KEC International (KEC) Share Price Rises 5.76% to Rs 370

Q: Why did KEC International Share Price rise today?

KEC International Share Price rose 5.76% to Rs 370 today. Verified updates also included broker upgrades and fresh orders, but the market data itself does not confirm a single cause for the move.

Updated: 9 Oct 2026 • 1:26 pm

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KEC International (KEC) Share Price Rises 5.76% to Rs 370

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) share price rose to Rs 370 today, up 5.76% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 9,645.76 crore.

KEC International Share Price is trading at Rs 370 after rising 5.76% from the previous close of Rs 349.85, with market capitalisation at Rs 9,645.76 Cr. The move places KEC International Share Price among the notable gainers in today’s Share Market Today action, while the latest Univest figures show no company-specific catalyst established outside verified disclosures.That makes the current KEC International Share Price Today update relevant for investors who are tracking price action, valuation and infrastructure-sector positioning rather than trying to force a reason that is not evidenced.

For readers following KEC International Stock News and KEC International Share Price Live, the question is not only where the share price is now, but also how today’s rise fits into the company’s financial context. Univest data shows a company with a P/E of 16.82, P/B of 1.49, ROE of 10.53%, ROCE of 16.35%, EPS of Rs 20.8, book value of Rs 234.12 and dividend yield of 1.57%. In the sections below, Univest breaks down the move, the fundamental backdrop and the sector comparison so the KEC International Share Price story is easier to read.

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KEC International Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 370
Previous Close	Rs 349.85
Today's Move	Rs 20.15 (+5.76%)
Open	Rs 357.25
High	Rs 371.25
Low	Rs 349.7
Market Capitalisation	Rs 9,645.76 crore
Market Cap Category	Mid Cap

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) rose to Rs 370 from the previous close of Rs 349.85, a move of Rs 20.15 or 5.76%. The stock opened at Rs 357.25, reached a high of Rs 371.25, recorded a low of Rs 349.7.

The KEC International Share Price moved from Rs 349.85 to Rs 370, adding Rs 20.15 or 5.76% in today’s trade. The stock opened at Rs 357.25, touched a high of Rs 371.25 and a low of Rs 349.7, so the day’s range remained tight around the prior close while the latest price stayed near the upper end of that band. For anyone following KEC International Share Price Today, that is a clear intraday rise, and the market cap of Rs 9,645.76 Cr keeps the discussion anchored in size as well as price. This is the core KEC International Share Price Update for the day, and it naturally leads into the company’s financial and valuation context.

Why KEC International Ltd. (KEC) May Be Moving Today

According to recent news reports, there are three items linked to KEC International on the same day. Kotak Securities upgraded the stock to 'Add' with a target price of Rs 400, citing a strong domestic T&D pipeline, MENA recovery and cables, while also flagging near-term earnings pressure before a gradual recovery from H2FY28. Kotak Institutional Equities also upgraded KEC to 'Add' with a Rs 400 target, noting margin weakness in civil and railway work, payment delays and disruptions, but pointing to recovery potential from T&D opportunities and cables growth. In a separate update, KEC International secured orders worth Rs 1,030 Cr, including a 400 KV transmission line in Bhutan and a 300+ MW wind project in Southern India, taking the year-to-date order book to over Rs 8,600 Cr. These developments may be connected to the KEC International Share Price move, though the market data itself does not establish a single confirmed cause.

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 9,645.76 crore
P/E Ratio	16.82x
P/B Ratio	1.49x
ROE	10.53%
ROCE	16.35%
EPS	Rs 20.8
Book Value Per Share	Rs 234.12
Dividend Yield	1.57%

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) fundamental metrics show P/E 16.82x, P/B 1.49x, ROE 10.53%, ROCE 16.35%. Taken on their own, these numbers offer context rather than a trading signal.

KEC International Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 9,645.76 crore and falls in the Mid Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 16.82x, P/B at 1.49x 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. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 20.8, book value per share of Rs 234.12, dividend yield of 1.57%, 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 14.98x, median ROE of 11.27%, median ROCE of 15.68%. They set out the fundamental picture and are not a rating on the stock.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Infrastructure
Industry	Engineering – Construction
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	16.82x
Benchmark Median P/E	14.98x
Benchmark Average P/E	33.72x
Benchmark P/E Range	0x to 606.63x
Company P/B Ratio	1.49x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.26x
Company ROE	10.53%
Benchmark Median ROE	11.27%
Company ROCE	16.35%
Benchmark Median ROCE	15.68%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 9,645.76 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 249.53 crore

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) operates in the Infrastructure sector, within the Engineering – Construction industry.

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a P/E ratio of 16.82x, which is above the benchmark median of 14.98x, a difference of +12.28%. 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 11.27%, a difference of -6.57%. KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a ROCE of 16.35%, which is above the benchmark median of 15.68%, a difference of +4.27%.

Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.	LT	5,08,943.56	30.03	4.37	18.59	15.98
Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd.	RVNL	40,866.39	43.37	3.91	8.98	10.81
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd.	KPIL	24,874.73	21.08	2.96	14.42	18.95
IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd.	IRB	21,064.03	22.23	0.97	4.17	7.72
ITD Cementation India Ltd.	CEMPRO	19,537.4	32.61	7.72	28.24	33.53

KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a P/E ratio of 16.82x compared with the displayed peer median of 30.03x. The comparison is relative and should not be read as a recommendation. Its ROE of 10.53% compares with a peer median of 14.42% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 16.35% versus the displayed peer median of 15.98%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. KEC International Ltd. (KEC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 9,645.76 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching KEC International

KEC International Share Price is up 5.76% today, with the stock trading at Rs 370 after a move from Rs 349.85.
The latest Univest figures show P/E at 16.82 and P/B at 1.49, giving KEC International Share Price a clear valuation reference.
ROCE of 16.35% is above the industry median, which keeps KEC International Fundamental Analysis relevant for investors.
SectorSnapshot shows the stock in Infrastructure and Engineering – Construction, where peer comparison remains important for KEC International Share Price Today.
Recent verified updates include order wins, broker upgrades and operating commentary, all of which sit alongside the price move in KEC International Stock News.

About KEC International

KEC International Ltd. operates in the Infrastructure sector and the Engineering – Construction industry, where it works across transmission and distribution, transportation, civil, cables and renewables-linked execution areas. For readers tracking KEC International Share Price, the company’s business model matters because project wins, execution pace and sector spending trends shape how the stock is assessed over time.

On the business side, KEC International is known for large-scale engineering and construction work, with the latest company updates pointing to orders in transmission lines and wind projects. That positions KEC International Share Price within a broad infrastructure framework rather than a pure one-line business story. Univest users following KEC International Share Price Today can therefore connect the company overview with the financial ratios, peer set and sector context that shape stock performance. The company’s market capitalisation of Rs 9,645.76 Cr also helps place KEC International Share Price within its listed universe.

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 did KEC International Share Price rise today?

Ans. KEC International Share Price rose 5.76% to Rs 370 today.

What is KEC International Share Price today?

Ans. KEC International Share Price is Rs 370. It is up Rs 20.15 from the previous close of Rs 349.85, and the day’s trading range has stayed between Rs 349.7 and Rs 371.25.

What is the market capitalisation of KEC International?

Ans. KEC International Share Price is supported by a market capitalisation of Rs 9,645.76 Cr. That places the company well above the industry median market cap in the same-industry benchmark set.

How does KEC International compare on valuation?

Ans. KEC International Share Price trades at a P/E of 16.82 and a P/B of 1.49. Both sit above the industry medians, which places the stock in a moderate premium band versus the benchmark set.

What do ROE and ROCE say about KEC International?

Ans. KEC International Share Price reflects ROE of 10.53% and ROCE of 16.35%. ROE is below the industry median, while ROCE is above it, giving a mixed but useful profitability picture.

What are the EPS and book value for KEC International?

Ans. KEC International Share Price sits alongside EPS of Rs 20.8 and book value of Rs 234.12. EPS shows earnings per share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share.

Does KEC International offer a dividend?

Ans. KEC International Share Price comes with a dividend yield of 1.57%. Dividend yield is a historical or current payout measure, so it helps frame income context but does not guarantee future payments.

How does KEC International compare with peers?

Ans. KEC International Share Price is lower in market value than Larsen & Toubro and Rail Vikas Nigam, but it also carries a lower P/E than both. Compared with IRB, its profitability ratios are stronger.

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