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KSB (KSB) Share Price Falls 5.6% as KSB Share Price Today Weakens to Rs 807.6

1 Oct 2026 • 1:56 pm

KSB (KSB) Share Price Falls 5.6% as KSB Share Price Today Weakens to Rs 807.6
KSB (KSB) share price fell to Rs 807.6 today, down 5.6% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 14,297.32 crore.

KSB Share Price is under pressure today, with KSB trading at Rs 807.6, down 5.6% from the previous close of Rs 855.55. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 14,297.32 crore, placing it in the Mid Cap category. According to latest Univest figures, the decline matters because the move comes after an opening print near the prior level, followed by a lower trade that kept KSB Share Price below the earlier session reference through the current market update.

KSB Share Price Today is therefore drawing attention from investors watching capital goods names in the compressors / pumps space. The price move is confirmed in Univest data; a company-specific reason has not been established. That makes KSB Stock News a price-led update rather than a news-led one, and the focus naturally shifts to valuation, profitability and sector positioning. In today’s KSB Share Price news, the key question is not only why the stock is lower, but what the current numbers say about its standing within the industry.

KSB (KSB) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric Value
Current Price Rs 807.6
Previous Close Rs 855.55
Today's Move -Rs 47.95 (-5.6%)
Open Rs 856
High Rs 856.05
Low Rs 807
Market Capitalisation Rs 14,297.32 crore
Market Cap Category Mid Cap

KSB Share Price Today shows a clear intraday decline. The stock opened at Rs 856, touched a high of Rs 856.05, and then moved to a low of Rs 807 before trading at Rs 807.6. That is a fall of Rs 47.95, or 5.6%, versus the previous close of Rs 855.55. KSB Share Price therefore moved from an opening level very close to the prior finish into a lower range during the market session.

For investors following KSB Share Price Live, the immediate read is straightforward: the day’s range has already been established between Rs 807 and Rs 856.05, and the stock is now near the lower end of that band. Because the company is a Mid Cap, the move is large enough to stand out in stock market today coverage and in capital goods stock updates. The facts also show that KSB Share Price Today is reacting to price action alone, not to any verified event-specific trigger. That keeps the discussion anchored in observable movement rather than inference, and it leads directly into KSB Fundamental Analysis.

KSB (KSB) Fundamental Analysis

Metric Value
Market Capitalisation Rs 14,297.32 crore
P/E Ratio 60.65x
P/B Ratio 8.77x
ROE 17.1%
ROCE 22.98%
EPS Rs 14.11
Book Value Per Share Rs 97.54
Dividend Yield 0.51%

KSB (KSB) fundamental metrics show P/E 60.65x, P/B 8.77x, ROE 17.1%, ROCE 22.98%. These ratios show where the company stands today and are not a call to buy or sell.

KSB has a market capitalisation of Rs 14,297.32 crore and falls in the Mid Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 60.65x, P/B at 8.77x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 17.1% and ROCE of 22.98%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 14.11, book value per share of Rs 97.54, dividend yield of 0.51%, 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 36.86x, median ROE of 15.86%, median ROCE of 19.79%. Together they describe the fundamental backdrop without implying a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric Value
Sector Capital Goods
Industry Compressors / Pumps
Benchmark Scope same industry
Company P/E Ratio 60.65x
Benchmark Median P/E 36.86x
Benchmark Average P/E 48.31x
Benchmark P/E Range 6.42x to 217.8x
Company P/B Ratio 8.77x
Benchmark Median P/B 4.79x
Benchmark Average P/B 5.3x
Company ROE 17.1%
Benchmark Median ROE 15.86%
Benchmark Average ROE 16.06%
Company ROCE 22.98%
Benchmark Median ROCE 19.79%
Benchmark Average ROCE 21.49%
Company Market Capitalisation Rs 14,297.32 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap Rs 4,207.66 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap Rs 6,374.89 crore

KSB (KSB) operates in the Capital Goods sector, within the Compressors / Pumps industry.

KSB (KSB) has a P/E ratio of 60.65x, which is above the benchmark median of 36.86x, a difference of +64.54%. A P/E difference of this kind is a reference point rather than a recommendation.

KSB (KSB) has a ROE of 17.1%, which is above the benchmark median of 15.86%, a difference of +7.82%. KSB (KSB) has a ROCE of 22.98%, which is above the benchmark median of 19.79%, a difference of +16.12%.

Track stocks among today's decliners through the Univest top decliners screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company Symbol Market Cap (Cr) P/E P/B ROE (%) ROCE (%)
Elgi Equipments ELGIEQUIP 18,887.78 43.14 8.32 21.09 24.39
Kirloskar Brothers KIRLOSBROS 14,729.56 37.78 5.57 15.86 19.79
Ingersoll-Rand (India) INGERRAND 13,078.31 48.89 19.22 42.1 56.31
Kirloskar Pneumatic Company KIRLPNU 8,907.45 33.43 6.91 21.84 28.95
Dynamatic Technologies DYNAMATECH 8,870.95 217.8 11.35 4.29 8.88

KSB (KSB) has a P/E ratio of 60.65x compared with the displayed peer median of 43.14x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 17.1% compares with a peer median of 21.09% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 22.98% versus the displayed peer median of 24.39%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. KSB (KSB) has a market capitalisation of Rs 14,297.32 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching KSB

  • KSB Share Price is down 5.6% today, so the intraday move itself is the first point of attention.
  • KSB Share Price Today is trading near the lower end of its day’s range after opening close to the previous close.
  • KSB Fundamental Analysis shows strong ROE and ROCE, which keeps the stock relevant despite the fall.
  • KSB Share Price trades at a higher P/E and P/B than the same-industry benchmark median.
  • KSB Stock News now centres on valuation, sector comparison and today’s price action rather than a verified catalyst.

About KSB

KSB operates in Capital Goods and is part of the Compressors / Pumps industry. The company is associated with equipment used across industrial applications, and its market position is reflected in a market capitalisation of Rs 14,297.32 crore. KSB Share Price therefore represents a mid-sized listed business with a sizeable footprint inside its peer group. For readers following KSB Share Price Today, the company’s identity matters because sector and industry comparisons are central to its valuation. KSB Stock News is best read through this business profile, because the stock sits in a specialised industrial category where profitability and capital efficiency often shape how investors judge price.

Track KSB Share Price on Univest

Use KSB (KSB) live share-price page, Univest top decliners screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, top decliners and related market analysis.

Investors can track KSB Share Price on Univest for live share price updates, fundamental ratios, market capitalisation, 52-week levels and market insights in one place. KSB Share Price Today can also be reviewed alongside sector and peer context, which helps place price action in a broader analytical frame. Univest keeps KSB Stock News and KSB Fundamental Analysis accessible for ongoing monitoring.

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 is KSB Share Price falling today?

Ans. KSB Share Price is down 5.6% today, moving from Rs 855.55 to Rs 807.6. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established, so the move should be read as a price-led update.

What is KSB Share Price Today?

Ans. KSB Share Price Today is Rs 807.6. The stock is trading below the previous close of Rs 855.55 after opening at Rs 856 and touching a low of Rs 807 during the current market update.

What is KSB Share Price News right now?

Ans. KSB Share Price News is centred on a 5.6% decline in today’s trade. The move is notable because the company is a Mid Cap with a market capitalisation of Rs 14,297.32 crore.

Is KSB expensive on valuation?

Ans. KSB trades at a P/E of 60.65 and a P/B of 8.77, both above the same-industry benchmark median. Those numbers indicate a premium valuation relative to many compressors / pumps peers.

How do KSB fundamentals compare with peers?

Ans. KSB’s ROE of 17.1% and ROCE of 22.98% are above the benchmark median, but some peers have stronger return ratios. That creates a mixed peer position despite the company’s strong industrial profile.

What do KSB EPS and book value show?

Ans. KSB’s EPS is Rs 14.11 and book value is Rs 97.54 per share. EPS measures earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share at the current time.

Does KSB pay a dividend?

Ans. KSB has a dividend yield of 0.51%. That is a modest historical payout measure, so KSB Share Price is being watched more for valuation and business quality than for income yield alone.

Which sector and industry does KSB belong to?

Ans. KSB belongs to the Capital Goods sector and the Compressors / Pumps industry. That sector setting is important because KSB Share Price is being compared with peers that operate in the same industrial niche.

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