Marico (MARICO) Share Price Falls 2.26% Today: What Drove the Move

Marico Share Price fell to Rs 769.2, down 2.26% from the previous close, while the company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 1,03,106.18 crore. The latest Marico Share Price move keeps the stock in focus across Marico Share Price Today searches, Marico Stock News coverage and broader FMCG market updates. Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified. That makes the Marico Share Price story more about verified market action than a disclosed trigger. For readers tracking Marico Share Price News, the key question is whether today’s decline reflects only intraday repricing or whether valuation, sector positioning and peer comparison add further context. As of 01 October 2026 at 1:53:01 PM IST, the stock was trading below the prior close but still inside a fairly tight day range.

Marico (MARICO) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 769.2
Previous Close	Rs 787
Today's Move	-Rs 17.80 (-2.26%)
Open	Rs 785.05
High	Rs 790.5
Low	Rs 768
Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,03,106.18 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Marico Share Price Today shows a decline from Rs 787 to Rs 769.2, a fall of Rs 17.8 or 2.26%. The stock opened at Rs 785.05, touched a high of Rs 790.5 and a low of Rs 768 during the session. That places Marico Share Price close to the day’s low, which is useful context for readers following Marico Share Price Live updates. The company is a Large Cap with a market capitalisation of Rs 1,03,106.18 crore, so the move matters on an absolute market-value basis even though the percentage decline is moderate. In Marico Stock News terms, the day’s action is a clear share price fall rather than a business update. The opening, high and low together show that Marico Share Price remained active within a narrow band as of 01 October 2026 at 1:53:01 PM IST, before the narrative turns to Marico Fundamental Analysis.

Marico (MARICO) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,03,106.18 crore
P/E Ratio	54.2x
P/B Ratio	21.42x
ROE	45.31%
ROCE	52.25%
EPS	Rs 14.52
Book Value Per Share	Rs 36.74
Dividend Yield	0.51%

Marico (MARICO) fundamental metrics show P/E 54.2x, P/B 21.42x, ROE 45.31%, ROCE 52.25%. Read together, these ratios describe the company's position rather than a recommendation.

Marico has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,03,106.18 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 54.2x, P/B at 21.42x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 45.31% and ROCE of 52.25%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 14.52, book value per share of Rs 36.74, 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 17.09x, median ROE of 9.68%, median ROCE of 11.66%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	FMCG
Industry	Edible Oil
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	54.2x
Benchmark Median P/E	17.09x
Benchmark Average P/E	32.98x
Benchmark P/E Range	3.22x to 229.22x
Company P/B Ratio	21.42x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.08x
Benchmark Average P/B	2.57x
Company ROE	45.31%
Benchmark Median ROE	9.68%
Benchmark Average ROE	12.75%
Company ROCE	52.25%
Benchmark Median ROCE	11.66%
Benchmark Average ROCE	14.65%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,03,106.18 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 181.09 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 7,920.16 crore

Marico (MARICO) operates in the FMCG sector, within the Edible Oil industry.

Marico (MARICO) has a P/E ratio of 54.2x, which is above the benchmark median of 17.09x, a difference of +217.14%. The P/E comparison frames valuation; it is not a signal to buy or sell.

Marico (MARICO) has a ROE of 45.31%, which is above the benchmark median of 9.68%, a difference of +368.08%. Marico (MARICO) has a ROCE of 52.25%, which is above the benchmark median of 11.66%, a difference of +348.11%.

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 (%)
Patanjali Foods	PATANJALI	40,396.03	20.05	2.98	15	10.61
Adani Wilmar	AWL	23,244.75	19.98	2.15	9.99	18.52
Gokul Agro Resources	GOKULAGRO	6,360.59	14.95	4.07	30.05	37.07
CIAN Agro Industries & Infrastructure	CIANAGRO	3,114.97	9.28	1.33	11.1	12.72
Agro Tech Foods	SUNDROP	2,838.38	99.9	1.91	1.4	2.01

Marico (MARICO) has a P/E ratio of 54.2x compared with the displayed peer median of 19.98x. Peer multiples give relative context only, not a buy or sell view. Its ROE of 45.31% compares with a peer median of 11.1% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 52.25% versus the displayed peer median of 12.72%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Marico (MARICO) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,03,106.18 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 5 peers shown.

Why Investors Are Watching Marico

• Marico Share Price fell 2.26%, so the latest move is immediate price action to monitor.
• Marico Share Price Today remains tied to a Large Cap market capitalisation of Rs 1,03,106.18 crore.
• Marico Fundamental Analysis shows high ROE and ROCE alongside a high P/E and P/B.
• Marico Share Price sits well above the sector benchmark on valuation, which keeps Marico Stock Analysis relevant.
• Marico Stock News remains important because the day’s decline was confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established.

About Marico

Marico is an FMCG company in the edible oil industry. Marico Share Price often reflects how investors view the business across packaged foods and consumer staples positioning within this sector. The company is part of a Large Cap universe and its market capitalisation is Rs 1,03,106.18 crore, which places it far above the typical edible oil peer in size. For Marico Share Price Today readers, the main business takeaway is that the company operates in a consumer-facing category where brand strength, portfolio execution and margin quality matter in Marico Fundamental Analysis and Marico Stock News coverage alike. The figures here support a premium market view, even though today’s Marico Share Price move was lower.

Track Marico Share Price on Univest

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Investors tracking Marico Share Price can follow live levels, valuation ratios, market capitalisation, 52-week references and broader market insights on Univest. Marico Share Price Today is especially useful when paired with Marico Fundamental Analysis, peer comparison and sector benchmark checks. Univest also helps readers review Marico Stock News, Marico Share Price Update and Marico Share Price Live context in one place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Marico Share Price fall today?

Ans. Marico Share Price fell 2.26% to Rs 769.2, but no company-specific catalyst is established in the verified figures. The move is confirmed, and the stock remained within its intraday range of Rs 768 to Rs 790.5.

What is Marico Share Price today?

Ans. Marico Share Price today is Rs 769.2, compared with the previous close of Rs 787. The stock is a Large Cap with a market capitalisation of Rs 1,03,106.18 crore, which keeps the move relevant in Marico Share Price News.

How much did Marico Share Price decline?

Ans. Marico Share Price declined by Rs 17.8 or 2.26% in the latest session. The opening was Rs 785.05, the day high was Rs 790.5 and the day low was Rs 768, giving clear Marico Share Price Today context.

Is Marico Share Price expensive compared with peers?

Ans. Marico Share Price trades at a P/E of 54.2 and a P/B of 21.42, both above the edible oil benchmark median. Peer numbers such as Patanjali Foods and Adani Wilmar are materially lower on valuation.

What do Marico ROE and ROCE show?

Ans. Marico’s ROE is 45.31% and ROCE is 52.25%, both well above the sector benchmark median. These figures suggest strong return ratios in Marico Fundamental Analysis, even as Marico Share Price fell today.

What are Marico EPS and book value?

Ans. Marico EPS is Rs 14.52 and book value is Rs 36.74 per share. These figures give Marico Share Price Today a useful earnings and accounting reference, especially when comparing the stock with other FMCG edible oil peers.

What is Marico’s dividend yield?

Ans. Marico dividend yield is 0.51%. It is a historical payout measure at the current price, so it adds context to Marico Share Price and Marico Fundamental Analysis, but it does not explain the day’s share price fall on its own.

How does Marico compare with FMCG edible oil peers?

Ans. Marico Share Price stands above peers on valuation and profitability measures. Patanjali Foods, Adani Wilmar, Gokul Agro Resources and CIAN Agro all show much lower P/E ratios, while Marico’s ROE and ROCE are the strongest in the set.