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Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week Low

  • October 19, 2026
  • Posted by: Kunal Singla
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Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) share price fell to a fresh 52-week low of Rs 103.1 today and later stood at Rs 103.2, down 1.57% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 5,784.45 crore.

RCF Share Price was trading at Rs 103.2 after a 1.57% decline from the previous close, and the stock touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 103.1. Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. carried a market capitalisation of Rs 5,784.45 crore, placing the move in a clear price-action context for investors tracking RCF Share Price Today. According to latest Univest figures, the stock moved within a tight intraday band and stayed close to the fresh yearly low. The latest Univest data confirms the event, while the verified figures also point to a valuation and sector backdrop that deserves attention in RCF Stock News and RCF Share Price News coverage.

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  • RCF Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
  • Why Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) May Be Moving Today
  • Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) Fundamental Analysis
  • Sector and Industry Context
  • Peer Comparison
  • Why Investors Are Watching Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd.
  • About Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd.
  • Track RCF Share Price on Univest
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Why did RCF Share Price touch a fresh 52-week low?
    • What is the current RCF Share Price today?
    • What does RCF Share Price tell investors at this level?
    • Is RCF expensive or inexpensive on valuation?
    • How does RCF compare with fertilizer peers?
    • What are RCF’s latest profitability indicators?
    • What is RCF’s market capitalisation?
    • What revenue figure should readers note for RCF?
    • What dividend yield is reported for RCF?

RCF Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric Value
Current Price Rs 103.2
Previous Close Rs 104.85
Today's Move Rs -1.65 (-1.57%)
Open Rs 104.8
High Rs 105.4
Low Rs 103.1
Market Capitalisation Rs 5,784.45 crore

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) traded at Rs 103.2 versus the previous close of Rs 104.85, a fall of 1.57%. The stock opened at Rs 104.8, reached a high of Rs 105.4, touched a low of Rs 103.1.

RCF Share Price opened at Rs 104.8, touched a high of Rs 105.4 and a low of Rs 103.1, then last traded at Rs 103.2 against the previous close of Rs 104.85. The day change was Rs -1.65, or -1.57%, and the stock matched its fresh 52-week low of Rs 103.1 during the session. Market capitalisation stood at Rs 5,784.45 crore. For RCF Share Price Today, that means the stock is trading near the lower end of its intraday range and at a one-year low.That makes the next layer of RCF Fundamental Analysis important.

Why Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) May Be Moving Today

According to recent news reports, one item reported at 19 Oct, 09:14 am says urea import prices have dropped 59% from the May peak. The report states this may improve the cost structure for fertiliser manufacturers such as RCF, NFL and Chambal Fertilisers, and may also support the subsidy outlook. The market data itself does not establish a single confirmed cause for the move, but the reported fertiliser-cost backdrop is relevant to RCF Share Price and RCF Stock News on the same day. Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,784.45 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 12.95x, P/B at 1.11x 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 2.23%, 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 12.31x, median ROE of 10.43%, median ROCE of 15%. Together they describe the fundamental backdrop without implying a buy or sell view.

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) Fundamental Analysis

Metric Value
Market Capitalisation Rs 5,784.45 crore
P/E Ratio 12.95x
P/B Ratio 1.11x
ROE 8.66%
ROCE 10.81%
EPS Rs 8.09
Book Value Per Share Rs 94.17
Dividend Yield 2.23%

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) fundamental metrics show P/E 12.95x, P/B 1.11x, ROE 8.66%, ROCE 10.81%. These ratios show where the company stands today and are not a call to buy or sell.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric Value
Sector Chemicals
Industry Fertilizers
Benchmark Scope same industry
Company P/E Ratio 12.95x
Benchmark Median P/E 12.31x
Benchmark Average P/E 18.49x
Benchmark P/E Range 0.92x to 80.61x
Company P/B Ratio 1.11x
Benchmark Median P/B 1.07x
Company ROE 8.66%
Benchmark Median ROE 10.43%
Company ROCE 10.81%
Benchmark Median ROCE 15%
Company Market Capitalisation Rs 5,784.45 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap Rs 383.06 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 12.95x, which is above the benchmark median of 12.31x, a difference of +5.2%. A P/E difference of this kind is a reference point rather than a recommendation.

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) has a ROE of 8.66%, which is below the benchmark median of 10.43%, a difference of -16.97%. Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) has a ROCE of 10.81%, which is below the benchmark median of 15%, a difference of -27.93%.

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 5,917.39 8.54 0.48 5.52 7.17
Krishana Phoschem Ltd. KRISHANA 6,452.02 32.81 10.62 38.15 27.26
Madhya Bharat Agro Products Ltd. MBAPL 7,667.51 49.49 8.68 31.5 19.41
National Fertilizers Ltd. NFL 3,088.19 8.48 1.06 7.61 9.16
Paradeep Phosphates Ltd. PARADEEP 15,271.44 14.24 2.13 18.21 15.09

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) has a P/E ratio of 12.95x compared with the displayed peer median of 14.24x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. 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 5,784.45 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 4 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd.

  • RCF Share Price touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 103.1 and was last traded at Rs 103.2.
  • The day move was -1.57%, which keeps RCF Share Price in focus for Stock Market Today and Price Action tracking.
  • RCF Fundamental Analysis shows P/E of 12.95, P/B of 1.11, ROE of 8.66% and ROCE of 10.81%.
  • The company reported Jun 2026 revenue of Rs 3,585.71 crore, while dividend yield stood at 2.23%.
  • Sector comparison shows RCF Share Price trading near the industry average market cap but below median ROE and ROCE.

About Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd.

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. operates in the Chemicals sector and the Fertilizers industry. The company’s business is linked to fertiliser production and related industrial activity, which is why RCF Share Price often attracts attention around company financials, sector performance and market update themes. On the latest Univest data, the company’s Jun 2026 revenue was Rs 3,585.71 crore, offering a current operating reference point for RCF Stock Analysis. The company’s valuation and return metrics, including P/E, P/B, ROE, ROCE, EPS and book value, help readers place RCF Share Price against both industry benchmarks and listed peers. For investors following Indian Stock Market names in the fertilizer space, RCF remains a relevant company in the Chemicals sector because of its size, valuation profile and reported revenue base.

Track RCF Share Price on Univest

Use Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) live share-price page, Univest 52-week-low screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, yearly-low lists and related market analysis.

Readers can track RCF Share Price on Univest for live price movement, 52-week levels, valuation ratios, market capitalisation and market insights. Univest also brings the key numbers together in one place so RCF Share Price, RCF Stock News and RCF Fundamental Analysis can be reviewed alongside sector context and peer comparison.

Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Reg. No. INH000013776, a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did RCF Share Price touch a fresh 52-week low?

Ans. RCF Share Price touched Rs 103.1, which is the fresh 52-week low, while last trading at Rs 103.2.

What is the current RCF Share Price today?

Ans. RCF Share Price was last traded at Rs 103.2, after moving between Rs 103.1 and Rs 105.4 during the day. The previous close was Rs 104.85, so the stock was lower by Rs 1.65.

What does RCF Share Price tell investors at this level?

Ans. RCF Share Price at Rs 103.2 sits close to the day’s low and the fresh 52-week low. That makes the current price useful to monitor alongside P/E, P/B, ROE, ROCE and revenue.

Is RCF expensive or inexpensive on valuation?

Ans. RCF’s P/E of 12.95 is above the industry median of 12.31 and below the industry average of 18.49. Its P/B of 1.11 is close to the median of 1.07, giving a mixed valuation read.

How does RCF compare with fertilizer peers?

Ans. RCF Share Price sits above GSFC and NFL on P/E, while below PARADEEP, KRISHANA and MBAPL. On ROE and ROCE, it is mid-pack against those peers rather than at the top end.

What are RCF’s latest profitability indicators?

Ans. RCF shows ROE of 8.66% and ROCE of 10.81%. EPS is Rs 8.09, which helps frame the current RCF Share Price against company earnings per share and the reported book value of Rs 94.17.

What is RCF’s market capitalisation?

Ans. RCF’s market capitalisation is Rs 5,784.45 crore. That places RCF Share Price above the industry median market cap of Rs 383.06 crore and near the benchmark average of Rs 5,889.84 crore.

What revenue figure should readers note for RCF?

Ans. The latest reported revenue is Rs 3,585.71 crore for Jun 2026. This is a useful operating reference when reviewing RCF Share Price, because it adds business scale context to the valuation and return ratios.

What dividend yield is reported for RCF?

Ans. RCF’s dividend yield is 2.23%. For RCF Share Price, that figure adds an income metric alongside P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE, helping readers compare the stock with fertilizer peers and sector benchmarks.



Author: Kunal Singla
Kunal Singla is the Associate Director - Research at Univest, leading quantitative equity research, intraday trading setups, and derivatives strategy. With 4+ years of experience in Indian equity markets, he combines rigorous quantitative methods with classical technical analysis to build high-conviction research frameworks for retail and advisory clients. He holds an MSc from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi — one of India's most selective institutions — and has completed the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF), a globally recognised programme covering derivatives pricing, risk modelling, machine learning for finance, and advanced portfolio theory. This combination places him in a small group of Indian analysts with both deep academic training in quantitative methods and SEBI-recognised research credentials. Kunal holds seven SEBI-recognised NISM certifications spanning research, derivatives, portfolio management, and securities operations: Series-XV (Research Analyst), Series-XXI-A (Portfolio Managers), Series-XVI (Commodity Derivatives), Series-VIII (Equity Derivatives), Series-VII (SORM), Series-V-A (Mutual Fund Distributors), and Series-I (Currency Derivatives). At Univest — India's SEBI-registered research and advisory platform — Kunal leads research inputs for Pro Lite, Pro Super, Pro Gold, and Pro Commodity advisory services, alongside publishing intraday stock picks on Univest Blogs.

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