{"id":234495,"date":"2026-09-08T11:03:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T05:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=234495"},"modified":"2026-10-07T09:33:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T04:03:20","slug":"why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Astec Lifesciences (ASTEC) Share Price rises 8.08% to Rs 761.85"},"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\/astec\/astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-today\">Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC)<\/a> share price rose to Rs 761.85 today, up 8.08% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 1,587.99 crore.<\/em><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top:0!important;\">Astec Lifesciences Share Price is in focus after the stock traded at Rs 761.85, up 8.08% from the previous close of Rs 704.90, while market capitalisation stood at Rs 1,587.99 crore. The move makes Astec Lifesciences Share Price one of the notable share price gain stories in today\u2019s market update, even though no company-specific catalyst is established. The price move is confirmed in Univest data; a company-specific reason has not been established. That makes the current Astec Lifesciences Share Price move relevant for traders and investors who track price action, valuation, and sector positioning together. In the first hour of trade, the stock already showed a clear gap versus the previous close, and the latest Univest figures place the move among the active Stocks in News within the Chemicals space. Investors watching Astec Lifesciences Share Price today can next monitor whether the move holds near the day\u2019s high and how it compares with the company\u2019s fundamentals. Univest also highlights that today\u2019s event should be read with valuation and peer context, not with any implied cause.<\/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\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#Astec_Lifesciences_Share_Price_Today_Price_Action_Analysis\" title=\"Astec Lifesciences Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis\">Astec Lifesciences Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#Astec_Lifesciences_Ltd_ASTEC_Fundamental_Analysis\" title=\"Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) Fundamental Analysis\">Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) 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-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-rise-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-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-rise-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-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#Why_Investors_Are_Watching_Astec_Lifesciences\" title=\"Why Investors Are Watching Astec Lifesciences\">Why Investors Are Watching Astec Lifesciences<\/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-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#About_Astec_Lifesciences\" title=\"About Astec Lifesciences\">About Astec Lifesciences<\/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-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-rise-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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#Why_is_Astec_Lifesciences_Share_Price_rising_today\" title=\"Why is Astec Lifesciences Share Price rising today?\">Why is Astec Lifesciences Share Price rising today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#What_is_Astec_Lifesciences_Share_Price_today\" title=\"What is Astec Lifesciences Share Price today?\">What is Astec Lifesciences Share Price 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-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#What_is_Astec_Lifesciences_Share_Price_doing_in_the_morning_session\" title=\"What is Astec Lifesciences Share Price doing in the morning session?\">What is Astec Lifesciences Share Price doing in the morning session?<\/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-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#How_does_Astec_Lifesciences_compare_with_its_industry_peers\" title=\"How does Astec Lifesciences compare with its industry peers?\">How does Astec Lifesciences compare with its industry peers?<\/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-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#What_does_Astec_Lifesciences_Fundamental_Analysis_show\" title=\"What does Astec Lifesciences Fundamental Analysis show?\">What does Astec Lifesciences Fundamental Analysis 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-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#Is_Astec_Lifesciences_Share_Price_expensive_versus_the_sector\" title=\"Is Astec Lifesciences Share Price expensive versus the sector?\">Is Astec Lifesciences Share Price expensive versus the sector?<\/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-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#Does_Astec_Lifesciences_pay_a_dividend\" title=\"Does Astec Lifesciences pay a dividend?\">Does Astec Lifesciences pay a dividend?<\/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-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#Which_sector_and_industry_does_Astec_Lifesciences_belong_to\" title=\"Which sector and industry does Astec Lifesciences belong to?\">Which sector and industry does Astec Lifesciences belong to?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-astec-lifesciences-ltd-share-price-rise-today-2026\/#Track_Astec_Lifesciences_Share_Price_on_Univest\" title=\"Track Astec Lifesciences Share Price on Univest\">Track Astec Lifesciences Share Price on Univest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Astec_Lifesciences_Share_Price_Today_Price_Action_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>Astec Lifesciences 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<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<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 761.85<\/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 704.9<\/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 56.95 (+8.08%)<\/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 715.25<\/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 767.3<\/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 715.25<\/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 1,587.99 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;\">Small Cap<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) rose to Rs 761.85 from the previous close of Rs 704.9, a move of Rs 56.95 or 8.08%. The stock opened at Rs 715.25, reached a high of Rs 767.3, recorded a low of Rs 715.25.<\/p>\n<p>Astec Lifesciences Share Price today reflects a strong intraday price rise from the previous close, with the stock moving from Rs 704.90 to Rs 761.85 and adding Rs 56.95, or 8.08%. The stock opened at Rs 715.25, touched a high of Rs 767.30 and a low of Rs 715.25, which shows how Astec Lifesciences Share Price has stayed above its opening level through the morning. As of 07 October 2026 at 9:23:04 AM IST, the latest Univest figures show the stock trading near the upper end of the day\u2019s range. For readers tracking Astec Lifesciences Share Price live, this is a clear share price rise within a still-open market session. The move is relevant because the day\u2019s range and the current quote together show the scale of the price change, while the market cap keeps the stock within a Rs 1,587.99 crore valuation bracket. Astec Lifesciences Share Price today now shifts the discussion from raw movement to what the broader fundamentals say.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Astec_Lifesciences_Ltd_ASTEC_Fundamental_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) 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<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<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 1,587.99 crore<\/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;\">4.22x<\/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;\">-25.88%<\/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;\">-5.71%<\/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 -29.89<\/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 167<\/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;\">0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) fundamental metrics show P\/B 4.22x, ROE -25.88%, ROCE -5.71%. These ratios show where the company stands today and are not a call to buy or sell.<\/p>\n<p>Astec Lifesciences Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,587.99 crore and falls in the Small Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P\/B at 4.22x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of -25.88% and ROCE of -5.71%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs -29.89, book value per share of Rs 167, dividend yield of 0%, 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 17.25x, median ROE of 11.01%, median ROCE of 12.96%. Together they describe the fundamental backdrop without implying a buy or sell view.<\/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<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<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;\">Chemicals<\/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;\">Pesticides &amp; Agrochemicals<\/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>Benchmark Median P\/E<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">17.25x<\/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;\">30.79x<\/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;\">8.7x to 258.58x<\/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;\">4.22x<\/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;\">1.99x<\/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;\">-25.88%<\/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;\">11.01%<\/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;\">-5.71%<\/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;\">12.96%<\/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 1,587.99 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 899.18 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) operates in the Chemicals sector, within the Pesticides &amp; Agrochemicals industry.<\/p>\n<p>Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) has a ROE of -25.88%, which is below the benchmark median of 11.01%, a difference of -335.06%. Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) has a ROCE of -5.71%, which is below the benchmark median of 12.96%, a difference of -144.06%.<\/p>\n<p>Track stocks leading today through the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/top-gainers\">Univest top gainers screener<\/a>. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.<\/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\/upl\/upl-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>UPL Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">UPL<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">42,360.42<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">21.22<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1.24<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">6.95<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/piind\/pi-industries-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>PI Industries Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">PIIND<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">33,579.77<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">29.3<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">2.98<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">12.35<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sumichem\/sumitomo-chemical-india-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">SUMICHEM<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">20,687.1<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">36.05<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">5.8<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">17.26<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">23.39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bayercrop\/bayer-cropscience-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Bayer CropScience Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">BAYERCROP<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">15,775.12<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">21.7<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">4.83<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">23.7<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">30.08<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/shardacrop\/sharda-cropchem-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Sharda Cropchem Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">SHARDACROP<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">6,490.01<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">10.68<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">2.07<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">24.16<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">31.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Its ROE of -25.88% compares with a peer median of 17.26% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at -5.71% versus the displayed peer median of 23.39%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,587.99 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Investors_Are_Watching_Astec_Lifesciences\"><\/span><strong>Why Investors Are Watching Astec Lifesciences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Astec Lifesciences Share Price is up 8.08% today, with the stock trading at Rs 761.85 after a previous close of Rs 704.90.<\/li>\n<li>The day\u2019s range, from Rs 715.25 to Rs 767.30, keeps Astec Lifesciences Share Price in active price action territory.<\/li>\n<li>Astec Lifesciences Market Cap of Rs 1,587.99 crore gives the move company-size context inside the Chemicals sector.<\/li>\n<li>Astec Lifesciences Fundamental Analysis shows P\/B at 4.22, EPS at Rs -29.89, ROE at -25.88% and ROCE at -5.71%.<\/li>\n<li>In peer comparison, Astec Lifesciences Share Price stands apart because its return ratios trail the named agrochemical peers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Astec_Lifesciences\"><\/span><strong>About Astec Lifesciences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Astec Lifesciences Ltd. operates in the Chemicals sector and the Pesticides &amp; Agrochemicals industry. The company\u2019s business context places it in a segment where pricing, product mix and operating execution matter closely for stock performance. Astec Lifesciences Share Price therefore reflects not only market movement, but also how investors compare the business with larger listed names in the same industry. The company is tracked on NSE and BSE, and its market capitalisation is Rs 1,587.99 crore according to latest Univest data. As a listed agrochemicals player, Astec Lifesciences Stock News is typically read through valuation, return ratios and peer comparison, rather than through broad market stories alone. For Univest readers, the company overview is important because it shows where Astec Lifesciences Share Price sits within the industry benchmark and why the stock\u2019s numbers deserve a closer look.<\/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> 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).<\/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_Astec_Lifesciences_Share_Price_rising_today\"><\/span><strong>Why is Astec Lifesciences Share Price rising today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Astec Lifesciences Share Price is rising today because it traded at Rs 761.85, up 8.08% from the previous close. The price move is confirmed in Univest data; a company-specific reason has not been established.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Astec_Lifesciences_Share_Price_today\"><\/span><strong>What is Astec Lifesciences Share Price today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Astec Lifesciences Share Price today is Rs 761.85. The stock gained Rs 56.95 from the previous close of Rs 704.90, and the market capitalisation stood at Rs 1,587.99 crore.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Astec_Lifesciences_Share_Price_doing_in_the_morning_session\"><\/span><strong>What is Astec Lifesciences Share Price doing in the morning session?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Astec Lifesciences Share Price opened at Rs 715.25, touched a high of Rs 767.30 and a low of Rs 715.25. As of 07 October 2026 at 9:23:04 AM IST, it was trading above the open.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Astec_Lifesciences_compare_with_its_industry_peers\"><\/span><strong>How does Astec Lifesciences compare with its industry peers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Astec Lifesciences Share Price sits with a market cap of Rs 1,587.99 crore, lower than peers such as UPL, PI Industries and Sumitomo Chemical India. Its ROE and ROCE also trail the named peer set.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_Astec_Lifesciences_Fundamental_Analysis_show\"><\/span><strong>What does Astec Lifesciences Fundamental Analysis show?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Astec Lifesciences Fundamental Analysis shows market cap of Rs 1,587.99 crore, P\/B of 4.22, EPS of Rs -29.89, ROE of -25.88%, ROCE of -5.71% and book value of Rs 167.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Astec_Lifesciences_Share_Price_expensive_versus_the_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Astec Lifesciences Share Price expensive versus the sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Astec Lifesciences Share Price has a P\/B of 4.22, above the industry median of 1.99 and average of 2.33 in the same industry benchmark. That makes book-value comparison an important part of valuation review.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Astec_Lifesciences_pay_a_dividend\"><\/span><strong>Does Astec Lifesciences pay a dividend?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Astec Lifesciences shows a dividend yield of 0.00%. That means the current share price move is not being supported by a dividend yield signal, so investors tend to focus more on valuation and return ratios.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_sector_and_industry_does_Astec_Lifesciences_belong_to\"><\/span><strong>Which sector and industry does Astec Lifesciences belong to?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Astec Lifesciences belongs to the Chemicals sector and the Pesticides &amp; Agrochemicals industry. 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