IFCI (IFCI) Share Price Falls 2.07% Today: Price Action, Valuation and Peer Analysis

IFCI Share Price fell to Rs 87.85 on 01 September 2026 at 10:19:29 AM IST, down 2.07% for the day, taking the Large Cap finance stock’s market capitalisation to Rs 24,229.97 crore. The move has put IFCI Share Price Today in focus because the stock opened at Rs 90.00, touched a high of Rs 90.23 and slipped to an intraday low of Rs 87.65.

The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst behind today’s decline. That matters for readers tracking IFCI Stock News and IFCI Share News, because the current setup is being driven by verified market data rather than a stated corporate trigger in the dataset. Alongside the price move, investors are also watching valuation, profitability and sector positioning, especially as the stock trades on a P/E of 138.57 in the Finance Term Lending space. Univest is therefore looking at today’s decline through price action, fundamentals and peer benchmarks rather than speculation.

IFCI (IFCI) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 87.85
Previous Close	Rs 89.71
Today's Move	-Rs 1.86 (-2.07%)
Open	Rs 90
High	Rs 90.23
Low	Rs 87.65
Turnover	Rs 7.35 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 24,229.97 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

IFCI Share Price Today reflects a clear intraday decline, with the stock moving from a previous close of Rs 89.71 to Rs 87.85, a fall of Rs 1.86 or 2.07%. The session began at Rs 90.00, briefly moved up to Rs 90.23, and then weakened toward Rs 87.65 before stabilising near current levels. Turnover stood at Rs 7.35 crore at the time captured in the data.

This pattern suggests that early strength did not hold. The fact that the day’s high of Rs 90.23 stayed close to the open, while the stock later traded much nearer the low of Rs 87.65, indicates that sellers had the upper hand during the session. For a Large Cap name, such a move is notable enough to bring IFCI Share Price Update and IFCI News Today into market conversations. At the same time, the decline is still relatively measured rather than extreme, which is why the next step is to compare the current price with longer-term technical reference points and then test whether IFCI Fundamental Analysis supports continued attention on the stock.

IFCI (IFCI) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 24,229.97 crore
P/E Ratio	138.57x
P/B Ratio	2.68x
ROE	5.48%
ROCE	11.51%
EPS	Rs 0.65
Book Value Per Share	Rs 33.42
Dividend Yield	0%

IFCI Fundamental Analysis shows a mixed picture. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 24,229.97 crore, placing it well above the same-industry median market cap of Rs 1,893.37 crore, though below the industry average of Rs 28,614.90 crore. On valuation, IFCI is trading at a P/E ratio of 138.57 and a P/B ratio of 2.68. Those are important figures because they frame how the market is pricing the stock relative to its earnings and net worth.

Profitability metrics are more moderate than the valuation multiple suggests. ROE is 5.48%, while ROCE is 11.51%. EPS is Rs 0.65, which shows the earnings attributable to each share, and book value per share is Rs 33.42, representing the accounting net worth behind each share. Dividend yield is 0, indicating there is no current yield support in the supplied data. Put together, IFCI Share Price is trading at a large premium to its current earnings base, while return ratios remain positive but not especially high. From Univest’s perspective, that combination explains why IFCI Stock Analysis cannot rely on price action alone; valuation and profitability need to be assessed alongside sector benchmarks before drawing broader conclusions.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Finance
Industry	Finance Term Lending
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	138.57x
Benchmark Median P/E	18.04x
Benchmark Average P/E	50.93x
Benchmark P/E Range	4.38x to 175.19x
Company P/B Ratio	2.68x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.54x
Benchmark Average P/B	2.49x
Company ROE	5.48%
Benchmark Median ROE	9.6%
Benchmark Average ROE	8.42%
Company ROCE	11.51%
Benchmark Median ROCE	9.88%
Benchmark Average ROCE	9.42%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 24,229.97 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 1,893.37 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 28,614.9 crore

IFCI operates in the Finance sector and the Finance Term Lending industry, and the sector benchmark data shows a sharp contrast between the company’s valuation and its profitability profile. Within the same industry sample of 12 companies, IFCI’s P/E of 138.57 is far above the median of 18.04 and the average of 50.93, though still below the maximum observed 175.19.

That premium stands out even more because IFCI’s ROE of 5.48% is below the industry median ROE of 9.60% and below the average of 8.42%. By contrast, its ROCE of 11.51% is above the industry median of 9.88% and above the average of 9.42%. On book-value based valuation, the company’s P/B of 2.68 is above the median of 1.54 and slightly above the average of 2.49. The benchmark range for P/B runs from -0.03 to 5.96 across 10 companies, which places IFCI closer to the upper half of the pack.

These comparisons matter because IFCI Share Price Today is not just reacting to intraday trading; it is also being viewed through a sector lens where valuation is richer than the benchmark on both P/E and P/B, while return ratios are mixed. Univest readers tracking IFCI Market Cap and sector context should note that the stock sits in a larger-cap position within a varied industry set, but its multiples are demanding relative to many peers.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Power Finance Corporation	PFC	1,16,213.08	4.38	0.8	26.84	10.05
Indian Railway Finance Corporation	IRFC	1,08,860.65	15.14	1.86	12.81	5.64
REC	RECLTD	83,394.2	5.17	0.94	20.09	9.71
Tourism Finance Corporation Of India	TFCILTD	6,504.83	42	4.7	9.75	11.13
Satin Creditcare Network	SATIN	2,453.56	6.02	0.83	12.3	12.15

Against listed peers, IFCI’s relative positioning is unusually valuation-heavy. Power Finance Corporation trades at a P/E of 4.38 with ROE of 26.84% and market cap of Rs 1,16,213.08 crore, while REC trades at 5.17 times earnings with ROE of 20.09% and market cap of Rs 83,394.20 crore. Indian Railway Finance Corporation stands at a P/E of 15.14 and ROE of 12.81% with market cap of Rs 1,08,860.65 crore. All three are materially larger and trade at far lower earnings multiples than IFCI.

Even among smaller peers, IFCI looks expensive on earnings. Tourism Finance Corporation of India trades at a P/E of 42.00 with ROE of 9.75%, while Satin Creditcare Network trades at 6.02 with ROE of 12.30%. IFCI’s P/E of 138.57 is therefore well above every peer listed here except Haryana Financial Corporation in the broader benchmark set, which sits at 175.19 but has near-zero return metrics. IFCI’s ROCE of 11.51% is healthier than some peers such as IRFC at 5.64% and REC at 9.71%, but its ROE of 5.48% remains below the peer set highlighted. This is why IFCI Share Price and IFCI Share Price Fall are drawing attention: the stock combines large-cap scale with stretched earnings valuation relative to most comparable names.

Why Investors Are Watching IFCI

• Price action: The stock is down 2.07% to Rs 87.85 after moving between Rs 90.23 and Rs 87.65 during the session.
• Position vs longer-term levels: IFCI remains above its 50-day moving average of Rs 78.20 and 200-day moving average of Rs 65.84.
• Valuation: The stock trades at 138.57 times earnings and 2.68 times book value, both above industry median levels.
• Profitability: ROE is 5.48%, while ROCE is 11.51%, giving a mixed profitability picture against peers.
• Sector context: The company’s market cap of Rs 24,229.97 crore is above the same-industry median, keeping it visible among Finance Term Lending names.

About IFCI

IFCI operates in the Finance sector and is classified under the Finance Term Lending industry. Based on the supplied company context, the stock is best understood as part of the listed lending and financing universe where investors compare valuation, return ratios and market capitalisation against peers such as PFC, IRFC, REC, Tourism Finance Corporation of India and Satin Creditcare Network.

That industry positioning is useful because IFCI Stock Performance is being judged not only on its own share price movement but also on how efficiently it converts capital into returns relative to similar finance businesses. For readers following IFCI Company News, the sector and peer frame is currently one of the most relevant ways to interpret the stock.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is IFCI Share Price falling today?

Ans.  IFCI Share Price is down 2.07% today, moving from the previous close of Rs 89.71 to Rs 87.85. The supplied data confirms the decline, but it does not identify any company-specific catalyst behind the move.

What is the current IFCI Share Price Today?

Ans.  IFCI Share Price Today is Rs 87.85 as of 01 September 2026 at 10:19:29 AM IST. The stock opened at Rs 90.00, hit Rs 90.23 on the upside and touched Rs 87.65 on the downside.

How much has IFCI Share Price fallen today?

Ans.  IFCI Share Price has fallen by Rs 1.86 today, which translates into a decline of 2.07% from the previous close of Rs 89.71. That places the stock among the names drawing attention in market updates.

What does today’s IFCI price action indicate?

Ans.  Today’s price action shows IFCI opening at Rs 90.00, briefly rising to Rs 90.23 and then weakening toward Rs 87.65 before trading at Rs 87.85. That intraday pattern suggests early strength faded as the session progressed.

How expensive is IFCI based on valuation ratios?

Ans.  IFCI trades at a P/E ratio of 138.57 and a P/B ratio of 2.68. Within its same-industry benchmark, those figures are above the median P/E of 18.04 and median P/B of 1.54, indicating richer valuation multiples.

What do IFCI ’s profitability ratios show?

Ans.  IFCI’s ROE stands at 5.48%, while ROCE is 11.51%. That means returns on shareholder equity are below the industry median ROE of 9.60%, but returns on capital employed are above the median ROCE of 9.88%.

What are the key per-share metrics for IFCI ?

Ans.  IFCI reports EPS of Rs 0.65 and book value per share of Rs 33.42. Dividend yield is 0, so the current dataset shows no yield support, making valuation and profitability the more relevant metrics to watch.

How does IFCI compare with peers like PFC, IRFC and REC?

Ans.  IFCI’s P/E of 138.57 is much higher than PFC at 4.38, IRFC at 15.14 and REC at 5.17. Its market cap is also smaller than those three, while its ROE remains below each of them.

What should investors monitor next in IFCI Stock News?

Ans.  Investors can watch whether IFCI holds above its 50-day moving average of Rs 78.20, how IFCI Share Price behaves after today’s 2.07% decline, and whether valuation stays elevated versus the Finance Term Lending benchmark.