Bajaj Finance (BAJFINANCE) Share Price Rises 3.11% Today; Stock Gains on Price Action

Bajaj Finance Share Price is in focus after Bajaj Finance Ltd. rose 3.11% today and last traded at Rs 978.9, compared with the previous close of Rs 949.35. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 5,91,060.97 Cr, keeping BAJFINANCE among the most closely tracked names in the finance space. Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified. That makes the move a clean price action story rather than a catalyst-led one. For investors following Bajaj Finance Share Price Today, the key context is simple: the stock is trading above the previous close, has moved within a tight intraday band, and remains valued at a premium to much of the Finance – NBFC benchmark set. Univest data also shows the stock’s current fundamentals remain central to the discussion, especially P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE.

Bajaj Finance Share Price is therefore relevant not only as a same-day rise, but also as a case where valuation and business scale matter. Investors tracking Bajaj Finance Share Price News can look next at intraday price action, valuation versus peers, and the company’s place within the NBFC universe.

Bajaj Finance Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 978.9
Previous Close	Rs 949.35
Today's Move	Rs 29.55 (+3.11%)
Open	Rs 960.1
High	Rs 982.75
Low	Rs 960.1
Market Capitalisation	Rs 5,91,060.97 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Bajaj Finance Ltd. (BAJFINANCE) rose to Rs 978.9 from the previous close of Rs 949.35, a move of Rs 29.55 or 3.11%. The stock opened at Rs 960.1, reached a high of Rs 982.75, recorded a low of Rs 960.1.

Bajaj Finance Share Price Today shows a clear intraday gain, with the stock opening at Rs 960.1, touching a high of Rs 982.75 and a low of Rs 960.1. The move from the previous close to the last traded price reflects a rise of Rs 29.55, or 3.11%, and places BAJFINANCE near the upper end of its day’s range as of 05 October 2026 at 9:23:24 AM IST.

That price action is important because it shows the stock remained above the day’s opening level throughout the move described here. Bajaj Finance Share Price is not being discussed as a breakout or reversal pattern; it is simply a same-day price rise that places the name among Stocks Rising Today and visible Stock Market Today movers. For readers following Bajaj Finance Share Price Live, the verified facts are the open, high, low, previous close and current price. The same set of facts also frames Bajaj Finance Stock News in a factual way before any valuation discussion begins.

With the price action established, the next question for Bajaj Finance Share Price is whether the current valuation and operating profile justify the market attention it is receiving.

Bajaj Finance Ltd. (BAJFINANCE) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 5,91,060.97 crore
P/E Ratio	29.11x
P/B Ratio	4.97x
ROE	18.54%
ROCE	10.87%
EPS	Rs 32.61
Book Value Per Share	Rs 190.93
Dividend Yield	0.63%

Bajaj Finance Ltd. (BAJFINANCE) fundamental metrics show P/E 29.11x, P/B 4.97x, ROE 18.54%, ROCE 10.87%. Read together, these ratios describe the company's position rather than a recommendation.

Bajaj Finance Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,91,060.97 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 29.11x, P/B at 4.97x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 18.54% and ROCE of 10.87%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 32.61, book value per share of Rs 190.93, dividend yield of 0.63%, 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 20.8x, median ROE of 3.62%, median ROCE of 5.7%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Finance
Industry	Finance – NBFC
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	29.11x
Benchmark Median P/E	20.8x
Benchmark Average P/E	49.35x
Benchmark P/E Range	0.47x to 801.62x
Company P/B Ratio	4.97x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.01x
Company ROE	18.54%
Benchmark Median ROE	3.62%
Company ROCE	10.87%
Benchmark Median ROCE	5.7%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 5,91,060.97 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 44.73 crore

Bajaj Finance Ltd. (BAJFINANCE) operates in the Finance sector, within the Finance – NBFC industry.

Bajaj Finance Ltd. (BAJFINANCE) has a P/E ratio of 29.11x, which is above the benchmark median of 20.8x, a difference of +39.95%. The P/E comparison frames valuation; it is not a signal to buy or sell.

Bajaj Finance Ltd. (BAJFINANCE) has a ROE of 18.54%, which is above the benchmark median of 3.62%, a difference of +412.15%. Bajaj Finance Ltd. (BAJFINANCE) has a ROCE of 10.87%, which is above the benchmark median of 5.7%, a difference of +90.7%.

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 (%)
Shriram Finance Ltd.	SHRIRAMFIN	2,21,845.09	19.6	2.04	16.36	11.49
JIO Financial Services Ltd.	JIOFIN	1,39,986.6	67.74	1.01	1.23	2.11
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd.	CHOLAFIN	1,35,260.38	23.52	4.23	19.51	9.7
Bajaj Holdings & Investment Ltd.	BAJAJHLDNG	1,17,278.32	13.24	1.6	14.41	14.81
Muthoot Finance Ltd.	MUTHOOTFIN	1,08,424.59	9.53	2.67	30.97	15.87

Bajaj Finance Ltd. (BAJFINANCE) has a P/E ratio of 29.11x compared with the displayed peer median of 19.6x. Peer multiples give relative context only, not a buy or sell view. Its ROE of 18.54% compares with a peer median of 16.36% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 10.87% versus the displayed peer median of 11.49%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Bajaj Finance Ltd. (BAJFINANCE) has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,91,060.97 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 5 peers shown.

Why Investors Are Watching Bajaj Finance

• Bajaj Finance Share Price is trading 3.11% higher today, with the last traded price at Rs 978.9.
• The stock’s market capitalisation of Rs 5,91,060.97 Cr keeps Bajaj Finance Share Price central to large-cap financial market discussion.
• Bajaj Finance Fundamental Analysis shows a P/E of 29.11, P/B of 4.97, ROE of 18.54% and ROCE of 10.87%.
• Sector context shows Bajaj Finance Share Price above the Finance – NBFC benchmark median on valuation and profitability measures.
• Peer comparison places Bajaj Finance Share Price above several listed peers on scale and profitability balance.

About Bajaj Finance

Bajaj Finance Ltd. operates in the Finance sector and the Finance – NBFC industry. Bajaj Finance Share Price is backed by a business model focused on lending and related financial services, which is why the company is watched closely in the Indian stock market. The company’s scale is reflected in its market capitalisation, while its EPS, book value and return ratios help investors understand how the business is translating operations into shareholder metrics. Bajaj Finance Share Price also gets attention because finance companies are often judged by valuation, profitability and balance-sheet strength together.

In practical terms, Bajaj Finance Company News tends to centre on lending growth, asset quality, earnings quality and valuation discipline, because those are the areas that matter most for NBFCs. Bajaj Finance Share Price Today is therefore not just a market move; it is also a reflection of how the market is framing a large, established finance franchise inside a competitive sector. Investors tracking Bajaj Finance Stock Performance usually watch it alongside its sector peers and benchmark multiples.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Bajaj Finance Share Price rising today?

Ans. Bajaj Finance Share Price is up 3.11% today, but no company-specific catalyst is established. The verified facts show a move from Rs 949.35 to Rs 978.9, with the stock trading above its opening level.

What is Bajaj Finance Share Price today?

Ans. Bajaj Finance Share Price last traded at Rs 978.9. That is Rs 29.55 above the previous close of Rs 949.35 and places the stock near the upper end of its intraday range.

What is Bajaj Finance market capitalisation?

Ans. Bajaj Finance market capitalisation stood at Rs 5,91,060.97 Cr. This figure places Bajaj Finance Share Price in a very large market-cap bracket within the Finance sector and NBFC industry.

How does Bajaj Finance compare with its sector benchmark?

Ans. Bajaj Finance Share Price trades above the Finance – NBFC benchmark median on P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE. The same industry benchmark covers 296 companies, making the comparison broad and relevant.

What do Bajaj Finance EPS and book value show?

Ans. EPS is 32.61 and book value is Rs 190.93 per share. Together, they give context to Bajaj Finance Share Price by showing earnings attributable to each share and the accounting net worth behind each share.

How does Bajaj Finance compare with peers?

Ans. Bajaj Finance Share Price carries a higher P/E than several peers such as Shriram Finance and Cholamandalam, but lower than JIO Financial Services. Its market cap is also far larger than the listed peers shown here.

Is Bajaj Finance valuation supported by profitability?

Ans. Bajaj Finance Share Price is supported by ROE of 18.54% and ROCE of 10.87%. Those numbers sit above the benchmark median for the same industry and help explain the premium valuation profile.

Should investors track Bajaj Finance Share Price on Univest?

Ans. Yes. Bajaj Finance Share Price can be tracked on Univest for current price, valuation ratios, market capitalisation and sector comparison. That gives readers a quick factual view of price action and fundamentals together.

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