Britannia Industries (BRITANNIA) Share Price Falls 2.02% Today

Britannia Industries Share Price declined to Rs 5,077 on 02 September 2026, down 2.02% or Rs 104.5 from the previous close of Rs 5,181.5. With a market capitalisation of Rs 1,26,455.86 crore, the Large Cap FMCG company is in focus because the move comes alongside premium profitability ratios and premium valuation multiples.

Today’s data confirms a clear same-day decline, with the stock opening at Rs 5,126.6 and moving toward an intraday low of Rs 5,076.45. The broader financial profile remains notable as well: P/E stands at 47.93, P/B at 21.89, ROE at 53.62%, and ROCE at 56.48%.

For investors tracking Britannia Industries Share Price today, the available numbers confirm the move but do not identify a company-specific trigger. That makes the price action, valuation position, industry benchmark and peer comparison the main areas to watch. This analysis sticks only to the supplied data.

Britannia Industries (BRITANNIA) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 5,077
Previous Close	Rs 5,181.5
Today's Move	-Rs 104.50 (-2.02%)
Open	Rs 5,126.6
High	Rs 5,141.8
Low	Rs 5,076.45
Turnover	Rs 0.76 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,26,455.86 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Britannia Industries Share Price reflects a visible decline, with the stock falling from the previous close of Rs 5,181.5 to Rs 5,077. That equals a loss of Rs 104.5, or 2.02%, in the session snapshot.

The session began at Rs 5,126.6, already below the previous close. The stock then touched an intraday high of Rs 5,141.8 before weakening to Rs 5,076.45, which was also the day’s low in the supplied data. Turnover stood at Rs 0.76 crore at the snapshot time.

As a Large Cap stock, Britannia also draws attention because of its broader trend markers. The price is below the 50-day moving average of Rs 5,441.19 and below the 200-day moving average of Rs 5,609.08. RSI is 53.33, offering an additional technical reference point without implying any directional forecast.

Britannia Industries (BRITANNIA) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,26,455.86 crore
P/E Ratio	47.93x
P/B Ratio	21.89x
ROE	53.62%
ROCE	56.48%
EPS	Rs 108.11
Book Value Per Share	Rs 236.72
Dividend Yield	1.75%

Britannia’s fundamentals show a company with strong return ratios and a premium valuation. At a market capitalisation of Rs 1,26,455.86 crore, it remains one of the larger listed names in the Consumer Food segment. The stock trades at 47.93 times earnings and 21.89 times book value.

Profitability is notably strong in the supplied data. ROE is 53.62% and ROCE is 56.48%, both high by absolute standards. EPS stands at Rs 108.11, book value per share at Rs 236.72, and dividend yield at 1.75%.

The key takeaway is not one-dimensional. High profitability can support premium multiples, but valuation remains elevated relative to much of the industry benchmark. That mix helps explain why Britannia Industries Share Price is being watched closely after a 2.02% fall.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	FMCG
Industry	Consumer Food
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	47.93x
Benchmark Median P/E	22.9x
Benchmark Average P/E	45.02x
Benchmark P/E Range	1.46x to 828.84x
Company P/B Ratio	21.89x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.01x
Benchmark Average P/B	3.45x
Company ROE	53.62%
Benchmark Median ROE	11.17%
Benchmark Average ROE	14.56%
Company ROCE	56.48%
Benchmark Median ROCE	13.58%
Benchmark Average ROCE	16.61%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,26,455.86 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 202.26 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 6,536.19 crore

Britannia operates in FMCG and is classified under Consumer Food. The supplied same-industry benchmark covers 121 companies, which helps place the stock’s ratios in a broader listed-company context.

On valuation, Britannia’s P/E of 47.93 is well above the industry median of 22.9 and slightly above the average of 45.02. The benchmark P/E range runs from 1.46 to 828.84 across 102 companies with available data. On P/B, Britannia’s 21.89 is far above the industry median of 2.01 and average of 3.45 across 119 companies.

On profitability, the comparison looks stronger. ROE of 53.62% is far above the median of 11.17% and average of 14.56%. ROCE of 56.48% is also much higher than the median of 13.58% and average of 16.61%. Market capitalisation of Rs 1,26,455.86 crore is far above the same-industry median of Rs 202.26 crore and average of Rs 6,536.19 crore, though below the benchmark maximum of Rs 2,84,233.53 crore.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Nestle India	NESTLEIND	2,84,233.53	73.03	45.39	76.34	98.35
Varun Beverages	VBL	1,38,004.57	40.61	6.32	16.94	20.73
Jubilant FoodWorks	JUBLFOOD	32,662.34	73.59	13.62	17.93	25.56
Hatsun Agro Product	HATSUN	26,497.02	75.44	13.91	16.95	14.6
Devyani International	DEVYANI	17,082.38	0	10.98	-3.24	8.98

Peer data shows that Britannia sits in a mixed but premium position. Nestle India has the larger market cap at Rs 2,84,233.53 crore and also trades at higher P/E and P/B multiples of 73.03 and 45.39, with stronger return ratios of 76.34% ROE and 98.35% ROCE.

Varun Beverages has a market cap of Rs 1,38,004.57 crore, close to Britannia’s, but trades at a lower P/E of 40.61 and much lower P/B of 6.32. Its ROE of 16.94% and ROCE of 20.73% are materially below Britannia’s. Jubilant FoodWorks and Hatsun Agro Product both trade at higher P/E multiples of 73.59 and 75.44 respectively, yet both post lower ROE and ROCE. Devyani International has a market cap of Rs 17,082.38 crore, P/B of 10.98, ROE of -3.24%, and ROCE of 8.98%.

The peer takeaway is straightforward: Britannia shows stronger profitability than several peers, while its valuation is more expensive than some names and cheaper than others. That relative positioning is part of why Britannia Industries Share Price remains under watch after today’s decline.

Why Investors Are Watching Britannia Industries

• Price action:  The stock fell 2.02% to Rs 5,077 from Rs 5,181.5.
• Intraday positioning:  It opened at Rs 5,126.6, touched Rs 5,141.8 and slipped to Rs 5,076.45.
• Valuation context:  The stock trades at 47.93x earnings and 21.89x book value.
• Profitability profile:  ROE of 53.62% and ROCE of 56.48% remain well above industry benchmarks.
• Sector standing:  Market cap of Rs 1,26,455.86 crore keeps the company among the larger Consumer Food players.

About Britannia Industries

Britannia Industries operates in the FMCG sector and is classified under the Consumer Food industry in the supplied data. It is a Large Cap company with a market capitalisation of Rs 1,26,455.86 crore, placing it among the bigger listed names in its peer universe.

The company’s profile stands out for scale, strong return ratios and premium valuation multiples. Those features are central to understanding why Britannia Industries Share Price gets close market attention during notable trading sessions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Britannia Industries Share Price fall today?

Ans.  Britannia Industries Share Price fell 2.02% to Rs 5,077 from the previous close of Rs 5,181.5. The supplied data confirms the decline, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst.

What is Britannia Industries Share Price today?

Ans.  The stock price in the supplied snapshot is Rs 5,077. It opened at Rs 5,126.6, touched a high of Rs 5,141.8 and a low of Rs 5,076.45 during the session.

What is the market capitalisation of Britannia Industries?

Ans.  Britannia Industries has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,26,455.86 crore in the supplied data. It is classified as a Large Cap company. The company operates in the FMCG sector. Its P/E ratio is 47.93x.

Is Britannia Industries expensive on a P/E basis?

Ans.  The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 47.93. That is above the same-industry median P/E of 22.9 and slightly above the industry average of 45.02. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 47.93x.

How does Britannia Industries compare on profitability?

Ans.  ROE stands at 53.62% and ROCE at 56.48%. Both are well above the industry median ROE of 11.17% and ROCE of 13.58%. ROE stands at 53.62%. ROCE stands at 56.48%.

How does Britannia Industries compare with Nestle India and Varun Beverages?

Ans.  Britannia’s market cap of Rs 1,26,455.86 crore is below Nestle India’s Rs 2,84,233.53 crore and slightly below Varun Beverages’ Rs 1,38,004.57 crore. Its ROE and ROCE are stronger than Varun’s but lower than Nestle’s.

Why is Britannia Industries Share Price attracting attention on Univest?

Ans.  It is drawing attention because of today’s 2.02% decline, its Large Cap status, premium valuation, strong ROE and ROCE, and its position within the FMCG Consumer Food peer set tracked on Univest.