EPL Ltd. (EPL): EPL Share Price Rises 5.32%: Stock Hits Rs 265.40

Published: 31 August 2026 at 3:32:57 PM IST

EPL Share Price moved higher today, with EPL trading at Rs 265.40, up 5.32% from the previous close of Rs 252. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 8,071.92 Cr, placing the day’s move in a clear market context. The session opened at Rs 252.05, slipped to Rs 248.20 at the day low and reached Rs 265.40, which also marked the day high. Turnover for the day stood at Rs 4.25 Cr.

The verified data confirms a same-day price rise, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking EPL Share Price Today, the key question is how the move fits into the stock’s current valuation, sector positioning and peer set. This EPL Stock News update therefore focuses on the factual move first, then on the available fundamental and sector data that help explain why the stock is being watched in the Indian stock market today.

For investors following EPL Share Price Live, the immediate reference points are the day’s gain, the range between Rs 248.20 and Rs 265.40, and the fact that the stock ended at its day high. Univest tracks such stock updates alongside valuation and sector data so that readers can place short-term moves in a wider research framework.

EPL Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 265.4
Previous Close	Rs 252
Today's Move	Rs 13.4 (+5.32%)
Open	Rs 252.05
High	Rs 265.4
Low	Rs 248.2
Turnover	Rs 4.25 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 8,071.92 crore
Market Cap Category	Mid Cap

EPL Ltd. (EPL) rose to Rs 265.4 from the previous close of Rs 252, a move of Rs 13.4 or 5.32%. The stock opened at Rs 252.05, reached a high of Rs 265.4, recorded a low of Rs 248.2.

EPL Share Price Today was marked by a Rs 13.40 rise, or 5.32%, over the previous close. The stock opened almost flat at Rs 252.05, then moved through the session to a high of Rs 265.40 and a low of Rs 248.20. The close at the day high shows where the session ended relative to the day’s range, while turnover of Rs 4.25 Cr provides the traded-value context for the move.

On a pure price basis, this was a clear share price rise and a notable entry in Stocks in News and Top Gainers Today screens. Still, the confirmed facts stop at the price event and do not establish why EPL was rising today. For readers searching EPL News Today or EPL Share Price News, the most useful interpretation is that the move was broad enough to matter, but still needs to be read alongside valuation and sector benchmarks rather than assumed to be event-led.

EPL Ltd. (EPL) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 8,071.92 crore
P/E Ratio	20.83x
P/B Ratio	2.75x
ROE	15.27%
ROCE	18.06%
EPS	Rs 12.1
Book Value Per Share	Rs 91.48
Dividend Yield	0.99%

EPL Ltd. (EPL) fundamental metrics show P/E 20.83x, P/B 2.75x, ROE 15.27%, ROCE 18.06%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

EPL Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 8071.92 crore and falls in the Mid Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 20.83x, P/B at 2.75x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 15.27% and ROCE of 18.06%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 12.1, book value per share of Rs 91.48, dividend yield of 0.99%, 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 17.46x, median ROE of 9.83%, median ROCE of 12.43%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	FMCG
Industry	Packaging
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	20.83x
Benchmark Median P/E	17.46x
Benchmark Average P/E	25.74x
Benchmark P/E Range	0.08x to 150.28x
Company P/B Ratio	2.75x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.51x
Company ROE	15.27%
Benchmark Median ROE	9.83%
Company ROCE	18.06%
Benchmark Median ROCE	12.43%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 8,071.92 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 107.64 crore

EPL Ltd. (EPL) is classified under sector: FMCG and industry: Packaging.

EPL Ltd. (EPL) has a P/E ratio of 20.83x, which is above the benchmark median of 17.46x, a difference of +19.3%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

EPL Ltd. (EPL) has a ROE of 15.27%, which is above the benchmark median of 9.83%, a difference of +55.34%. EPL Ltd. (EPL) has a ROCE of 18.06%, which is above the benchmark median of 12.43%, a difference of +45.29%.

Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
AGI Greenpac Ltd.	AGI	5,011.46	13.84	2.22	17.86	19.16
Uflex Ltd.	UFLEX	4,584.35	6.72	0.54	4.23	7.04
TCPL Packaging Ltd.	TCPLPACK	3,449.86	29.87	4.56	14.38	17.47
KNACK PACKAGING LIMITED	KNACK	2,355.53	25.4	3.26	35.47	31.77
Mold-Tek Packaging Ltd.	MOLDTKPAC	2,299.11	30.23	3.21	9.83	12.43

EPL Ltd. (EPL) has a P/E ratio of 20.83x compared with the displayed peer median of 25.4x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 15.27% compares with a peer median of 14.38% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 18.06% versus the displayed peer median of 17.47%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. EPL Ltd. (EPL) has a market capitalisation of Rs 8,071.92 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching EPL

• EPL Share Price rose 5.32% today to Rs 265.40, after opening at Rs 252.05 and touching a day high of Rs 265.40.
• The company’s market capitalisation is Rs 8,071.92 Cr, and turnover for the session stood at Rs 4.25 Cr.
• P/E is 20.83 and P/B is 2.75, both above the same-industry median figures in the supplied benchmark.
• ROE is 15.27% and ROCE is 18.06%, both above the benchmark medians for the packaging industry set.
• EPS of Rs 12.1, book value of Rs 91.48 and dividend yield of 0.99% add to the EPL Fundamental Analysis picture.

About EPL

EPL Ltd. operates in the FMCG sector within the Packaging industry. Based on the supplied classification, the company is part of a business area that serves branded consumer goods and related packaging needs. The available data does not provide segment-level revenue mix, product-wise sales split or geographic contribution, so the cleanest description is to treat EPL as a packaging company within the Indian FMCG ecosystem.

For readers scanning EPL Company News or EPL Latest News, the important point is that packaging businesses are often assessed through a mix of valuation, return ratios and industry positioning. In EPL’s case, the listed financial measures show a market cap of Rs 8,071.92 Cr, EPS of Rs 12.1, book value of Rs 91.48 and dividend yield of 0.99%. Those figures help frame the business beyond today’s share price rise and make EPL Share Price relevant to both stock performance tracking and fundamental review. Univest uses the same structure to keep company notes factual and comparable.

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For investors monitoring EPL Share Price Today, this makes it easier to compare the stock’s current move with broader EPL Stock News, packaging sector context and future company updates. Univest keeps the experience simple, factual and research-led.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is EPL Share Price rising today?

Ans. EPL Share Price rose 5.32% to Rs 265.40 today. The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for the move. The previous close was Rs 252.

What is EPL Share Price Today?

Ans. EPL Share Price Today is Rs 265.40, compared with the previous close of Rs 252. The stock also moved between Rs 248.20 and Rs 265.40 during the session. The previous close was Rs 252.

How much did EPL stock gain today?

Ans. EPL gained Rs 13.40, which translates into a 5.32% rise over the previous close. That makes it one of the clearer share price rise examples in today’s market update. The previous close was Rs 252.

What is EPL market capitalisation?

Ans. EPL’s market capitalisation is Rs 8,071.92 Cr. That places it well above the supplied packaging industry median and average market-cap figures in the benchmark set. The company operates in the FMCG sector.

Is EPL expensive compared with peers?

Ans. EPL trades at a P/E of 20.83 and P/B of 2.75. Both are above the industry medians, while still sitting below some higher-valued peers such as TCPL Packaging on P/E.

How do EPL profitability ratios compare with the sector?

Ans. EPL reports ROE of 15.27% and ROCE of 18.06%, both above the packaging industry medians. That gives EPL Share Price useful fundamental context alongside the day’s rise. ROE stands at 15.27%.

What do EPS, book value and dividend yield show for EPL?

Ans. EPL’s EPS is Rs 12.1, book value is Rs 91.48 and dividend yield is 0.99%. These three numbers help frame earnings, balance-sheet value and payout history relative to the current price.

Which peers are useful for EPL Share Price comparison?

Ans. AGI Greenpac, Uflex, TCPL Packaging, KNACK Packaging and Mold-Tek Packaging are useful peer references. They help place EPL Share Price against industry valuation, profitability and market-cap figures. The previous close was Rs 252.