UPL (UPL) Share Price hits fresh 52-week low; stock trades at Rs 496.65
- September 29, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
UPL Share Price fell to a fresh 52-week low in early trade, with the stock last traded at Rs 496.65 versus the previous close of Rs 507.85. UPL Share Price moved down 2.21% and the day’s low matched the one-year low of Rs 495.50. Market capitalisation stood at Rs 42,360.42 crore, placing the move in the context of a large listed chemicals company. Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified. For readers tracking UPL Share Price Today, the key point is that the stock opened at Rs 513, touched Rs 513, and then moved to Rs 495.50 before recovering slightly. Univest is tracking this as a fresh 52-week low event, not an all-time low event.
UPL Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 496.65 |
| Previous Close | Rs 507.85 |
| Today's Move | Rs -11.2 (-2.21%) |
| Open | Rs 513 |
| High | Rs 513 |
| Low | Rs 495.5 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 42,360.42 crore |
UPL Ltd. (UPL) traded at Rs 496.65 versus the previous close of Rs 507.85, a fall of 2.21%. The stock opened at Rs 513, reached a high of Rs 513, touched a low of Rs 495.5.
UPL Share Price opened at Rs 513, touched a high of Rs 513, and moved to a low of Rs 495.50, which is also the fresh 52-week low. The stock last traded at Rs 496.65, which is Rs 11.20 below the previous close of Rs 507.85. In percentage terms, UPL Share Price was down 2.21% as of 07 October 2026 at 1:22 PM IST. This price action shows a narrow intraday range after the opening level, with the low becoming the yearly low for the current cycle. UPL Share Price and UPL Share Price Today are therefore the focus for traders and investors following UPL Stock News, because the latest move has taken the stock to a new one-year low while market capitalisation remains at Rs 42,360.42 crore. From here, the central question shifts to valuation and fundamentals.
UPL Ltd. (UPL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 42,360.42 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 21.22x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.24x |
| ROE | 6.95% |
| ROCE | 12% |
| EPS | Rs 23.93 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 411.12 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
UPL Ltd. (UPL) fundamental metrics show P/E 21.22x, P/B 1.24x, ROE 6.95%, ROCE 12%. Read together, these ratios describe the company’s position rather than a recommendation.
UPL Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 42,360.42 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 21.22x, P/B at 1.24x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 6.95% and ROCE of 12%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 23.93, book value per share of Rs 411.12, dividend yield of 1.18%, 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 16.29x, median ROE of 11.23%, median ROCE of 13.1%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Industry | Pesticides & Agrochemicals |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 21.22x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 16.29x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 31.12x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 8.7x to 258.58x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.24x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.03x |
| Company ROE | 6.95% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 11.23% |
| Company ROCE | 12% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 13.1% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 42,360.42 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 826.94 crore |
UPL Ltd. (UPL) operates in the Chemicals sector, within the Pesticides & Agrochemicals industry.
UPL Ltd. (UPL) has a P/E ratio of 21.22x, which is above the benchmark median of 16.29x, a difference of +30.26%. The P/E comparison frames valuation; it is not a signal to buy or sell.
UPL Ltd. (UPL) has a ROE of 6.95%, which is below the benchmark median of 11.23%, a difference of -38.11%. UPL Ltd. (UPL) has a ROCE of 12%, which is below the benchmark median of 13.1%, a difference of -8.4%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PI Industries Ltd. | PIIND | 33,579.77 | 29.3 | 2.98 | 12.35 | 16 |
| Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. | SUMICHEM | 20,687.1 | 36.05 | 5.8 | 17.26 | 23.39 |
| Bayer CropScience Ltd. | BAYERCROP | 15,775.12 | 21.7 | 4.83 | 23.7 | 30.08 |
| Sharda Cropchem Ltd. | SHARDACROP | 6,490.01 | 10.68 | 2.07 | 24.16 | 31.1 |
| Dhanuka Agritech Ltd. | DHANUKA | 4,055.51 | 15.09 | 2.45 | 18.62 | 24.44 |
UPL Ltd. (UPL) has a P/E ratio of 21.22x compared with the displayed peer median of 21.7x. Peer multiples give relative context only, not a buy or sell view. Its ROE of 6.95% compares with a peer median of 18.62% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 12% versus the displayed peer median of 24.44%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. UPL Ltd. (UPL) has a market capitalisation of Rs 42,360.42 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 5 peers shown.
Why Investors Are Watching UPL
- UPL Share Price touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 495.50 and is now trading at Rs 496.65.
- UPL Share Price Today shows a 2.21% decline from the previous close of Rs 507.85.
- UPL Share Price has a P/B ratio of 1.24, with book value at Rs 411.12.
- UPL Share Price carries ROE of 6.95% and ROCE of 12%, both useful in fundamental analysis.
- UPL Share Price remains a large-capitalisation name in Chemicals with market cap of Rs 42,360.42 crore.
About UPL Ltd.
UPL Ltd. operates in Chemicals, specifically the Pesticides & Agrochemicals industry. UPL Share Price reflects a company whose business is tied to crop protection and related agri-input products. The latest revenue figure reported for Jun 2026 was Rs 10,181 crore, which shows the scale of operations behind UPL Share Price and helps frame company financials for stock analysis. Within its industry, UPL is compared against firms that sell pesticides and agrochemical products, and that makes sector analysis and peer comparison useful when reading UPL Share Price news. The company’s market cap of Rs 42,360.42 crore places it well above the median company size in its same-industry benchmark set, while its valuation metrics provide the rest of the picture. For readers following UPL Share Price, the business context matters because the stock is being assessed not just by price action but also by earnings, book value and return ratios.
Track UPL Share Price on Univest
Use UPL Ltd. (UPL) live share-price page, Univest 52-week-low screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, yearly-low lists and related market analysis.
Track UPL Share Price on Univest for live share price updates, fundamental ratios, 52-week levels, company financials and market insights. Univest brings UPL Share Price Today, UPL Stock News and UPL Share News together so readers can follow the same stock analysis in one place. The platform also helps users review UPL Share Price with valuation context, sector analysis and peer comparison, without turning the story into a recommendation. For investors monitoring UPL Share Price after a fresh yearly low, that combination of price action and fundamentals is the most relevant starting point.
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
Why did UPL Share Price fall today?
Ans. UPL Share Price fell 2.21% to Rs 496.65 and touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 495.50. Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified.
What is UPL Share Price today?
Ans. UPL Share Price was last traded at Rs 496.65 as of 07 October 2026 at 1:22 PM IST. The stock moved between Rs 513 and Rs 495.50 during the trading window.
Is UPL at a 52-week low?
Ans. Yes, UPL Share Price touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 495.50. The current level at Rs 496.65 is very close to that mark, making the yearly low important in today’s stock analysis.
What is UPL market capitalisation?
Ans. UPL Share Price corresponds to a market capitalisation of Rs 42,360.42 crore. That scale is well above the same-industry median in the benchmark set and helps place the company in context.
How does UPL compare on valuation?
Ans. UPL Share Price carries a P/E ratio of 21.22 and a P/B ratio of 1.24. In the same-industry benchmark, the P/E is above the median, while the P/B is below the median.
What do UPL EPS and book value show?
Ans. UPL Share Price is backed by EPS of Rs 23.93 and book value of Rs 411.12. EPS measures earnings per share, while book value shows accounting net worth per share for fundamental analysis.
How profitable is UPL based on return ratios?
Ans. UPL Share Price comes with ROE of 6.95% and ROCE of 12%. Both numbers help explain return quality, and each sits below the stronger return profiles seen in several chemical peers.
What is the dividend yield for UPL Share Price?
Ans. UPL Share Price has a dividend yield of 1.18%. That figure is a historical reference to payout relative to the current price and is useful when reviewing UPL stock fundamentals.
Should investors track UPL Share Price now?
Ans. UPL Share Price is worth tracking because it is at a fresh 52-week low, trades near Rs 496.65 and sits in a sector where peer valuation and return ratios vary widely.
