
Britannia Industries Ltd. (BRITANNIA): Britannia Industries Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week Low at Rs 4,940
Updated: 16 Sept 2026 • 9:27 am
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Britannia Industries Ltd. traded at Rs 4,989.30, up 0.77% today, after touching a fresh 52-week low of Rs 4,940. Its market capitalisation stood at Rs 1,19,711.54 crore.
Britannia Share Price was at Rs 4,989.30 on 16 September 2026 at 9:24 AM IST, up Rs 38.30 or 0.77% from the previous close of Rs 4,951, even after the stock touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 4,940 in early trade. With a market capitalisation of Rs 1,19,711.54 crore, Britannia Industries Ltd. is drawing attention because the verified data confirms a one-year low event in a large FMCG name.
For investors tracking Britannia Share Price Today and Britannia Stock News, the supplied numbers show a stock that briefly slipped to a yearly low before recovering above that level. The data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. That is why the focus shifts to price action, valuation, profitability and sector positioning rather than speculation. Univest notes that Britannia remains one of the larger listed Consumer Food companies, so a 52-week trough in the stock is relevant for market watchers following Stocks in News, Market Movers and the broader Indian Stock Market.
Britannia Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 4,989.3 |
| Previous Close | Rs 4,951 |
| Today's Move | +Rs 38.3 (+0.77%) |
| Open | Rs 4,950.95 |
| High | Rs 4,995.55 |
| Low | Rs 4,940 |
| Turnover | Rs 0.2 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,19,711.54 crore |
Britannia Industries Ltd. (BRITANNIA) traded at Rs 4,989.3 versus the previous close of Rs 4,951, a rise of 0.77%. The stock opened at Rs 4,950.95, reached a high of Rs 4,995.55, touched a low of Rs 4,940.
Britannia Share Price Today shows a fresh 52-week low event, but also an intraday rebound. The stock opened at Rs 4,950.95, almost flat to the previous close of Rs 4,951, then moved between a day high of Rs 4,995.55 and a day low of Rs 4,940. It was later seen at Rs 4,989.30, up 0.77%, with turnover of Rs 0.20 crore and market capitalisation of Rs 1,19,711.54 crore.
That intraday path matters for Britannia Share Price Update because the stock hit the exact one-year low level of Rs 4,940 and then traded Rs 49.30 above it. In Share Market Today terms, that places Britannia among the Stocks at 52 Week Low that are still seeing close monitoring even without a confirmed company-specific trigger in the supplied data. For readers tracking Britannia NSE and Britannia BSE searches, the verified event is the fresh 52-week trough itself, recorded at 9:24:26 AM IST, with the article posted at 9:24:34 AM IST. From here, the main question is whether the weak price structure is offset by financial quality and sector standing.
Britannia Industries Ltd. (BRITANNIA) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,19,711.54 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 45.79x |
| P/B Ratio | 20.92x |
| ROE | 53.62% |
| ROCE | 56.48% |
| EPS | Rs 108.11 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 236.72 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.83% |
Britannia Industries Ltd. (BRITANNIA) fundamental metrics show P/E 45.79x, P/B 20.92x, ROE 53.62%, ROCE 56.48%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Britannia Industries Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 119711.54 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 45.79x, P/B at 20.92x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 53.62% and ROCE of 56.48%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 108.11, book value per share of Rs 236.72, dividend yield of 1.83%, 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 22.28x, median ROE of 11.52%, median ROCE of 13.71%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | FMCG |
| Industry | Consumer Food |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 45.79x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 22.28x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 42.42x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 1.3x to 828.84x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 20.92x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.05x |
| Company ROE | 53.62% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 11.52% |
| Company ROCE | 56.48% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 13.71% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,19,711.54 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 190.65 crore |
Britannia Industries Ltd. (BRITANNIA) is classified under sector: FMCG and industry: Consumer Food.
Britannia Industries Ltd. (BRITANNIA) has a P/E ratio of 45.79x, which is above the benchmark median of 22.28x, a difference of +105.52%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Britannia Industries Ltd. (BRITANNIA) has a ROE of 53.62%, which is above the benchmark median of 11.52%, a difference of +365.45%. Britannia Industries Ltd. (BRITANNIA) has a ROCE of 56.48%, which is above the benchmark median of 13.71%, a difference of +311.96%.
Track stocks falling to yearly lows through the Univest 52-week-low screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varun Beverages Ltd. | VBL | 1,40,796.34 | 40.92 | 6.36 | 16.94 | 20.73 |
| Nestle India Ltd. | NESTLEIND | 2,66,878.7 | 68.65 | 42.67 | 76.34 | 98.35 |
| Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd. | JUBLFOOD | 31,039.12 | 70.61 | 13.07 | 17.93 | 25.56 |
| Hatsun Agro Product Ltd. | HATSUN | 27,237.66 | 76.28 | 13.65 | 19.45 | 17.4 |
| Zydus Wellness Ltd. | ZYDUSWELL | 17,583.15 | 92.98 | 2.94 | 3.43 | 4.42 |
Britannia Industries Ltd. (BRITANNIA) has a P/E ratio of 45.79x compared with the displayed peer median of 70.61x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 53.62% compares with a peer median of 17.93% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 56.48% versus the displayed peer median of 20.73%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Britannia Industries Ltd. (BRITANNIA) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,19,711.54 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Britannia
- The stock touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 4,940 before recovering to Rs 4,989.30.
- Today’s trading range of Rs 4,940 to Rs 4,995.55 keeps Britannia Share Price in focus for short-term Price Action tracking.
- P/E of 45.79 and P/B of 20.92 remain above same-industry medians of 22.28 and 2.05.
- ROE of 53.62 and ROCE of 56.48 are substantially above industry medians of 11.52 and 13.71.
- Its Rs 1,19,711.54 crore market capitalisation makes this yearly low significant within FMCG and Consumer Food.
About Britannia
Britannia Industries Ltd. is classified in the FMCG sector and the Consumer Food industry. In market terms, it is one of the larger listed companies in its category, with a market capitalisation of Rs 1,19,711.54 crore, well above the same-industry median of Rs 190.65 crore and average of Rs 5,445.41 crore. That size places Britannia alongside major Consumer Food names followed across NSE News, BSE News and wider Stock Market Today coverage.
Based on the supplied classification and benchmark universe, Britannia is assessed against listed peers such as Nestle India, Varun Beverages, Jubilant FoodWorks, Hatsun Agro Product and Zydus Wellness. For readers tracking Britannia Company News, the current focus is not on an announced catalyst in the supplied data, but on how a large, high-return Consumer Food company is trading at a fresh 52-week trough while still carrying premium valuation ratios.
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On Univest, users can track Britannia Share Price Live with current price moves, 52-week levels, market capitalisation, valuation ratios, profitability metrics and peer context in one place. Univest also helps investors follow Britannia Share Price Today, Britannia Stock News, sector benchmarks and broader market insights without relying on speculation. For those monitoring Market News and Stock Updates, Univest keeps the focus on verified numbers and comparable context.
Disclaimer: 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Britannia Share Price in focus today?
Ans. Britannia Share Price is in focus because the stock touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 4,940 on 16 September 2026, before trading at Rs 4,989.30, up 0.77% from the previous close of Rs 4,951.
What is the fresh 52-week low for Britannia Industries?
Ans. The fresh 52-week low for Britannia Industries is Rs 4,940. The stock also traded between Rs 4,940 and Rs 4,995.55 during the session, showing that the one-year low was hit in early trade.
What was Britannia Share Price Today after hitting the yearly low?
Ans. After touching the yearly low of Rs 4,940, Britannia Share Price Today was seen at Rs 4,989.30. That placed the stock Rs 49.30 above the low and Rs 38.30 above the previous close.
Did Britannia Industries fall today?
Ans. No, the stock was actually up on the day when this article was published. Britannia Industries gained 0.77% or Rs 38.30 to Rs 4,989.30, despite touching a fresh 52-week trough intraday.
What does Britannia’s valuation look like at this level?
Ans. Britannia trades at a P/E of 45.79 and P/B of 20.92. Those are above the same-industry median values of 22.28 and 2.05, indicating the stock still carries premium valuation versus many Consumer Food peers.
How profitable is Britannia compared with its industry?
Ans. Britannia reports ROE of 53.62 and ROCE of 56.48. Both are much higher than the same-industry medians of 11.52 and 13.71, showing that profitability remains a major part of the investment case.
What are the key financial metrics investors are tracking?
Ans. Investors are tracking market capitalisation of Rs 1,19,711.54 crore, EPS of 108.11, book value of Rs 236.72 and dividend yield of 1.83, alongside P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE for valuation context.
How does Britannia compare with major listed peers?
Ans. Britannia’s P/E of 45.79 is below Nestle India, Jubilant FoodWorks, Hatsun Agro Product and Zydus Wellness, but above Varun Beverages. Its ROE and ROCE are stronger than several peers, though below Nestle India.
Is Britannia a large-cap stock in its industry?
Ans. Yes. Britannia’s market capitalisation of Rs 1,19,711.54 crore is far above the same-industry median of Rs 190.65 crore and average of Rs 5,445.41 crore, making it a large listed Consumer Food player.
What should investors monitor next in Britannia Stock News?
Ans. Investors may monitor whether Britannia Share Price holds above the Rs 4,940 52-week low, how valuation compares with peers, and whether revenue, net profit, ROE and ROCE trends stay supportive in future updates.
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