KEC International Ltd. (KEC) Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week Low

KEC International Ltd. Share Price fell 1.42% to Rs 430.2 after hitting a fresh 52-week low of Rs 429.3. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 11,710.14 crore.

KEC International Ltd. Share Price was at Rs 430.2 on 18 August 2026 at 10:14 AM IST, down Rs 6.2 or 1.42% from the previous close of Rs 436.4, after the stock touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 429.3. At that price, the company carried a market capitalisation of Rs 11,710.14 crore. This puts KEC International Ltd. Share Price in focus across Stock Market Today screens, especially among 52 Week Low Stocks and Top Losers Today trackers.

The verified data confirms a fresh one-year low and a weak intraday price structure, with the stock opening at Rs 435.5, rising to an intraday high of Rs 436.7 and then falling to the day’s low of Rs 429.3. Turnover stood at Rs 1.98 crore with volume of 45,959 shares, indicating measurable market participation as the stock moved lower.

Why is it trending? The supplied data establishes the price event itself: KEC International Ltd. Share Price Today has slipped to a new yearly low in live trade. The data does not establish any company-specific catalyst, but the combination of a fresh 52-week trough, a negative day change and visible trading activity is enough to keep the stock on investor watchlists. Univest notes that the immediate focus now shifts from the raw fall to valuation, profitability and relative positioning within the Infrastructure sector.

KEC International Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 430.2
Previous Close	Rs 436.4
Today's Change	Rs -6.2 (-1.42%)
Day Open	Rs 435.5
Fresh 52-Week Low	Rs 429.3
Day High	Rs 436.7
Current Volume	45,959
Turnover	Rs 1.98 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 11,710.14 crore

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) traded at Rs 430.2. versus the previous close of Rs 436.4, a fall of 1.42%. The stock opened at Rs 435.5, reached Rs 436.7, touched Rs 429.3. Reported volume was 45,959.

KEC International Ltd. Share Price Today reflects a clear intraday decline, with the stock moving below the previous close and printing a fresh 52-week low at Rs 429.3. The session shows early weakness, limited recovery and continued pressure near the day’s lower range, which is why the stock is drawing attention in KEC International Ltd. Stock News and Share Market Today searches.

The stock opened at Rs 435.5 against a previous close of Rs 436.4, signalling a mildly weaker start. It then touched an intraday high of Rs 436.7 before sliding to Rs 429.3, which also became the new 52-week low. The current price of Rs 430.2 leaves the stock down Rs 6.2 on the day, or 1.42%.

That intraday sequence matters. The open was close to the prior close, and the stock briefly tested higher levels, but it could not sustain that move. Instead, the session developed into lower price action, with the stock trading very close to its day low. In practical terms, this means KEC International Ltd. Share Price Live is reflecting persistent selling pressure rather than a brief spike lower.

Volume of 45,959 shares and turnover of Rs 1.98 crore show that the move has occurred with active participation, making this more than a purely notional price print. For traders tracking Market Movers and Stock Updates, the one-year low is the headline event; for longer-horizon investors, the next step is to place this fall in a broader fundamental and sector framework. That is where KEC International Ltd. Fundamental Analysis becomes especially relevant.

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 11,710.14 crore
P/E Ratio	21.63x
P/B Ratio	3.22x
ROE	5.54%
ROCE	10%

KEC International Ltd. was valued at a P/E ratio of 21.63x, a P/B ratio of 3.22x. 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 5.54% and ROCE of 10%. 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	Infrastructure
Benchmark Scope	same sector
Company P/E Ratio	21.63x
Benchmark Median P/E	11.32x
Benchmark Average P/E	31.58x
Benchmark P/E Range	0x to 622.25x
Company P/B Ratio	3.22x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.29x
Company ROE	5.54%
Benchmark Median ROE	5.84%
Company ROCE	10%
Benchmark Median ROCE	8.58%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 11,710.14 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 169 crore

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) is classified under sector: Infrastructure.

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a P/E ratio of 21.63x, which is above the benchmark median of 11.32x, a difference of +91.08%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a ROE of 5.54%, which is below the benchmark median of 5.84%, a difference of -5.14%. KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a ROCE of 10%, which is above the benchmark median of 8.58%, a difference of +16.55%.

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 (%)
Interarch Building Products Ltd.	INTERARCH	2,906.66	21.63	3.22	5.54	10
Patel Engineering Ltd.	PATELENG	2,827.6	9.85	0.63	-11.55	1.24
Ramky Infrastructure Ltd.	RAMKY	2,706.67	11.39	1.22	5.9	9.39
Oriana Power Ltd.	ORIANA-SM	2,637.12	10.03	4.97	19.31	14.78
GK ENERGY LIMITED	GKENERGY	2,588.96	11.13	2.66	17.08	14.12

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a P/E ratio of 21.63x compared with the displayed peer median of 11.13x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 5.54% compares with a peer median of 5.9% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 10% versus the displayed peer median of 10%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 11,710.14 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching KEC International Ltd.

The stock is on watch because the verified data combines a notable price event with valuation and sector context. For readers scanning Stocks in News, the following factors stand out.

• Fresh price event: The stock touched a new 52-week low of Rs 429.3 and was trading at Rs 430.2, down 1.42% on the day.
• Intraday weakness: After opening at Rs 435.5 and touching Rs 436.7, the stock moved down toward the session low, highlighting weak price action.
• Visible market participation: Volume stood at 45,959 shares with turnover of Rs 1.98 crore.
• Valuation lens: P/E at 21.63 and P/B at 3.22 are above sector medians, keeping Financial Analysis in focus.
• Profitability context: ROE of 5.54% and ROCE of 10% give a mixed picture relative to sector and peers.
• Sector positioning: The company sits in the Infrastructure sector, where benchmark valuations and returns vary widely across 144 companies.

About KEC International Ltd.

Based on the supplied dataset, KEC International Ltd. is tracked as a listed company within the Infrastructure sector. The stock trades under the symbol KEC and is currently being monitored because it has registered a fresh 52-week low in the market.

The verified data set used for this Univest article focuses primarily on market behaviour, valuation ratios and sector benchmarking rather than detailed business-segment disclosures. Within that scope, KEC International Ltd. Company News is currently centred on the stock’s latest trading move, its market capitalisation of Rs 11,710.14 crore, and how its P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE compare with the wider Infrastructure space and selected peers.

For investors following KEC International Ltd. NSE and KEC International Ltd. BSE search intent, the most relevant current context is that the company is part of a broad sector universe where valuation and return profiles differ sharply across listed names. That makes ongoing monitoring of KEC International Ltd. Share Price, sector comparisons and market positioning especially important on platforms like Univest.

Track KEC International Ltd. Share Price on Univest

Use KEC International Ltd. (KEC) live share-price page, Univest 52-week-low screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, yearly-low lists and related market analysis.

On Univest, users can track KEC International Ltd. Share Price through live price movement, 52-week levels, market capitalisation, valuation ratios and broader market insights. The platform also helps investors follow company-specific stock updates in the context of sector benchmarks and peer comparison.

For readers searching KEC International Ltd. Share Price Today, KEC International Ltd. Share Price Live, KEC International Ltd. Stock News and KEC International Ltd. Share News, Univest brings the key verified metrics together in one place. That includes price action, P/E, P/B, ROE, ROCE, peer positioning and broader Infrastructure sector context without turning the data into a recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest KEC International Ltd. Share Price Today?

Ans. KEC International Ltd. Share Price Today was Rs 430.2 at 10:14 AM IST on 18 August 2026. The stock was down Rs 6.2, or 1.42%, from the previous close of Rs 436.4.

Why is KEC International Ltd. Share Price in the news today?

Ans. The stock is in the news because it touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 429.3 during trade. The verified data confirms the price event, while today’s decline and turnover of Rs 1.98 crore increased attention.

What is the fresh 52-week low for KEC International Ltd.?

Ans. KEC International Ltd. hit a fresh 52-week low of Rs 429.3 on 18 August 2026. The stock was later trading at Rs 430.2, keeping it very close to the new one-year low zone.

How much did KEC International Ltd. fall today?

Ans. The stock fell by Rs 6.2 on the day, which translates into a decline of 1.42% from the previous close of Rs 436.4. It opened at Rs 435.5 and weakened through the session.

What does today’s price action show for KEC International Ltd.?

Ans. Today’s price action shows intraday weakness. The stock opened at Rs 435.5, touched a high of Rs 436.7, then slipped to Rs 429.3. Trading near the day’s low suggests sustained pressure during the session.

What is the market capitalisation of KEC International Ltd.?

Ans. KEC International Ltd. had a market capitalisation of Rs 11,710.14 crore at the time of the update. That makes it much larger than the supplied peer companies, which ranged from Rs 2,588.96 crore to Rs 2,906.66 crore.

What valuation ratios are available for KEC International Ltd.?

Ans. The supplied valuation ratios show a P/E of 21.63 and a P/B of 3.22 for KEC International Ltd. These are both above the Infrastructure sector median figures of 11.32 and 1.29 respectively.

How profitable is KEC International Ltd. based on the supplied data?

Ans. The supplied profitability metrics show ROE of 5.54% and ROCE of 10% for KEC International Ltd. ROE is slightly below the sector median of 5.84%, while ROCE is above the median of 8.58%.

How does KEC International Ltd. compare with its sector benchmark?

Ans. Within the 144-company same-sector benchmark, KEC’s P/E of 21.63 is above the median of 11.32 but below the average of 31.58. Its P/B of 3.22 is above both the median and average.

How does KEC International Ltd. compare with selected peers?

Ans. KEC is larger than the supplied peers by market capitalisation, but its P/E of 21.63 is higher than most of them. Its ROE and ROCE are mixed, sitting above some peers and below others.