
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week Low
Updated: 18 Aug 2026 • 9:19 am
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Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) traded at Rs 86.93, down 0.08% today, after hitting a fresh 52-week low of Rs 86.74. Market capitalisation stood at Rs 1,13,696 crore.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. Share Price was at Rs 86.93 on 18 August 2026 at 9:17 AM IST, down 0.08% from the previous close of Rs 87.00, after the stock touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 86.74. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 1,13,696 crore, making this one-year low notable even though the intraday percentage move remained small.
For investors searching Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. Share Price Today, the verified data confirms a fresh 52-week trough rather than a broad rebound or a sharp capitulation move. The session opened at Rs 86.99, moved as high as Rs 87.51, and slipped to the day’s low of Rs 86.74. Turnover was Rs 0.36 crore and current volume stood at 41,198 shares at the time of detection.
Why is the stock trending in Stock Market Today searches? The supplied data clearly establishes the price event: a new yearly low. Why is it falling? The same dataset confirms the decline and the fresh low, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. What should investors monitor next? On Univest, the key areas are whether Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. Share Price holds above the fresh low, how valuation compares with the Finance sector, and how its profitability metrics stack up against peers.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 86.93 |
| Previous Close | Rs 87 |
| Today's Change | Rs -0.07 (-0.08%) |
| Day Open | Rs 86.99 |
| Fresh 52-Week Low | Rs 86.74 |
| Day High | Rs 87.51 |
| Current Volume | 41,198 |
| Turnover | Rs 0.36 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,13,696 crore |
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) traded at Rs 86.93. versus the previous close of Rs 87, a fall of 0.08%. The stock opened at Rs 86.99, reached Rs 87.51, touched Rs 86.74. Reported volume was 41,198.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. Share Price Today shows a mild day-on-day decline but a technically important event because the stock printed a fresh 52-week low at Rs 86.74. The intraday range from Rs 86.74 to Rs 87.51 shows the market testing lower levels while turnover and traded volume indicate early session participation.
The stock last traded at Rs 86.93 versus the previous close of Rs 87.00, a day change of -0.07 or -0.08%. The opening price was Rs 86.99, indicating that IRFC began the day slightly below the previous close and then extended weakness enough to mark a new 52-week low. The day high of Rs 87.51 shows there was some attempt to stabilise, but the fresh low keeps Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. Share Price in the 52 Week Low Stocks conversation.
From a pure price-action perspective, this was not a deep percentage decline, yet it was still significant because fresh yearly lows often attract attention in Share Market Today and Stocks in News screens. The current volume of 41,198 shares and turnover of Rs 0.36 crore show measurable trading activity around the event. For readers tracking Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. Share Price Live or IRFC Share Price Update, the key fact is straightforward: the stock breached its prior one-year floor during live trade and entered a new 52-week trough.
That makes the next step less about speculation and more about context. With no verified catalyst supplied, the more useful lens is to examine whether the current price is being supported by valuation, profitability and relative sector positioning.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,13,696 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 17.04x |
| P/B Ratio | 3.04x |
| ROE | 25.64% |
| ROCE | 36.26% |
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. was valued at a P/E ratio of 17.04x, a P/B ratio of 3.04x. These multiples provide valuation context, but they should not be labelled expensive or inexpensive without a comparable peer or sector benchmark.
Profitability and capital efficiency were represented by ROE of 25.64% and ROCE of 36.26%. ROE relates profit to shareholder equity, while ROCE measures returns generated on the capital employed in the business.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Finance |
| Benchmark Scope | same sector |
| Company P/E Ratio | 17.04x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 10.11x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 36.33x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0x to 801.73x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 3.04x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 0.92x |
| Company ROE | 25.64% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 2.02% |
| Company ROCE | 36.26% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 3.86% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 1,13,696 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 40.68 crore |
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) is classified under sector: Finance.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has a P/E ratio of 17.04x, which is above the benchmark median of 10.11x, a difference of +68.55%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has a ROE of 25.64%, which is above the benchmark median of 2.02%, a difference of +1,169.31%. Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has a ROCE of 36.26%, which is above the benchmark median of 3.86%, a difference of +839.38%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Networth Capital Ltd. | MONARCH | 3,092.63 | 17.04 | 3.04 | 25.64 | 36.26 |
| Nalwa Sons Investments Ltd. | NSIL | 2,826.46 | 50.87 | 0.19 | 1.04 | 1.15 |
| Mufin Green Finance Ltd. | MUFIN | 2,683.12 | 70.98 | 4.56 | 24.6 | 26.61 |
| Satin Creditcare Network Ltd. | SATIN | 2,482.83 | 6.17 | 0.85 | 1.37 | 8.87 |
| Magnanimous Trade & Finance Ltd. | MAGANTR | 53,66,279.52 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.71 |
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has a P/E ratio of 17.04x compared with the displayed peer median of 17.04x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 25.64% compares with a peer median of 1.37% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 36.26% versus the displayed peer median of 8.87%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,13,696 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 1 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd.
The stock is being closely watched because the verified data combines a fresh 52-week low with large-company scale and notable profitability ratios. For readers scanning Market Movers and Stock Updates, these are the main points currently keeping IRFC in focus.
- Fresh price event: Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. Share Price touched Rs 86.74, a new 52-week low, before trading at Rs 86.93.
- Day move: The stock was down 0.07, or 0.08%, from the previous close of Rs 87.00.
- Intraday range: The session so far has spanned Rs 86.74 to Rs 87.51 after opening at Rs 86.99.
- Trading activity: Current volume stood at 41,198 shares with turnover of Rs 0.36 crore.
- Valuation context: The stock trades at a P/E of 17.04 and P/B of 3.04.
- Profitability context: ROE is 25.64% and ROCE is 36.26%, both above the supplied Finance-sector median and average figures.
- Scale: Market capitalisation of Rs 1,13,696 crore keeps the stock relevant in broader Market News screens.
About Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC)
The verified dataset identifies Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) as a listed company in the Finance sector with the trading symbol IRFC. Within this article, the most reliable company context comes from its market positioning in the supplied data rather than from any unsupplied business description.
IRFC currently carries a market capitalisation of Rs 1,13,696 crore, which is substantially higher than the median and average company size across the 513-company same-sector benchmark provided here. That scale is one reason Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. Share Price attracts attention when it appears among bearish stocks or 52 Week Low Stocks in the Indian stock market.
The current verified view from Univest is therefore focused on measurable market data: IRFC is part of the Finance sector, trades on a P/E of 17.04 and P/B of 3.04, and reports ROE of 25.64% with ROCE of 36.26% in the supplied snapshot. For investors following Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. Latest News, that combination of sector identity, size and profitability metrics is the clearest factual company profile available in this event update.
Track Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. Share Price on Univest
Use Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) live share-price page, Univest 52-week-low screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, yearly-low lists and related market analysis.
Users can track Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. Share Price on Univest for live share price movements, 52-week high and 52-week low levels, market cap changes, valuation ratios such as P/E and P/B, and profitability indicators including ROE and ROCE. Univest also helps readers follow IRFC Share Price Today, compare the stock with Finance-sector peers, and monitor day-level price action such as open, high, low, turnover and Trading Volume.
For investors looking for Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. Share Price Today, Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. Stock News or broader stock analysis, Univest provides a structured way to track verified market data without turning a fresh 52-week low into a directional call. In this case, the most important live reference points are the current price of Rs 86.93, the fresh yearly low of Rs 86.74 and the valuation-versus-profitability balance visible in the supplied numbers.
Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. Share Price today?
Ans. Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. Share Price today was Rs 86.93 at 9:17 AM IST on 18 August 2026. The stock was down 0.08% from the previous close of Rs 87.00 during the fresh 52-week low event.
Why is IRFC stock in the news today?
Ans. IRFC is in stock news today because the shares touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 86.74 in live trade. The supplied data confirms the price event, while the dataset does not establish a company-specific catalyst.
What was the fresh 52-week low for Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd.?
Ans. The fresh 52-week low for Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. was Rs 86.74. After touching that level, the stock traded at Rs 86.93, with the session’s intraday range running from Rs 86.74 to Rs 87.51.
How much did IRFC share price fall today?
Ans. IRFC share price fell by Rs 0.07 on the day, equivalent to a decline of 0.08% from the previous close of Rs 87.00. Even with a small percentage move, the stock still recorded a fresh one-year low.
What does the current price action show for IRFC?
Ans. The current price action shows IRFC opened at Rs 86.99, moved up to Rs 87.51, and slipped to Rs 86.74, which marked a new 52-week low. It later traded at Rs 86.93 with turnover of Rs 0.36 crore.
What is the market capitalisation of Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd.?
Ans. Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. had a market capitalisation of Rs 1,13,696 crore at the time of this update. That is well above the Finance-sector benchmark average of Rs 50,262.66 crore in the supplied 513-company dataset.
How is IRFC valued on P/E and P/B ratios?
Ans. IRFC is valued at a P/E ratio of 17.04 and a P/B ratio of 3.04 in the supplied snapshot. Its P/E is above the sector median of 10.11, while its P/B is above the sector average of 1.83.
How profitable is IRFC based on the supplied ratios?
Ans. The supplied profitability ratios show ROE of 25.64% and ROCE of 36.26% for IRFC. Both figures are above the Finance-sector medians of 2.02% for ROE and 3.86% for ROCE in the dataset.
How does IRFC compare with the supplied peers?
Ans. IRFC’s P/E of 17.04 matches Monarch Networth Capital, sits below Nalwa Sons Investments and Mufin Green Finance, and stays above Satin Creditcare Network. Its ROE and ROCE are among the strongest figures within the supplied peer set.
What should investors monitor next in IRFC stock?
Ans. Investors may monitor whether IRFC holds above the fresh 52-week low of Rs 86.74, how Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. Share Price behaves around current levels, and whether valuation and profitability remain supportive relative to sector benchmarks.
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