Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC): Astec Lifesciences Share Price rises 15.51% as stock gains today

Published: 17 September 2026 at 10:48:44 AM IST

Astec Lifesciences Share Price moved higher today, with ASTEC closing at Rs 758.90 after a 15.51% rise from the previous close of Rs 657. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,505.43 crore, placing this move in clear market focus on the Share Market Today. The session was notable because the stock traded between Rs 663.10 and Rs 779.85 after opening at Rs 667.95, while turnover stood at Rs 0.59 crore. The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst.

For readers tracking Astec Lifesciences Share Price Today, the move matters because it is a sharp same-day share price rise rather than a long-term valuation reset. This Astec Lifesciences Stock News update also gives investors a current reference point for the stock’s latest trade, market cap and relative standing in the Chemicals sector. Univest is following the move through a data-led lens, combining the day’s price action with fundamental and sector context.

Astec Lifesciences Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 758.9
Previous Close	Rs 657
Today's Move	Rs 101.9 (+15.51%)
Open	Rs 667.95
High	Rs 779.85
Low	Rs 663.1
Turnover	Rs 0.59 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,505.43 crore
Market Cap Category	Small Cap

Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) rose to Rs 758.9 from the previous close of Rs 657, a move of Rs 101.9 or 15.51%. The stock opened at Rs 667.95, reached a high of Rs 779.85, recorded a low of Rs 663.1.

Astec Lifesciences Share Price rose Rs 101.90 in today’s session, or 15.51%, from Rs 657 to Rs 758.90. The day’s open was Rs 667.95, the low was Rs 663.10 and the high was Rs 779.85, showing a wide intraday range around the closing level. Turnover of Rs 0.59 crore provides the factual traded-value context for the move. In practical terms, this is a strong same-day share price gain that places ASTEC among Stocks in News and Top Gainers Today within the Indian Stock Market.

The most important point for Astec Lifesciences Share Price Today is simple: the session produced a large upward move, but the supplied data does not identify a company-specific trigger. That makes the price event relevant for Astec Lifesciences Stock Analysis, not because of a confirmed catalyst, but because the magnitude of the move can change how investors read the stock’s near-term market profile. Univest is therefore treating the move as verified price action first and interpretation second.

Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,505.43 crore
P/B Ratio	3.93x
ROE	-25.88%
ROCE	-5.71%
EPS	Rs -29.89
Book Value Per Share	Rs 167
Dividend Yield	0%

Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) fundamental metrics show P/B 3.93x, ROE -25.88%, ROCE -5.71%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

Astec Lifesciences Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 1505.43 crore and falls in the Small Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/B at 3.93x 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. Additional supplied 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 supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 19.74x, median ROE of 11.23%, median ROCE of 13.3%. 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
Benchmark Median P/E	19.74x
Benchmark Average P/E	33.09x
Benchmark P/E Range	10.62x to 286.79x
Company P/B Ratio	3.93x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.04x
Company ROE	-25.88%
Benchmark Median ROE	11.23%
Company ROCE	-5.71%
Benchmark Median ROCE	13.3%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,505.43 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 1,059.56 crore

Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) is classified under sector: Chemicals and industry: Pesticides & Agrochemicals.

Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) has a ROE of -25.88%, which is below the benchmark median of 11.23%, a difference of -330.45%. Astec Lifesciences Ltd. (ASTEC) has a ROCE of -5.71%, which is below the benchmark median of 13.3%, a difference of -142.93%.

Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
UPL Ltd.	UPL	47,265.04	23.03	1.34	6.95	12
PI Industries Ltd.	PIIND	34,138.09	29.5	3	12.35	16
Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd.	SUMICHEM	22,536.43	39.11	6.29	17.26	23.39
Bayer CropScience Ltd.	BAYERCROP	17,710.55	24.22	5.39	23.7	30.08
Sharda Cropchem Ltd.	SHARDACROP	6,794.05	10.74	2.09	24.16	31.1

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 1,505.43 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 5 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching Astec Lifesciences

• Astec Lifesciences Share Price rose 15.51% today to Rs 758.90, up Rs 101.90 from the previous close of Rs 657.
• The session range was Rs 663.10 to Rs 779.85, with the stock opening at Rs 667.95 and finishing near the day’s upper zone.
• Market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,505.43 crore, which is the exact size reference available for Astec Lifesciences Share Price Today.
• P/B is 3.93, while EPS is Rs -29.89, ROE is -25.88% and ROCE is -5.71%, giving a mixed fundamental picture.
• In the same-industry comparison, Astec Lifesciences sits below peers on ROE and ROCE, while its market cap is above the industry median of Rs 1,059.56 crore.

About Astec Lifesciences

Astec Lifesciences Ltd. operates in the Chemicals sector and the Pesticides & Agrochemicals industry. The business is associated with agrochemical products and related chemical inputs used across the agricultural value chain. In market terms, that places the company in a competitive industry where product mix, operating performance and valuation discipline often matter more than headline moves on a single day.

For readers following Astec Lifesciences Stock News, the company’s current profile is best understood through the supplied financial and market data rather than broad assumptions. Market capitalisation is Rs 1,505.43 crore, book value is Rs 167, EPS is Rs -29.89 and dividend yield is 0. That combination tells a concise story about the current financial picture. Univest presents the company overview in this way so users can connect the day’s share price rise with the business and financial context behind the name.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Astec Lifesciences Share Price rise today?

Ans. The stock rose 15.51% to Rs 758.90 from Rs 657. The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for the move. The previous close was Rs 657.

What is Astec Lifesciences Share Price Today?

Ans. Astec Lifesciences Share Price Today is Rs 758.90. The stock gained Rs 101.90 in the session and finished well above its previous close of Rs 657. The previous close was Rs 657.

How much did Astec Lifesciences stock gain today?

Ans. Astec Lifesciences stock gained 15.51% today, which equals Rs 101.90 per share. The session also saw an intraday high of Rs 779.85 and a low of Rs 663.10. The previous close was Rs 657.

What is the market capitalisation of Astec Lifesciences?

Ans. Astec Lifesciences has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,505.43 crore. That size is above the same-industry median of Rs 1,059.56 crore but below the benchmark average. The company operates in the Chemicals sector.

How does Astec Lifesciences compare with peers?

Ans. Astec Lifesciences is smaller than peers such as UPL, PI Industries, Sumitomo Chemical India and Bayer CropScience. Its ROE and ROCE are also below the listed peer group in the supplied data.

Is Astec Lifesciences valued above the sector benchmark?

Ans. On P/B, Astec Lifesciences at 3.93 is above the industry median of 2.04 and the average of 2.38. The same benchmark set shows weaker return ratios than the company. The stock belongs to the Chemicals sector.

Where can I track Astec Lifesciences Share Price Live?

Ans. You can track Astec Lifesciences Share Price Live on Univest, where the stock page brings together live price, key ratios, shareholding pattern and market insights in one place. The previous close was Rs 657.