HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE): HDFC Life Share Price Near 52-Week Low as Stock Slips 1.3%

HDFC Life Share Price is under pressure after the stock fell 1.3% to Rs 516.1 on 30 September 2026, leaving it close to its 52-week low. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,15,147.22 crore, and the latest move keeps HDFC Life Stock News focused on price action, valuation and sector context. Univest data confirms the share is trading near its yearly low, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for the move. In that setting, HDFC Life Share Price Today is best understood through the gap versus its recent averages, its elevated valuation multiples and the insurance sector benchmark. For investors tracking HDFC Life Share Price Live, the near-term question is whether the current range reflects broader market pressure or simply a neutral pause around support levels. Univest breaks down the latest stock analysis below.

HDFC Life Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 516.1
Previous Close	Rs 522.9
Today's Move	Rs -6.8 (-1.3%)
Open	Rs 519.45
High	Rs 520
Low	Rs 516.1
Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,15,147.22 crore

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) traded at Rs 516.1 versus the previous close of Rs 522.9, a fall of 1.3%. The stock opened at Rs 519.45, reached a high of Rs 520, touched a low of Rs 516.1.

HDFC Life Share Price Today opened at Rs 519.45, touched an intraday high of Rs 520 and a low of Rs 516.1, and ended at Rs 516.1 versus the previous close of Rs 522.9. That leaves the stock down Rs 6.8, or 1.3%, and trading at its session low, which reinforces the cautious tone in the latest HDFC Life Share Price update. The market capitalisation of Rs 1,15,147.22 crore keeps the company in the large-cap bracket, while the close near the day’s low points to measured selling pressure rather than a broad breakdown. Because the stock is close to its 52-week low, the event also remains relevant for HDFC Life Stock News and for readers searching HDFC Life Share Price Today, HDFC Life NSE and HDFC Life BSE. The latest price action suggests attention will stay on whether the share can stabilise above near-term support and reclaim recent averages, which leads naturally into HDFC Life Technical Analysis and the broader stock performance picture.

HDFC Life Share Price remains close to its 52-week low, and that makes the current price action important for anyone following HDFC Life Share Price Today or HDFC Life Stock News. The move is modest in absolute terms, but it keeps the stock in the Stocks at 52 Week Low conversation on Stock Market Today.

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,15,147.22 crore
P/E Ratio	57.52x
P/B Ratio	5.81x
ROE	11.54%
ROCE	10.01%
EPS	Rs 9.09
Book Value Per Share	Rs 90.04
Dividend Yield	0.4%

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) fundamental metrics show P/E 57.52x, P/B 5.81x, ROE 11.54%, ROCE 10.01%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 115147.22 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 57.52x, P/B at 5.81x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 11.54% and ROCE of 10.01%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 9.09, book value per share of Rs 90.04, dividend yield of 0.4%, 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 36.67x, median ROE of 12.63%, median ROCE of 12.69%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Insurance
Industry	Insurance
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	57.52x
Benchmark Median P/E	36.67x
Benchmark Average P/E	37.95x
Benchmark P/E Range	0x to 108.25x
Company P/B Ratio	5.81x
Benchmark Median P/B	3.99x
Company ROE	11.54%
Benchmark Median ROE	12.63%
Company ROCE	10.01%
Benchmark Median ROCE	12.69%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,15,147.22 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 44,707.01 crore

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) is classified under sector: Insurance and industry: Insurance.

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) has a P/E ratio of 57.52x, which is above the benchmark median of 36.67x, a difference of +56.86%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) has a ROE of 11.54%, which is below the benchmark median of 12.63%, a difference of -8.63%. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) has a ROCE of 10.01%, which is below the benchmark median of 12.69%, a difference of -21.12%.

Track stocks falling to yearly lows through the Univest 52-week-low screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd.	SBILIFE	1,73,890.1	66.86	8.64	13.77	14.15
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd.	ICICIGI	75,651.67	31.16	4.45	17.9	23.62
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd.	ICICIPRULI	66,901.73	0	4.74	12.62	11.82
General Insurance Corporation of India	GICRE	57,746.08	6.33	0.92	17.9	22.43
Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd.	STARHEALTH	31,667.95	37.51	3.12	7.62	9.7

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) has a P/E ratio of 57.52x compared with the displayed peer median of 31.16x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 11.54% compares with a peer median of 13.77% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 10.01% versus the displayed peer median of 14.15%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,15,147.22 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 1 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching HDFC Life

• HDFC Life Share Price is near its 52-week low, so price action remains the first focus for HDFC Life Share Price Today.
• The share is below its 50 DMA of 541.02 and 200 DMA of 597.72, which keeps the broader trend soft in HDFC Life Technical Analysis.
• RSI at 50.38 shows a neutral momentum setup for HDFC Life Share Price Live.
• Valuation remains elevated versus the insurance benchmark, keeping HDFC Life Fundamental Analysis in the spotlight.
• The company’s large-cap profile and sector positioning make HDFC Life Stock News relevant in Market News and Stocks in News screens.

About HDFC Life

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. operates in the insurance business, serving the Insurance sector and Insurance industry in India. HDFC Life Share Price is followed closely because the company is one of the country’s prominent listed life insurers and forms part of a major financial services universe. The business profile, as reflected in the supplied data, is tied to underwriting and long-duration financial protection products rather than cyclical goods or industrial output. For investors reading HDFC Life Share Price Today, the important point is that the company combines scale with a valuation premium, which is common for well-followed private insurers. The latest financial snapshot shows revenue of Rs 1,67,276.3 crore in Jun 2026 and net profit of Rs 6,111.9 crore, while book value per share stands at Rs 90.04. HDFC Life Share Price therefore reflects both business quality and market expectations, and that combination often keeps it active in HDFC Life Latest News and HDFC Life Stock Performance discussions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is HDFC Life Share Price falling today?

Ans. HDFC Life Share Price is down 1.3% to Rs 516.1, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The move keeps the stock near its 52-week low and in focus for price action watchers.

What is HDFC Life Share Price Today?

Ans. HDFC Life Share Price Today is Rs 516.1, compared with the previous close of Rs 522.9. The stock opened at Rs 519.45 and traded between Rs 516.1 and Rs 520 in the session.

Is HDFC Life trading near its 52-week low?

Ans. Yes, HDFC Life Share Price is trading close to its 52-week low. That makes it relevant for investors tracking one-year low stocks, support levels and broader stock market today screens.

How is HDFC Life valued versus the insurance sector?

Ans. HDFC Life Share Price trades at a P/E of 57.52 and a P/B of 5.81, both above the supplied insurance benchmark median and average. That suggests a premium valuation versus the sector set.

What do HDFC Life ROE and ROCE show?

Ans. HDFC Life reports ROE of 11.54 and ROCE of 10.01. Both are below the supplied industry medians, so the stock’s return profile is respectable but not leading the peer group.

What is HDFC Life market capitalisation?

Ans. HDFC Life Share Price corresponds to a market capitalisation of Rs 1,15,147.22 crore. That places it among the large listed insurers and helps explain its visibility in HDFC Life Stock News.

Should investors track HDFC Life on Univest?

Ans. Univest tracks HDFC Life Share Price, valuation ratios, sector comparison, shareholding pattern and 52-week levels in one place. That makes it useful for readers following HDFC Life Share Price Today and HDFC Life Stock Analysis.