L&T Finance (LTF) Share Price Falls 4.95% as Q2 Numbers and Valuation Come Into Focus

Q: Why did L&T Finance Share Price fall today?

L&T Finance Share Price fell 4.95% in the session, but the price data alone does not establish a single confirmed cause. Recent Q2 results and a block trade were reported on the same day and may be relevant context.

Updated: 16 Oct 2026 • 9:30 am

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L&T Finance (LTF) Share Price Falls 4.95% as Q2 Numbers and Valuation Come Into Focus

L&T Finance (LTF) share price fell to Rs 249.85 today, down 4.95% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 64,777.96 crore.

L&T Finance Share Price fell today, with L&T Finance last traded at Rs 249.85, down 4.95% from the previous close of Rs 262.85. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 64,777.96 crore, placing it in the Large Cap category. For readers tracking L&T Finance Share Price Today, the move is notable because it came alongside recent Q2 updates that included revenue, profit and asset-quality figures.Still, the decline is meaningful because the stock had traded above the prior close early in the day before moving lower. In this L&T Finance Share Price update, the intraday swing keeps attention on both price action and the latest fundamental context.

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L&T Finance (LTF) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 249.85
Previous Close	Rs 262.85
Today's Move	-Rs 13.00 (-4.95%)
Open	Rs 264.85
High	Rs 264.85
Low	Rs 246.8
Market Capitalisation	Rs 64,777.96 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

L&T Finance Share Price Today shows a clear intraday decline. The stock opened at Rs 264.85, matched the day’s high at Rs 264.85, touched a low of Rs 246.80 and was last traded at Rs 249.85. That leaves the share price below the previous close of Rs 262.85 by Rs 13, or 4.95%. The day’s range indicates that the first trade was near the upper end of the move, but the stock later slipped to levels closer to the low of the day. With a market capitalisation of Rs 64,777.96 crore, L&T Finance remains a Large Cap NBFC in the finance space. For anyone following L&T Finance Share Price, the key point is the size of the day’s fall and the fact that the stock moved away from its opening level before stabilising near the lower end of the range. That sets up the next question: whether the fundamentals justify the attention around L&T Finance Share Price.

Why L&T Finance (LTF) May Be Moving Today

According to recent news reports, four items were reported on 15 Oct, 07:16 pm and 15 Oct, 10:50 am. First, LTF Q2 GNPA declined to 2.75% versus 2.86% quarter-over-quarter, while NNPA improved to 0.85% versus 0.90% quarter-over-quarter, indicating sequential asset-quality improvement in the loan portfolio. Second, LTF reported consolidated Q2 net profit of 9.75 billion rupees, matching estimates of 9.75 billion and improving from 7.34 billion year-over-year. Third, LTF reported Q2 revenue of 54.84 billion rupees, higher than 43.35 billion year-over-year. Fourth, a BSE block trade of about 1,275,463 shares was executed at Rs. 265.80 for Rs. 33.90 crores. These items may be prompting interest around L&T Finance Share Price, but the market data itself does not establish a single confirmed cause.

L&T Finance (LTF) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 64,777.96 crore
P/E Ratio	20.7x
P/B Ratio	2.28x
ROE	11.18%
ROCE	8.54%
EPS	Rs 12.7
Book Value Per Share	Rs 115.04
Dividend Yield	1.05%

L&T Finance (LTF) fundamental metrics show P/E 20.7x, P/B 2.28x, ROE 11.18%, ROCE 8.54%. These ratios show where the company stands today and are not a call to buy or sell.

L&T Finance has a market capitalisation of Rs 64,777.96 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 20.7x, P/B at 2.28x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 11.18% and ROCE of 8.54%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 12.7, book value per share of Rs 115.04, dividend yield of 1.05%, 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 20.7x, median ROE of 3.66%, median ROCE of 5.85%. Together they describe the fundamental backdrop without implying a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Finance
Industry	Finance – NBFC
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	20.7x
Benchmark Median P/E	20.7x
Benchmark Average P/E	48.82x
Benchmark P/E Range	0.47x to 757.12x
Company P/B Ratio	2.28x
Benchmark Median P/B	0.99x
Benchmark Average P/B	1.48x
Company ROE	11.18%
Benchmark Median ROE	3.66%
Benchmark Average ROE	4.75%
Company ROCE	8.54%
Benchmark Median ROCE	5.85%
Benchmark Average ROCE	5.82%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 64,777.96 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 50.88 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 6,980.51 crore

L&T Finance (LTF) operates in the Finance sector, within the Finance – NBFC industry.

L&T Finance (LTF) has a P/E ratio of 20.7x, which is equal to the benchmark median of 20.7x, a difference of 0%. A P/E difference of this kind is a reference point rather than a recommendation.

L&T Finance (LTF) has a ROE of 11.18%, which is above the benchmark median of 3.66%, a difference of +205.46%. L&T Finance (LTF) has a ROCE of 8.54%, which is above the benchmark median of 5.85%, a difference of +45.98%.

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 (%)
Bajaj Finance	BAJFINANCE	5,96,197.38	29.7	5.07	18.54	10.87
Shriram Finance	SHRIRAMFIN	2,23,766.79	19.73	2.05	16.36	11.49
JIO Financial Services	JIOFIN	1,44,311.66	84.38	1.04	1.23	2.11
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company	CHOLAFIN	1,34,114.69	23.63	4.19	19.51	9.7
Bajaj Holdings & Investment	BAJAJHLDNG	1,20,573.72	14.09	1.7	14.41	14.81

L&T Finance (LTF) has a P/E ratio of 20.7x compared with the displayed peer median of 23.63x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 11.18% compares with a peer median of 16.36% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 8.54% versus the displayed peer median of 10.87%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. L&T Finance (LTF) has a market capitalisation of Rs 64,777.96 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching L&T Finance

L&T Finance Share Price is down 4.95% today, which keeps the intraday move in focus.
The stock moved from Rs 264.85 to Rs 246.80 during the day, showing a wide trading band.
Q2 revenue of Rs 54.84 billion and net profit of Rs 9.75 billion add current fundamental context.
GNPA improved to 2.75% and NNPA improved to 0.85%, which supports asset-quality monitoring.
Valuation at 20.7 times earnings can be compared with the same-industry median and peer multiples.

About L&T Finance

L&T Finance operates in the Finance – NBFC industry within the broader Finance sector. The company is part of India’s lending and financial services landscape and is tracked as a Large Cap name on Univest. Its recent Q2 figures show revenue, profit and asset-quality movement that help explain why L&T Finance Share Price remains relevant to market watchers. The business context is straightforward: it is a non-banking finance company with profitability and valuation metrics that can be compared against other listed NBFCs. For investors following L&T Finance Share Price, the main reference points are earnings, returns on equity and capital employed, and the company’s position within the broader NBFC universe.

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Use L&T Finance (LTF) live share-price page, Univest top decliners screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, top decliners and related market analysis.

Readers can track L&T Finance Share Price on Univest for live price updates, valuation ratios, 52-week levels and market insights in one place. The L&T Finance Share Price page also helps compare the stock with peers, the sector benchmark and the latest financial ratios. For ongoing monitoring, Univest keeps the focus on factual market moves and company fundamentals.

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

What is L&T Finance Share Price today?

Ans. L&T Finance Share Price was Rs 249.85, down 4.95% from the previous close of Rs 262.85. The stock opened at Rs 264.85 and moved between Rs 264.85 and Rs 246.80 during the day.

Why did L&T Finance Share Price fall today?

Ans. L&T Finance Share Price fell 4.Recent Q2 results and a block trade were reported on the same day and may be relevant context.

How much is L&T Finance market capitalisation?

Ans. L&T Finance has a market capitalisation of Rs 64,777.96 crore. That keeps it in the Large Cap category and places it far above the benchmark sector median within the same industry set.

What is L&T Finance Share Price valuation?

Ans. L&T Finance Share Price is trading at a P/E of 20.7 and a P/B of 2.28. The P/E matches the same-industry median, while the P/B is above both the industry median and average.

How do L&T Finance returns compare with the sector?

Ans. L&T Finance reports ROE of 11.18% and ROCE of 8.54%. Both are above the same-industry median and average, which gives L&T Finance Share Price a stronger return profile than the broad benchmark.

What do L&T Finance Q2 results show?

Ans. L&T Finance reported Q2 revenue of 54.84 billion rupees and net profit of 9.75 billion rupees. GNPA improved to 2.75% and NNPA improved to 0.85%, adding asset-quality context to L&T Finance Share Price.

How does L&T Finance compare with peers?

Ans. Compared with peers such as Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance and Cholamandalam, L&T Finance Share Price sits in a mid-range valuation zone. Its P/E is below Bajaj Finance and close to Shriram Finance, while returns stay competitive.

What is the book value and EPS for L&T Finance?

Ans. L&T Finance reports EPS of Rs 12.7 and book value of Rs 115.04. These figures help frame L&T Finance Share Price against earnings per share and accounting net worth per share.

Should investors track L&T Finance Share Price on Univest?

Ans. Investors tracking L&T Finance Share Price can use Univest to follow live prices, valuation ratios, sector comparison and market insights. The platform keeps the stock view connected to fundamentals and peer comparison.