Shri Keshav Cements & Infra (SKCIL) Share Price Falls 9.67% to Rs 73.90
- October 19, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Shri Keshav Cements & Infra Share Price is trading at Rs 73.90 after a 9.67% decline from the previous close, with market capitalisation at Rs 143.27 crore. According to Univest data, the move is relevant because it was a sharp intraday price fall for a Micro Cap company in the Construction Materials sector, and the latest figures do not establish a company-specific catalyst. The stock opened above the previous close, touched an intraday high of Rs 85.50 and a low of Rs 72.02, and is now trading materially below the opening level. In Shri Keshav Cements & Infra Share Price Today terms, the data points to a full price reset within the day rather than a slow drift. For readers following Shri Keshav Cements & Infra Stock News, the key question is what the price action says versus the fundamentals and sector benchmark.
Shri Keshav Cements & Infra (SKCIL) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 73.9 |
| Previous Close | Rs 81.81 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 7.91 (-9.67%) |
| Open | Rs 85 |
| High | Rs 85.5 |
| Low | Rs 72.02 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 143.27 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Micro Cap |
At 10:22:59 AM IST on 22 October 2026, Shri Keshav Cements & Infra Share Price was Rs 73.90, compared with the previous close of Rs 81.81. The change of Rs -7.91 equals a 9.67% fall, while the day open was Rs 85.00 and the trading range stretched from Rs 72.02 to Rs 85.50. That means the stock moved from an early strength bias to a materially lower level during the same session. The company’s market capitalisation of Rs 143.27 crore places it in the Micro Cap category, which is relevant context for how the share price can move inside a narrow absolute price band. For anyone tracking Shri Keshav Cements & Infra Share Price Today, the important fact is that the decline was already confirmed early in the session, and no separate company event has been established by Univest data. The next step is to see whether the fundamental picture supports or challenges that Shri Keshav Cements & Infra Share Price move.
Shri Keshav Cements & Infra (SKCIL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 143.27 crore |
| P/B Ratio | 1.7x |
| ROE | -7.02% |
| ROCE | 6.25% |
| EPS | Rs -8.45 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 48.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Shri Keshav Cements & Infra (SKCIL) fundamental metrics show P/B 1.7x, ROE -7.02%, ROCE 6.25%. Read together, these ratios describe the company’s position rather than a recommendation.
Shri Keshav Cements & Infra has a market capitalisation of Rs 143.27 crore and falls in the Micro Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/B at 1.7x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of -7.02% and ROCE of 6.25%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs -8.45, book value per share of Rs 48.26, dividend yield of 0%, 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 24.1x, median ROE of 3.49%, median ROCE of 6.25%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Construction Materials |
| Industry | Cement & Construction Materials |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 24.1x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 42x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 7.9x to 313.05x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.7x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.15x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 1.38x |
| Company ROE | -7.02% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 3.49% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | -6.64% |
| Company ROCE | 6.25% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 6.25% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | -0.39% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 143.27 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 946.54 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 16,053.82 crore |
Shri Keshav Cements & Infra (SKCIL) operates in the Construction Materials sector, within the Cement & Construction Materials industry.
Shri Keshav Cements & Infra (SKCIL) has a ROE of -7.02%, which is below the benchmark median of 3.49%, a difference of -301.15%. Shri Keshav Cements & Infra (SKCIL) has a ROCE of 6.25%, which is equal to the benchmark median of 6.25%, a difference of 0%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultratech Cement | ULTRACEMCO | 3,12,952.23 | 36.2 | 4.33 | 11.14 | 13.25 |
| Ambuja Cements | AMBUJACEM | 89,117.97 | 20.36 | 1.48 | 10 | 6.24 |
| Shree Cement | SHREECEM | 80,463.32 | 49.38 | 3.38 | 7.81 | 10.61 |
| JK Cement | JKCEMENT | 37,670.59 | 40.55 | 5.24 | 15.05 | 14.89 |
| Dalmia Bharat | DALBHARAT | 30,485.09 | 32.64 | 1.68 | 6.55 | 8.15 |
Its ROE of -7.02% compares with a peer median of 10% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 6.25% versus the displayed peer median of 10.61%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Shri Keshav Cements & Infra (SKCIL) has a market capitalisation of Rs 143.27 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Shri Keshav Cements & Infra
- Shri Keshav Cements & Infra Share Price is down 9.67% today, so the intraday move itself is the first point of attention.
- The stock opened at Rs 85.00, touched Rs 85.50 and then moved to Rs 72.02 before trading at Rs 73.90, which makes the price path notable.
- Market capitalisation at Rs 143.27 crore places the company in the Micro Cap category, where price swings can look sharp in percentage terms.
- EPS of Rs -8.45 and ROE of -7.02% show that the profitability profile is not strong enough to ignore in any Shri Keshav Cements & Infra Fundamental Analysis.
- ROCE of 6.25% and P/B of 1.7 give the stock a valuation and operating-return frame that can be compared with the cement industry benchmark.
About Shri Keshav Cements & Infra
Shri Keshav Cements & Infra operates in the Construction Materials sector and the Cement & Construction Materials industry. The business context is tied to cement and related infrastructure materials, which places it inside a competitive and capital-intensive industry. Based on the latest figures, the company is small in market capitalisation terms relative to the main listed cement peers, and that scale difference is a key part of its stock profile. For readers following Shri Keshav Cements & Infra Share Price, the company overview matters because it helps frame why sector comparisons, valuation metrics and earnings quality are all important at the same time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Shri Keshav Cements & Infra Share Price fall today?
Ans. According to Univest data, the share price fell 9.67% to Rs 73.90, but no company-specific catalyst is established. The move was confirmed intraday, with the stock trading between Rs 72.02 and Rs 85.50 during the same session.
What is Shri Keshav Cements & Infra Share Price today?
Ans. Shri Keshav Cements & Infra Share Price was Rs 73.90 at 10:22:59 AM IST on 22 October 2026. That is Rs 7.91 below the previous close of Rs 81.81 and reflects a 9.67% decline in the latest session.
What is the market capitalisation of Shri Keshav Cements & Infra?
Ans. The company’s market capitalisation is Rs 143.27 crore. That places it in the Micro Cap category and gives context to the day’s move, especially when compared with the much larger listed cement peers in the same industry.
How does Shri Keshav Cements & Infra compare with its peers?
Ans. Its market cap is much smaller than Ultratech Cement, Ambuja Cements, Shree Cement, JK Cement and Dalmia Bharat. On P/B, it sits above some peers, while its ROE remains negative and its ROCE is 6.25%, below several stronger peers.
What does the P/B ratio mean for Shri Keshav Cements & Infra Share Price?
Ans. The P/B ratio is 1.7, while book value per share is Rs 48.26. That means the share price is being valued above book value, but the earnings picture still needs context because EPS is Rs -8.45 and ROE is negative.
Is Shri Keshav Cements & Infra profitable?
Ans. The latest figures show EPS of Rs -8.45 and ROE of -7.02%, which indicate a loss-making or weak earnings period. ROCE is 6.25%, so operating return on capital is more stable than shareholder return.
How does the sector benchmark help interpret Shri Keshav Cements & Infra Share Price?
Ans. The company is being compared with 42 peers in the same industry. Its ROCE of 6.25% matches the benchmark median, while its P/B of 1.7 is above the benchmark median of 1.15 and average of 1.38.
What was the day’s trading range for Shri Keshav Cements & Infra Share Price?
Ans. The stock opened at Rs 85.00, touched Rs 85.50 and moved as low as Rs 72.02 before trading at Rs 73.90. That range shows a pronounced intraday shift from the opening level to the current price.
Should investors track Shri Keshav Cements & Infra Share Price on Univest?
Ans. Yes. Univest tracks the share price, valuation ratios, 52-week levels and market insights in one place. For a Micro Cap cement stock, those figures help readers follow price action, fundamentals and sector comparison together.
