The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) Share Price hits fresh 52-week high at Rs 340.15
- August 31, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
The Karnataka Bank Share Price rose to Rs 340.15, up 3.03% today, and touched a fresh 52-week high. The bank’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 12,486.71 crore.
The Karnataka Bank Share Price moved to Rs 340.15 on 31 August 2026, a rise of 3.03% from the previous close of Rs 330.15, and the stock touched a fresh 52-week high at Rs 342.15 during the session. The company’s market capitalisation is Rs 12,486.71 crore, placing the latest Karnataka Bank Share Price move firmly in event-led focus on Univest.
What happened today is clear from the verified figures: the stock opened at Rs 332.5, traded between Rs 327.6 and Rs 342.15, and closed near the upper end of the day’s range. Turnover stood at Rs 3.35 crore. The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking Karnataka Bank Share Price Today, this is a fresh 52-week high, yearly high and one-year high that has lifted Karnataka Bank Stock News searches and broader Karnataka Bank Share Price news interest on Univest.
For those following Karnataka Bank Share Price Live and Karnataka Bank News Today, the verified numbers matter more than assumptions. The move also places the stock at a point where its valuation, profitability and sector comparison become useful context. Univest tracks such price events because they combine market action with fundamental reference points rather than relying on speculation.
Karnataka Bank Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 340.15 |
| Previous Close | Rs 330.15 |
| Today's Move | +Rs 10 (+3.03%) |
| Open | Rs 332.5 |
| High | Rs 342.15 |
| Low | Rs 327.6 |
| Turnover | Rs 3.35 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 12,486.71 crore |
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) traded at Rs 340.15 versus the previous close of Rs 330.15, a rise of 3.03%. The stock opened at Rs 332.5, reached a high of Rs 342.15 and touched a low of Rs 327.6.
Karnataka Bank Share Price Today reflects a session where the stock moved from Rs 330.15 at the previous close to Rs 340.15, a day gain of Rs 10 or 3.03%. The open at Rs 332.5 was below the session high of Rs 342.15, and the low was Rs 327.6. The fresh 52-week high matched the day’s top price, showing that the yearly high was set during this session.
The stock’s turnover of Rs 3.35 crore provides a factual measure of traded value for the day. For readers scanning KTKBANK Share Price, the event is best read as a price milestone rather than a narrative about cause. Karnataka Bank Share News has therefore shifted into a 52 Week High Stocks conversation within the Indian stock market, with the stock also appearing in Stocks in News and Stock Updates discussions on Univest.
In simple terms, the Karnataka Bank Share Price has moved through a new one-year high and finished well above the previous close. That makes the session important for those monitoring Karnataka Bank Stock Performance, Karnataka Bank Share Price Update and the latest Karnataka Bank Company News on Univest.
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 12,486.71 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 8.69x |
| P/B Ratio | 0.96x |
| ROE | 11.61% |
| ROCE | 12.35% |
| EPS | Rs 38 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 345.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.51% |
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) fundamental metrics show P/E 8.69x, P/B 0.96x, ROE 11.61%, ROCE 12.35%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 12486.71 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 8.69x, P/B at 0.96x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 11.61% and ROCE of 12.35%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 38, book value per share of Rs 345.39, dividend yield of 1.51%, 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 14.83x, median ROE of 12.48%, median ROCE of 11.17%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Bank |
| Industry | Bank – Private |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 8.69x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 14.83x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 19.95x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 7.17x to 65.6x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 0.96x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.35x |
| Company ROE | 11.61% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 12.48% |
| Company ROCE | 12.35% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 11.17% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 12,486.71 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 19,268.72 crore |
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) is classified under sector: Bank and industry: Bank – Private.
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) has a P/E ratio of 8.69x, which is below the benchmark median of 14.83x, a difference of -41.4%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) has a ROE of 11.61%, which is below the benchmark median of 12.48%, a difference of -6.97%. The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) has a ROCE of 12.35%, which is above the benchmark median of 11.17%, a difference of +10.56%.
Track stocks reaching yearly peaks through the Univest 52-week-high screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The South Indian Bank Ltd. | SOUTHBANK | 11,889.01 | 7.87 | 1.01 | 13.54 | 14.79 |
| Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd. | UJJIVANSFB | 13,226.69 | 14.6 | 1.88 | 10.9 | 11.51 |
| Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd. | TMB | 14,025.19 | 9.71 | 1.33 | 13.99 | 18.27 |
| The Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd. | J&KBANK | 16,512.23 | 7.17 | 0.97 | 17.46 | 20.48 |
| Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. | EQUITASBNK | 8,476.54 | 16.61 | 1.36 | 1.71 | 4.38 |
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) has a P/E ratio of 8.69x compared with the displayed peer median of 9.71x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 11.61% compares with a peer median of 13.54% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 12.35% versus the displayed peer median of 14.79%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) has a market capitalisation of Rs 12,486.71 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 3 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Karnataka Bank
- Karnataka Bank Share Price touched a fresh 52-week high at Rs 342.15 and closed at Rs 340.15.
- The stock rose Rs 10, or 3.03%, from the previous close of Rs 330.15.
- Market capitalisation stands at Rs 12,486.71 crore.
- P/E is 8.69 and P/B is 0.96, both below the same-industry median benchmark.
- ROCE at 12.35% is above the same-industry median of 11.17%.
About The Karnataka Bank Ltd.
The Karnataka Bank Ltd. operates in the Bank sector and the Bank – Private industry. The supplied data identifies the company by its NSE symbol KTKBANK and links it to banking-sector benchmarking in Univest coverage. The latest Karnataka Bank Share Price event is therefore best read alongside the company’s market capitalisation, valuation metrics and profit trend. For readers following Karnataka Bank Company News, Univest keeps the profile tied to verified financial data and market structure rather than unsupported narrative.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Karnataka Bank Share Price today?
Ans. Karnataka Bank Share Price is Rs 340.15. The stock rose 3.03% from the previous close of Rs 330.15 and touched a fresh 52-week high at Rs 342.15 during the session.
Why did Karnataka Bank share price hit a fresh 52-week high?
Ans. The supplied data confirms that Karnataka Bank Share Price hit a fresh 52-week high, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The session showed a rise from Rs 330.15 to Rs 340.15.
What was Karnataka Bank's day high and day low?
Ans. Karnataka Bank's day high was Rs 342.15 and the day low was Rs 327.6. The stock opened at Rs 332.5, which placed the day's price range fully within today's verified trading band.
What is the Karnataka Bank market capitalisation?
Ans. Karnataka Bank market capitalisation is Rs 12,486.71 crore. This places the company below the same-industry median market cap of Rs 19,268.72 crore and the same-industry average of Rs 130,918.85 crore.
How does Karnataka Bank compare on valuation?
Ans. Karnataka Bank trades at a P/E of 8.69 and P/B of 0.96. Both are below the same-industry median benchmark, which is 14.83 for P/E and 1.35 for P/B. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 8.69x.
What are Karnataka Bank's ROE and ROCE?
Ans. Karnataka Bank's ROE is 11.61% and ROCE is 12.35%. ROE is slightly below the same-industry median of 12.48%, while ROCE is above the median of 11.17%. ROE stands at 11.61%.
What is Karnataka Bank's EPS and book value?
Ans. Karnataka Bank's EPS is Rs 38 and book value is Rs 345.39. The current Karnataka Bank Share Price of Rs 340.15 is close to book value, which gives useful context for valuation tracking.
What is the dividend yield for Karnataka Bank?
Ans. Karnataka Bank dividend yield is 1.51%. It is a supplied historical or current yield metric and should be read alongside the share price, valuation ratios and profitability data, not as a guaranteed future payout.
How does Karnataka Bank compare with peers?
Ans. Karnataka Bank's P/E of 8.69 is below many banking peers such as Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, City Union Bank and Bandhan Bank. Its P/B of 0.96 is also among the lower figures in the peer set.
Where can I track Karnataka Bank Share Price live?
Ans. You can track Karnataka Bank Share Price on Univest for live updates, valuation ratios, market cap, shareholding pattern and 52-week levels. The platform also organises sector and peer context for quick reference.
