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

KEC International Ltd. traded at Rs 425.2, up 0.51% today, after touching a fresh 52-week low of Rs 422.1. Its market capitalisation stood at Rs 11,408 crore.

KEC International Ltd. Share Price was at Rs 425.2 on 20 August 2026 at 3:23 PM IST, up Rs 2.15 or 0.51% from the previous close of Rs 423.05, even after the stock touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 422.1 during the session. With a market capitalisation of Rs 11,408 crore, the move has put the stock in focus for investors tracking KEC International Ltd. Share Price Today, KEC International Ltd. Stock News and broader Stocks in News across the Indian Stock Market.

The supplied data confirms the price event clearly: the stock opened at Rs 429.35, rose as high as Rs 435.7, and then slipped to its new one-year low before recovering modestly. That intraday pattern matters because it shows fresh pressure near the lower end of the stock’s yearly trading range even though the closing-level trade remained above the session low.

For investors asking why KEC International Ltd. Share Price is trending, the verified dataset establishes the fresh 52-week low and the day’s trading behaviour, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. What the data does show is price action, turnover of Rs 2.47 crore, volume of 58,010 shares and valuation metrics that stand out sharply against the Infrastructure sector benchmark. In this Univest analysis, the next things to monitor are whether the stock keeps revisiting the Rs 422.1 zone, how its valuation compares with sector peers, and whether sector-wide positioning continues to shape investor attention.

KEC International Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 425.2
Previous Close	Rs 423.05
Today's Change	+Rs 2.15 (+0.51%)
Day Open	Rs 429.35
Fresh 52-Week Low	Rs 422.1
Day High	Rs 435.7
Current Volume	58,010
Turnover	Rs 2.47 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 11,408 crore

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) traded at Rs 425.2. versus the previous close of Rs 423.05, a rise of 0.51%. The stock opened at Rs 429.35, reached Rs 435.7, touched Rs 422.1. Reported volume was 58,010.

KEC International Ltd. Share Price Today shows a stock that hit a fresh 52-week low intraday but remained marginally higher than the previous close. The session captured both weakness and a small rebound, making the day notable for price discovery rather than a straight-line decline.

KEC International Ltd. Share Price opened at Rs 429.35 against a previous close of Rs 423.05, indicating a positive start. The stock then moved up to an intraday high of Rs 435.7 before reversing and dropping to Rs 422.1, which now stands as the fresh 52-week low as well as the session low. By 3:23 PM IST, the stock was trading at Rs 425.2, still up Rs 2.15 or 0.51% for the day.

This intraday swing is important for anyone following KEC International Ltd. Share News, KEC International Ltd. Share Price Live and broader Market Movers. The range between the day’s high of Rs 435.7 and low of Rs 422.1 shows a Rs 13.6 spread within a single session. Turnover stood at Rs 2.47 crore, while current volume was 58,010 shares, showing active trading participation as the stock tested its new yearly low.

Because the stock hit the 52-week trough despite ending above the previous close, the event is less about the day’s final percentage change and more about the market’s willingness to trade KEC at a new one-year low. That keeps KEC International Ltd. Share Price Update relevant in Stock Market Today coverage and sets up a closer look at valuation and financial quality.

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 11,408 crore
P/E Ratio	1.27x
P/B Ratio	0.47x
ROE	52.92%
ROCE	20.11%

KEC International Ltd. was valued at a P/E ratio of 1.27x, a P/B ratio of 0.47x. 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 52.92% and ROCE of 20.11%. 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	1.27x
Benchmark Median P/E	11.52x
Benchmark Average P/E	31.7x
Benchmark P/E Range	0x to 622.25x
Company P/B Ratio	0.47x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.27x
Company ROE	52.92%
Benchmark Median ROE	5.9%
Company ROCE	20.11%
Benchmark Median ROCE	8.67%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 11,408 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 175.44 crore

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

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a P/E ratio of 1.27x, which is below the benchmark median of 11.52x, a difference of -88.98%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a ROE of 52.92%, which is above the benchmark median of 5.9%, a difference of +796.95%. KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a ROCE of 20.11%, which is above the benchmark median of 8.67%, a difference of +131.95%.

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 (%)
Ashoka Buildcon Ltd.	ASHOKA	3,139.89	1.27	0.47	52.92	20.11
Interarch Building Products Ltd.	INTERARCH	2,858.81	21.27	3.16	5.54	10
Patel Engineering Ltd.	PATELENG	2,761.13	9.62	0.61	-11.55	1.24
Ramky Infrastructure Ltd.	RAMKY	2,716.36	11.52	1.23	5.9	9.39
GK ENERGY LIMITED	GKENERGY	2,510.88	10.94	2.62	17.08	14.12

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a P/E ratio of 1.27x compared with the displayed peer median of 10.94x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 52.92% compares with a peer median of 5.9% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 20.11% versus the displayed peer median of 10%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 11,408 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching KEC International Ltd.

Investors are watching KEC International Ltd. because the stock has entered a fresh 52-week-low zone while still showing unusual benchmark-relative valuation and profitability numbers. The combination keeps the counter visible in daily Stock Updates and Share Market Today discussions.

• Fresh price event: The stock touched a new 52-week low of Rs 422.1 before trading at Rs 425.2.
• Intraday volatility: The session moved from an open of Rs 429.35 to a high of Rs 435.7 and a low of Rs 422.1.
• Day move: Despite the new yearly low, the stock was up Rs 2.15 or 0.51% versus the previous close of Rs 423.05.
• Trading activity: Volume stood at 58,010 shares with turnover of Rs 2.47 crore.
• Valuation context: P/E of 1.27 and P/B of 0.47 are below the same-sector median of 11.52 and 1.27 respectively.
• Profitability context: ROE of 52.92% and ROCE of 20.11% are above the sector median of 5.9% and 8.67%.
• Peer positioning: The company’s Rs 11,408 crore market capitalisation is above all five supplied listed peers.

About KEC International Ltd.

Based on the supplied dataset, KEC International Ltd. is tracked within the Infrastructure sector. The same-sector benchmark used in this analysis covers 145 companies, while the peer comparison places the stock alongside listed Infrastructure names such as Ashoka Buildcon, Interarch Building Products, Patel Engineering, Ramky Infrastructure and GK ENERGY.

In market terms, KEC International Ltd. is a mid-sized listed company with a market capitalisation of Rs 11,408 crore, which is significantly above the same-sector median market cap of Rs 175.44 crore. The current market discussion around the company is being driven by its fresh 52-week trough, low reported valuation multiples and stronger reported return ratios relative to several benchmark readings.

For readers following KEC International Ltd. NSE trends, KEC International Ltd. BSE updates, KEC International Ltd. News Today and broader Market News, the company currently stands out because its Share Price has moved into a new one-year-low zone while its benchmark-relative P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE figures remain notable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Ans. KEC International Ltd. Share Price Today was Rs 425.2 at 3:23 PM IST on 20 August 2026. The stock was up Rs 2.15, or 0.51%, from the previous close of Rs 423.05.

Did KEC International Ltd. hit a fresh 52-week low?

Ans. Yes, KEC International Ltd. touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 422.1 during the session. That level was also the day’s low, before the stock recovered to trade at Rs 425.2.

Why is KEC International Ltd. Share Price trending today?

Ans. The supplied data confirms that the stock hit a fresh one-year low of Rs 422.1, which is why it is trending. The dataset establishes the price event and trading activity, but not a company-specific catalyst.

What were the day’s key trading levels for KEC International Ltd.?

Ans. KEC International Ltd. opened at Rs 429.35, touched an intraday high of Rs 435.7 and fell to a low of Rs 422.1. By 3:23 PM IST, the stock was trading at Rs 425.2.

How much trading activity was seen in KEC International Ltd. today?

Ans. The stock recorded current volume of 58,010 shares and turnover of Rs 2.47 crore. Those figures show active participation as KEC International Ltd. moved through a volatile session and marked a fresh yearly low.

What is the market capitalisation of KEC International Ltd.?

Ans. KEC International Ltd. had a market capitalisation of Rs 11,408 crore in the supplied data. That is far above the same-sector median market cap of Rs 175.44 crore across the 145-company benchmark universe.

How do KEC International Ltd.’s valuation ratios compare with the sector?

Ans. KEC International Ltd. trades at a P/E of 1.27 and P/B of 0.47. Both are below the Infrastructure sector median of 11.52 for P/E and 1.27 for P/B in the supplied benchmark.

How do KEC International Ltd.’s ROE and ROCE compare with the sector?

Ans. The supplied ROE is 52.92% and ROCE is 20.11% for KEC International Ltd. These are above the same-sector medians of 5.9% and 8.67%, and also above the sector averages. ROE stands at 52.92%.

How does KEC International Ltd. compare with listed peers?

Ans. KEC International Ltd.’s market capitalisation of Rs 11,408 crore is above the five supplied peers. Its P/E of 1.27 is lower than most peers, while its ROE and ROCE are higher than several peer readings.

What should investors monitor next in KEC International Ltd. Stock News?

Ans. Investors may watch whether the stock revisits the Rs 422.1 52-week low zone, how trading activity evolves beyond 58,010 shares, and whether valuation and sector comparisons keep KEC International Ltd. in focus.