Dalmia Bharat (DALBHARAT) Share Price Falls 2.69% Today

Dalmia Bharat Share Price fell to Rs 1,797.90 on 01 September 2026 at 3:33:19 PM IST, down 2.69% or Rs 49.65 for the day. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 34,617.17 crore. The Large Cap cement stock opened at Rs 1,891.00, touched the same intraday high of Rs 1,891.00, and slipped to a day low of Rs 1,797.00, showing that the decline deepened as the session progressed.

For investors tracking Dalmia Bharat Share Price today, the supplied data confirms a clear same-day fall but does not establish a company-specific catalyst. What stands out instead is the stock’s move from above the previous close of Rs 1,847.55 to near its session low, while the company remains one of the larger names in the Cement & Construction Materials space. The numbers worth tracking from here are price action versus moving averages, valuation multiples, and profitability relative to sector peers.

Dalmia Bharat (DALBHARAT) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 1,797.9
Previous Close	Rs 1,847.55
Today's Move	-Rs 49.65 (-2.69%)
Open	Rs 1,891
High	Rs 1,891
Low	Rs 1,797
Turnover	Rs 0.53 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 34,617.17 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Dalmia Bharat Share Price reflected a session that weakened steadily from the open. The stock began at Rs 1,891.00 against a previous close of Rs 1,847.55, but that opening print also remained the day’s high. From there, the price moved down to an intraday low of Rs 1,797.00 and was last seen at Rs 1,797.90, leaving the stock down Rs 49.65 on the day.

The intraday range between Rs 1,891.00 and Rs 1,797.00 was Rs 94.00. With the last traded price sitting just Rs 0.90 above the session low, late-session action looked weak. That does not prove a reason behind the move, but it does indicate that sellers held control through most of the trading window.

From a technical reference point, the stock is also below its 50-day moving average of Rs 1,841.73 and below its 200-day moving average of Rs 1,903.38. Its RSI stands at 50.76, which places it near the middle of the usual momentum band rather than at an extreme reading.

Dalmia Bharat (DALBHARAT) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 34,617.17 crore
P/E Ratio	37.14x
P/B Ratio	1.91x
ROE	6.55%
ROCE	8.15%
EPS	Rs 49.74
Book Value Per Share	Rs 968.75
Dividend Yield	0.49%

Dalmia Bharat’s fundamental profile shows a large listed cement company trading at valuation multiples that are not low for the sector, while profitability remains positive. These metrics do not explain the day’s fall, but they do help frame how the market may be viewing the stock.

The company’s market cap of Rs 34,617.17 crore places it firmly in the Large Cap bucket. It trades at a P/E ratio of 37.14 and a P/B ratio of 1.91. EPS stands at Rs 49.74, book value per share is Rs 968.75, and dividend yield is 0.49%.

Profitability is visible but not standout against the strongest peers. ROE is 6.55% and ROCE is 8.15%. That suggests the company is generating positive returns, though not at the level of some better-performing listed competitors. In short, the stock combines scale with moderate return ratios and a valuation that needs to be judged in relation to sector benchmarks.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Construction Materials
Industry	Cement & Construction Materials
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	37.14x
Benchmark Median P/E	29.52x
Benchmark Average P/E	48.07x
Benchmark P/E Range	8.49x to 342.21x
Company P/B Ratio	1.91x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.2x
Benchmark Average P/B	1.47x
Company ROE	6.55%
Benchmark Median ROE	3.92%
Benchmark Average ROE	-6.9%
Company ROCE	8.15%
Benchmark Median ROCE	6.41%
Benchmark Average ROCE	-0.54%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 34,617.17 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 1,149 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 18,112.51 crore

Dalmia Bharat operates in Construction Materials within the Cement & Construction Materials industry. The sector snapshot covers 41 companies, giving a useful backdrop for judging where the stock sits on valuation, returns and size.

Its P/E of 37.14 is above the industry median P/E of 29.52, calculated from 27 companies, but below the industry average of 48.07. The stock’s P/B of 1.91 is also above the median of 1.20 and average of 1.47 across 41 companies. That means the valuation is above the middle of the pack on both key multiples.

Profitability, however, compares somewhat better than the sector midpoint. ROE of 6.55% is above the median ROE of 3.92% and above the average of -6.9%. ROCE of 8.15% is higher than the median of 6.41% and the average of -0.54%. On size, Dalmia Bharat is far larger than the industry median market cap of Rs 1,149 crore and also above the average of Rs 18,112.51 crore.

The broad takeaway is mixed but clear: the company has scale and above-median return ratios, yet it also trades at above-median valuation multiples. That combination can keep the stock under close watch when daily price momentum turns weak.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Ultratech Cement	ULTRACEMCO	3,41,223.75	39.69	4.29	11.14	13.25
Ambuja Cements	AMBUJACEM	1,02,635.37	22.86	1.67	10	6.24
Shree Cement	SHREECEM	86,488.08	52.46	3.59	7.81	10.61
JK Cement	JKCEMENT	39,899.39	41.97	5.43	15.05	14.89
ACC	ACC	24,540.04	12.57	1.16	10.93	11.6

The peer set shows Dalmia Bharat in the middle band of large listed cement companies rather than at either extreme. It is materially smaller than UltraTech Cement, Ambuja Cements and Shree Cement, close to JK Cement, and larger than ACC by market cap.

On valuation, Dalmia Bharat’s P/E of 37.14 is slightly below UltraTech’s 39.69, below Shree Cement’s 52.46 and JK Cement’s 41.97, but above Ambuja’s 22.86 and ACC’s 12.57. Its P/B of 1.91 is far below UltraTech’s 4.29, Shree Cement’s 3.59 and JK Cement’s 5.43, but above Ambuja’s 1.67 and ACC’s 1.16.

On profitability, the company trails several peers. UltraTech reports ROE of 11.14% and ROCE of 13.25%, JK Cement has ROE of 15.05% and ROCE of 14.89%, and ACC shows ROE of 10.93% and ROCE of 11.6%. Ambuja’s ROE of 10.00% is above Dalmia Bharat’s 6.55%, though Ambuja’s ROCE of 6.24% is lower than Dalmia Bharat’s 8.15%. Shree Cement posts ROE of 7.81% and ROCE of 10.61%.

That leaves Dalmia Bharat Share Price in a position where investors may see reasonable scale and positive returns, but not the strongest profitability in the peer group. It is also not the cheapest stock in the pack on earnings or book value multiples.

Why Investors Are Watching Dalmia Bharat

• The stock fell 2.69% to Rs 1,797.90 and remained close to its day low of Rs 1,797.00.
• It opened at Rs 1,891.00 but could not hold above the previous close of Rs 1,847.55 for the session.
• The price is below the 50-DMA of Rs 1,841.73 and the 200-DMA of Rs 1,903.38.
• At 37.14x earnings and 1.91x book, valuation is above sector medians.
• ROE of 6.55% and ROCE of 8.15% are above industry medians but below several major peers.
• Its Rs 34,617.17 crore market cap keeps it relevant within the listed cement universe.

About Dalmia Bharat

Dalmia Bharat is part of the Construction Materials sector and operates in the Cement & Construction Materials industry. Based on the supplied peer set, it competes with major listed names such as UltraTech Cement, Ambuja Cements, Shree Cement, JK Cement and ACC. The company’s market capitalisation of Rs 34,617.17 crore makes it a sizeable listed player in the Indian cement space.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Dalmia Bharat Share Price fall today?

Ans.  Dalmia Bharat Share Price fell 2.69% to Rs 1,797.90 from the previous close of Rs 1,847.55. The supplied data confirms the decline, but it does not identify a company-specific catalyst behind the move.

What is Dalmia Bharat Share Price Today?

Ans.  Dalmia Bharat Share Price Today was Rs 1,797.90 at 3:33:19 PM IST on 01 September 2026. The stock was down Rs 49.65 for the session after trading between Rs 1,891.00 and Rs 1,797.00.

How did the stock trade during the session?

Ans.  The stock opened at Rs 1,891.00, which also remained the day’s high, and later slipped to a low of Rs 1,797.00. Trading close to the day low indicated weak intraday price action by the time of the update.

What is Dalmia Bharat Market Cap?

Ans.  Dalmia Bharat had a market capitalisation of Rs 34,617.17 crore at the time of the update. That places it in the Large Cap category and above the same-industry average market cap of Rs 18,112.51 crore.

Is Dalmia Bharat expensive compared with its sector?

Ans.  On the supplied sector data, Dalmia Bharat trades at a P/E of 37.14, above the industry median of 29.52 but below the average of 48.07. Its P/B of 1.91 is also above the median of 1.20 and average of 1.47.

How profitable is Dalmia Bharat compared with industry benchmarks?

Ans.  Dalmia Bharat reports ROE of 6.55% and ROCE of 8.15%. Both figures are above the same-industry medians of 3.92% and 6.41%, respectively. The stock belongs to the Construction Materials sector.

How does Dalmia Bharat compare with major cement peers?

Ans.  Dalmia Bharat’s P/E of 37.14 is lower than Shree Cement’s 52.46 and JK Cement’s 41.97, but higher than Ambuja’s 22.86 and ACC’s 12.57. Its ROE and ROCE trail the strongest peer profitability figures.

What do EPS, book value and dividend yield show?

Ans.  The company’s EPS is Rs 49.74, book value per share is Rs 968.75, and dividend yield is 0.49%. Together, these show current earnings per share, accounting net worth per share and a modest historical payout level.

Is Dalmia Bharat larger than the typical company in its industry?

Ans.  Yes. Dalmia Bharat’s market cap of Rs 34,617.17 crore is well above the same-industry median of Rs 1,149 crore and the average of Rs 18,112.51 crore. The stock belongs to the Construction Materials sector.

What should investors monitor after today’s decline?

Ans.  Investors can monitor whether the stock stabilises after closing near the day low, along with its position versus the 50-DMA and 200-DMA, and how its valuation and profitability compare with peers over time.