Steel Authority Of India Ltd. (SAIL): SAIL Share Price Rises 2.13% to Rs 172.25 on 21 October
- September 2, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
SAIL Share Price is in focus today after Steel Authority Of India Ltd. traded at Rs 172.25, up 2.13% from the previous close of Rs 168.65, with market capitalisation at Rs 69,661.31 Cr. The move keeps SAIL Share Price relevant for readers tracking SAIL Share Price Today, SAIL Stock News and the broader Indian Stock Market. According to latest Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established.
SAIL Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 172.25 |
| Previous Close | Rs 168.65 |
| Today's Move | Rs 3.6 (+2.13%) |
| Open | Rs 170.25 |
| High | Rs 172.75 |
| Low | Rs 166.5 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 69,661.31 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
The stock opened at Rs 170.25, touched a high of Rs 172.75 and a low of Rs 166.5 during trade, which places SAIL Share Price within a relatively contained intraday range. That makes the current SAIL Share Price rise important as a verified price action update rather than a story built around an unconfirmed trigger. Univest tracks the move alongside the company’s valuation, profitability ratios and sector context, so investors can judge whether today’s SAIL Share Price is best understood as a short-term price rise or simply a routine market move. The next sections look at the numerical setup behind SAIL Share Price and the Iron & Steel backdrop.
Steel Authority Of India Ltd. (SAIL) rose to Rs 172.25 from the previous close of Rs 168.65, a move of Rs 3.6 or 2.13%. The stock opened at Rs 170.25, reached a high of Rs 172.75, recorded a low of Rs 166.5.
SAIL Share Price is trading higher today after moving from Rs 168.65 to Rs 172.25, a gain of Rs 3.60 or 2.13%. The stock opened at Rs 170.25, moved between Rs 166.5 and Rs 172.75, and stayed near the upper end of that range as of 21 October 2026 at 12:52:45 PM IST. This is the clearest snapshot of the day’s SAIL Share Price action.
For readers following SAIL Share Price Today, the important point is the exact price behaviour rather than any unsupported explanation. The current SAIL Share Price is higher than the previous close, and the move is visible across the open, low and high for the ongoing session. SAIL Share Price Live monitoring on Univest helps place that price rise in context without adding assumptions. The current SAIL Share Price also supports the idea that SAIL Stock News deserves attention from anyone watching price action in the Indian Stock Market. The next step is to see whether fundamentals and valuation give that move a wider backdrop.
Steel Authority Of India Ltd. (SAIL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 69,661.31 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 16.31x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.12x |
| ROE | 5.66% |
| ROCE | 7.08% |
| EPS | Rs 10.34 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 150.04 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.39% |
Steel Authority Of India Ltd. (SAIL) fundamental metrics show P/E 16.31x, P/B 1.12x, ROE 5.66%, ROCE 7.08%. Read together, these ratios describe the company’s position rather than a recommendation.
Steel Authority Of India Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 69,661.31 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 16.31x, P/B at 1.12x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 5.66% and ROCE of 7.08%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 10.34, book value per share of Rs 150.04, dividend yield of 1.39%, 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 19.67x, median ROE of 8.22%, median ROCE of 11.3%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Iron & Steel |
| Industry | Steel & Iron Products |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 16.31x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 19.67x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 36.1x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0.48x to 614.03x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.12x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.61x |
| Company ROE | 5.66% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 8.22% |
| Company ROCE | 7.08% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 11.3% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 69,661.31 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 301.42 crore |
Steel Authority Of India Ltd. (SAIL) operates in the Iron & Steel sector, within the Steel & Iron Products industry.
Steel Authority Of India Ltd. (SAIL) has a P/E ratio of 16.31x, which is below the benchmark median of 19.67x, a difference of -17.08%. The P/E comparison frames valuation; it is not a signal to buy or sell.
Steel Authority Of India Ltd. (SAIL) has a ROE of 5.66%, which is below the benchmark median of 8.22%, a difference of -31.14%. Steel Authority Of India Ltd. (SAIL) has a ROCE of 7.08%, which is below the benchmark median of 11.3%, a difference of -37.35%.
Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JSW Steel Ltd. | JSWSTEEL | 3,02,307.02 | 12.2 | 2.89 | 28.54 | 20.67 |
| Tata Steel Ltd. | TATASTEEL | 2,17,087.3 | 19.67 | 2.11 | 11.44 | 12.7 |
| Welspun Corp Ltd. | WELCORP | 68,444.44 | 29.64 | 7.15 | 19.55 | 23.94 |
| Jindal Stainless Ltd. | JSL | 60,508.28 | 18.63 | 2.96 | 17.51 | 19.19 |
| APL Apollo Tubes Ltd. | APLAPOLLO | 59,835.39 | 48.68 | 10.76 | 25.35 | 31.83 |
Steel Authority Of India Ltd. (SAIL) has a P/E ratio of 16.31x compared with the displayed peer median of 19.67x. Peer multiples give relative context only, not a buy or sell view. Its ROE of 5.66% compares with a peer median of 19.55% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 7.08% versus the displayed peer median of 20.67%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Steel Authority Of India Ltd. (SAIL) has a market capitalisation of Rs 69,661.31 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Steel Authority Of India Ltd.
SAIL Share Price matters today because the stock has posted a verified 2.13% rise while no company-specific catalyst is established.
- SAIL Share Price moved from Rs 168.65 to Rs 172.25, with the session ranging between Rs 166.5 and Rs 172.75.
- SAIL Share Price carries a market capitalisation of Rs 69,661.31 Cr, keeping it among the larger names in Iron & Steel.
- SAIL Share Price has a P/E of 16.31 and a P/B of 1.12, both below the industry median in the same benchmark set.
- SAIL Share Price shows ROE of 5.66% and ROCE of 7.08%, which remain below the sector median levels.
- SAIL Share Price can be tracked on Univest alongside peers, sector context and key valuation ratios.
About Steel Authority Of India Ltd.
Steel Authority Of India Ltd. is a major public sector steel producer in India operating in the Iron & Steel sector and the Steel & Iron Products industry. SAIL Share Price reflects the market’s view of a business tied to steel production and related products. The company is one of the better-known names in the domestic metal space, and its scale is visible in the market capitalisation of Rs 69,661.31 Cr.
The business context behind SAIL Share Price is important because steel companies are often judged by cyclicality, valuation and returns on capital. SAIL Share Price therefore sits within a sector where investors typically compare earnings multiples, book value and profitability ratios across peers. Univest uses that company profile to keep SAIL Share Price linked to both stock performance and the wider industry structure. For readers following SAIL Share Price Today, the company overview is straightforward: it is a steel manufacturer with a large market presence, and its stock is often read through industry benchmarks rather than isolated price action.
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
What is SAIL Share Price today?
Ans. SAIL Share Price is Rs 172.25 today. The stock is up 2.13% from the previous close of Rs 168.65, which places the current move firmly in positive intraday price action.
Why is SAIL Share Price rising today?
Ans. According to latest Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. SAIL Share Price is higher today based on the verified move from Rs 168.65 to Rs 172.25.
What was the previous close for SAIL Share Price?
Ans. The previous close for SAIL Share Price was Rs 168.65. The stock opened above that level at Rs 170.25 and stayed within an intraday range of Rs 166.5 to Rs 172.75.
What is the market capitalisation of SAIL?
Ans. SAIL has a market capitalisation of Rs 69,661.31 Cr. That scale places SAIL Share Price well above the industry median market capitalisation in the same benchmark set. The company operates in the Iron & Steel sector.
How does SAIL compare on valuation with its industry benchmark?
Ans. SAIL Share Price trades at a P/E of 16.31 and a P/B of 1.12. Both are below the industry median values of 19.67 and 1.61, respectively, in the same industry benchmark.
What do ROE and ROCE show for SAIL?
Ans. SAIL Share Price is backed by ROE of 5.66% and ROCE of 7.08%. These return ratios are below the industry median levels, which gives important context to the current valuation.
What is SAIL EPS and book value?
Ans. SAIL has EPS of Rs 10.34 and book value of Rs 150.04 per share. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share.
Does SAIL offer a dividend yield?
Ans. Yes, SAIL Share Price is associated with a dividend yield of 1.39%. Dividend yield reflects the historical payout relative to the current price and helps round out the fundamental picture.
Track SAIL Share Price on Univest
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