Star Cement Ltd. (STARCEMENT) Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week Low at Rs 193.55
- August 19, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Star Cement Ltd. Share Price today stood at Rs 194.25, down 2.29%, after hitting a fresh 52-week low of Rs 193.55. The company’s market capitalisation was Rs 8,055.32 crore.
Star Cement Ltd. Share Price fell to Rs 194.25 on 19 August 2026, down Rs 4.55 or 2.29% from the previous close of Rs 198.8, after the stock touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 193.55 during the session. With a market capitalisation of Rs 8,055.32 crore, the move has put the stock among the names drawing attention in Stock Market Today and Share Market Today screens for 52 Week Low Stocks.
The verified data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for why the stock is falling today. Even so, the one-year low matters because it marks a new low point in the last 12 months and brings valuation, profitability and sector positioning back into focus. For investors tracking Star Cement Ltd. Share Price Today and Star Cement Ltd. Stock News, the session is notable not only for the decline but also for where the stock now sits relative to its broader Construction Materials benchmark.
At Univest, the key takeaway is that Star Cement Ltd. Share Price has entered a fresh 52-week trough while trading below its opening level and close to the day’s low. That combination tends to keep the stock on intraday watchlists, especially when the market begins reassessing valuation multiples such as P/E and P/B against returns ratios like ROE and ROCE. The next step is to examine what today’s price action says and whether the fundamentals support continued investor attention.
Star Cement Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 194.25 |
| Previous Close | Rs 198.8 |
| Today's Change | Rs -4.55 (-2.29%) |
| Day Open | Rs 199.7 |
| Fresh 52-Week Low | Rs 193.55 |
| Day High | Rs 199.95 |
| Current Volume | 10,901 |
| Turnover | Rs 0.21 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 8,055.32 crore |
Star Cement Ltd. (STARCEMENT) traded at Rs 194.25. versus the previous close of Rs 198.8, a fall of 2.29%. The stock opened at Rs 199.7, reached Rs 199.95, touched Rs 193.55. Reported volume was 10,901.
Star Cement Ltd. Share Price Today weakened through the session, opening at Rs 199.7, rising only as high as Rs 199.95 and then slipping to a fresh 52-week low of Rs 193.55 before last trading at Rs 194.25. That sequence points to persistent intraday selling pressure rather than a recovery-led session.
The stock’s decline of Rs 4.55 from the previous close of Rs 198.8 translates into a 2.29% fall on the day. The fact that the day high of Rs 199.95 stayed below the important psychological Rs 200 mark also underlines a weak Price Action setup for the session. For traders scanning Top Losers Today and Stocks at 52 Week Low lists, this kind of intraday structure often stands out because the stock opened near the upper end of the day’s range and then moved lower.
Star Cement Ltd. Share Price also traded in a relatively defined range between Rs 199.95 and Rs 193.55, a spread of Rs 6.40 during the day. Current traded volume stood at 10,901 shares, while turnover was Rs 0.21 crore. Those figures show activity in the counter, though the supplied data primarily confirms the price breakdown rather than a specific corporate trigger. In Star Cement Ltd. Share Price News terms, today’s story is straightforward: the stock set a new one-year low and remained close to that yearly low in late morning trade.
Because the supplied dataset for this event is richer on valuation and sector context than on indicator-based momentum, the next lens for Star Cement Ltd. Stock Analysis is fundamental positioning rather than a signal-driven technical call.
Star Cement Ltd. (STARCEMENT) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 8,055.32 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 9.17x |
| P/B Ratio | 0.65x |
| ROE | 3.49% |
| ROCE | 5.28% |
Star Cement Ltd. was valued at a P/E ratio of 9.17x, a P/B ratio of 0.65x. These multiples provide valuation context, but they should not be labelled expensive or inexpensive without a comparable peer or sector benchmark.
Profitability and capital efficiency were represented by ROE of 3.49% and ROCE of 5.28%. ROE relates profit to shareholder equity, while ROCE measures returns generated on the capital employed in the business.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Construction Materials |
| Benchmark Scope | same sector |
| Company P/E Ratio | 9.17x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 15.3x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 34.09x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0x to 363.69x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 0.65x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.28x |
| Company ROE | 3.49% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 5.75% |
| Company ROCE | 5.28% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 7.77% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 8,055.32 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 144.82 crore |
Star Cement Ltd. (STARCEMENT) is classified under sector: Construction Materials.
Star Cement Ltd. (STARCEMENT) has a P/E ratio of 9.17x, which is below the benchmark median of 15.3x, a difference of -40.07%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Star Cement Ltd. (STARCEMENT) has a ROE of 3.49%, which is below the benchmark median of 5.75%, a difference of -39.3%. Star Cement Ltd. (STARCEMENT) has a ROCE of 5.28%, which is below the benchmark median of 7.77%, a difference of -32.05%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramco Industries Ltd. | RAMCOIND | 3,063.77 | 9.17 | 0.65 | 3.49 | 5.28 |
| Pokarna Ltd. | POKARNA | 2,901.97 | 30.3 | 3.2 | 19.37 | 17.77 |
| EURO PRATIK SALES LIMITED | EUROPRATIK | 2,896.35 | 32.51 | 8.49 | 37.19 | 50.42 |
| Orient Cement Ltd. | ORIENTCEM | 2,683.31 | 12.82 | 1.21 | 18.75 | 23.13 |
| Mangalam Cement Ltd. | MANGLMCEM | 2,374.39 | 20.69 | 2.39 | 11.03 | 13.8 |
Star Cement Ltd. (STARCEMENT) has a P/E ratio of 9.17x compared with the displayed peer median of 20.69x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 3.49% compares with a peer median of 18.75% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 5.28% versus the displayed peer median of 17.77%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Star Cement Ltd. (STARCEMENT) has a market capitalisation of Rs 8,055.32 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Star Cement Ltd.
Star Cement Ltd. Share Price is drawing attention because a clear market event has been confirmed and the surrounding numbers add analytical context.
- Fresh 52-week low: the stock touched Rs 193.55, marking a new one-year low before trading at Rs 194.25.
- Negative day move: the share price was down Rs 4.55 or 2.29% from the previous close of Rs 198.8.
- Intraday weakness: the stock opened at Rs 199.7, hit a high of Rs 199.95 and stayed near the day’s low, highlighting ongoing selling pressure.
- Valuation context: P/E of 9.17 and P/B of 0.65 are below same-sector medians of 15.3 and 1.28 respectively.
- Profitability context: ROE of 3.49 and ROCE of 5.28 remain below sector medians of 5.75 and 7.77.
- Sector relevance: despite the weakness, the company’s market cap of Rs 8,055.32 crore is larger than the benchmark median, average and listed maximum in the supplied sector set.
About Star Cement Ltd.
Star Cement Ltd. is a listed Indian company tracked here within the Construction Materials sector. In market classification terms, that places the stock in a segment that investors often compare with cement, ceramics, laminates and other building-material businesses appearing in the same sector benchmark and peer universe.
For this event, the supplied company context is centred on market data rather than a longer business profile. What is clearly established is that Star Cement Ltd. is being assessed by investors alongside other Construction Materials names such as Ramco Industries, Orient Cement, Mangalam Cement, Pokarna and EURO PRATIK SALES LIMITED. That makes sector-relative valuation, profitability and market-cap comparisons especially relevant when the stock appears in 52 Week Low screens.
In practical terms, Star Cement Ltd. Share Price is currently attracting attention because the company is large relative to the supplied sector basket, yet its stock is trading at a fresh yearly low with lower valuation multiples and lower profitability ratios than several peers. That combination keeps the name active in Star Cement Ltd. Latest News and Star Cement Ltd. Share News searches.
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Investors using Univest can track Star Cement Ltd. Share Price Live through a single market view that brings together share price updates, 52-week levels, market capitalisation and valuation ratios. For a stock making a fresh one-year low, that kind of snapshot helps users quickly place the move in context.
Univest also helps users follow Star Cement Ltd. Shareholding Pattern, fundamental ratios, sector comparisons, peer positioning and broader Stock Updates as new data becomes available. For readers monitoring Star Cement Ltd. Share Price Today, Star Cement Ltd. Stock News and Star Cement Ltd. Latest News, the current focus is on how the stock behaves around its new 52-week trough and how its valuation profile compares with sector and peer benchmarks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Star Cement Ltd. Share Price today?
Ans. Star Cement Ltd. Share Price today was Rs 194.25 at the time of this update. The stock was down Rs 4.55, or 2.29%, from the previous close of Rs 198.8 after hitting a fresh 52-week low.
Why is Star Cement Ltd. Share Price falling today?
Ans. The supplied data confirms that Star Cement Ltd. Share Price fell 2.29% and touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 193.55. However, the verified dataset for this event does not identify a company-specific catalyst behind the decline.
What is the fresh 52-week low for Star Cement Ltd.?
Ans. The fresh 52-week low for Star Cement Ltd. was Rs 193.55. The stock later traded at Rs 194.25, keeping it close to the day’s low and underscoring the weakness visible in today’s share price update.
How did Star Cement Ltd. trade intraday today?
Ans. Star Cement Ltd. opened at Rs 199.7, touched an intraday high of Rs 199.95 and fell to Rs 193.55. With the stock trading at Rs 194.25 later, the session reflected sustained intraday selling pressure.
What is the market capitalisation of Star Cement Ltd.?
Ans. Star Cement Ltd. had a market capitalisation of Rs 8,055.32 crore in the supplied data. That is well above the same-sector benchmark median of Rs 144.82 crore and average of Rs 540.37 crore.
Is Star Cement Ltd. cheap or expensive versus the sector on P/E and P/B?
Ans. Star Cement Ltd. was at a P/E of 9.17 and P/B of 0.65. Those figures are below the same-sector median P/E of 15.3 and median P/B of 1.28, indicating lower valuation multiples than the benchmark.
How strong are Star Cement Ltd.'s profitability ratios?
Ans. Star Cement Ltd. reported ROE of 3.49 and ROCE of 5.28 in the supplied snapshot. Both are below the same-sector medians of 5.75 and 7.77, showing profitability metrics that are not leading the benchmark set.
How does Star Cement Ltd. compare with key peers?
Ans. Star Cement Ltd. has a larger market cap than supplied peers such as Ramco Industries, Orient Cement and Mangalam Cement. Its P/E of 9.17 is lower than most peers, but its ROE and ROCE are also lower.
Which sector does Star Cement Ltd. belong to?
Ans. Star Cement Ltd. is classified in the Construction Materials sector in the supplied dataset. Its sector benchmark covers 85 companies, which is the basis used here for comparing valuation, profitability and market-cap positioning.
Where can investors track Star Cement Ltd. Share Price updates?
Ans. Investors can track Star Cement Ltd. Share Price on Univest for live price moves, 52-week levels, valuation ratios, peer comparisons and market insights. That helps place today’s fresh one-year low in a broader analytical context.
