IFCI (IFCI) Share Price Falls 4.87% Today to Rs 78.31

IFCI Share Price fell to Rs 78.31 on 15 September 2026, down 4.87% or Rs 4.01 from the previous close of Rs 82.32. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 22,179.6 crore, placing it in the Large Cap basket. The session also saw a wide intraday band between Rs 84.00 and Rs 78.21, with turnover of Rs 39.49 crore.

The verified data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for why the stock is falling today. Even so, the move offers a fresh read on price action, valuation and sector positioning. The stock is below its 50-day moving average of Rs 82.98 while remaining above its 200-day moving average of Rs 68.47, which points to a mixed medium-term setup.

From a fundamental perspective, the stock is trading at a P/E ratio of 127.15 and a P/B ratio of 2.46, with ROE at 4.93% and ROCE at 7.56%. Investors are likely to watch whether the price stabilises near today’s low, how valuation compares with the Finance Term Lending industry, and whether peer metrics continue to keep the counter in focus.

IFCI (IFCI) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 78.31
Previous Close	Rs 82.32
Today's Move	-Rs 4.01 (-4.87%)
Open	Rs 82.62
High	Rs 84
Low	Rs 78.21
Turnover	Rs 39.49 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 22,179.6 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

IFCI Share Price Today reflects a clear same-session decline. The stock opened at Rs 82.62, touched an intraday high of Rs 84.00, and then moved down to a low of Rs 78.21 before trading at Rs 78.31. That sequence shows early strength faded as the session progressed.

In absolute terms, the stock was down Rs 4.01 from the previous close of Rs 82.32, translating into a 4.87% fall. The intraday spread of Rs 5.79 between the day’s high and low shows active repricing during the session. Turnover stood at Rs 39.49 crore, indicating that this was not a flat trading day.

The current price also matters in relation to trend markers already visible in the data. The stock is below the 50 DMA of Rs 82.98, suggesting it is trading under a near-term reference point, but it remains above the 200 DMA of Rs 68.47, indicating the longer-term base is still lower than current levels. That mix makes the next layer of analysis more dependent on valuation and financial quality than on price action alone.

IFCI (IFCI) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 22,179.6 crore
P/E Ratio	127.15x
P/B Ratio	2.46x
ROE	4.93%
ROCE	7.56%
EPS	Rs 0.65
Book Value Per Share	Rs 33.42
Dividend Yield	0%

IFCI Fundamental Analysis shows a company with a sizeable market value but modest profitability relative to its valuation. Market cap stands at Rs 22,179.6 crore, while the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 127.15 and a P/B ratio of 2.46. On headline multiples alone, IFCI Share Price is being valued at a level that stands out against many companies in its industry.

Profitability metrics provide important context. ROE is 4.93% and ROCE is 7.56%, indicating moderate returns on shareholder equity and capital employed. EPS is Rs 0.65, while book value per share is Rs 33.42, offering a balance-sheet reference against the current stock price. Dividend yield is 0, so the present valuation case in the supplied data is not supported by an indicated cash payout.

That combination matters because a high earnings multiple usually attracts closer scrutiny of return ratios. In this case, the supplied figures show a gap between valuation and profitability measures. The core question is less about a one-day move and more about whether the current market pricing sits comfortably with these reported ratios, especially when the company is compared with other finance term lending names.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Finance
Industry	Finance Term Lending
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	127.15x
Benchmark Median P/E	17.88x
Benchmark Average P/E	48.04x
Benchmark P/E Range	4.48x to 163.73x
Company P/B Ratio	2.46x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.54x
Benchmark Average P/B	2.06x
Company ROE	4.93%
Benchmark Median ROE	9.6%
Benchmark Average ROE	8.37%
Company ROCE	7.56%
Benchmark Median ROCE	8.63%
Benchmark Average ROCE	9.09%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 22,179.6 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 1,820.2 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 28,135.66 crore

IFCI operates in the Finance sector and the Finance Term Lending industry, and the supplied same-industry benchmark gives a clear frame for comparison. Across 12 companies in this benchmark scope, its valuation and return profile sits in a mixed position: above sector medians on valuation, but below them on profitability.

The company P/E of 127.15 is far above the industry median of 17.88 and the average of 48.04. It also sits near the upper end of the observed range, where the minimum is 4.48 and the maximum is 163.73, based on 8 companies with P/E data. On price-to-book, IFCI stands at 2.46, above the median of 1.54 and the average of 2.06, within a range of -0.03 to 5.57 across 10 companies.

Profitability looks less elevated. ROE of 4.93% is below the industry median of 9.60% and the average of 8.37% across 12 companies. ROCE of 7.56% is also below the median of 8.63% and average of 9.09%. Market-cap context is different: Rs 22,179.6 crore is well above the benchmark median of Rs 1,820.2 crore, though below the average of Rs 28,135.66 crore, with the industry ranging from Rs 0 crore to Rs 1,16,576.09 crore.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Power Finance Corporation	PFC	1,16,576.09	4.48	0.82	26.84	10.05
Indian Railway Finance Corporation	IRFC	1,05,946.38	14.73	1.81	12.81	5.64
REC	RECLTD	82,393.58	5.14	0.93	20.09	9.71
Tourism Finance Corporation Of India	TFCILTD	6,507.15	42.22	4.73	9.75	11.13
Satin Creditcare Network	SATIN	2,394.46	5.84	0.8	12.3	12.15

Peer data shows how the stock is positioned on valuation compared with several listed finance term lending companies. Power Finance Corporation trades at a P/E of 4.48, P/B of 0.82, ROE of 26.84% and ROCE of 10.05%, with a market cap of Rs 1,16,576.09 crore. REC is at 5.14 times earnings, 0.93 times book, ROE of 20.09% and ROCE of 9.71%, with market cap of Rs 82,393.58 crore.

Indian Railway Finance Corporation offers another contrast, with P/E at 14.73, P/B at 1.81, ROE at 12.81% and ROCE at 5.64%, and a much larger market cap of Rs 1,05,946.38 crore. Tourism Finance Corporation Of India trades at a P/E of 42.22 and P/B of 4.73, with ROE of 9.75% and ROCE of 11.13%, while Satin Creditcare Network is at 5.84 times earnings and 0.80 times book with ROE of 12.30% and ROCE of 12.15%.

Against these peers, IFCI’s P/E of 127.15 is materially higher, while its ROE of 4.93% and ROCE of 7.56% are lower than most of the listed names shown here. Its market capitalisation of Rs 22,179.6 crore places it below the largest state-linked lenders but above several smaller peers. That keeps IFCI Share Price in focus because valuation and return ratios do not move in the same direction.

Why Investors Are Watching IFCI

• Sharp single-day move: The stock fell 4.87% to Rs 78.31 from Rs 82.32.
• Wide intraday band: The stock moved between Rs 84.00 and Rs 78.21 in the same session.
• Mixed trend context: Price is below the 50 DMA of Rs 82.98 but above the 200 DMA of Rs 68.47.
• Valuation debate: P/E of 127.15 and P/B of 2.46 stand above industry median levels.
• Sector comparison: ROE of 4.93% and ROCE of 7.56% trail benchmark medians of 9.60% and 8.63%.

About IFCI

IFCI is positioned within the Finance sector and specifically in the Finance Term Lending industry. Based on the supplied classification, the company is evaluated alongside lenders and financing businesses that are compared on valuation multiples, return ratios and market capitalisation. That makes the stock relevant both as a market mover and as a sector comparison case.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did IFCI Share Price fall today?

Ans. IFCI Share Price fell 4.87% today to Rs 78.31, down Rs 4.01 from the previous close of Rs 82.32. The supplied data confirms the decline, but it does not establish any company-specific catalyst behind the move.

What is IFCI Share Price Today?

Ans. IFCI Share Price Today was Rs 78.31 at the time of the data snapshot. The stock opened at Rs 82.62, touched a high of Rs 84.00 and a low of Rs 78.21 during the session.

How much did IFCI stock fall in rupee terms?

Ans. IFCI stock declined by Rs 4.01 in today’s session. It closed previously at Rs 82.32 and was trading at Rs 78.31, which translates into a same-day percentage decline of 4.87%.

How is IFCI valued on P/E and P/B basis?

Ans. IFCI is trading at a P/E ratio of 127.15 and a P/B ratio of 2.46. These figures are above the same-industry median values of 17.88 for P/E and 1.54 for P/B.

What do IFCI's ROE and ROCE show?

Ans. IFCI reported ROE of 4.93% and ROCE of 7.56% in the supplied data. Both figures are below the industry medians of 9.60% and 8.63%, respectively, within the same benchmark group.

What are the key earnings-linked metrics for IFCI?

Ans. The supplied fundamental data shows EPS at Rs 0.65 and book value per share at Rs 33.42 for IFCI. Dividend yield is 0, so the current dataset does not indicate a running yield-based support factor.

How does IFCI compare with major listed peers?

Ans. IFCI’s P/E of 127.15 is much higher than PFC at 4.48, IRFC at 14.73 and REC at 5.14. Its ROE of 4.93% is also below those peers’ reported return ratios.

What does the intraday range say about IFCI Share Price Today?

Ans. The stock traded between Rs 84.00 and Rs 78.21 today, creating an intraday range of Rs 5.79. That spread shows meaningful repricing through the session rather than narrow movement. The previous close was Rs 82.32.

What should investors monitor next in IFCI stock news?

Ans. Investors may track whether the stock holds near today’s low of Rs 78.21, how it behaves versus the 50 DMA of Rs 82.98 and 200 DMA of Rs 68.47, and how valuation compares with peers.