{"id":233608,"date":"2026-09-07T14:29:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T08:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=233608"},"modified":"2026-09-07T14:29:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T08:59:33","slug":"why-lic-housing-finance-share-price-fall-today-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-lic-housing-finance-share-price-fall-today-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) Share Price Falls 2.04% Today as Stock Slips to Rs 553.45"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"univest-blue-summary\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px 0;font-style:italic;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lichsgfin\/lic-housing-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN)<\/a>share price fell to Rs 553.45 today, down 2.04% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 31,078.56 crore.<\/em><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top:0!important;\">LIC Housing Finance Share Price fell to Rs 553.45 on 07 September 2026, down 2.04% for the day, taking the company\u2019s market capitalisation to Rs 31,078.56 crore. The supplied market data confirms a same-day decline, but it does not identify a company-specific trigger behind the move.<\/p>\n<p>For investors following today\u2019s session, the stock opened at Rs 560.35, touched Rs 567.05, and then slipped to an intraday low of Rs 553.05 before trading close to that lower band. That intraday pattern points to a weak session after an early attempt to hold above the open.<\/p>\n<p>The broader data also explains why the stock remains in focus. LIC Housing Finance has a P\/E ratio of 5.42, P\/B ratio of 0.72, ROE of 14.41%, ROCE of 8.59%, EPS of 104.33, book value of Rs 780.38 and dividend yield of 1.77%. Those figures place today\u2019s price move in a wider valuation and profitability context.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-lic-housing-finance-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#LIC_Housing_Finance_LICHSGFIN_Fundamental_Analysis\" title=\"LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) Fundamental Analysis\">LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) Fundamental Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-lic-housing-finance-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#Sector_and_Industry_Context\" title=\"Sector and Industry Context\">Sector and Industry Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-lic-housing-finance-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#Peer_Comparison\" title=\"Peer Comparison\">Peer Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-lic-housing-finance-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#Why_Investors_Are_Watching_LIC_Housing_Finance\" title=\"Why Investors Are Watching LIC Housing Finance\">Why Investors Are Watching LIC Housing Finance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-lic-housing-finance-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#About_LIC_Housing_Finance\" title=\"About LIC Housing Finance\">About LIC Housing Finance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-lic-housing-finance-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#Track_LIC_Housing_Finance_Share_Price_on_Univest\" title=\"Track LIC Housing Finance Share Price on Univest\">Track LIC Housing Finance Share Price on Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-lic-housing-finance-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-lic-housing-finance-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#Why_is_LIC_Housing_Finance_Share_Price_falling_today\" title=\"Why is LIC Housing Finance Share Price falling today?\">Why is LIC Housing Finance Share Price falling today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-lic-housing-finance-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#What_is_LIC_Housing_Finance_Share_Price_today\" title=\"What is LIC Housing Finance Share Price today?\">What is LIC Housing Finance Share Price today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-lic-housing-finance-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#How_much_did_LIC_Housing_Finance_stock_fall_today\" title=\"How much did LIC Housing Finance stock fall today?\">How much did LIC Housing Finance stock fall today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-lic-housing-finance-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#What_do_LIC_Housing_Finance_valuation_ratios_show\" title=\"What do LIC Housing Finance valuation ratios show?\">What do LIC Housing Finance valuation ratios show?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-lic-housing-finance-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#What_are_LIC_Housing_Finance_EPS_book_value_and_dividend_yield\" title=\"What are LIC Housing Finance EPS, book value and dividend yield?\">What are LIC Housing Finance EPS, book value and dividend yield?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-lic-housing-finance-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#How_does_LIC_Housing_Finance_compare_with_PNB_Housing_Finance\" title=\"How does LIC Housing Finance compare with PNB Housing Finance?\">How does LIC Housing Finance compare with PNB Housing Finance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-lic-housing-finance-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#How_does_LIC_Housing_Finance_compare_with_Bajaj_Housing_Finance\" title=\"How does LIC Housing Finance compare with Bajaj Housing Finance?\">How does LIC Housing Finance compare with Bajaj Housing Finance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-lic-housing-finance-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#What_should_investors_track_next_in_LIC_Housing_Finance\" title=\"What should investors track next in LIC Housing Finance?\">What should investors track next in LIC Housing Finance?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LIC_Housing_Finance_LICHSGFIN_Share_Price_Today_Price_Action_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 553.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Previous Close<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 565<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Today&#39;s Move<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">-Rs 11.55 (-2.04%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Open<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 560.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>High<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 567.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Low<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 553.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Turnover<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 7.69 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Market Capitalisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 31,078.56 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Market Cap Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Large Cap<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>LIC Housing Finance Share Price moved from a previous close of Rs 565 to Rs 553.45, a fall of Rs 11.55 or 2.04%. The stock opened at Rs 560.35, already below the previous close, which signalled a softer start. It later touched Rs 567.05 but could not hold that level and drifted down to Rs 553.05.<\/p>\n<p>The small gap between the current price and the day\u2019s low indicates that the stock was trading near the weakest point of the session at the time of the update. Turnover stood at Rs 7.69 crore. As a Large Cap name in housing finance, the intraday move matters not only as price action but also because it invites comparison with the company\u2019s underlying valuation and peer positioning.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LIC_Housing_Finance_LICHSGFIN_Fundamental_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) Fundamental Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Market Capitalisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 31,078.56 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>P\/E Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">5.42x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>P\/B Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">0.72x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>ROE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">14.41%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>ROCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">8.59%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>EPS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 104.33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Book Value Per Share<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 780.38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Dividend Yield<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">1.77%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Today\u2019s decline is occurring in a stock with notable valuation markers. At a market cap of Rs 31,078.56 crore, LIC Housing Finance remains one of the larger companies in its industry set. Its P\/E of 5.42 is low relative to many housing finance peers, while the P\/B of 0.72 is below 1 and below the stated book value per share of Rs 780.38.<\/p>\n<p>EPS of Rs 104.33 helps explain the low earnings multiple. ROE of 14.41% shows the return generated on shareholder equity, while ROCE of 8.59% points to more moderate capital efficiency. Dividend yield stands at 1.77%, though that is a historical metric and not a forward assurance. Put together, the data shows a company with positive profitability and a relatively low market multiple.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sector_and_Industry_Context\"><\/span><strong>Sector and Industry Context<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Sector<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Finance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Industry<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Finance &#8211; Housing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Scope<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">same industry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company P\/E Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">5.42x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median P\/E<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">12.82x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Average P\/E<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">30.53x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark P\/E Range<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">3.73x to 291.48x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company P\/B Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">0.72x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median P\/B<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">1.54x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Average P\/B<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">0.62x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company ROE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">14.41%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median ROE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">11.84%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Average ROE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">9.26%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company ROCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">8.59%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median ROCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">8.98%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Average ROCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">18.59%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company Market Capitalisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 31,078.56 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median Market Cap<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 4,813.68 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Average Market Cap<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 13,204.46 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>LIC Housing Finance Share Price is falling within the Finance sector and, more specifically, the Finance &#8211; Housing industry. Across 24 same-industry companies, the supplied benchmark shows the company\u2019s P\/E of 5.42 is below the median of 12.82 and the average of 30.53. The full peer range runs from 3.73 to 291.48.<\/p>\n<p>On P\/B, the company stands at 0.72 versus an industry median of 1.54 and an average of 0.62. Profitability is mixed but relevant: ROE of 14.41% is above both the median of 11.84% and the average of 9.26%, while ROCE of 8.59% is slightly below the median of 8.98% and well below the average of 18.59%.<\/p>\n<p>The market-cap comparison is also notable. At Rs 31,078.56 crore, the company is well above the industry median market cap of Rs 4,813.68 crore and above the average of Rs 13,204.46 crore. That combination suggests a relatively large player trading at a lower earnings multiple than much of its industry while posting stronger-than-average ROE.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_Comparison\"><\/span><strong>Peer Comparison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Company<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Symbol<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Market Cap (Cr)<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">P\/E<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">P\/B<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">ROE (%)<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">ROCE (%)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bajajhfl\/bajaj-housing-finance-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Bajaj Housing Finance<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">BAJAJHFL<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">69,175.04<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">25.69<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">2.98<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">12.08<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">8.83<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/piramalfin\/piramal-finance-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Piramal Finance<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">PIRAMALFIN<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">52,653.79<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">31.21<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1.73<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">5.48<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">7.74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hudco\/housing-and-urban-development-corporation-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Housing &amp; Urban Development Corporation<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">HUDCO<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">36,134.29<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">8.49<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1.58<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">20.2<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">8.41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/pnbhousing\/pnb-housing-finance-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>PNB Housing Finance<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">PNBHOUSING<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">30,396.7<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">13.13<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1.54<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">12.74<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">9.41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/aadharhfc\/aadhar-housing-finance-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Aadhar Housing Finance<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">AADHARHFC<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">21,176.34<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">18.56<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">2.72<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">15.83<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">11.31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Peer data sharpens the picture. Bajaj Housing Finance has the largest market cap in the supplied set at Rs 69,175.04 crore, but its P\/E of 25.69 and P\/B of 2.98 are far above LIC Housing Finance at 5.42 and 0.72. Piramal Finance also trades at much higher multiples, with P\/E of 31.21 and P\/B of 1.73, despite lower ROE of 5.48 and lower ROCE of 7.74.<\/p>\n<p>HUDCO posts ROE of 20.2% with P\/E of 8.49, while PNB Housing Finance is close in size at Rs 30,396.7 crore market cap against LIC Housing Finance at Rs 31,078.56 crore. PNB Housing Finance trades at P\/E of 13.13 and P\/B of 1.54, both above LIC Housing Finance. Aadhar Housing Finance shows ROE of 15.83% and ROCE of 11.31% but also carries higher valuation ratios at P\/E of 18.56 and P\/B of 2.72.<\/p>\n<p>The peer view therefore shows a large housing finance company trading at comparatively low multiples, with ROE that holds up well against several peers and ROCE that sits closer to the middle of the group.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Investors_Are_Watching_LIC_Housing_Finance\"><\/span><strong>Why Investors Are Watching LIC Housing Finance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The stock fell 2.04% today from Rs 565 to Rs 553.45.<\/li>\n<li>The session weakened after an open at Rs 560.35 and a high of Rs 567.05, before slipping near the low of Rs 553.05.<\/li>\n<li>Valuation remains low at 5.42 times earnings and 0.72 times book value.<\/li>\n<li>Profitability metrics remain relevant, with ROE at 14.41% and ROCE at 8.59%.<\/li>\n<li>The company\u2019s Rs 31,078.56 crore market cap keeps it important within the Finance &#8211; Housing industry set.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_LIC_Housing_Finance\"><\/span><strong>About LIC Housing Finance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>LIC Housing Finance operates in the Finance sector and is classified under the Finance &#8211; Housing industry. Based on the supplied classification data, it is one of the larger companies in its peer universe, which is why its market moves are often viewed alongside valuation ratios, profitability and sector benchmarks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Track_LIC_Housing_Finance_Share_Price_on_Univest\"><\/span><strong>Track LIC Housing Finance Share Price on Univest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use<a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lichsgfin\/lic-housing-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">LIC Housing Finance (LICHSGFIN) live share-price page<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/top-decliners\">Univest top decliners screener<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs\">Univest market blogs<\/a>to review live stock data, top decliners and related market analysis.<\/p>\n<p>For investors tracking LIC Housing Finance Share Price, the main point is simple: today\u2019s decline is confirmed by market data, while the company\u2019s low valuation, sizeable market cap and peer standing explain why the stock remains on watchlists. Monitoring price behaviour alongside sector benchmarks and peer multiples may offer better context than reading a single trading day in isolation.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#CC0000;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong>&nbsp;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 Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_LIC_Housing_Finance_Share_Price_falling_today\"><\/span><strong>Why is LIC Housing Finance Share Price falling today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;LIC Housing Finance Share Price fell 2.04% to Rs 553.45 from the previous close of Rs 565. The supplied data confirms the decline, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst behind today\u2019s move.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_LIC_Housing_Finance_Share_Price_today\"><\/span><strong>What is LIC Housing Finance Share Price today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;LIC Housing Finance Share Price today is Rs 553.45 at the time of the supplied update. The stock opened at Rs 560.35, touched Rs 567.05, and fell as low as Rs 553.05 intraday.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_did_LIC_Housing_Finance_stock_fall_today\"><\/span><strong>How much did LIC Housing Finance stock fall today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;LIC Housing Finance stock declined by Rs 11.55 in absolute terms and 2.04% in percentage terms. The move took the stock from Rs 565 to Rs 553.45 in today\u2019s session.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_LIC_Housing_Finance_valuation_ratios_show\"><\/span><strong>What do LIC Housing Finance valuation ratios show?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;The stock trades at a P\/E ratio of 5.42 and a P\/B ratio of 0.72. Those figures are below the same-industry median P\/E of 12.82 and median P\/B of 1.54 in the supplied benchmark set.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_LIC_Housing_Finance_EPS_book_value_and_dividend_yield\"><\/span><strong>What are LIC Housing Finance EPS, book value and dividend yield?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;LIC Housing Finance has EPS of Rs 104.33, book value per share of Rs 780.38 and dividend yield of 1.77%. These figures add context on earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_LIC_Housing_Finance_compare_with_PNB_Housing_Finance\"><\/span><strong>How does LIC Housing Finance compare with PNB Housing Finance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;LIC Housing Finance has a market cap of Rs 31,078.56 crore versus PNB Housing Finance at Rs 30,396.7 crore. It also trades at a lower P\/E of 5.42 compared with PNB Housing Finance at 13.13.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_LIC_Housing_Finance_compare_with_Bajaj_Housing_Finance\"><\/span><strong>How does LIC Housing Finance compare with Bajaj Housing Finance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;Bajaj Housing Finance is larger at Rs 69,175.04 crore market cap, while LIC Housing Finance stands at Rs 31,078.56 crore. LIC Housing Finance, however, trades at a much lower P\/E of 5.42 versus 25.69.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_investors_track_next_in_LIC_Housing_Finance\"><\/span><strong>What should investors track next in LIC Housing Finance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;Investors can track whether the stock continues trading near today\u2019s low of Rs 553.05 or moves away from that level. Valuation ratios, peer comparison and its position against industry profitability benchmarks remain central to monitoring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LIC Housing Finance Share Price falls to Rs 553.45. marking a 2.04% fall today. 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