Dalmia Bharat (DALBHARAT) Share Price Falls 2.14% as Stock Trades at Rs 1,835.90

Published:   28 August 2026 at 11:50:06 AM IST

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

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 1,835.9
Previous Close	Rs 1,876
Today's Move	-Rs 40.10 (-2.14%)
Open	Rs 1,871.95
High	Rs 1,871.95
Low	Rs 1,835.9
Turnover	Rs 0.25 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 34,816.93 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Dalmia Bharat Share Price Today opened at Rs 1,871.95, matched the day’s high at Rs 1,871.95 and then slipped to the low and close of Rs 1,835.90. That left the stock Rs 40.10 below the previous close of Rs 1,876, or 2.14% lower for the day. The current price, open, high and low show a narrow intraday range, with the session ending at the day’s low. Turnover for the day was Rs 0.25 Cr, which is a factual traded-value figure and should be read alongside the price move rather than as a reason for it. In company-size terms, the stock sits in the Large Cap category and carries a market cap of Rs 34,816.93 Cr. Since the data confirms a same-day decline but not a company-specific trigger, the next useful lens is the stock’s longer-term positioning and valuation context. The stock also moved just above its 50-DMA of Rs 1,839.41 on a closing basis, while staying below the 200-DMA of Rs 1,905.98, which places today’s trade in a mixed technical position based strictly on the supplied data.

Dalmia Bharat (DALBHARAT) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 34,816.93 crore
P/E Ratio	37.71x
P/B Ratio	1.94x
ROE	6.55%
ROCE	8.15%
EPS	Rs 49.74
Book Value Per Share	Rs 968.75
Dividend Yield	0.48%

Dalmia Bharat has a market capitalisation of Rs 34,816.93 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 37.71x, P/B at 1.94x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 6.55% and ROCE of 8.15%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 49.74, book value per share of Rs 968.75, dividend yield of 0.48%, 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 31.49x, median ROE of 3.1%, median ROCE of 6.41%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.

For readers following Dalmia Bharat Share Price movement over multiple sessions, the key point is that today’s decline comes with a valuation profile that is not extreme relative to the wider industry average, yet remains above the benchmark median on P/E and P/B. That makes the stock’s current level useful for comparison, not for prediction.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Construction Materials
Industry	Cement & Construction Materials
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	37.71x
Benchmark Median P/E	31.49x
Benchmark Average P/E	50.2x
Benchmark P/E Range	6.92x to 354.93x
Company P/B Ratio	1.94x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.21x
Benchmark Average P/B	1.53x
Company ROE	6.55%
Benchmark Median ROE	3.1%
Benchmark Average ROE	-7.16%
Company ROCE	8.15%
Benchmark Median ROCE	6.41%
Benchmark Average ROCE	2.33%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 34,816.93 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 1,120.5 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 18,448.47 crore

Dalmia Bharat operates in Construction Materials and the Cement & Construction Materials industry, where the supplied benchmark covers 41 companies in the same industry. The company’s P/E of 37.71 is above the benchmark median of 31.49 and below the benchmark average of 50.2, while the P/B of 1.94 is above the benchmark median of 1.21 and benchmark average of 1.53. ROE at 6.55% is above the benchmark median of 3.1%, and ROCE at 8.15% is above the benchmark median of 6.41%. The sector market cap median is Rs 1,120.5 Cr and the average is Rs 18,448.47 Cr, while Dalmia Bharat itself is at Rs 34,816.93 Cr, clearly above both. In direct sector performance terms, the supplied data does not assign a sector-wide move for today, so the comparison remains valuation-led. Univest uses this framing to separate daily price action from the broader industry benchmark.

Within the same industry set, the stock’s valuation sits between lower-priced peers such as ACC and higher-multiple names such as Shree Cement and UltraTech Cement. That relative position helps explain why Dalmia Bharat Share Price analysis often looks at both profitability and market-cap scale together. The comparison is factual and does not imply a future path.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Ultratech Cement	ULTRACEMCO	3,46,277.49	40.44	4.37	11.14	13.25
Ambuja Cements	AMBUJACEM	1,04,610.8	23.63	1.72	10	6.24
Shree Cement	SHREECEM	89,824.47	54.12	3.71	7.81	10.61
JK Cement	JKCEMENT	40,796.09	42.77	5.53	15.05	14.89
ACC	ACC	24,982.28	12.89	1.19	10.93	11.6

Peer data places Dalmia Bharat among large listed cement companies, but its valuation and returns sit in a mixed position. UltraTech Cement has a higher P/E of 40.44 and a much larger market cap of Rs 3,46,277.49 Cr, along with ROE of 11.14% and ROCE of 13.25%. Ambuja Cements trades at a lower P/E of 23.63 with market cap of Rs 1,04,610.8 Cr. Shree Cement shows a higher P/E of 54.12 and market cap of Rs 89,824.47 Cr, while JK Cement has a P/E of 42.77 and the strongest ROE and ROCE in the set at 15.05% and 14.89%. Compared with ACC, which trades at a P/E of 12.89 and market cap of Rs 24,982.28 Cr, Dalmia Bharat looks more expensive on earnings but still remains in the same listed peer group for sector tracking. Univest presents these comparisons so readers can see relative valuation clearly.

The peer set also shows that Dalmia Bharat Share Price is being viewed within a broad range of return profiles, from lower P/B names such as ACC to higher P/B and higher P/E names such as JK Cement. That spread is useful for context because it shows how the stock compares on valuation and profitability without relying on any unverified trigger for the day’s fall.

Why Investors Are Watching Dalmia Bharat

• Dalmia Bharat Share Price fell 2.14% today to Rs 1,835.90.
• The stock closed Rs 40.10 below the previous close of Rs 1,876.
• Market capitalisation stands at Rs 34,816.93 Cr and the company is classified as Large Cap.
• The P/E ratio is 37.71, P/B is 1.94, ROE is 6.55% and ROCE is 8.15%.
• In the same industry set, peer P/E ranges from 12.89 for ACC to 54.12 for Shree Cement

About Dalmia Bharat

Dalmia Bharat operates in the Construction Materials sector and the Cement & Construction Materials industry. The supplied company profile supports analysis through its market capitalisation, valuation ratios and return metrics rather than through a broader business description. For today’s Dalmia Bharat Share Price discussion, that means the focus stays on what is verified: a listed cement company with Large Cap status, Rs 34,816.93 Cr market capitalisation, and a set of earnings and return figures that shape stock analysis alongside the day’s decline. Univest keeps the interpretation tied to data rather than assumptions about operations or future outcomes. The trading data also leaves room for further monitoring in later sessions, since only the day’s numbers are confirmed here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Dalmia Bharat Share Price fall today?

Ans.  The supplied data shows Dalmia Bharat Share Price declined 2.14% to Rs 1,835.90, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The session opened at Rs 1,871.95 and closed at the day’s low.

What is the current Dalmia Bharat Share Price Today?

Ans.  Dalmia Bharat Share Price Today is Rs 1,835.90. The stock is Rs 40.10 below the previous close of Rs 1,876 and the market capitalisation is Rs 34,816.93 Cr. The previous close was Rs 1,876.

How much did Dalmia Bharat Share Price fall in one day?

Ans.  Dalmia Bharat Share Price fell Rs 40.10, which is a decline of 2.14% from the previous close. The day’s open, high and low were Rs 1,871.95, Rs 1,871.95 and Rs 1,835.90.

What valuation does Dalmia Bharat Share Price reflect today?

Ans.  Dalmia Bharat trades at a P/E of 37.71 and a P/B of 1.94. EPS is Rs 49.74, book value per share is Rs 968.75 and dividend yield is 0.48%. The previous close was Rs 1,876.

How do Dalmia Bharat returns compare with the sector benchmark?

Ans.  Dalmia Bharat has ROE of 6.55% and ROCE of 8.15%, above the benchmark medians of 3.1% and 6.41% for the same industry. The benchmark covers 41 companies. The stock belongs to the Construction Materials sector.

How does Dalmia Bharat compare with listed peers?

Ans.  In the peer set, UltraTech Cement, Ambuja Cements, Shree Cement, JK Cement and ACC show a wide valuation range. Dalmia Bharat sits between higher and lower P/E names in that group.

What should readers monitor next in Dalmia Bharat Share Price?

Ans.  Readers can monitor the next session’s price action around Rs 1,835.90, along with valuation ratios, sector comparison and any new company disclosure. Univest tracks these data points as they update.