Centum Electronics (CENTUM) Share Price falls 5.66% as valuation stays rich

Centum Electronics Share Price was at Rs 4,101.60, down 5.66% in the latest session, with market capitalisation at Rs 6,575.3 Cr as of 08 October 2026 at 9:53:12 AM IST. The move placed Centum Electronics Share Price in focus because the stock opened at Rs 4,335, touched a high of Rs 4,335 and a low of Rs 4,059.95, and stayed below the previous close of Rs 4,347.75. According to latest Univest figures, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. For readers tracking Centum Electronics Share Price Today, the decline is best read alongside its valuation, return ratios and Aerospace & Defense peer set rather than as a standalone move. Univest data shows the stock is a Mid Cap, which frames the scale of the move within the broader share price fall.

Centum Electronics Share Price remains notable because the company trades at a high multiple relative to its same-industry peers, while its operating return metrics are also strong. That combination makes Centum Electronics Share Price Today relevant for stock news, stock analysis and fundamental analysis watchers who want a factual update rather than a prediction.

Centum Electronics (CENTUM) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 4,101.6
Previous Close	Rs 4,347.75
Today's Move	-Rs 246.15 (-5.66%)
Open	Rs 4,335
High	Rs 4,335
Low	Rs 4,059.95
Market Capitalisation	Rs 6,575.3 crore
Market Cap Category	Mid Cap

Centum Electronics Share Price today moved from Rs 4,347.75 at the previous close to Rs 4,101.60, a decline of Rs 246.15 or 5.66%. The stock opened at Rs 4,335, which was also the day high, and touched a low of Rs 4,059.95 during the latest session. That places Centum Electronics Share Price near the lower end of the intraday range as of 08 October 2026 at 9:53:12 AM IST. Market capitalisation stood at Rs 6,575.3 Cr, and the company is classified as a Mid Cap. For readers following Centum Electronics Share Price Live movement, the numbers show a clear price fall without any need to assume a separate trigger. Centum Electronics Share Price News therefore remains centred on observed price action, not conjecture. This is why Univest keeps the update anchored to the exact intraday move before moving into Centum Electronics Fundamental Analysis.

Centum Electronics (CENTUM) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 6,575.3 crore
P/E Ratio	129.34x
P/B Ratio	18.19x
ROE	27.16%
ROCE	26.02%
EPS	Rs 33.61
Book Value Per Share	Rs 238.97
Dividend Yield	0.12%

Centum Electronics (CENTUM) fundamental metrics show P/E 129.34x, P/B 18.19x, ROE 27.16%, ROCE 26.02%. Taken on their own, these numbers offer context rather than a trading signal.

Centum Electronics has a market capitalisation of Rs 6,575.30 crore and falls in the Mid Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 129.34x, P/B at 18.19x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 27.16% and ROCE of 26.02%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 33.61, book value per share of Rs 238.97, dividend yield of 0.12%, 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 88.41x, median ROE of 16.73%, median ROCE of 23.18%. They set out the fundamental picture and are not a rating on the stock.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Capital Goods
Industry	Aerospace & Defense
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	129.34x
Benchmark Median P/E	88.41x
Benchmark Average P/E	104.62x
Benchmark P/E Range	34x to 237x
Company P/B Ratio	18.19x
Benchmark Median P/B	12.21x
Benchmark Average P/B	12.3x
Company ROE	27.16%
Benchmark Median ROE	16.73%
Benchmark Average ROE	24.31%
Company ROCE	26.02%
Benchmark Median ROCE	23.18%
Benchmark Average ROCE	24.87%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 6,575.3 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 15,159.4 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 65,363.62 crore

Centum Electronics (CENTUM) operates in the Capital Goods sector, within the Aerospace & Defense industry.

Centum Electronics (CENTUM) has a P/E ratio of 129.34x, which is above the benchmark median of 88.41x, a difference of +46.3%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

Centum Electronics (CENTUM) has a ROE of 27.16%, which is above the benchmark median of 16.73%, a difference of +62.34%. Centum Electronics (CENTUM) has a ROCE of 26.02%, which is above the benchmark median of 23.18%, a difference of +12.25%.

Track stocks among today's decliners through the Univest top decliners screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Hindustan Aeronautics	HAL	3,22,215.79	34	7.44	23.98	31.99
Bharat Electronics	BEL	2,83,180.83	45.06	11.06	27.4	36.68
Data Patterns (India)	DATAPATTNS	24,075.91	88.41	13.47	16.73	23.18
Megasoft	SIGMAADV	21,260.65	136.39	21.42	98.82	58.84
Astra Microwave Products	ASTRAMICRO	16,198.09	85.44	12.61	16.29	20.29

Centum Electronics (CENTUM) has a P/E ratio of 129.34x compared with the displayed peer median of 85.44x. The comparison is relative and should not be read as a recommendation. Its ROE of 27.16% compares with a peer median of 23.98% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 26.02% versus the displayed peer median of 31.99%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Centum Electronics (CENTUM) has a market capitalisation of Rs 6,575.3 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching Centum Electronics

• Centum Electronics Share Price fell 5.66%, so the latest session is drawing immediate attention.
• The stock traded between Rs 4,335 and Rs 4,059.95, keeping Centum Electronics Share Price under intraday pressure.
• ROE of 27.16% and ROCE of 26.02% keep the fundamental profile relevant for Centum Electronics Share Price analysis.
• P/E of 129.34 and P/B of 18.19 place Centum Electronics Share Price above the same-industry median.
• Centum Electronics Share Price remains a Mid Cap in Aerospace & Defense, which makes peer comparison useful.

About Centum Electronics

Centum Electronics operates in the Capital Goods sector and the Aerospace & Defense industry. Centum Electronics Share Price is therefore tied to a business exposed to specialised electronics and defence-related demand in its industry chain. In this market note, the company is viewed through its listed positioning, valuation ratios and return metrics rather than any unverified business claim. For readers tracking Centum Electronics Stock News, the company’s profile is best understood as a Mid Cap with a relatively high valuation and strong return ratios. Centum Electronics Share Price remains a reference point for Aerospace & Defense investors who compare listed peers on earnings multiples, book value and return on capital.

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Readers can track Centum Electronics Share Price on Univest for live price updates, fundamental ratios, market capitalisation, 52-week levels and market insights in one place. Univest also helps compare Centum Electronics Share Price with sector peers, so the latest move can be read alongside valuation and return metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Centum Electronics Share Price fall today?

Ans. Centum Electronics Share Price fell 5.66% to Rs 4,101.60 from Rs 4,347.75. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger. The session also saw a low of Rs 4,059.95.

What is Centum Electronics Share Price today?

Ans. Centum Electronics Share Price was Rs 4,101.60 in the latest update at 08 October 2026 at 9:53:12 AM IST. The stock was down Rs 246.15 from the previous close and traded as a Mid Cap.

How much did Centum Electronics Share Price decline?

Ans. Centum Electronics Share Price declined by 5.66%, which equals Rs 246.15 versus the previous close of Rs 4,347.75. The stock opened at Rs 4,335 and touched an intraday low of Rs 4,059.95.

What is the market cap of Centum Electronics?

Ans. Centum Electronics Share Price is associated with a market capitalisation of Rs 6,575.3 Cr. That places it in the Mid Cap category and below the same-industry benchmark median market cap of Rs 15,159.4 Cr.

How is Centum Electronics valued?

Ans. Centum Electronics Share Price trades at a P/E of 129.34 and a P/B of 18.19. Those figures sit above the same-industry median, so the valuation is richer than the central benchmark in Aerospace & Defense.

What do ROE and ROCE show for Centum Electronics?

Ans. Centum Electronics Share Price comes with ROE of 27.16% and ROCE of 26.02%. Both are above the same-industry median, which keeps the profitability profile relevant even after the latest price fall.

How do EPS and book value help read Centum Electronics Share Price?

Ans. EPS is Rs 33.61 and book value is Rs 238.97 per share. For Centum Electronics Share Price, EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value reflects accounting net worth per share.

Is Centum Electronics expensive versus peers?

Ans. Centum Electronics Share Price trades above the same-industry median P/E of 88.41 and above the median P/B of 12.21. Compared with HAL, BEL and Data Patterns, the valuation remains on the higher side.

Where can investors track Centum Electronics Share Price live?

Ans. Investors can track Centum Electronics Share Price on Univest for live updates, valuation ratios, market capitalisation, 52-week levels and peer context. That keeps the share price update and stock analysis in one place.