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DLF (DLF) Share Price Falls 2.31% Today: Price Action, Valuation and Peer Analysis

2 Sept 202611:09 am

DLF (DLF) Share Price Falls 2.31% Today: Price Action, Valuation and Peer Analysis

DLF Share Price fell to Rs 659 on 02 September 2026, down 2.31% for the day. That moved the Large Cap realty company away from its previous close of Rs 674.55 and left it trading closer to the session low, while market capitalisation stood at Rs 1,67,826.13 crore and turnover at Rs 3.88 crore.

For readers tracking intraday market moves, the supplied data clearly confirms the decline but does not provide a verified company-specific trigger. In other words, the price move is factual, while the reason behind it cannot be attributed to any single development from the available figures alone.

The data points worth noting immediately are the current price of Rs 659, the intraday low of Rs 651.15, P/E of 37.56, P/B of 3.65, ROE of 5.96%, and ROCE of 6.81%. Together, these help frame whether today’s weakness looks purely technical, somewhat valuation-led, or simply part of a broader market repricing within real estate counters.

DLF (DLF) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric Value
Current Price Rs 659
Previous Close Rs 674.55
Today's Move -Rs 15.55 (-2.31%)
Open Rs 674.4
High Rs 674.4
Low Rs 651.15
Turnover Rs 3.88 crore
Market Capitalisation Rs 1,67,826.13 crore
Market Cap Category Large Cap

The session pattern was notably weak. DLF opened at Rs 674.4 and that was also the day’s high, indicating the stock did not trade above its opening level in the supplied snapshot. It later declined to Rs 651.15 before recovering only slightly to Rs 659. Relative to the previous close of Rs 674.55, that still meant a fall of Rs 15.55, or 2.31%.

This sequence matters because it shows selling pressure from the start of the session rather than a late reversal. When the open and the high are the same, it often suggests the stock struggled to attract fresh buying at higher levels during the period captured by the data. The recovery from the day’s low also remained, so the stock was still trading well below both the open and the prior close.

At Rs 3.88 crore, turnover gives a basic activity check, though it does not by itself explain the move. For a company of this size, intraday price behaviour usually needs to be viewed alongside broader positioning indicators, which is why the technical and valuation context becomes useful next.

Technical Context: RSI and Moving Averages

The available technical readings add some structure to the discussion. DLF’s RSI stands at 57.35, which places it in a neutral-to-firm zone rather than an extreme momentum condition. That means the data does not suggest a deeply oversold setup from this reading alone, even after today’s decline.

The stock is trading below its 50-day moving average of Rs 664.61, since the current price is Rs 659. That puts the near-term position slightly under a commonly watched medium-term reference point. However, it remains above the 200-day moving average of Rs 628.65, showing that the longer-term trend reference is still lower than the current price.

Taken together, this creates a mixed technical picture. The stock is below the 50-DMA, which can indicate near-term softness, but above the 200-DMA, which means the longer-range technical base is not necessarily broken by this one-day move. For readers following DLF Share Price closely, that mix helps explain why today’s fall may be viewed as short-term weakness rather than a conclusive long-term trend call from the supplied data alone.

DLF (DLF) Fundamental Analysis

Metric Value
Market Capitalisation Rs 1,67,826.13 crore
P/E Ratio 37.56x
P/B Ratio 3.65x
ROE 5.96%
ROCE 6.81%
EPS Rs 17.96
Book Value Per Share Rs 184.95
Dividend Yield 1.19%

From a fundamental perspective, DLF remains one of the biggest listed real estate companies in the dataset, with market capitalisation of Rs 1,67,826.13 crore. The stock trades at 37.56 times earnings and 3.65 times book value. Those figures are meaningful because they show investors are assigning a premium to the business versus some parts of the wider industry, even though the return ratios are moderate.

ROE of 5.96% and ROCE of 6.81% indicate profitability that is positive but not especially high when compared with leading peers. EPS is Rs 17.96, while book value per share is Rs 184.95. Dividend yield stands at 1.19%, giving a but relevant income reference for investors who track payout support alongside valuation.

The main takeaway is balance rather than a single standout signal. DLF has scale, established market presence, and positive return metrics, but the supplied ratios do not show the kind of profitability lead that would automatically justify a much stronger valuation case without further company-specific context.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric Value
Sector Realty
Industry Construction – Real Estate
Benchmark Scope same industry
Company P/E Ratio 37.56x
Benchmark Median P/E 24.49x
Benchmark Average P/E 82.67x
Benchmark P/E Range 0x to 1,789.07x
Company P/B Ratio 3.65x
Benchmark Median P/B 1.35x
Benchmark Average P/B 7.47x
Company ROE 5.96%
Benchmark Median ROE 3.67%
Benchmark Average ROE 2.83%
Company ROCE 6.81%
Benchmark Median ROCE 6.28%
Benchmark Average ROCE 5.39%
Company Market Capitalisation Rs 1,67,826.13 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap Rs 176.33 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap Rs 4,515.5 crore

DLF belongs to the Realty sector and the Construction – Real Estate industry. Within the same-industry benchmark of 179 companies, its P/E of 37.56 is above the median of 24.49 but below the average of 82.67. Because the benchmark P/E range runs from 0 to 1,789.07, sector valuations are clearly widely dispersed, so median comparisons are often more useful than headline averages.

The P/B story is similar. DLF’s 3.65 is above the median P/B of 1.35 but below the average of 7.47. On profitability, however, DLF looks somewhat stronger than the benchmark centre, with ROE above both the median and average, and ROCE also above both the median and average.

Where DLF stands apart most clearly is size. Its market capitalisation is far above the benchmark median of Rs 176.33 crore and average of Rs 4,515.5 crore, and it matches the maximum market-cap figure in the supplied industry set. That makes today’s decline relevant not just as an isolated stock move, but as a move in the largest company by market value within this benchmark universe.

Peer Comparison

Company Symbol Market Cap (Cr) P/E P/B ROE (%) ROCE (%)
Macrotech Developers LODHA 1,23,134.28 28.93 4.96 16.21 16.89
Prestige Estates Projects PRESTIGE 68,615.33 59.24 4.08 8.24 11.51
Oberoi Realty OBEROIRLTY 67,673.65 25.99 3.7 14.91 17.69
The Phoenix Mills PHOENIXLTD 67,410.67 52.73 5.93 13.1 13.7
Godrej Properties GODREJPROP 60,579.66 37.35 3.06 10.1 8.37

Peer data adds important perspective. DLF’s P/E of 37.56 is above Macrotech Developers and Oberoi Realty, almost identical to Godrej Properties, and below Prestige Estates and The Phoenix Mills. Its P/B of 3.65 is close to Oberoi Realty, above Godrej Properties, and below Macrotech, Prestige, and Phoenix Mills.

The sharper gap appears on profitability. DLF’s ROE of 5.96% is lower than all five supplied peers. Its ROCE of 6.81% is also below each of them, including Godrej Properties at 8.37%. So while DLF is not the most expensive stock in this group on every metric, its return ratios are weaker than several major listed comparables.

On scale, though, DLF leads. At Rs 1,67,826.13 crore, it is larger than Macrotech Developers at Rs 1,23,134.28 crore and comfortably ahead of the other peers, which are all below Rs 70,000 crore in the supplied list. That combination of biggest market cap but middling profitability is central to interpreting the stock’s present position.

Why Investors Are Watching DLF

  • DLF Share Price declined 2.31% to Rs 659 after opening at Rs 674.4, which was also the day’s high.
  • The stock touched a low of Rs 651.15 and remained below both the opening level and previous close in the supplied session snapshot.
  • Its current price is below the 50-DMA of Rs 664.61 but above the 200-DMA of Rs 628.65.
  • Valuation sits above industry median levels on both P/E and P/B.
  • DLF is the largest company by market capitalisation in the supplied industry benchmark, but its profitability trails the major peers listed here.

About DLF

DLF is part of the Realty sector and operates in the Construction – Real Estate industry. Based on the supplied figures, its defining characteristic within the benchmark set is scale. It sits at the top end of the industry by market capitalisation, which is one reason movements in the stock often draw broad market attention.

The dataset provided here does not include segment-level operating details or a company update tied to today’s move. What it does show clearly is that DLF is a large-cap real estate name with meaningful valuation multiples, moderate return ratios, and a strong position by market size within its peer set.

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Disclaimer:    Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is DLF Share Price falling today?

Ans.  The stock fell 2.31% to Rs 659 from the previous close of Rs 674.55. The supplied data confirms the price weakness and intraday decline, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst behind the move.

What is DLF Share Price Today?

Ans.  DLF Share Price Today is Rs 659 at the supplied timestamp. The stock was down Rs 15.55 or 2.31% for the day after opening at Rs 674.4 and touching a low of Rs 651.15.

How did DLF trade during the session?

Ans.  DLF opened at Rs 674.4, which was also the day’s high, and later declined to Rs 651.15 before trading at Rs 659. That pattern shows sustained intraday weakness in the supplied snapshot.

What is DLF’s market capitalisation?

Ans.  DLF’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,67,826.13 crore, placing it in the Large Cap category. It is also the highest market-cap figure in the supplied same-industry benchmark dataset. The company operates in the Realty sector.

Is DLF expensive compared with its industry benchmark?

Ans.  DLF trades at a P/E of 37.56 versus the industry median of 24.49 and a P/B of 3.65 versus the median of 1.35. That places valuation above median benchmark levels on both measures.

How does DLF compare with major realty peers?

Ans.  DLF is the largest by market capitalisation among the supplied peers, but its ROE and ROCE are lower than Macrotech Developers, Prestige Estates Projects, Oberoi Realty, The Phoenix Mills and Godrej Properties.

What should investors monitor next?

Ans.  Investors may watch whether the stock stabilises relative to the day’s low of Rs 651.15, whether it regains ground versus the 50-DMA of Rs 664.61, and how its valuation continues to compare with peers and the broader realty benchmark.

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