JK Cement (JKCEMENT) Share Price falls 2.74% as stock slips to Rs 5,040

Published:   25 September 2026 at 12:19:17 PM IST

JK Cement Share Price fell 2.74% to Rs 5,040.00, with market capitalisation at Rs 39,342.68 Cr in today’s price action.

JK Cement Share Price came under notice today after the stock declined 2.74% to Rs 5,040.00 from the previous close of Rs 5,181.80. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 39,342.68 Cr, placing it in the Large Cap category. The supplied data confirms a same-day price fall, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. That makes today’s move a factual price event rather than a reasoned event. For readers tracking JK Cement Share Price Today, the key point is the size of the decline, the day’s trading range and how the valuation compares with the broader Construction Materials universe. Univest is covering the move as part of its JK Cement Stock News and JK Cement Share Price News coverage.

JK Cement (JKCEMENT) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 5,040
Previous Close	Rs 5,181.8
Today's Move	-Rs 141.80 (-2.74%)
Open	Rs 5,128.95
High	Rs 5,226.75
Low	Rs 5,034.4
Turnover	Rs 0.07 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 39,342.68 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

JK Cement Share Price opened at Rs 5,128.95, touched a high of Rs 5,226.75 and a low of Rs 5,034.40, before settling at Rs 5,040.00. The stock finished Rs 141.80 below the previous close, reflecting today’s 2.74% decline. The day’s low was very close to the closing price, while the opening level was below the previous close, which means the session began weaker than the last close and remained below it through the end of the day. Turnover stood at Rs 0.07 Cr. The stock is in the Large Cap category, and that market-cap classification should be read as company-size context only. For JK Cement Share Price Today, the day’s move is best understood as a clear price fall against a narrow intraday range. This is the core update in JK Cement Stock News and a useful base for JK Cement Share Price Fall tracking.

JK Cement (JKCEMENT) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 39,342.68 crore
P/E Ratio	42.35x
P/B Ratio	5.48x
ROE	15.05%
ROCE	14.89%
EPS	Rs 122.37
Book Value Per Share	Rs 946.3
Dividend Yield	0.39%

The JK Cement Share Price move sits against a valuation profile that is materially richer than the sector median. JK Cement trades at a P/E ratio of 42.35 and a P/B ratio of 5.48, while ROE is 15.05% and ROCE is 14.89%. EPS stands at Rs 122.37, book value is Rs 946.30 per share and dividend yield is 0.39%. These numbers show a business valued above the industry’s typical range, even as profitability ratios remain positive. Market capitalisation of Rs 39,342.68 Cr also makes JK Cement a meaningful name within the cement universe. For JK Cement Share Price analysis, the main question is not a recommendation but whether the current valuation is already discounting strong operating quality. Univest highlights these fundamentals because JK Cement Financial Results, JK Cement Stock Analysis and JK Cement Latest News searches often centre on the same valuation debate.

Enterprise value was not supplied, so the valuation discussion here stays anchored to the stated market-cap, P/E, P/B, ROE, ROCE, EPS, book value and dividend yield. In that context, JK Cement Share Price Today is being watched for how today’s fall fits into a high-multiple setup rather than a low-multiple recovery story. That makes JK Cement Fundamental Analysis especially relevant for readers scanning JK Cement Share News and JK Cement Earnings updates.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Construction Materials
Industry	Cement & Construction Materials
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	42.35x
Benchmark Median P/E	27.21x
Benchmark Average P/E	46.07x
Benchmark P/E Range	8.54x to 334.03x
Company P/B Ratio	5.48x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.16x
Benchmark Average P/B	1.42x
Company ROE	15.05%
Benchmark Median ROE	3.1%
Benchmark Average ROE	-6.75%
Company ROCE	14.89%
Benchmark Median ROCE	6.24%
Benchmark Average ROCE	-0.42%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 39,342.68 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 1,058.18 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 17,401.32 crore

JK Cement operates in Construction Materials and the Cement & Construction Materials industry. The supplied sector benchmark covers the same industry and includes 41 companies. Within that set, the company’s P/E of 42.35 is above the benchmark median of 27.21 and below the benchmark average of 46.07. Its P/B of 5.48 is also above the benchmark median of 1.16 and above the benchmark average of 1.42. ROE at 15.05% is well above the benchmark median of 3.10%, and ROCE at 14.89% is above the benchmark median of 6.24%. The sector snapshot also shows market-cap context across 41 companies, with a median of Rs 1,058.18 Cr and an average of Rs 17,401.32 Cr. JK Cement Share Price therefore sits in a large-company bracket that is much bigger than the industry median and above the industry average. That matters for JK Cement Share Price Today because the stock is being priced against a broader and richer industry backdrop, not just its own daily move.

Within the same sector snapshot, the benchmark company set ranges from Rs 2.67 Cr to Rs 3,29,678.22 Cr in market capitalisation. The data set also shows that the industry’s P/E range spans from 8.54 to 334.03, while P/B ranges from -10.68 to 8.81. Against that backdrop, JK Cement Share Price sits in the upper part of the valuation band, which is important context for JK Cement Stock News and JK Cement Fundamental Analysis.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Ultratech Cement	ULTRACEMCO	3,29,678.22	38.24	4.13	11.14	13.25
Ambuja Cements	AMBUJACEM	97,529.07	21.92	1.6	10	6.24
Shree Cement	SHREECEM	80,512.57	49.44	3.39	7.81	10.61
Dalmia Bharat	DALBHARAT	32,701.19	34.59	1.78	6.55	8.15
ACC	ACC	23,499.7	12.17	1.12	10.93	11.6

JK Cement Share Price can be read more clearly when compared with listed peers in the same sector. Versus Ultratech Cement, JK Cement has a lower market cap and a higher P/E and P/B, while its ROE and ROCE are also higher than Ultratech’s supplied figures. Against Ambuja Cements, JK Cement again carries a higher valuation multiple and higher profitability ratios, but a smaller market capitalisation. Compared with Shree Cement, JK Cement’s P/E is lower, while its ROE and ROCE are higher than the peer’s supplied values. Against Dalmia Bharat, JK Cement shows a higher P/E, higher P/B and stronger ROE and ROCE, along with a larger market capitalisation. This peer set makes JK Cement Share Price Today look like a higher-valuation name within the cement pack, with profitability metrics that sit above some peers and valuation ratios that remain richer than most of them. That is the main peer lens for JK Cement Share Price News and JK Cement Stock Analysis.

Why Investors Are Watching JK Cement

• JK Cement Share Price fell 2.74% to Rs 5,040.00 in today’s session.
• The stock moved from a previous close of Rs 5,181.80 to a day low of Rs 5,034.40.
• Market capitalisation stands at Rs 39,342.68 Cr, with the stock in the Large Cap category.
• P/E is 42.35 and P/B is 5.48, both above the sector median in the same industry benchmark.
• ROE is 15.05% and ROCE is 14.89%, which are both above the sector benchmark median values.

About JK Cement

JK Cement operates in the Construction Materials sector and the Cement & Construction Materials industry. The supplied data identifies the company by its listed name and symbol, JKCEMENT. In today’s JK Cement Share Price update, the business context is primarily sectoral and financial: it is part of a large listed peer set, carries a market capitalisation of Rs 39,342.68 Cr and is reviewed here through valuation and profitability metrics. That keeps JK Cement Stock News focused on verified company classification and financial positioning rather than speculation.

Track JK Cement Share Price on Univest

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

You can track JK Cement Share Price on Univest for live price updates, share price news, valuation ratios, shareholding pattern, 52-week levels and broader market insights. Univest also helps users compare JK Cement Share Price Today with sector and peer context in one place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did JK Cement Share Price fall today?

Ans.  The supplied data confirms a 2.74% decline to Rs 5,040.00, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The session included an open of Rs 5,128.95, a high of Rs 5,226.75 and a low of Rs 5,034.40.

What is JK Cement Share Price today?

Ans.  JK Cement Share Price today is Rs 5,040.00, down Rs 141.80 from the previous close of Rs 5,181.80. The market capitalisation is Rs 39,342.68 Cr, and the stock is classified as Large Cap.

Is JK Cement expensive compared with peers?

Ans.  JK Cement trades at a P/E of 42.35 and a P/B of 5.48. In the same industry benchmark, both are above the median, and the P/E is also above the benchmark average of 46.07 only slightly below it.

How does JK Cement compare on profitability?

Ans.  JK Cement reports ROE of 15.05% and ROCE of 14.89%, both above the sector medians of 3.10% and 6.24%. That places the company above the benchmark middle in profitability terms.

What should readers monitor in JK Cement Share Price next?

Ans.  Readers should monitor the next price move against the current level of Rs 5,040.00, the market-cap context of Rs 39,342.68 Cr and whether valuation multiples stay aligned with sector norms.