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ITC (ITC) Share Price Falls 2.14% as Large Cap FMCG Stock Trades Lower

12 Oct 2026 • 10:53 am

ITC (ITC) Share Price Falls 2.14% as Large Cap FMCG Stock Trades Lower
ITC (ITC) share price fell to Rs 260.5 today, down 2.14% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 3,33,562.36 crore.

ITC Share Price fell to Rs 260.50, down 2.14% from the previous close of Rs 266.20, while the company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 3,33,562.36 crore. The move places ITC among the notable declines in today’s market and makes ITC Share Price Today a point of attention for investors following large cap FMCG names. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. The opening trade at Rs 267.35, the day high of Rs 267.95 and the day low of Rs 260.20 show that ITC Share Price moved lower during the morning session and is trading near the day’s lower band. For readers tracking ITC Stock News, the latest move is relevant because it combines a sharp intraday fall with a large market capitalisation and rich fundamental metrics that can be compared with sector peers.

ITC (ITC) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric Value
Current Price Rs 260.5
Previous Close Rs 266.2
Today's Move -Rs 5.70 (-2.14%)
Open Rs 267.35
High Rs 267.95
Low Rs 260.2
Market Capitalisation Rs 3,33,562.36 crore
Market Cap Category Large Cap

ITC Share Price Today reflects a fall of Rs 5.70 from the previous close, with the stock last traded at Rs 260.50 after opening at Rs 267.35. The day’s high of Rs 267.95 and day low of Rs 260.20 show that the stock moved from a stronger opening zone to a lower trading band. In market-cap terms, ITC is a Large Cap company with Rs 3,33,562.36 crore of market capitalisation, which makes the move important in the context of a heavyweight consumer stock. Since consecutiveSessionCount is 1, this is a single-session decline rather than a streak event. For ITC Share Price Live tracking, the main takeaway is simple: the current price sits close to the day low, and today’s decline is the central price action story in ITC Share Price News. That sets up the next question around whether the fundamentals provide enough context for the move.

ITC (ITC) Fundamental Analysis

Metric Value
Market Capitalisation Rs 3,33,562.36 crore
P/E Ratio 16.81x
P/B Ratio 4.36x
ROE 29.67%
ROCE 38.83%
EPS Rs 15.83
Book Value Per Share Rs 61.04
Dividend Yield 5.45%

ITC (ITC) fundamental metrics show P/E 16.81x, P/B 4.36x, ROE 29.67%, ROCE 38.83%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

ITC has a market capitalisation of Rs 3,33,562.36 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 16.81x, P/B at 4.36x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 29.67% and ROCE of 38.83%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 15.83, book value per share of Rs 61.04, dividend yield of 5.45%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 14.55x, median ROE of 9.31%, median ROCE of 11.14%. Taken together, they outline the fundamentals rather than a view on the stock.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric Value
Sector FMCG
Industry Cigarettes/Tobacco
Benchmark Scope same industry
Company P/E Ratio 16.81x
Benchmark Median P/E 14.55x
Benchmark Average P/E 17.25x
Benchmark P/E Range 5.83x to 38.61x
Company P/B Ratio 4.36x
Benchmark Median P/B 3.33x
Benchmark Average P/B 3.17x
Company ROE 29.67%
Benchmark Median ROE 9.31%
Benchmark Average ROE 12.18%
Company ROCE 38.83%
Benchmark Median ROCE 11.14%
Benchmark Average ROCE 15.96%
Company Market Capitalisation Rs 3,33,562.36 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap Rs 228.64 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap Rs 52,248.29 crore

ITC (ITC) operates in the FMCG sector, within the Cigarettes/Tobacco industry.

ITC (ITC) has a P/E ratio of 16.81x, which is above the benchmark median of 14.55x, a difference of +15.53%. On its own, the P/E gap is a valuation reference point, not a trading call.

ITC (ITC) has a ROE of 29.67%, which is above the benchmark median of 9.31%, a difference of +218.69%. ITC (ITC) has a ROCE of 38.83%, which is above the benchmark median of 11.14%, a difference of +248.56%.

Track stocks among today's decliners through the Univest top decliners screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company Symbol Market Cap (Cr) P/E P/B ROE (%) ROCE (%)
Godfrey Phillips India GODFRYPHLP 28,267.01 20.66 4.44 26.67 33.7
VST Industries VSTIND 3,426.95 12.3 2.31 21.14 28.18
The Indian Wood Products Company IWP 228.64 38.61 0.63 1.26 3.02
NTC Industries NTCIND 185.77 9.28 0.86 9.31 11.14
Golden Tobacco GOLDENTOBC 40.29 5.83 NA NA NA

ITC (ITC) has a P/E ratio of 16.81x compared with the displayed peer median of 12.3x. This peer read is a relative benchmark rather than a trading signal. Its ROE of 29.67% compares with a peer median of 15.23% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 38.83% versus the displayed peer median of 19.66%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. ITC (ITC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 3,33,562.36 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 5 peers shown.

Why Investors Are Watching ITC

  • ITC Share Price fell 2.14% to Rs 260.50, making today’s decline the immediate focus.
  • The stock remains a Large Cap name with market capitalisation of Rs 3,33,562.36 crore.
  • ITC Fundamental Analysis is supported by ROE of 29.67% and ROCE of 38.83%.
  • The dividend yield of 5.45% and EPS of Rs 15.83 add context to ITC Share Price News.
  • Sector comparison shows ITC Share Price at a higher valuation than some peers but with stronger return ratios.

About ITC

ITC operates in the FMCG sector and the Cigarettes/Tobacco industry. The business is known for a consumer-facing portfolio that sits within a large listed company structure, with market capitalisation of Rs 3,33,562.36 crore. In the latest Univest figures, ITC Share Price reflects a company with strong profitability ratios and a material dividend yield. For readers tracking ITC Stock News, the company’s scale matters because it is far larger than most peers in the same industry set. ITC Share Price therefore combines a heavyweight market position with a business profile that is relevant across consumer staples and tobacco-linked segments.

Track ITC Share Price on Univest

Use ITC (ITC) live share-price page, Univest top decliners screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, top decliners and related market analysis.

Track ITC Share Price on Univest for live price updates, valuation ratios, sector context, 52-week levels and market insights in one place. Univest also helps readers follow ITC Share Price Today alongside ITC Fundamental Analysis, peer comparison and latest ITC Stock News. If you want a single place to monitor ITC Share Price Live, Univest keeps the key numbers easy to review during the trading session.

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 Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Reg. No. INH000013776, a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ITC Share Price falling today?

Ans. ITC Share Price fell 2.14% to Rs 260.50 in today’s session. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. The move is visible in the opening, high and low of the trading range.

What is ITC Share Price today?

Ans. ITC Share Price today is Rs 260.50, down Rs 5.70 from the previous close of Rs 266.20. The stock traded between Rs 260.20 and Rs 267.95 during the session and remained a Large Cap stock.

What does ITC Share Price tell investors right now?

Ans. ITC Share Price shows a single-session decline with the price trading near the day low. At the same time, the company’s large market capitalisation and strong return ratios keep it relevant for fundamental tracking.

How is ITC valued on a fundamental basis?

Ans. ITC Share Price is backed by a P/E ratio of 16.81 and a P/B ratio of 4.36. EPS is Rs 15.83, book value is Rs 61.04 per share and dividend yield is 5.45%.

How do ITC fundamentals compare with peers?

Ans. ITC Share Price sits above the same-industry median on P/E and P/B, while ROE and ROCE are also above benchmark levels. It has the largest market cap in the peer set.

Is ITC Share Price expensive relative to the sector?

Ans. ITC Share Price trades at a P/E of 16.81 versus a sector median of 14.55 and average of 17.25. That places it above the median but slightly below the average within the benchmark group.

What is the market capitalisation of ITC?

Ans. ITC has a market capitalisation of Rs 3,33,562.36 crore. That makes ITC Share Price a Large Cap reference point in the FMCG sector and far larger than the listed cigarette and tobacco peers in the benchmark.

What are ITC’s ROE and ROCE?

Ans. ITC reports ROE of 29.67% and ROCE of 38.83%. For ITC Share Price, those numbers matter because they are well above the benchmark median and average, showing strong return metrics.

Should investors track ITC Share Price on Univest?

Ans. Yes, investors tracking ITC Share Price can follow live price moves, valuation ratios, 52-week levels and peer context on Univest. It is useful for monitoring ITC Stock News and daily share price updates.

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