Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF): Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Share Price Near 52-Week Low as RCF Trades at Rs 108
- September 18, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
RCF Share Price is Rs 108, down 1.68% today, and trading close to its 52-week low while market capitalisation stands at Rs 5,996.85 crore. Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) is in focus because the share price sits just above its yearly low zone, even as the latest data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking RCF Share Price Today, the move is notable because the stock has also slipped below its 50 DMA and 200 DMA, which keeps pressure on the near-term setup. Univest data also shows a low-turnover session and a weak RSI reading, making RCF Stock News relevant for both traders and longer-term investors watching support levels and valuation context.
RCF Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 108 |
| Previous Close | Rs 109.85 |
| Today's Move | Rs -1.85 (-1.68%) |
| Open | Rs 109.8 |
| High | Rs 110.25 |
| Low | Rs 107.6 |
| Turnover | Rs 0.2 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,996.85 crore |
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) traded at Rs 108 versus the previous close of Rs 109.85, a fall of 1.68%. The stock opened at Rs 109.8, reached a high of Rs 110.25, touched a low of Rs 107.6.
RCF Share Price Today shows a weak session with the stock opening at Rs 109.8, touching an intraday high of Rs 110.25 and a low of Rs 107.6 before settling at Rs 108. The previous close was Rs 109.85, so the decline of Rs 1.85 translates into a 1.68% drop. Turnover stood at Rs 0.2 crore, while market capitalisation remained Rs 5,996.85 crore. On the day, price action stayed close to the lower end of the range, which is why the stock is being tracked as one of the 52 Week Low Stocks in the Indian stock market conversation. The data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers following RCF Share Price Update, the next key question is whether Rs 107.6 acts as a near-term support level.
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,996.85 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 13.57x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.17x |
| ROE | 8.66% |
| ROCE | 10.81% |
| EPS | Rs 8.09 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 94.17 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.22% |
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) fundamental metrics show P/E 13.57x, P/B 1.17x, ROE 8.66%, ROCE 10.81%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 5996.85 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 13.57x, P/B at 1.17x 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. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 8.09, book value per share of Rs 94.17, dividend yield of 1.22%, 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 8.68x, median ROE of 7.19%, median ROCE of 13.11%. 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 | 13.57x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 8.68x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 15x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0x to 87.52x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.17x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.19x |
| Company ROE | 8.66% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 7.19% |
| Company ROCE | 10.81% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 13.11% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,996.85 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 450.48 crore |
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) is classified under sector: Chemicals and industry: Fertilizers.
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) has a P/E ratio of 13.57x, which is above the benchmark median of 8.68x, a difference of +56.34%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) has a ROE of 8.66%, which is above the benchmark median of 7.19%, a difference of +20.45%. Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) has a ROCE of 10.81%, which is below the benchmark median of 13.11%, a difference of -17.54%.
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 | 5,947.28 | 8.76 | 0.49 | 5.52 | 7.17 |
| Krishana Phoschem Ltd. | KRISHANA | 5,627.55 | 28.62 | 9.26 | 38.15 | 27.26 |
| Madhya Bharat Agro Products Ltd. | MBAPL | 7,520.68 | 48.54 | 12.82 | 31.5 | 19.41 |
| National Fertilizers Ltd. | NFL | 3,254.01 | 8.99 | 1.12 | 7.61 | 9.16 |
| Paradeep Phosphates Ltd. | PARADEEP | 15,250.67 | 14.89 | 2.23 | 18.21 | 15.09 |
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) has a P/E ratio of 13.57x compared with the displayed peer median of 14.89x. 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 5,996.85 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching RCF
- RCF Share Price is near its 52-week low, keeping the stock in the Stocks at 52 Week Low discussion.
- The current price of Rs 108 is below the 50 DMA and 200 DMA, which keeps Price Action weak.
- RSI at 24.04 signals weak momentum in RCF Technical Analysis.
- RCF Fundamental Analysis shows a P/E of 13.57, ROE of 8.66% and ROCE of 10.81%.
- The Chemicals and Fertilizers sector comparison puts RCF in the middle of its peer set on valuation and returns.
About Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd.
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. operates in the Fertilizers industry within the Chemicals sector. The company is followed for its fertilizer-related business exposure, and its market position is shaped by both sector pricing and profitability trends. RCF Share Price Today reflects how investors are balancing a mid-sized market capitalisation of Rs 5,996.85 crore against return ratios such as ROE of 8.66% and ROCE of 10.81%. The latest financial data in the dataset also shows revenue and profit trends across recent quarters, which help explain why RCF Stock News often combines price action with company financials. For readers tracking RCF Company News, the stock remains a useful case study in how a fertilizer name can trade near a yearly low even when it continues to generate earnings and pay a dividend yield.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is RCF Share Price falling today?
Ans. RCF Share Price fell 1.68% to Rs 108, with the stock trading near its 52-week low. The supplied data confirms the price move, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst.
What is RCF Share Price today?
Ans. RCF Share Price today is Rs 108. The stock opened at Rs 109.8, moved between Rs 107.6 and Rs 110.25, and closed below the previous close of Rs 109.85. The stock moved -1.68% during the session.
Is RCF near its 52-week low?
Ans. Yes, RCF Share Price is trading close to its 52-week low zone. That keeps the stock on the radar of investors tracking one-year low and 52-week trough setups. The stock moved -1.68% during the session.
What is the market cap of RCF?
Ans. RCF has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,996.85 crore. That size helps place RCF Share Price within the mid-cap zone of the fertilizer space and broader Chemicals sector. The company operates in the Chemicals sector.
How expensive is RCF on valuation?
Ans. RCF trades at a P/E of 13.57 and a P/B of 1.17. Against the same-industry median P/E of 8.68, the earnings multiple is higher, while book value valuation is close to the benchmark.
What do ROE and ROCE show for RCF?
Ans. RCF’s ROE is 8.66% and ROCE is 10.81%. These figures show positive return generation, though ROCE sits below the industry median of 13.11 in the sector snapshot. ROE stands at 8.66%.
Does RCF pay a dividend?
Ans. The dataset shows a dividend yield of 1.22% for RCF. That figure reflects historical payout relative to the current price and can support RCF Share Price analysis, but it is not a future guarantee.
