Wipro (WIPRO) Share Price falls 2.16% as stock declines to Rs 176.50
- August 31, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Wipro Share Price opened the session at Rs 180.35 and moved lower to Rs 176.50, a decline of 2.16% from the previous close of Rs 180.4. Wipro, a Large Cap company with market capitalisation of Rs 1,78,674.57 crore, closed Rs 3.90 below the prior day’s level. The supplied data confirms a same-day price fall, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. That makes Wipro Share Price Today relevant for investors who track both immediate price action and the broader fundamental backdrop. In this Wipro Share Price News update, Univest focuses on verified numbers only: the day’s range, turnover, valuation, and peer context. For readers asking why Wipro is falling today, the honest answer is that the data shows the decline, while the cause is not specified.
Wipro (WIPRO) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 176.5 |
| Previous Close | Rs 180.4 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 3.90 (-2.16%) |
| Open | Rs 180.35 |
| High | Rs 180.4 |
| Low | Rs 176.15 |
| Turnover | Rs 6.19 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,78,674.57 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Wipro Share Price Today finished at Rs 176.50 after opening at Rs 180.35, matching the day’s high of Rs 180.4 only briefly before easing to a low of Rs 176.15. The previous close was Rs 180.4, so the stock moved down Rs 3.90, or 2.16%, during the session. Turnover stood at Rs 6.19 crore. As a Large Cap name, Wipro’s market capitalisation remains Rs 1,78,674.57 crore, which places it well above the median of the same-industry benchmark universe. The move was contained within a narrow intraday band of Rs 4.25 between the high and low, showing a measured session rather than a dramatic price swing. For Wipro Share Price, the day’s action is best read as a verified decline with no supplied trigger, which keeps the focus on the next set of numbers the market will watch on Univest.
Wipro (WIPRO) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,78,674.57 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 13.52x |
| P/B Ratio | 2.36x |
| ROE | 15.71% |
| ROCE | 18.49% |
| EPS | Rs 13.35 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 76.32 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.1% |
Wipro Share Price can be understood better when placed against the company’s fundamentals. The stock is valued at a P/E ratio of 13.52 and a P/B ratio of 2.36, both of which can be compared with the IT industry benchmark later in this article. Return on equity stands at 15.71%, while return on capital employed is 18.49%, giving a direct view of how the company is converting equity and capital into returns. Earnings per share is Rs 13.35, book value is Rs 76.32, and dividend yield is 6.1%, all of which are important reference points for Wipro Share Price analysis. Market capitalisation is Rs 1,78,674.57 crore and the stock’s fundamentals therefore reflect a large, established IT business rather than a small valuation outlier. In Wipro Share Price News, these figures matter because they frame the decline against profitability, asset value and payout history, not just the day’s red close.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | IT |
| Industry | IT – Software |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 13.52x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 24.58x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 54.9x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0x to 1,102.94x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 2.36x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.09x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 5.51x |
| Company ROE | 15.71% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 10.29% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 6.29% |
| Company ROCE | 18.49% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 12.75% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 12.92% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,78,674.57 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 199.94 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 11,914.68 crore |
Wipro operates in the IT sector and the IT – Software industry. In the same-industry benchmark set of 247 companies, Wipro Share Price is paired with a company P/E of 13.52 versus a median P/E of 24.58 and an average P/E of 54.9. Its P/B of 2.36 stands above the benchmark median of 2.09, while the company’s ROE of 15.71% is higher than the sector median of 10.29% and the average of 6.29%. ROCE at 18.49% is also above the benchmark median of 12.75% and the average of 12.92%. On market capitalisation, the company’s Rs 1,78,674.57 crore sits far above the benchmark median of Rs 199.94 crore, though below the maximum of Rs 8,48,079.71 crore in the peer universe. For Wipro Share Price Today, the industry context suggests a company with cleaner valuation metrics than the broader set, while still trading at a scale that is meaningful within the IT pack. Univest uses this comparison to separate the daily decline from the longer-term valuation picture.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services | TCS | 8,48,079.71 | 17.03 | 7.02 | 49.11 | 66.25 |
| Infosys | INFY | 4,64,119.76 | 15.32 | 4.68 | 31.68 | 42.84 |
| HCL Technologies | HCLTECH | 3,57,254.01 | 20.5 | 4.51 | 23.13 | 31.2 |
| Tech Mahindra | TECHM | 1,60,349.88 | 31.22 | 5.19 | 17 | 23.04 |
| LTIMindtree | LTM | 1,38,818.78 | 26.54 | 5.48 | 21.51 | 30.25 |
Within the listed IT peer set, Wipro Share Price sits between the richer market capitalisations of TCS and Infosys and the smaller sizes of Tech Mahindra and LTIMindtree. Its P/E of 13.52 is lower than TCS at 17.03, Infosys at 15.32, HCL Technologies at 20.5, Tech Mahindra at 31.22 and LTIMindtree at 26.54. The company’s P/B of 2.36 is below TCS, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra and LTIMindtree on the supplied figures. ROE at 15.71% is below TCS, Infosys, HCL Technologies and LTIMindtree, but above Tech Mahindra. ROCE at 18.49% is also below the larger names in the list, while still ahead of the lowest peer figure in the group. In Wipro Share Price analysis, the peer data places the stock as one of the cheaper names on earnings and book value, with returns that sit in the middle of the displayed peer range. Univest readers can use this comparison to judge today’s decline in context.
Why Investors Are Watching Wipro
- Wipro Share Price closed at Rs 176.50, down 2.16% from the previous close of Rs 180.4.
- The day’s open was Rs 180.35, the high was Rs 180.4 and the low was Rs 176.15.
- Turnover for the session stood at Rs 6.19 crore.
- The company’s market capitalisation is Rs 1,78,674.57 crore and marketCapCategory is Large Cap.
- Wipro’s P/E is 13.52, P/B is 2.36, ROE is 15.71%, ROCE is 18.49%, EPS is Rs 13.35 and dividend yield is 6.1%.
About Wipro
Wipro operates in the IT sector and the IT – Software industry. The company is a Large Cap business with market capitalisation of Rs 1,78,674.57 crore. Its verified financial measures in this update include P/E of 13.52, P/B of 2.36, ROE of 15.71%, ROCE of 18.49%, EPS of Rs 13.35, book value of Rs 76.32 and dividend yield of 6.1%. In Wipro Share Price coverage, these company facts give readers a clear factual base for understanding the stock’s position within the broader Indian IT universe. Univest presents the data as a market reference point, not as a forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Wipro Share Price falling today?
Ans. Wipro Share Price fell 2.16% to Rs 176.50 from the previous close of Rs 180.4. The supplied data confirms the decline, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for the move.
What is Wipro Share Price Today?
Ans. Wipro Share Price Today is Rs 176.50. The stock opened at Rs 180.35, touched a high of Rs 180.4 and a low of Rs 176.15 before closing below the previous session’s level.
How much did Wipro Share Price fall in the session?
Ans. Wipro Share Price declined by Rs 3.90 on the day, which works out to 2.16%. That movement took the stock from a previous close of Rs 180.4 to Rs 176.50.
What does Wipro’s valuation show?
Ans. Wipro’s P/E is 13.52 and P/B is 2.36, with ROE at 15.71% and ROCE at 18.49%. EPS is Rs 13.35, book value is Rs 76.32 and dividend yield is 6.1%.
How does Wipro compare with IT peers?
Ans. In the supplied IT peer set, Wipro’s P/E is lower than TCS, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra and LTIMindtree. Its P/B is also below those displayed peers. Comparable listed companies include Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, HCL Technologies.
What should investors track next in Wipro Share Price?
Ans. Investors tracking Wipro Share Price can monitor the next session’s open, high, low and turnover, along with any company-specific disclosure that may later explain today’s decline. Univest will continue to update the stock page.
