Exide Industries (EXIDEIND) Share Price Falls 2.02% to Rs 417.20: Key Levels, Valuation and Peer View

Exide Industries Share Price fell to Rs 417.20 today, down 2.02% from the previous close of Rs 425.80. The stock opened at Rs 426.10, touched a high of Rs 427.30 and slipped to Rs 417.20, which was also the day’s low and current price when this update was prepared. Market capitalisation stood at Rs 36,001.75 crore, keeping the company in the Large Cap category.

The supplied dataset confirms the decline and turnover of Rs 20.26 crore, but it does not identify any company-specific trigger behind the move. That means the stock is being assessed here through verified trading data, valuation ratios, return metrics and industry comparison rather than an attributed catalyst. Key fundamentals in the data include a P/E ratio of 38.85, P/B ratio of 2.54, ROE of 6.18%, ROCE of 9.04%, EPS of Rs 10.96, book value of Rs 167.71 and dividend yield of 0.47%.

For investors following Exide Industries Share Price, the near-term questions are straightforward: has the stock found support after hitting the session low, how is it placed against moving-average levels, and what do sector and peer numbers say about its current valuation and profitability profile. The sections below break down those points using only the supplied figures.

Exide Industries (EXIDEIND) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 417.2
Previous Close	Rs 425.8
Today's Move	-Rs 8.60 (-2.02%)
Open	Rs 426.1
High	Rs 427.3
Low	Rs 417.2
Turnover	Rs 20.26 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 36,001.75 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Today’s trading pattern shows that the stock briefly moved above the previous close at the open but could not hold that level. After reaching Rs 427.30, it reversed lower and ended up at Rs 417.20, leaving the share price down Rs 8.60 on the session. Because the current price matched the day’s low at the time of publication, the intraday tone appeared weak rather than recovering.

Technical context from the supplied indicators is mixed. The RSI stands at 52.23, which does not by itself indicate an extreme reading. Meanwhile, the stock is below its 50-day moving average of Rs 458.42 but above its 200-day moving average of Rs 382.52. Read together, those levels suggest shorter-term pressure within a longer-term position that still sits above the 200-day average. For anyone tracking Exide Industries Share Price Today, that combination is worth watching in subsequent sessions.

Exide Industries (EXIDEIND) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 36,001.75 crore
P/E Ratio	38.85x
P/B Ratio	2.54x
ROE	6.18%
ROCE	9.04%
EPS	Rs 10.96
Book Value Per Share	Rs 167.71
Dividend Yield	0.47%

The fundamentals present a mixed picture. Exide Industries is by far the largest company in the supplied Batteries industry set, yet its profitability ratios are modest relative to that scale. The market is valuing the stock at 38.85 times earnings and 2.54 times book value, while return ratios stand at 6.18% on equity and 9.04% on capital employed.

EPS of Rs 10.96 and book value per share of Rs 167.71 provide the base for those valuation ratios. Dividend yield at 0.47% adds historical payout context, though it should not be treated as a forward assurance. For readers looking at Exide Industries Share Price through a fundamentals lens, the key point is that the company commands a sizeable market value, but the supplied return metrics are not especially strong on a relative basis.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Automobile & Ancillaries
Industry	Batteries
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	38.85x
Benchmark Median P/E	26.44x
Benchmark Average P/E	270.87x
Benchmark P/E Range	13.36x to 2,216.64x
Company P/B Ratio	2.54x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.97x
Benchmark Average P/B	-6.46x
Company ROE	6.18%
Benchmark Median ROE	16.63%
Benchmark Average ROE	-32.18%
Company ROCE	9.04%
Benchmark Median ROCE	19.3%
Benchmark Average ROCE	19.47%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 36,001.75 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 447.28 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 6,316.38 crore

The industry snapshot places the company in the Batteries segment of Automobile & Ancillaries. Within the same-industry benchmark of 12 companies, its P/E of 38.85 is above the median of 26.44. The average P/E of 270.87 is distorted by extreme values, including a maximum of 2,216.64, so the median is often the more stable reference point in this set.

On book value, the company’s P/B of 2.54 is below the industry median of 2.97. Profitability, however, trails the central benchmark numbers: ROE of 6.18% is below the median ROE of 16.63%, and ROCE of 9.04% is below both the median ROCE of 19.3% and average ROCE of 19.47%. Size remains the standout differentiator, with market capitalisation of Rs 36,001.75 crore versus an industry median of Rs 447.28 crore and average of Rs 6,316.38 crore.

In short, Exide Industries Share Price is attached to the largest company in the supplied battery universe, but one that currently screens above median earnings valuation and below median profitability on the provided data.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
HBL Engineering	HBLENGINE	19,298.31	25	8.39	44.06	58.3
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility	ARE&M	15,814.31	16.74	1.86	11.57	15.73
Eveready Industries India	EVEREADY	2,305.64	13.36	3.61	31.64	23.95
CLN ENERGY	CLN	543.49	26.44	5.75	23.96	31.85
High Energy Batteries (India)	HIGHENE	540.3	41.11	4.79	14.58	19.33

The peer set shows how unusual Exide’s scale is. Its market value of Rs 36,001.75 crore is above HBL Engineering at Rs 19,298.31 crore and Amara Raja Energy & Mobility at Rs 15,814.31 crore, while the remaining listed peers in this comparison are far smaller.

On valuation, Exide’s P/E of 38.85 is above HBL Engineering, Amara Raja, Eveready Industries India and CLN Energy, and slightly below High Energy Batteries at 41.11. Its P/B of 2.54 is lower than HBL Engineering, Eveready, CLN Energy and High Energy Batteries, but higher than Amara Raja at 1.86.

Profitability is where the contrast is sharpest. Exide’s ROE of 6.18% and ROCE of 9.04% are below each of the named peers in this table. That does not explain today’s move on its own, but it does shape how the stock compares within the industry on the supplied numbers.

Why Investors Are Watching Exide Industries

• The stock fell 2.02% to Rs 417.20 from the previous close of Rs 425.80.
• The current price was also the session low, after an intraday high of Rs 427.30.
• RSI was 52.23, while the stock traded below its 50-day moving average of Rs 458.42 and above its 200-day moving average of Rs 382.52.
• Market capitalisation of Rs 36,001.75 crore makes it the largest company in the supplied battery benchmark set.
• P/E of 38.85 and ROE of 6.18% leave valuation and profitability as key points of comparison versus peers.

About Exide Industries

Exide Industries operates in the Batteries industry within the Automobile & Ancillaries sector. Based on the supplied classification, it stands out primarily for scale, with market capitalisation well above the industry median and average in the benchmark set. That makes the stock relevant not only as a company-specific tracker but also as an important name within the listed battery segment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Exide Industries Share Price falling today?

Ans. The stock is down 2.02% at Rs 417.20 versus the previous close of Rs 425.80. The supplied data confirms the decline and turnover of Rs 20.26 crore, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst.

What is Exide Industries Share Price Today?

Ans. Exide Industries Share Price Today is Rs 417.20. The stock opened at Rs 426.10, touched a high of Rs 427.30 and a low of Rs 417.20. The previous close was Rs 425.8.

What do Exide Industries valuation ratios show?

Ans. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 38.85 and a P/B ratio of 2.54. Its P/E is above the industry median of 26.44, while its P/B is below the industry median of 2.97.

How profitable is Exide Industries compared with the industry benchmark?

Ans. Exide Industries reports ROE of 6.18% and ROCE of 9.04%, both below the supplied industry medians of 16.63% and 19.3% respectively. The stock belongs to the Automobile & Ancillaries sector.

What do EPS, book value and dividend yield indicate for Exide Industries?

Ans. The supplied figures show EPS of Rs 10.96, book value per share of Rs 167.71 and dividend yield of 0.47%. These help frame earnings support, accounting net worth and historical payout context.

How does Exide Industries compare with peers like HBL Engineering and Amara Raja?

Ans. Exide Industries is larger by market capitalisation at Rs 36,001.75 crore, versus HBL Engineering at Rs 19,298.31 crore and Amara Raja at Rs 15,814.31 crore. However, its ROE and ROCE are lower than both of those peers on the supplied.

Is Exide Industries expensive relative to battery peers?

Ans. The picture is mixed. Its P/E of 38.85 is above the industry median of 26.44, while its P/B of 2.54 is below the industry median P/B of 2.97. Comparable listed companies include HBL Engineering, Amara Raja Energy & Mobility, Eveready.

What should investors monitor next?

Ans. Investors can watch whether the stock stabilises after touching Rs 417.20, how it behaves versus the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, and how its valuation and return ratios compare with industry peers.