KEC International Ltd. (KEC): KEC International Share Price hits fresh 52-week low on weak session

Published: 31 August 2026 at 11:48 AM IST

KEC International Share Price fell to Rs 420.30 today, down 1.23% from the previous close of Rs 425.55, and marked a fresh 52-week low at Rs 417.70. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 11,328.14 crore. The data shows a clear one-day price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking KEC International Share Price Today, the move matters because the stock ended below its prior close, opened at Rs 426.00 and traded between Rs 426.00 and Rs 417.70 during the session. Univest is tracking the same price event alongside valuation, sector context and company financials so the KEC International Share Price story can be read in one place.

In KEC International Stock News, the fresh 52-week low places today’s print within a broader 52-week low framework rather than an all-time low narrative. The stock’s current turnover was Rs 0.48 crore, and the session closed near the lower end of the day’s range. For investors following KEC International Share Price News, the verified numbers point to a stock update that is important for valuation, earnings and sector comparison.

KEC International Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 420.3
Previous Close	Rs 425.55
Today's Move	Rs -5.25 (-1.23%)
Open	Rs 426
High	Rs 426
Low	Rs 417.7
Turnover	Rs 0.48 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 11,328.14 crore

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) traded at Rs 420.3. versus the previous close of Rs 425.55, a fall of 1.23%. The stock opened at Rs 426, reached Rs 426, touched Rs 417.7.

KEC International Share Price Today showed a negative day move of Rs 5.25, or 1.23%, with the current price at Rs 420.30 versus the previous close of Rs 425.55. The stock opened at Rs 426.00, matched that as the day high, and touched a low of Rs 417.70, which is also the fresh 52-week low. That places KEC International Share Price at the bottom of the day’s range and below the prior close by a narrow margin in percentage terms, even though the session still set a new yearly low.

The market capitalisation of Rs 11,328.14 crore keeps the stock in clear view for investors scanning KEC International Share Price Live and KEC International Share News. The turnover of Rs 0.48 crore reflects the day’s traded value in factual terms, while the gap between the opening level and the low shows that the stock moved down to its lowest printed level of the year during the session. Univest is following the event as part of its KEC International Latest News coverage, with the verified data confirming the price event but not the cause. That makes KEC International Share Price a stock to watch for continued event-led updates.

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 11,328.14 crore
P/E Ratio	20.46x
P/B Ratio	1.82x
ROE	10.53%
ROCE	16.35%
EPS	Rs 20.8
Book Value Per Share	Rs 234.12
Dividend Yield	1.29%

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) fundamental metrics show P/E 20.46x, P/B 1.82x, ROE 10.53%, ROCE 16.35%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

KEC International Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 11328.14 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 20.46x, P/B at 1.82x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 10.53% and ROCE of 16.35%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 20.8, book value per share of Rs 234.12, dividend yield of 1.29%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 14.49x, median ROE of 13.16%, median ROCE of 15.97%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Infrastructure
Industry	Engineering – Construction
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	20.46x
Benchmark Median P/E	14.49x
Benchmark Average P/E	38.34x
Benchmark P/E Range	0x to 672.1x
Company P/B Ratio	1.82x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.36x
Company ROE	10.53%
Benchmark Median ROE	13.16%
Company ROCE	16.35%
Benchmark Median ROCE	15.97%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 11,328.14 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 230.76 crore

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) is classified under sector: Infrastructure and industry: Engineering – Construction.

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a P/E ratio of 20.46x, which is above the benchmark median of 14.49x, a difference of +41.2%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a ROE of 10.53%, which is below the benchmark median of 13.16%, a difference of -19.98%. KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a ROCE of 16.35%, which is above the benchmark median of 15.97%, a difference of +2.38%.

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 (%)
Ircon International Ltd.	IRCON	11,516.62	21.99	1.71	11.93	12.69
Techno Electric & Engineering Company Ltd.	TECHNOE	11,925.36	27.66	2.81	12.81	16.54
Afcons Infrastructure Ltd	AFCONS	10,551.74	72.92	1.93	4.69	12.88
NCC Ltd.	NCC	9,314.1	13.31	1.15	9.53	16.77
Engineers India Ltd.	ENGINERSIN	14,267.45	18.2	4.38	23.79	30.94

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a P/E ratio of 20.46x compared with the displayed peer median of 21.99x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 10.53% compares with a peer median of 11.93% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 16.35% versus the displayed peer median of 16.54%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 11,328.14 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 3 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching KEC International

• KEC International Share Price closed at Rs 420.30 after a 1.23% fall from the previous close of Rs 425.55.
• The stock touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 417.70 during the session.
• Market capitalisation stood at Rs 11,328.14 crore, which keeps KEC International Share Price in a visible market-cap band.
• P/E was 20.46, P/B was 1.82, ROE was 10.53% and ROCE was 16.35%.
• Revenue and net profit in the latest quarterly sequence show the company’s financial history alongside the current KEC International Share Price event.

About KEC International

KEC International Ltd. operates in the Infrastructure sector and the Engineering – Construction industry. KEC International Share Price is therefore being read against a business that sits within a capital-intensive, project-led listed universe. Univest tracks KEC International Share Price alongside KEC International Company News, KEC International Share Price Update and the broader KEC International Stock Performance narrative so readers can follow the verified market event and the company’s stated sector classification in one article.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did KEC International Share Price fall today?

Ans. KEC International Share Price fell 1.23% to Rs 420.30 from Rs 425.55. The supplied data confirms the price event and fresh 52-week low, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst.

What is the fresh 52-week low for KEC International Share Price?

Ans. The fresh 52-week low for KEC International Share Price is Rs 417.70. The current price of Rs 420.30 finished close to that level after opening at Rs 426.00 and trading lower during the session.

What is KEC International Share Price today?

Ans. KEC International Share Price today is Rs 420.30. It closed below the previous close of Rs 425.55 and marked a fresh yearly low at Rs 417.70, keeping the session event-led for readers.

What is the market capitalisation of KEC International?

Ans. KEC International’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 11,328.14 crore. That figure places KEC International Share Price in a sizeable listed bracket within the Infrastructure sector and Engineering – Construction industry snapshot.

How does KEC International look on valuation?

Ans. KEC International Share Price is trading at a P/E of 20.46 and a P/B of 1.82. In the same-industry benchmark, both are above the median but below some higher-valued peers.

What do ROE and ROCE show for KEC International?

Ans. KEC International reports ROE of 10.53% and ROCE of 16.35%. That means returns on equity are below the industry median, while returns on capital employed are slightly above it in the benchmark set.

What are the EPS, book value and dividend yield?

Ans. KEC International Share Price is supported by EPS of Rs 20.8, book value per share of Rs 234.12 and dividend yield of 1.29%. These figures help frame earnings, accounting value and payout history.

How does KEC International compare with peers?

Ans. KEC International’s market capitalisation is close to Ircon and Techno Electric, above NCC, and below Engineers India. Its P/E sits between cheaper peers like NCC and richer peers like Afcons.

Which sector and industry does KEC International belong to?

Ans. KEC International belongs to the Infrastructure sector and the Engineering – Construction industry. That classification is central to how Univest presents KEC International Share Price against the same-industry benchmark and peer set.

What should readers monitor next in KEC International Share Price?

Ans. Readers should monitor the next price update, the fresh 52-week low zone, the latest financial figures and how KEC International Share Price behaves relative to the peer set and sector benchmark.