Rs 94.17, dividend yield of 2.28%, 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 11.72x, median ROE of 11.98%, median ROCE of 15.09%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Industry | Fertilizers |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 12.68x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 11.72x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 17.67x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0.91x to 76.65x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.09x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.08x |
| Company ROE | 8.66% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 11.98% |
| Company ROCE | 10.81% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 15.09% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,660.32 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 420.59 crore |
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) operates in the Chemicals sector, within the Fertilizers industry.
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) has a P/E ratio of 12.68x, which is above the benchmark median of 11.72x, a difference of +8.19%. The P/E comparison frames valuation; it is not a signal to buy or sell.
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) has a ROE of 8.66%, which is below the benchmark median of 11.98%, a difference of -27.71%. Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) has a ROCE of 10.81%, which is below the benchmark median of 15.09%, a difference of -28.36%.
Track stocks falling to yearly lows through the Univest 52-week-low screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. | GSFC | 5,897.47 | 8.51 | 0.47 | 5.52 | 7.17 |
| Krishana Phoschem Ltd. | KRISHANA | 6,581.24 | 33.47 | 10.83 | 38.15 | 27.26 |
| Madhya Bharat Agro Products Ltd. | MBAPL | 7,541.33 | 48.67 | 8.54 | 31.5 | 19.41 |
| National Fertilizers Ltd. | NFL | 3,026.38 | 8.31 | 1.04 | 7.61 | 9.16 |
| Paradeep Phosphates Ltd. | PARADEEP | 15,006.62 | 14 | 2.09 | 18.21 | 15.09 |
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) has a P/E ratio of 12.68x compared with the displayed peer median of 14x. Peer multiples give relative context only, not a buy or sell view. Its ROE of 8.66% compares with a peer median of 18.21% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 10.81% versus the displayed peer median of 15.09%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,660.32 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 4 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching RCF
- RCF Share Price hit a fresh 52-week low of Rs 102 and then traded at Rs 102.25, keeping the one-year low event in focus.
- The company’s market cap of Rs 5,660.32 crore, P/E of 12.68 and P/B of 1.09 give the RCF Share Price a clear valuation backdrop.
- ROE of 8.66% and ROCE of 10.81% sit below the benchmark median, which keeps RCF Fundamental Analysis relevant.
- Jun 2026 revenue of Rs 3,585.71 crore and EPS of 8.09 add operating context to the RCF Share Price discussion.
- Peer comparison against GSFC, National Fertilizers and Paradeep Phosphates places RCF Share Price within a mixed fertiliser group.
About Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd.
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. operates in the Chemicals sector and the Fertilizers industry. The company is known for producing and marketing fertilisers and related chemical products, which places RCF Share Price within a basic materials and agri-input framework. Its financial profile, as reflected in the latest Jun 2026 revenue of Rs 3,585.71 crore, shows a business with scale that is meaningful for Indian stock market watchers. RCF Share Price also reflects a company that is followed for earnings, book value and dividend yield rather than for a narrow one-line growth story.
In practical terms, RCF Share Price belongs to a business that serves farm input demand and chemical supply chains. That is why RCF Stock News often gets read alongside sector analysis, company overview and market cap context. The company’s current metrics, P/E, P/B, ROE, ROCE, EPS, book value and dividend yield, help investors place RCF Share Price in the right valuation lane. Univest data shows that the stock is now at a fresh yearly low, so the company profile becomes especially relevant to readers scanning Share Market Today and Market Movers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did RCF Share Price hit a fresh 52-week low today?
Ans. According to Univest data, RCF Share Price touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 102 and was last traded at Rs 102.25, but no company-specific catalyst is established in the verified figures.
What is the current RCF Share Price today?
Ans. RCF Share Price was trading at Rs 102.25, which is Rs 0.35 below the previous close of Rs 102.6. The stock also touched Rs 102 during the morning session, marking a fresh one-year low.
What is the 52-week low for RCF Share Price?
Ans. The fresh 52-week low for RCF Share Price is Rs 102. The stock moved to that level during the session and then traded slightly above it at Rs 102.25. The stock moved -0.34% during the session.
How much is RCF market capitalisation?
Ans. RCF market capitalisation stood at Rs 5,660.32 crore. This places the company above the same-industry market cap median of Rs 420.59 crore and below the benchmark average of Rs 6,076.6 crore.
What does RCF P/E ratio indicate?
Ans. RCF Share Price is backed by a P/E ratio of 12.68. That is above the same-industry median of 11.72 and below the benchmark average of 17.67, giving the valuation a mid-range profile.
How do RCF ROE and ROCE compare with the sector?
Ans. RCF reported ROE of 8.66% and ROCE of 10.81%. Both are below the benchmark medians of 11.98% and 15.09%, which makes return comparison important in RCF Fundamental Analysis. ROE stands at 8.66%.
What is RCF book value per share?
Ans. RCF book value per share is Rs 94.17. That figure helps frame the RCF Share Price because it shows the accounting net worth behind each share and sits close to the current trading range.
How does RCF compare with other fertiliser peers?
Ans. RCF Share Price sits between lower-valuation peers like GSFC and National Fertilizers and higher-return peers like Paradeep Phosphates. Its P/E of 12.68 and market cap of Rs 5,660.32 crore place it in the middle of the group.
