Varun Beverages (VBL) Share Price Falls 3.17% to Rs 424.1
- August 26, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Varun Beverages Share Price declined to Rs 424.1, down 3.17% today, as the company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 1,44,431.25 crore. The move places Varun Beverages back in focus for Varun Beverages Share Price Today, Varun Beverages Stock News and wider FMCG market analysis. The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for the decline. What can be verified is the day’s trading range, valuation, earnings metrics and sector comparison, which together help frame today’s share price fall in a factual way. Univest readers tracking Varun Beverages Share Price can use these numbers to understand the event without reading more into them than the data supports.
Intraday movement also matters here. Varun Beverages Share Price started the session at Rs 449.95, held that level as the day’s high, and then fell through the afternoon to a low of Rs 423.1 before settling at Rs 424.1. That means the stock spent part of the day above the previous close of Rs 438, but it finished below it. The gap between the opening level and the final print shows that the decline was not to a brief trade; it was visible across the session. Turnover of Rs 33.57 crore provides a liquidity reference for the move, while the close near the lower end of the day’s range keeps today’s price action in clear view for readers following Varun Beverages Share Price Today.
Varun Beverages (VBL) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 424.1 |
| Previous Close | Rs 438 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 13.90 (-3.17%) |
| Open | Rs 449.95 |
| High | Rs 449.95 |
| Low | Rs 423.1 |
| Turnover | Rs 33.57 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,44,431.25 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Varun Beverages Share Price opened the session at Rs 449.95, matched the day’s high at Rs 449.95, and then moved down to a low of Rs 423.1 before closing the period at Rs 424.1. That compares with the previous close of Rs 438, leaving a day change of Rs -13.9 and a day change percent of -3.17%. The stock therefore traded below the previous close for the session, and the decline is visible in the gap between the opening level and the final price. Turnover stood at Rs 33.57 crore. The company is a Large Cap by the supplied market-cap category, with a market capitalisation of Rs 1,44,431.25 crore. For readers following Varun Beverages Share Price Today, the key factual takeaway is simple: the stock ended lower after a day that began above the prior close but finished near the day’s low. That sets up the next question around valuation and company fundamentals.
Varun Beverages (VBL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,44,431.25 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 43.75x |
| P/B Ratio | 6.81x |
| ROE | 16.94% |
| ROCE | 20.73% |
| EPS | Rs 10.01 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 64.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.34% |
Varun Beverages has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,44,431.25 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 43.75x, P/B at 6.81x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 16.94% and ROCE of 20.73%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 10.01, book value per share of Rs 64.36, dividend yield of 0.34%, 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 23.61x, median ROE of 11.31%, median ROCE of 13.54%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | FMCG |
| Industry | Consumer Food |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 43.75x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 23.61x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 44.56x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 1.56x to 828.84x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 6.81x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.12x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 3.53x |
| Company ROE | 16.94% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 11.31% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 14.24% |
| Company ROCE | 20.73% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 13.54% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 16.34% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,44,431.25 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 187.95 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 6,624.26 crore |
Varun Beverages operates in the FMCG sector and the Consumer Food industry. The supplied benchmark covers the same industry across 118 companies, which gives useful context for Varun Beverages Share Price and Varun Beverages Fundamental Analysis. The company’s P/E of 43.75 is above the industry median of 23.61 and slightly below the industry average of 44.56. Its P/B of 6.81 is above the industry median of 2.12 and above the industry average of 3.53. On profitability, ROE at 16.94% is above the industry median of 11.31% and industry average of 14.24%, while ROCE at 20.73% is also above the industry median of 13.54% and industry average of 16.34%. The benchmark market-cap median is Rs 187.95 crore and the average is Rs 6,624.26 crore across 117 companies, showing how far above the typical industry size Varun Beverages stands. This sector snapshot helps explain why Varun Beverages Share Price remains a closely tracked FMCG name on Univest.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestle India | NESTLEIND | 2,83,462.21 | 74.83 | 46.51 | 76.34 | 98.35 |
| Britannia Industries | BRITANNIA | 1,27,804.72 | 49.59 | 22.65 | 53.62 | 56.48 |
| Jubilant FoodWorks | JUBLFOOD | 33,520.14 | 77.55 | 14.35 | 17.93 | 25.56 |
| Hatsun Agro Product | HATSUN | 23,247.12 | 66.02 | 12.17 | 16.95 | 14.6 |
| Devyani International | DEVYANI | 18,383.13 | 0 | 11.86 | -3.24 | 8.98 |
In peer comparison, Varun Beverages stands out for its large scale at Rs 1,44,431.25 crore market capitalisation, larger than Britannia Industries at Rs 1,27,804.72 crore, Jubilant FoodWorks at Rs 33,520.14 crore, Hatsun Agro Product at Rs 23,247.12 crore and Devyani International at Rs 18,383.13 crore. On valuation, Varun Beverages Share Price is linked to a P/E of 43.75, below Nestle India at 74.83, Jubilant FoodWorks at 77.55 and Hatsun Agro Product at 66.02, but above LT Foods at 24.25. On profitability, its ROE of 16.94% is below Nestle India and Britannia, similar to Hatsun, and above Devyani’s negative ROE. ROCE at 20.73% also sits below the strongest peer benchmarks but above several listed comparables. For Varun Beverages Stock Analysis, that mix shows a company with scale and solid profitability ratios, even as the share price moved lower today. The comparison also shows why Varun Beverages Share Price attracts close attention in the FMCG space: the market is already pricing in a large business, so even a modest daily decline can draw notice alongside its valuation premium to the broader industry median. At the same time, the company’s profitability ratios remain stronger than the typical same-industry benchmark, giving the latest fall a clear context rather than a one-line conclusion.
Why Investors Are Watching Varun Beverages
- Varun Beverages Share Price fell 3.17% to Rs 424.1 on the day.
- The stock moved between Rs 423.1 and Rs 449.95 during the session.
- Previous close was Rs 438, while current market capitalisation is Rs 1,44,431.25 crore.
- P/E is 43.75, P/B is 6.81, EPS is Rs 10.01 and book value is Rs 64.36.
- ROE is 16.94% and ROCE is 20.73%, both relevant in the FMCG sector context.
About Varun Beverages
Varun Beverages operates in the FMCG sector and the Consumer Food industry. The company is covered in the supplied data as a large listed name on Univest, and Varun Beverages Share Price is tracked within the context of sector valuation and company financial ratios. The available figures also show the stock’s market capitalisation, earnings per share, book value and dividend yield, which are key reference points for Varun Beverages Stock News and Varun Beverages Company News discussions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Varun Beverages Share Price falling today?
Ans. The data confirms a 3.17% fall in Varun Beverages Share Price to Rs 424.1, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The day’s range, close and turnover are factual markers only.
What is Varun Beverages Share Price today?
Ans. Varun Beverages Share Price today is Rs 424.1, compared with the previous close of Rs 438. The day change is Rs -13.9, which equals -3.17% in the supplied market data.
What does the day’s trading range show for Varun Beverages?
Ans. The stock opened at Rs 449.95, hit the same level as its day high, and touched a low of Rs 423.1. That range shows the full intraday movement captured in today’s data.
How are Varun Beverages valuation ratios positioned?
Ans. Varun Beverages has a P/E of 43.75 and P/B of 6.81. EPS is Rs 10.01, book value is Rs 64.36 and dividend yield is 0.34%, giving a clear valuation snapshot.
How does Varun Beverages compare with FMCG peers?
Ans. Varun Beverages Share Price is backed by a market cap of Rs 1,44,431.25 crore. That is larger than several listed peers in the supplied comparison, while its P/E sits below some premium names.
