Sumitomo Chemical India (SUMICHEM) Share Price Falls 2.58% Today
- September 24, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price is in focus after the stock declined to Rs 452, down 2.58% from the previous close of Rs 463.95, while the company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 22,813.46 Cr. The supplied data confirms the move, the day’s range and the turnover of Rs 0.15 Cr, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. This update is therefore a factual read on the session rather than a reason-led story.
For readers tracking the stock, the useful details are the open at Rs 455.25, the high at Rs 461.9 and the low at Rs 452. The close matched the day’s low, which makes the session a clean downside close within the printed range. The Large Cap tag adds size context, but it does not explain the decline. For that reason, Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price Today is best read alongside valuation and peer data.
Sumitomo Chemical India (SUMICHEM) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 452 |
| Previous Close | Rs 463.95 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 11.95 (-2.58%) |
| Open | Rs 455.25 |
| High | Rs 461.9 |
| Low | Rs 452 |
| Turnover | Rs 0.15 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 22,813.46 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price Today showed a clear single-day decline from Rs 463.95 to Rs 452, a fall of Rs 11.95 or 2.58%. The stock opened at Rs 455.25, moved to an intraday high of Rs 461.9 and touched an intraday low of Rs 452 before ending at that same level. Turnover for the session was Rs 0.15 Cr, which is a factual traded-value measure and should not be treated as a cause of the move.
The company’s market capitalisation is Rs 22,813.46 Cr, and it is classified as Large Cap. That size gives context to the session, but the data does not point to a specific trigger. For investors watching Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price Fall, the main verified takeaway is that the stock closed at the day’s low with a modest amount of trading value. That makes today’s move relevant for price-action tracking and for comparing the stock with its sector peers.
Sumitomo Chemical India (SUMICHEM) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 22,813.46 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 39.96x |
| P/B Ratio | 6.43x |
| ROE | 17.26% |
| ROCE | 23.39% |
| EPS | Rs 11.61 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 72.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.28% |
On fundamentals, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 39.96 and a P/B ratio of 6.43. ROE stands at 17.26%, ROCE at 23.39%, EPS at Rs 11.61 and book value at Rs 72.21. Dividend yield is 0.28%. These figures matter for Sumitomo Chemical India Fundamental Analysis because they show how the market price compares with earnings, equity and capital efficiency.
The valuation picture is also tied to company size. With a market cap of Rs 22,813.46 Cr, the stock sits well above the benchmark median for the industry set. The supplied data does not include enterprise value, so this note stays with the exact metrics provided. For Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price, the key point is that today’s decline sits alongside a profile of higher-than-median valuation and solid profitability measures.
That is why Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price Today matters beyond the one-day move. The stock fell, but the available numbers still give readers a concrete basis for review: P/E, P/B, ROE, ROCE, EPS, book value and dividend yield. Those figures help separate the session’s price action from longer-term operating metrics.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Industry | Pesticides & Agrochemicals |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 39.96x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 18.37x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 32.75x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 10.03x to 264.35x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 6.43x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.02x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 2.41x |
| Company ROE | 17.26% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 11.23% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 8.53% |
| Company ROCE | 23.39% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 13.3% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 12.31% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 22,813.46 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 1,072.12 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 4,809.92 crore |
Sumitomo Chemical India operates in the Chemicals sector and the Pesticides & Agrochemicals industry. The supplied benchmark scope covers 34 companies in the same industry. Against that group, the company’s P/E of 39.96 is above the median of 18.37 and above the average of 32.75. Its P/B of 6.43 is also above the median of 2.02 and above the average of 2.41.
Profitability sits above the benchmark centre too. ROE of 17.26% is above the median of 11.23% and the average of 8.53%, while ROCE of 23.39% is above the median of 13.3% and the average of 12.31%. Market capitalisation of Rs 22,813.46 Cr is far above the benchmark median of Rs 1,072.12 Cr and the average of Rs 4,809.92 Cr. In the same industry, market cap ranges from Rs 7.14 Cr to Rs 47,129.97 Cr. For Sumitomo Chemical India Stock News, that comparison is important because it shows the stock inside a clearly defined peer universe.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPL | UPL | 47,129.97 | 23.15 | 1.35 | 6.95 | 12 |
| PI Industries | PIIND | 36,533.72 | 31.32 | 3.18 | 12.35 | 16 |
| Bayer CropScience | BAYERCROP | 16,928.11 | 23.08 | 5.14 | 23.7 | 30.08 |
| Sharda Cropchem | SHARDACROP | 6,753.46 | 10.95 | 2.13 | 24.16 | 31.1 |
| Dhanuka Agritech | DHANUKA | 4,299.36 | 16.39 | 2.67 | 18.62 | 24.44 |
Peer comparison shows that Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price is being assessed against companies with a wide spread of valuation and profitability. UPL has a market cap of Rs 47,129.97 Cr, P/E of 23.15, P/B of 1.35, ROE of 6.95% and ROCE of 12%. PI Industries shows a P/E of 31.32, P/B of 3.18, ROE of 12.35% and ROCE of 16%, with market cap of Rs 36,533.72 Cr.
Bayer CropScience carries a P/E of 23.08, P/B of 5.14, ROE of 23.7% and ROCE of 30.08%, while Sharda Cropchem stands at a P/E of 10.95, P/B of 2.13, ROE of 24.16% and ROCE of 31.1%. Dhanuka Agritech has a P/E of 16.39, P/B of 2.67, ROE of 18.62% and ROCE of 24.44%. Against this backdrop, Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price sits on a higher P/E and P/B than several peers, while its ROE and ROCE are also competitive within the group.
Why Investors Are Watching Sumitomo Chemical India
- Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price fell 2.58% to Rs 452 today.
- The stock opened at Rs 455.25, hit Rs 461.9 and closed at Rs 452.
- Turnover for the session was Rs 0.15 Cr.
- Market capitalisation stands at Rs 22,813.46 Cr and the company is tagged as Large Cap.
- P/E is 39.96, P/B is 6.43, ROE is 17.26% and ROCE is 23.39%.
About Sumitomo Chemical India
Sumitomo Chemical India is classified in the Chemicals sector and the Pesticides & Agrochemicals industry. The supplied data places the company within the same industry benchmark set used for today’s analysis. For readers tracking Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price, this classification is useful because it anchors the stock in a defined peer universe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price fall today?
Ans. The data confirms that Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price fell 2.58% to Rs 452, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The verified numbers show the price move, opening range and turnover, not a stated reason.
What is the current Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price?
Ans. Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price is Rs 452. It closed below the previous close of Rs 463.95 after a decline of Rs 11.95 during the session. The previous close was Rs 463.95.
What does Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price Today show?
Ans. Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price Today shows an open of Rs 455.25, a high of Rs 461.9, a low of Rs 452 and a close at Rs 452. The session ended at the day’s low.
What is the market capitalisation of Sumitomo Chemical India?
Ans. Sumitomo Chemical India has a market capitalisation of Rs 22,813.46 Cr and is classified as a Large Cap. That size places it well above the benchmark median market cap in the supplied peer universe.
How expensive is Sumitomo Chemical India on valuation metrics?
Ans. Sumitomo Chemical India trades at a P/E of 39.96 and a P/B of 6.43. Both are above the sector median and average in the supplied benchmark, while ROE and ROCE are also above those medians.
What do EPS and book value say about Sumitomo Chemical India Share Price?
Ans. EPS is Rs 11.61 and book value is Rs 72.21. EPS reflects earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows accounting net worth per share, helping investors read the share price against fundamentals.
How does Sumitomo Chemical India compare with peers?
Ans. Compared with peers such as UPL, PI Industries, Bayer CropScience and Sharda Cropchem, Sumitomo Chemical India has a higher P/E and P/B than several listed names, while ROE and ROCE are also competitive in the group.
What is the dividend yield for Sumitomo Chemical India?
Ans. The dividend yield is 0.28%. This is a factual yield measure based on the supplied data and should be read as historical/current information rather than a guarantee of future payout.
