Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) Share Price Rises 5.21% Today
- August 28, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Universal Cables Ltd. Share Price rose to Rs 1,690.10 today, up 5.21% from the previous close of Rs 1,606.35, while market capitalisation stood at Rs 5,441.28 crore. The move lifted Universal Cables Ltd. into the day’s stock news flow as a notable price rise, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. What the numbers do show is a sharp same-day gain from an open of Rs 1,608.65, with the stock trading between Rs 1,608.60 and Rs 1,700.00 and turnover of Rs 1.6 crore. For readers tracking Universal Cables Share Price Today, the event is relevant because it combines a clear price advance with a valuation profile that can be compared against the cable industry and listed peers. Univest is covering the move as verified stock news, focusing on what happened rather than speculation.
Universal Cables Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 1,690.1 |
| Previous Close | Rs 1,606.35 |
| Today's Move | Rs 83.75 (+5.21%) |
| Open | Rs 1,608.65 |
| High | Rs 1,700 |
| Low | Rs 1,608.6 |
| Turnover | Rs 1.6 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,441.28 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Mid Cap |
Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) rose to Rs 1,690.1 from the previous close of Rs 1,606.35, a move of Rs 83.75 or 5.21%. The stock opened at Rs 1,608.65, reached a high of Rs 1,700, recorded a low of Rs 1,608.6.
Universal Cables Ltd. Share Price Today reflects a gain of Rs 83.75 over the previous close, which translates into a 5.21% rise. The stock opened at Rs 1,608.65, moved as high as Rs 1,700.00 and touched a low of Rs 1,608.60 during the session. The current price of Rs 1,690.10 sits close to the day’s high and above the opening level, confirming a strong same-day price rise in the visible tape. Turnover was Rs 1.6 crore, which is a factual traded-value measure and not a basis for inferring participation or interest. For Universal Cables Stock News and Universal Cables Share News searches, the verified point is simple: the share price was rising today, but the supplied data does not identify the trigger.
Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,441.28 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 27.82x |
| P/B Ratio | 2.9x |
| ROE | 8.91% |
| ROCE | 11.69% |
| EPS | Rs 57.74 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 554.02 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.28% |
Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) fundamental metrics show P/E 27.82x, P/B 2.9x, ROE 8.91%, ROCE 11.69%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Universal Cables Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 5441.28 crore and falls in the Mid Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 27.82x, P/B at 2.9x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 8.91% and ROCE of 11.69%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 57.74, book value per share of Rs 554.02, dividend yield of 0.28%, 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 27.9x, median ROE of 14.48%, median ROCE of 18.91%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Electricals |
| Industry | Cable |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 27.82x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 27.9x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 34.33x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 1.28x to 147.03x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 2.9x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 3.05x |
| Company ROE | 8.91% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 14.48% |
| Company ROCE | 11.69% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 18.91% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,441.28 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 588.45 crore |
Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) is classified under sector: Electricals and industry: Cable.
Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) has a P/E ratio of 27.82x, which is below the benchmark median of 27.9x, a difference of -0.29%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) has a ROE of 8.91%, which is below the benchmark median of 14.48%, a difference of -38.47%. Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) has a ROCE of 11.69%, which is below the benchmark median of 18.91%, a difference of -38.18%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycab India Ltd. | POLYCAB | 1,36,739.03 | 47.53 | 10.71 | 25.03 | 34.93 |
| KEI Industries Ltd. | KEI | 52,899.63 | 53.12 | 7.63 | 15.63 | 21.47 |
| Sterlite Technologies Ltd. | STLTECH | 34,026.06 | 147.03 | 9.34 | 2.73 | 8.38 |
| RR Kabel Ltd. | RRKABEL | 31,786.61 | 52.72 | 11.54 | 20.83 | 28.43 |
| Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd. | DIACABS | 20,029.4 | 102.72 | 21.2 | 0 | 0 |
Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) has a P/E ratio of 27.82x compared with the displayed peer median of 53.12x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 8.91% compares with a peer median of 15.63% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 11.69% versus the displayed peer median of 21.47%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Universal Cables Ltd. (UNIVCABLES) has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,441.28 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 5 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Universal Cables Ltd.
- Universal Cables Ltd. Share Price rose 5.21% to Rs 1,690.10 on the day.
- The stock moved from a previous close of Rs 1,606.35 to a high of Rs 1,700.00.
- Market capitalisation stood at Rs 5,441.28 crore during the session.
- P/E ratio of 27.82 and P/B ratio of 2.9 provide valuation context.
- ROE of 8.91% and ROCE of 11.69% can be compared with the cable industry benchmark.
About Universal Cables Ltd.
Universal Cables Ltd. operates in the Electricals sector and Cable industry. The supplied data does not include a segment breakup or product portfolio, so the business description here stays limited to what is verified: the company is positioned within a competitive cable peer set alongside names such as Polycab India, KEI Industries, RR Kabel and Finolex Cables. For users following Universal Cables Share Price Today, that industry placement matters because cable manufacturers are often compared on valuation, returns and market capitalisation. The company’s market cap of Rs 5,441.28 crore places it above the same-industry median in the supplied benchmark, while its P/E of 27.82 and P/B of 2.9 remain usable reference points for stock analysis. Univest presents this as company overview context rather than a business outlook.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Universal Cables Ltd. Share Price rising today?
Ans. The supplied data confirms a 5.21% rise to Rs 1,690.10, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The move is best read as a verified same-day price event with measurable session levels.
What is Universal Cables Ltd. Share Price today?
Ans. Universal Cables Ltd. Share Price today is Rs 1,690.10. It was up Rs 83.75 from the previous close of Rs 1,606.35, reflecting a 5.21% gain in the session. The previous close was Rs 1,606.35.
What is Universal Cables Ltd. market capitalisation?
Ans. Universal Cables Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,441.28 crore. That places it above the same-industry median in the supplied cable benchmark and provides size context for the share price rise.
How is Universal Cables Ltd. valued on P/E and P/B?
Ans. The company’s P/E is 27.82 and P/B is 2.9. In the same-industry benchmark, P/E is slightly below the median of 27.9 and P/B is just below the median of 3.05.
What do ROE and ROCE show for Universal Cables Ltd.?
Ans. ROE stands at 8.91% and ROCE at 11.69%. Both are below the same-industry benchmark medians, which gives investors a useful comparison point in Fundamental Analysis. ROCE stands at 11.69%. The relevant peer median ROE is 14.48%.
How does Universal Cables Ltd. compare with cable peers?
Ans. Compared with peers such as Polycab, KEI, RR Kabel and Finolex Cables, Universal Cables has a lower P/B and moderate P/E. Its market cap is also smaller than the largest listed peers.
What is the dividend yield of Universal Cables Ltd.?
Ans. Universal Cables Ltd. has a dividend yield of 0.28%. This is historical or current payout data relative to the share price, and it should be read as one part of broader stock analysis.
