Kronox Lab Sciences (KRONOX) Share Price Falls 9.16% Today

Published:   25 August 2026 at 10:25:44 AM IST

Kronox Lab Sciences Share Price moved lower today, with the stock closing at Rs 187.40 after a 9.16% decline from the previous close of Rs 206.30. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 765.46 crore, placing it in the Micro Cap category as supplied. The day’s move makes Kronox Lab Sciences stock news relevant for investors tracking price action, valuation and sector context. The supplied data confirms the fall, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For that reason, this article focuses on verified numbers, comparison points and what the share price fall means in the context of the chemicals sector. Univest is using the same data set to present a factual read on Kronox Lab Sciences Share Price Today and the broader market context around the decline.

Kronox Lab Sciences (KRONOX) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 187.4
Previous Close	Rs 206.3
Today's Move	-Rs 18.90 (-9.16%)
Open	Rs 200.1
High	Rs 205.05
Low	Rs 185.7
Turnover	Rs 1.72 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 765.46 crore
Market Cap Category	Micro Cap

Kronox Lab Sciences Share Price Today shows a clear intraday decline. The stock opened at Rs 200.10, touched a high of Rs 205.05 and a low of Rs 185.70, before ending at Rs 187.40. That leaves the share price Rs 18.90 below the previous close of Rs 206.30, equal to a 9.16% fall for the day. The movement was not a gap-and-hold pattern; instead, the price traded below the opening level and finished near the lower end of the day’s range. Turnover stood at Rs 1.72 crore, which is a factual traded-value figure and should be read as such only. With a market capitalisation of Rs 765.46 crore and the company classified as Micro Cap in the supplied data, today’s share price fall stands out as a meaningful one-day price event in Kronox Lab Sciences stock news. Univest highlights these verified facts so readers can separate what happened from what has not been established.

The day’s range also helps define the price action more precisely. Rs 187.40 sat just above the low of Rs 185.70 and well below the high of Rs 205.05, which shows that the stock gave back most of the early-session strength reflected in the open. For readers searching Kronox Lab Sciences Share Price, Kronox Lab Sciences Share Price Today or Kronox Lab Sciences Share News, the important point is simple: the stock declined sharply on the day, and the supplied data confirms the move without assigning a cause. Univest therefore treats this as a verified price event first, with no unsupported explanation attached.

Kronox Lab Sciences (KRONOX) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 765.46 crore
P/E Ratio	26.79x
P/B Ratio	6.2x
ROE	32.56%
ROCE	43.82%
EPS	Rs 7.7
Book Value Per Share	Rs 33.27
Dividend Yield	0.24%

On the face of it, the profitability ratios are notable: ROE of 32.56% and ROCE of 43.82% are both strong absolute readings. EPS of Rs 7.7 indicates earnings attributable to each share, while book value of Rs 33.27 gives a per-share accounting base. Dividend yield of 0.24% is a factual payout measure and should be read as historical/current yield data, not a forecast. The P/E of 26.79 and P/B of 6.2 place Kronox Lab Sciences Share Price in a valuation discussion rather than a purely momentum-led one. Univest views this as a useful Fundamental Analysis lens for readers following Kronox Lab Sciences Stock Analysis and Kronox Lab Sciences Earnings updates.

Within the available data, the fundamental picture is mixed in a precise sense: strong return ratios and positive earnings per share coexist with a valuation that is above the sector median, as discussed below. That combination does not explain the day’s decline, but it does show why Kronox Lab Sciences Share Price remains closely watched in stock news and share price update searches.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Chemicals
Industry	Chemicals
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	26.79x
Benchmark Median P/E	24.84x
Benchmark Average P/E	46.19x
Benchmark P/E Range	4.39x to 743.02x
Company P/B Ratio	6.2x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.89x
Benchmark Average P/B	2.47x
Company ROE	32.56%
Benchmark Median ROE	7.8%
Benchmark Average ROE	-2.69%
Company ROCE	43.82%
Benchmark Median ROCE	10.02%
Benchmark Average ROCE	18.47%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 765.46 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 501.33 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 5,407 crore

Kronox Lab Sciences operates in the Chemicals sector and Chemicals industry. In the supplied benchmark set for the same industry, the scope covers 179 companies. On valuation, Kronox Lab Sciences Share Price sits at a P/E of 26.79 versus a sector median of 24.84 and a sector average of 46.19. That means its P/E is above the median but below the average. The company’s P/B of 6.2 compares with a sector median of 1.89 and average of 2.47, which places it materially above both reference points on book-value valuation.

On returns, ROE at 32.56% is far above the sector median of 7.8% and the sector average of -2.69%. ROCE at 43.82% is also above the sector median of 10.02% and the sector average of 18.47%. These are factual comparisons, not a prediction. The sector benchmark also shows a market capitalisation median of Rs 501.33 crore and an average of Rs 5,407 crore, while Kronox Lab Sciences Market Cap is Rs 765.46 crore. That places the company above the median and far below the average, which is consistent with the supplied Micro Cap category. For readers tracking Kronox Lab Sciences Share Price Today, the sector context shows that the stock is valued above the industry median on P/E and P/B while also posting return ratios above the same benchmark set. Univest uses this sector lens to keep the analysis grounded in the data rather than in commentary.

The sector section also matters because chemicals stocks are often analysed relative to peer earnings quality, book-value multiples and capital efficiency. In this case, the company’s ROE and ROCE are better than the benchmark norm, while its P/B is substantially richer than the sector median. That is a factual setup investors can compare against the day’s share price fall without assuming the reason for it.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Solar Industries India	SOLARINDS	1,80,142.17	89.16	25.6	32.49	38.16
Pidilite Industries	PIDILITIND	1,67,461.57	63.71	14.6	24.29	32.38
SRF	SRF	76,372.37	35.39	5.18	13.8	14.21
Gujarat Fluorochemicals	FLUOROCHEM	50,805.08	82.53	6.32	8.31	10.02
Navin Fluorine International	NAVINFLUOR	42,046.27	53.25	10.01	20.24	21.39

Kronox Lab Sciences Share Price can be compared with selected listed peers in the chemicals space using the supplied figures. Against Solar Industries India, Pidilite Industries, SRF and Gujarat Fluorochemicals, Kronox Lab Sciences shows a much smaller market capitalisation at Rs 765.46 crore. Its P/E of 26.79 is below Solar Industries, Pidilite, SRF and Gujarat Fluorochemicals in the peer set, but above the sector median.

On profitability, Kronox Lab Sciences ROE of 32.56% is higher than all four peers listed here, while ROCE of 43.82% is also above each of the peer numbers supplied. On P/B, the company’s 6.2 is below Solar Industries and Pidilite, above SRF, and below Gujarat Fluorochemicals. This means Kronox Lab Sciences Share Price sits in a peer group where valuation and return metrics are not uniform across the sector. Univest highlights this because peer comparison helps readers interpret Kronox Lab Sciences Stock News without stretching beyond the data. The share price fall is therefore being seen against a backdrop of stronger return ratios, a moderate P/E relative to some peers and a market cap that is much smaller than the large listed names in the comparison set.

Why Investors Are Watching Kronox Lab Sciences

• Kronox Lab Sciences Share Price fell 9.16% today to Rs 187.40 from Rs 206.30.
• The day’s range was Rs 185.70 to Rs 205.05, with the open at Rs 200.10.
• Market capitalisation stands at Rs 765.46 crore, and the company is tagged Micro Cap in the supplied data.
• P/E is 26.79, P/B is 6.2, ROE is 32.56% and ROCE is 43.82%.
• Sector benchmark data shows a chemicals-industry median P/E of 24.84 and P/B of 1.89 across 179 companies.

About Kronox Lab Sciences

Kronox Lab Sciences is classified in the Chemicals sector and Chemicals industry in the supplied dataset. The article facts confirm the company name, symbol KRONOX, market capitalisation of Rs 765.46 crore and the Micro Cap category. For Kronox Lab Sciences Share Price readers, that is the core company profile available in the verified data used for this stock news update. Univest keeps this section to the supplied business classification so the article remains factual and does not extend into unsupported business descriptions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Kronox Lab Sciences Share Price falling today?

Ans.  The supplied data shows Kronox Lab Sciences Share Price fell 9.16% to Rs 187.40 from Rs 206.30. It confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for the decline.

What is Kronox Lab Sciences Share Price Today?

Ans.  Kronox Lab Sciences Share Price Today is Rs 187.40. The stock opened at Rs 200.10, reached Rs 205.05, and touched a low of Rs 185.70 before ending below the previous close.

What is the market capitalisation of Kronox Lab Sciences?

Ans.  Kronox Lab Sciences has a market capitalisation of Rs 765.46 crore in the supplied data. It is also classified as Micro Cap, which is a company-size context only and not a comment on quality.

How does Kronox Lab Sciences compare with chemicals peers?

Ans.  Kronox Lab Sciences has a lower market cap than the listed peers in the dataset, but its ROE of 32.56% and ROCE of 43.82% are above each of the peer figures supplied here.

What valuation metrics matter for Kronox Lab Sciences Share Price?

Ans.  The key valuation metrics are P/E of 26.79 and P/B of 6.2. EPS is Rs 7.7, book value is Rs 33.27 and dividend yield is 0.24%, all of which help frame the share price move.

What should investors monitor next in Kronox Lab Sciences Stock News?

Ans.  Investors can monitor whether Kronox Lab Sciences Share Price stabilises around the current Rs 187.40 level, how it trades versus the previous close of Rs 206.30, and whether fundamentals continue to support the valuation profile.