ITC HOTELS (ITCHOTELS) Share Price Falls 2.23% to Rs 158.05; Valuation and Sector Context in Focus

ITC Hotels Share Price declined to Rs 158.05 on 02 September 2026, down 2.23% for the day from the previous close of Rs 161.65. The stock opened at Rs 161, touched a day high of Rs 161 and a low of Rs 155.7, while the company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 33,380.17 crore.

The available data confirms the price fall but does not identify any company-specific trigger. Even so, the move is notable because ITC HOTELS is a Large Cap player in the Hospitality sector, so short-term weakness often gets reviewed alongside valuation, profitability and peer positioning rather than in isolation.

At present, the stock trades at a P/E of 38.97 and a P/B of 2.85, with ROE at 7.37%, ROCE at 10.54%, EPS at Rs 4.15, book value at Rs 56.71 and dividend yield at 0.62%. Those metrics frame the discussion around whether current pricing is moderate, premium or demanding relative to the broader hotel industry.

ITC HOTELS (ITCHOTELS) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 158.05
Previous Close	Rs 161.65
Today's Move	-Rs 3.60 (-2.23%)
Open	Rs 161
High	Rs 161
Low	Rs 155.7
Turnover	Rs 2.1 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 33,380.17 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

ITC Hotels Share Price shows a weak intraday structure. The stock opened at Rs 161, which also remained the session high in this update, and then slipped to Rs 155.7 before trading at Rs 158.05. That sequence suggests pressure appeared early and the opening level was not reclaimed.

Turnover of Rs 2.1 crore indicates the counter remained active during the move. The stock is also trading below its 50-day moving average of Rs 165.47 and below its 200-day moving average of Rs 169.57. Meanwhile, the RSI reading of 48.04 sits near neutral territory, which means the available technical snapshot does not by itself indicate an extreme condition.

For traders and investors, that combination leaves two practical reference points: the session low of Rs 155.7 and the fact that the stock remained below key moving averages. In short, the price action is clearly soft, while the broader interpretation still depends on how the fundamentals compare with peers.

ITC HOTELS (ITCHOTELS) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 33,380.17 crore
P/E Ratio	38.97x
P/B Ratio	2.85x
ROE	7.37%
ROCE	10.54%
EPS	Rs 4.15
Book Value Per Share	Rs 56.71
Dividend Yield	0.62%

From a size perspective, the company is materially larger than the same-industry median market capitalisation of Rs 247.69 crore and the industry average of Rs 3,794.85 crore across 68 companies. That establishes ITC Hotels as one of the more substantial listed names in its industry set.

The valuation picture is less straightforward. A P/E of 38.97 means investors are paying close to 39 times earnings, while the P/B of 2.85 places the stock at a premium to book value. EPS stands at Rs 4.15 and book value at Rs 56.71 per share, which are reference points commonly used to judge how aggressively the market is pricing current fundamentals.

Profitability is positive but not especially strong on a relative basis. ROE of 7.37% and ROCE of 10.54% show the business is generating returns, though these figures do not place it at the top of the listed hospitality pack. The dividend yield of 0.62% adds some income context, but it is modest.

That is why the decline is drawing notice. When a stock trades at above-median valuation multiples, investors usually compare that premium with its return profile more closely. In this case, the gap between pricing and profitability becomes an important part of the discussion around ITC Hotels Share Price.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Hospitality
Industry	Hotel, Resort & Restaurants
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	38.97x
Benchmark Median P/E	28.88x
Benchmark Average P/E	130.87x
Benchmark P/E Range	0.47x to 5,024.49x
Company P/B Ratio	2.85x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.7x
Benchmark Average P/B	1.42x
Company ROE	7.37%
Benchmark Median ROE	5.26%
Benchmark Average ROE	7.11%
Company ROCE	10.54%
Benchmark Median ROCE	10.4%
Benchmark Average ROCE	16.02%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 33,380.17 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 247.69 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 3,794.85 crore

Within the Hotel, Resort & Restaurants industry, the sector benchmark adds useful context. The company’s P/E of 38.97 is above the industry median of 28.88. It is below the average P/E of 130.87, but that average is spread across a very wide range of 0.47 to 5,024.49, so the median may be the steadier comparison point.

The same pattern appears on price to book. The company’s P/B of 2.85 is above both the industry median of 1.7 and the average of 1.42. In other words, the stock is not being valued like a low-multiple outlier within the sector.

On returns, the picture is more balanced. ROE of 7.37% is slightly above the industry median of 5.26% and just above the average of 7.11%. ROCE of 10.54% is marginally above the median of 10.4% but below the average of 16.02%. That places the company around the middle of the field on return generation rather than in clear leadership.

This mix matters because valuation is above median while profitability is closer to the industry middle. That does not prove mispricing, but it does explain why today’s weakness in ITC Hotels Share Price may attract extra scrutiny from market participants tracking relative value within hospitality.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
The Indian Hotels Company	INDHOTEL	1,02,344.78	47.75	7.62	18.13	25.7
Chalet Hotels	CHALET	19,821.16	37.18	5.21	19.2	17.19
Schloss Bangalore	THELEELA	19,070.66	43.33	2.97	8.09	8.97
EIH	EIHOTEL	17,682.17	25.87	3.42	13.31	19.68
VENTIVE HOSPITALITY	VENTIVE	13,822.16	28.88	2.46	9.73	13.15

Peer data shows ITC HOTELS is smaller than The Indian Hotels Company at Rs 1,02,344.78 crore, but larger than Chalet Hotels, Schloss Bangalore, EIH and Ventive Hospitality. So by market value, it sits in the upper tier of the listed comparison set.

On earnings valuation, its P/E of 38.97 is below Indian Hotels at 47.75 and Schloss Bangalore at 43.33, slightly above Chalet Hotels at 37.18, and higher than EIH at 25.87 and Ventive at 28.88. That places the stock around the middle-to-upper part of the peer range rather than at the cheapest end.

The return comparison is more demanding. ITC Hotels reports ROE of 7.37%, below Indian Hotels at 18.13%, Chalet at 19.2%, EIH at 13.31% and Ventive at 9.73%, and only slightly below Schloss Bangalore at 8.09%. ROCE of 10.54% trails Indian Hotels at 25.7%, Chalet at 17.19%, EIH at 19.68% and Ventive at 13.15%, though it remains above Schloss Bangalore at 8.97%.

That peer mix helps explain the market focus. The company is sizeable and not the highest-valued stock in the list, but several peers deliver stronger ROE and ROCE figures. As a result, the debate around ITC Hotels Share Price is less about size and more about whether current multiples adequately reflect relative operating efficiency.

Why Investors Are Watching ITC Hotels

• The stock fell 2.23% to Rs 158.05 from Rs 161.65.
• The opening level of Rs 161 also marked the day’s high, while the low was Rs 155.7.
• The stock is trading below both the 50-DMA of Rs 165.47 and the 200-DMA of Rs 169.57.
• P/E of 38.97 and P/B of 2.85 are above the industry median levels.
• ROE of 7.37% and ROCE of 10.54% are positive but trail several key hospitality peers.

About ITC Hotels

ITC HOTELS operates in the Hospitality sector and is classified under the Hotel, Resort & Restaurants industry. In market terms, that places it among listed hotel businesses typically assessed through valuation multiples, return ratios, market cap and peer comparison within the same operating space.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ITC Hotels Share Price falling today?

Ans.  The stock fell 2.23% to Rs 158.05 from the previous close of Rs 161.65. The supplied data confirms the decline, but it does not identify a company-specific catalyst. The previous close was Rs 161.65.

What is ITC Hotels Share Price today?

Ans.  ITC Hotels Share Price today stands at Rs 158.05. The stock opened at Rs 161, touched a high of Rs 161 and a low of Rs 155.7. The previous close was Rs 161.65.

What is the market capitalisation of ITC Hotels?

Ans.  The company’s market capitalisation is Rs 33,380.17 crore, placing it in the Large Cap category. The company operates in the Hospitality sector. Its P/E ratio is 38.97x. ROE is 7.37% and ROCE is 10.54%.

How does ITC Hotels compare with the industry on valuation?

Ans.  Its P/E of 38.97 is above the same-industry median of 28.88, and its P/B of 2.85 is above the median of 1.7. That suggests the stock trades at a premium to median sector multiples.

How profitable is ITC Hotels versus the sector?

Ans.  ROE is 7.37%, slightly above the industry median of 5.26%, while ROCE is 10.54%, marginally above the median of 10.4% but below the industry average of 16.02%. The stock belongs to the Hospitality sector.

How does ITC Hotels compare with major listed peers?

Ans.  Its market cap is below Indian Hotels but above Chalet Hotels, Schloss Bangalore, EIH and Ventive. Its P/E is mid-range within the peer set, while ROE and ROCE trail several of those peers.

What should investors monitor after this decline?

Ans.  Key markers include whether the stock holds above the day’s low of Rs 155.7, how it behaves relative to the 50-DMA and 200-DMA, and whether valuation continues to look justified against sector and peer profitability.