Centum Electronics (CENTUM) Share Price falls 5.16% as stock drops to Rs 4,551.60

Published:   28 September 2026 at 2:23:10 PM IST

Centum Electronics Share Price moved lower today after Centum Electronics declined 5.16% to Rs 4,551.60 from the previous close of Rs 4,799.15. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 7,084.51 crore, placing it in the Mid Cap category. The move is notable because the data confirms a sharp same-day decline, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers following Centum Electronics Share Price Today, the session shows a lower close after opening at Rs 4,786.95 and touching an intraday high of Rs 4,787.00 before slipping to a day low of Rs 4,545.10. This Centum Electronics Stock News update focuses on what can be verified from the market print, valuation data and sector context. Univest is tracking the stock through its latest price action, fundamentals and industry comparison.

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

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 4,551.6
Previous Close	Rs 4,799.15
Today's Move	-Rs 247.55 (-5.16%)
Open	Rs 4,786.95
High	Rs 4,787
Low	Rs 4,545.1
Turnover	Rs 2.82 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 7,084.51 crore
Market Cap Category	Mid Cap

Centum Electronics Share Price today reflected a clear one-day decline. The stock opened at Rs 4,786.95, stayed close to that level for the session high of Rs 4,787.00, and then moved down to Rs 4,545.10 before ending at Rs 4,551.60. That leaves a day change of Rs -247.55, or -5.16%, versus the previous close of Rs 4,799.15. The session range between the day high and day low was Rs 241.90, which gives a factual view of the intraday move without assigning a cause. Turnover was Rs 2.82 crore. Since the company sits in the Mid Cap category, investors comparing Centum Electronics Share Price with broader market behaviour should keep the company size in factual context rather than as a reason for the move. As a Centum Electronics Share Price Update, today’s move is best read as a strong downward price session that remains unexplained by the supplied data and therefore needs to be followed through the next market print.

Centum Electronics (CENTUM) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 7,084.51 crore
P/E Ratio	142.77x
P/B Ratio	20.08x
ROE	27.16%
ROCE	26.02%
EPS	Rs 33.61
Book Value Per Share	Rs 238.97
Dividend Yield	0.1%

Centum Electronics has a market capitalisation of Rs 7,084.51 crore and falls in the Mid Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 142.77x, P/B at 20.08x 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. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 33.61, book value per share of Rs 238.97, dividend yield of 0.1%, 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 92.37x, median ROE of 16.73%, median ROCE of 23.18%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Capital Goods
Industry	Aerospace & Defense
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	142.77x
Benchmark Median P/E	92.37x
Benchmark Average P/E	103.66x
Benchmark P/E Range	34.44x to 241.26x
Company P/B Ratio	20.08x
Benchmark Median P/B	11.48x
Benchmark Average P/B	12.19x
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 7,084.51 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 15,178.69 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 65,307.75 crore

Centum Electronics operates in Capital Goods within the Aerospace & Defense industry. The sector snapshot covers 11 companies in the same industry and gives a useful benchmark for Centum Electronics Fundamental Analysis. The company’s P/E ratio of 142.77 is above the benchmark median of 92.37 and the benchmark average of 103.66, while also sitting below the benchmark maximum of 241.26. Its P/B ratio of 20.08 matches the benchmark maximum and stands above the benchmark median of 11.48 and average of 12.19. ROE at 27.16% is above the benchmark median of 16.73% and benchmark average of 24.31%, while ROCE at 26.02% is above the benchmark median of 23.18% and benchmark average of 24.87%. The benchmark market-cap median is Rs 15,178.69 crore and the average is Rs 65,307.75 crore, both above Centum Electronics’ Rs 7,084.51 crore. This sector view shows a company with higher valuation than the industry midpoint, alongside return ratios that compare well on the supplied numbers. As Centum Electronics Stock News and sector context are read together, the valuation profile remains the main comparison point.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Hindustan Aeronautics	HAL	3,21,012	34.44	7.53	23.98	31.99
Bharat Electronics	BEL	2,87,274.31	46.74	11.48	27.4	36.68
Data Patterns (India)	DATAPATTNS	24,748.55	92.37	14.08	16.73	23.18
Megasoft	SIGMAADV	18,018.56	118.64	18.63	98.82	58.84
Astra Microwave Products	ASTRAMICRO	15,418.59	81.56	12.04	16.29	20.29

Centum Electronics Share Price can also be viewed against the supplied listed peers in Aerospace & Defense. Compared with HAL, BEL, Data Patterns, Megasoft and Astra Microwave, Centum Electronics has a market capitalisation of Rs 7,084.51 crore, which is below all five supplied peer market caps. Its P/E ratio of 142.77 is above HAL at 34.44, BEL at 46.74, Data Patterns at 92.37 and Astra Microwave at 81.56, while also above Megasoft at 118.64. On ROE, Centum Electronics at 27.16% is above Data Patterns at 16.73% and Astra Microwave at 16.29%, close to BEL at 27.4%, and below Megasoft at 98.82%. ROCE at 26.02% is above Data Patterns, Astra Microwave, Apollos and Zen in the broader peer set, but below BEL and HAL. The peer data shows a stock priced at a premium on earnings relative to several listed names, with return ratios that sit in the mid-to-strong range on the supplied figures.

Why Investors Are Watching Centum Electronics

• Centum Electronics Share Price declined 5.16% today to Rs 4,551.60.
• The stock opened at Rs 4,786.95 and closed below the opening level.
• Market capitalisation stood at Rs 7,084.51 crore, placing it in the Mid Cap category.
• P/E ratio is 142.77, with P/B at 20.08 and EPS at Rs 33.61.
• ROE is 27.16% and ROCE is 26.02%, both available for Centum Electronics Fundamental Analysis.

About Centum Electronics

Centum Electronics is classified under Capital Goods and the Aerospace & Defense industry. The supplied data positions the company within a peer set that includes HAL, BEL, Data Patterns, Megasoft, Astra Microwave, Zen Technologies, Apollo Micro Systems and others in the same industry bucket. For readers checking Centum Electronics Company News and Centum Electronics Latest News, the verified facts in this article focus on price action, valuation and industry comparison. Centum Electronics Share News is therefore best understood through the lens of its market cap, return ratios and peer multiples rather than any unsupported business narrative. On Univest, this company page is designed to bring together Centum Electronics Share Price, company classification and benchmark context in one place.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Centum Electronics Share Price fall today?

Ans.  The data confirms that Centum Electronics Share Price fell 5.16% to Rs 4,551.60 today, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The session’s open, high, low and close are verified.

What is Centum Electronics Share Price today?

Ans.  Centum Electronics Share Price today is Rs 4,551.60. The previous close was Rs 4,799.15, which means the stock declined by Rs 247.55 during the session and ended lower on the day.

What is Centum Electronics market capitalisation?

Ans.  Centum Electronics has a market capitalisation of Rs 7,084.51 crore. That places it in the Mid Cap category and gives context to the current Centum Electronics Share Price and valuation discussion.

How does Centum Electronics compare with peers on valuation?

Ans.  Centum Electronics has a P/E ratio of 142.77 and a P/B ratio of 20.08. Both are above the industry median in the supplied Aerospace & Defense benchmark, indicating a richer valuation than the peer midpoint.

What do Centum Electronics ROE and ROCE show?

Ans.  Centum Electronics reports ROE of 27.16% and ROCE of 26.02%. These figures are above the benchmark medians in the supplied industry set and help frame the stock’s return profile alongside its valuation.

What is Centum Electronics EPS and book value?

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

Does Centum Electronics pay a dividend?

Ans.  The supplied dividend yield is 0.1%. That is the only verified payout metric in the dataset, and it should be read as historical or current yield data rather than a future payout assurance.

Which sector does Centum Electronics belong to?

Ans.  Centum Electronics is part of Capital Goods and the Aerospace & Defense industry. That sector context is important for Centum Electronics Stock News, because the peer benchmark is built from the same industry group.