KEI Industries (KEI) Share Price Falls 5.72% to Rs 4,990

KEI Industries Share Price fell to Rs 4,990 on 04 September 2026 at 9:35:51 AM IST, down 5.72% or Rs 302.5 from the previous close of Rs 5,292.5, taking the Large Cap cable stock’s market capitalisation to Rs 49,425.51 crore. Today’s decline has pushed KEI Industries Share Price into focus because the move was sharp, the intraday range widened quickly, and the stock now sits below an important medium-term moving average.

The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst behind why the stock is falling today. Even so, KEI Industries Stock News is attracting attention because the stock opened at Rs 5,069.95, also marked the day’s high at Rs 5,069.95, and then slipped to an intraday low of Rs 4,855.75 before trading near Rs 4,990. Turnover stood at Rs 8.81 crore at the time of this Univest update.

For investors tracking KEI Industries Share Price Today, the key points are clear within the first trade snapshot: a meaningful same-day decline, a valuation profile that still screens above industry medians, profitability metrics that remain ahead of several benchmark averages, and peer comparisons that place the company in the upper tier of the listed cable space. What investors should monitor next is whether price stabilises around current levels and how its valuation and return ratios compare with peers and the broader Electricals-Cable benchmark.

KEI Industries (KEI) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 4,990
Previous Close	Rs 5,292.5
Today's Move	-Rs 302.50 (-5.72%)
Open	Rs 5,069.95
High	Rs 5,069.95
Low	Rs 4,855.75
Turnover	Rs 8.81 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 49,425.51 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

KEI Industries Share Price Today reflects a clear intraday reset in sentiment, with the stock falling from the previous close of Rs 5,292.5 to Rs 4,990, a decline of Rs 302.5 or 5.72%. The day opened at Rs 5,069.95, which was also the session high, showing that the stock failed to build above the opening print before moving lower. The day low of Rs 4,855.75 indicates that sellers tested materially lower levels before some recovery from the bottom of the range.

This price action matters because it places KEI Industries Share Price in a weaker near-term position than the prior close while still keeping it above the intraday low. The difference between the high of Rs 5,069.95 and low of Rs 4,855.75 shows a broad trading band for the session. Turnover of Rs 8.81 crore confirms that the move drew market attention. As a Large Cap company with a market cap of Rs 49,425.51 crore, KEI Industries Share News tends to be assessed not only on today’s decline but also on how that move fits with broader valuation and trend signals.

KEI Industries (KEI) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 49,425.51 crore
P/E Ratio	50.76x
P/B Ratio	7.29x
ROE	15.63%
ROCE	21.47%
EPS	Rs 104.27
Book Value Per Share	Rs 725.84
Dividend Yield	0.09%

KEI Industries Fundamental Analysis shows a business that still carries premium valuation multiples despite today’s share price fall. At the current level, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 50.76 and a P/B ratio of 7.29. Those figures suggest that the market continues to value the company at a substantial premium to book value and at a multiple above much of the same-industry benchmark set. Market capitalisation stands at Rs 49,425.51 crore, reinforcing its position as a large listed name within the Cable segment of the Electricals sector.

Profitability metrics remain meaningful. Return on equity is 15.63%, while return on capital employed is 21.47%. These numbers indicate that KEI Industries is generating double-digit returns on shareholder equity and stronger returns on capital employed than on equity alone. EPS is Rs 104.27, which captures earnings attributable to each share. Book value per share is Rs 725.84, offering an accounting net worth reference against the current stock price. Dividend yield is 0.09, which is modest and suggests that the stock’s market appeal is not centered on yield. In Univest’s reading, the current setup keeps KEI Industries Share Price relevant because valuation is elevated, but profitability still compares reasonably well within its industry context.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Electricals
Industry	Cable
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	50.76x
Benchmark Median P/E	27.7x
Benchmark Average P/E	34.69x
Benchmark P/E Range	1.19x to 151.1x
Company P/B Ratio	7.29x
Benchmark Median P/B	3.01x
Benchmark Average P/B	-8.78x
Company ROE	15.63%
Benchmark Median ROE	13.43%
Benchmark Average ROE	5.13%
Company ROCE	21.47%
Benchmark Median ROCE	18.91%
Benchmark Average ROCE	19.35%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 49,425.51 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 574.96 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 10,111.32 crore

The Electricals sector and Cable industry benchmark show why KEI Industries Share Price remains closely watched even after today’s decline. Within the supplied same industry benchmark of 32 companies, KEI Industries’ P/E of 50.76 is above the median of 27.7 and the average of 34.69. That positions the stock on the richer side of the industry valuation spectrum, though still far below the benchmark maximum of 151.1 and well above the minimum of 1.19 across the 28 companies with P/E data.

The picture is more balanced on other ratios. KEI Industries’ P/B of 7.29 is above the benchmark median of 3.01, while the benchmark average is -8.78 because the same data set spans a wide range from -428.57 to 20.26. On profitability, KEI’s ROE of 15.63 is ahead of the benchmark median of 13.43 and far above the average of 5.13. Its ROCE of 21.47 is also above the median of 18.91 and the average of 19.35. On size, the company’s market cap of Rs 49,425.51 crore is far above the industry median of Rs 574.96 crore and the average of Rs 10,111.32 crore, though below the benchmark maximum of Rs 1,32,610.86 crore. For Univest readers, that combination suggests a large, profitable player trading at a premium within its industry set.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Polycab India	POLYCAB	1,32,610.86	46.43	10.46	25.03	34.93
Sterlite Technologies	STLTECH	36,685.55	151.1	9.6	2.73	8.38
RR Kabel	RRKABEL	29,762.02	48.75	10.67	20.83	28.43
Diamond Power Infrastructure	DIACABS	19,760.27	98.12	20.26	0	0
Finolex Cables	FINCABLES	18,232.66	24.34	3.09	13.42	17.7

Peer comparison helps explain why KEI Industries Stock Analysis is drawing attention beyond today’s price fall. Against Polycab India, KEI trades at a slightly higher P/E of 50.76 versus 46.43, but with lower ROE of 15.63 against 25.03 and lower ROCE of 21.47 against 34.93. RR Kabel trades at 48.75 times earnings, close to KEI, while also posting stronger ROE of 20.83 and ROCE of 28.43. Finolex Cables looks less expensive at a P/E of 24.34 and P/B of 3.09, with ROE of 13.42 and ROCE of 17.7, both below KEI’s profitability profile.

Sterlite Technologies stands out differently, with a much higher P/E of 151.1 but weaker ROE of 2.73 and ROCE of 8.38. Diamond Power Infrastructure trades at a P/E of 98.12 and P/B of 20.26, while its listed ROE and ROCE are both 0. In market cap terms, KEI at Rs 49,425.51 crore sits below Polycab’s Rs 1,32,610.86 crore but above RR Kabel’s Rs 29,762.02 crore, Sterlite’s Rs 36,685.55 crore, Finolex’s Rs 18,232.66 crore and Diamond Power’s Rs 19,760.27 crore. Univest therefore sees KEI Industries Share Price as positioned in the premium mid-to-upper end of this peer basket rather than at a discount.

Why Investors Are Watching KEI Industries

• Sharp price action: The stock fell 5.72% to Rs 4,990 from Rs 5,292.5.
• Intraday range: The session moved between Rs 5,069.95 and Rs 4,855.75 with turnover of Rs 8.81 crore.
• Premium valuation: P/E of 50.76 and P/B of 7.29 remain above key industry medians.
• Solid returns: ROE of 15.63 and ROCE of 21.47 are above the same-industry median levels.
• Peer positioning: Market cap of Rs 49,425.51 crore keeps the company among the larger listed cable names.

About KEI Industries

KEI Industries operates in the Electricals sector and is classified within the Cable industry. Based on the supplied sector and peer context, the company is part of a listed segment that includes larger names such as Polycab India and other established cable manufacturers such as RR Kabel and Finolex Cables. With a market capitalisation of Rs 49,425.51 crore, KEI Industries is one of the larger companies in its same-industry benchmark set of 32 firms. That scale is one reason KEI Industries Share Price and KEI Industries Latest News tend to draw investor attention during sharp intraday moves.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did KEI Industries Share Price fall today?

Ans. KEI Industries Share Price fell 5.72% to Rs 4,990 from the previous close of Rs 5,292.5. The supplied data confirms the decline and intraday weakness, but it does not establish any company-specific catalyst behind today’s move.

What is KEI Industries Share Price Today?

Ans. KEI Industries Share Price Today was Rs 4,990 at 9:35:51 AM IST on 04 September 2026. That was down Rs 302.5 for the session, after trading between Rs 5,069.95 and Rs 4,855.75 during the day.

How much market capitalisation does KEI Industries have?

Ans. KEI Industries had a market capitalisation of Rs 49,425.51 crore at the time of this update. That places it in the Large Cap category and well above the same-industry benchmark average market cap of Rs 10,111.32 crore.

Is KEI Industries expensive compared with its industry?

Ans. Based on supplied sector data, KEI Industries trades at a P/E of 50.76 versus the same-industry median of 27.7 and average of 34.69. Its P/B ratio of 7.29 is also above the benchmark median of 3.01.

How profitable is KEI Industries compared with the benchmark?

Ans. KEI Industries reports ROE of 15.63 and ROCE of 21.47. Both are above the same-industry medians of 13.43 and 18.91, while also staying ahead of the benchmark averages of 5.13 for ROE and 19.35 for ROCE.

What do EPS, book value and dividend yield show for KEI Industries?

Ans. KEI Industries has EPS of Rs 104.27, book value of Rs 725.84 per share and dividend yield of 0.09. Together, these figures show earnings support, accounting net worth and a relatively modest historical payout profile.

How does KEI Industries compare with Polycab and RR Kabel?

Ans. KEI Industries trades at P/E 50.76, above Polycab’s 46.43 and RR Kabel’s 48.75. However, its ROE of 15.63 and ROCE of 21.47 are lower than Polycab’s 25.03 and 34.93, and RR Kabel’s 20.83 and 28.43.

Why is KEI Industries Stock News trending today?

Ans. KEI Industries Stock News is trending because the stock dropped 5.72% in one session, opened at its day’s high of Rs 5,069.95, touched Rs 4,855.75, and still carries premium valuation multiples within the Cable industry.