Megastar Foods Ltd. (MEGASTAR) Share Price rises 8.78% as FMCG stock gains today

Megastar Foods Ltd. Share Price is Rs 266.5, up 8.78% today, with market capitalisation at Rs 287.88 crore. According to Univest data, the price rise is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established.

Megastar Foods Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 266.5
Previous Close	Rs 245
Today's Move	Rs 21.5 (+8.78%)
Open	Rs 243.5
High	Rs 266.5
Low	Rs 243.5
Market Capitalisation	Rs 287.88 crore
Market Cap Category	Micro Cap

Megastar Foods Ltd. (MEGASTAR) rose to Rs 266.5 from the previous close of Rs 245, a move of Rs 21.5 or 8.78%. The stock opened at Rs 243.5, reached a high of Rs 266.5, recorded a low of Rs 243.5.

Megastar Foods Ltd. Share Price is higher today by Rs 21.5, with the stock moving from a previous close of Rs 245 to Rs 266.5. The day open was Rs 243.5, the day low was Rs 243.5 and the day high was Rs 266.5, which means MEGASTAR is trading at its intraday high as of 29 September 2026 at 2:22:30 PM IST. The latest Univest figures show a clear share price gain, and the move is large enough to place the stock in the day’s top gainer conversation without adding any unsupported explanation. Megastar Foods Ltd. Share Price has therefore become a live market watch item on price action alone. For investors tracking Megastar Foods Ltd. Share Price Today, the important facts are the gap versus the previous close, the exact intraday range and the current market capitalisation. That leads naturally into Megastar Foods Ltd. Fundamental Analysis, where the valuation picture matters more than the day’s move.

Megastar Foods Ltd. (MEGASTAR) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 287.88 crore
P/E Ratio	27.91x
P/B Ratio	2.63x
ROE	9.46%
ROCE	11.65%
EPS	Rs 8.78
Book Value Per Share	Rs 93.06
Dividend Yield	0%

Megastar Foods Ltd. (MEGASTAR) fundamental metrics show P/E 27.91x, P/B 2.63x, ROE 9.46%, ROCE 11.65%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

Megastar Foods Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 287.88 crore and falls in the Micro Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 27.91x, P/B at 2.63x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 9.46% and ROCE of 11.65%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 8.78, book value per share of Rs 93.06, dividend yield of 0%, 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 20.5x, median ROE of 11.58%, median ROCE of 13.81%. Taken together, they outline the fundamentals rather than a view on the stock.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	FMCG
Industry	Consumer Food
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	27.91x
Benchmark Median P/E	20.5x
Benchmark Average P/E	42.56x
Benchmark P/E Range	1.32x to 828.84x
Company P/B Ratio	2.63x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.05x
Company ROE	9.46%
Benchmark Median ROE	11.58%
Company ROCE	11.65%
Benchmark Median ROCE	13.81%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 287.88 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 190.96 crore

Megastar Foods Ltd. (MEGASTAR) operates in the FMCG sector, within the Consumer Food industry.

Megastar Foods Ltd. (MEGASTAR) has a P/E ratio of 27.91x, which is above the benchmark median of 20.5x, a difference of +36.15%. On its own, the P/E gap is a valuation reference point, not a trading call.

Megastar Foods Ltd. (MEGASTAR) has a ROE of 9.46%, which is below the benchmark median of 11.58%, a difference of -18.31%. Megastar Foods Ltd. (MEGASTAR) has a ROCE of 11.65%, which is below the benchmark median of 13.81%, a difference of -15.64%.

Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Nestle India Ltd.	NESTLEIND	2,63,195.62	68.13	42.34	76.34	98.35
Varun Beverages Ltd.	VBL	1,47,020.13	42.95	6.68	16.94	20.73
Britannia Industries Ltd.	BRITANNIA	1,18,964.85	45.46	20.76	53.62	56.48
Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd.	JUBLFOOD	32,147.66	72.83	13.48	17.93	25.56
Hatsun Agro Product Ltd.	HATSUN	25,910.08	67.06	12	19.45	17.4

Megastar Foods Ltd. (MEGASTAR) has a P/E ratio of 27.91x compared with the displayed peer median of 67.06x. This peer read is a relative benchmark rather than a trading signal. Its ROE of 9.46% compares with a peer median of 19.45% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 11.65% versus the displayed peer median of 25.56%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Megastar Foods Ltd. (MEGASTAR) has a market capitalisation of Rs 287.88 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching Megastar Foods Ltd.

• Megastar Foods Ltd. Share Price is up 8.78% today, so the intraday move itself is the first reason it is under watch.
• The price action shows the stock trading at Rs 266.5, above the previous close of Rs 245, which keeps Megastar Foods Ltd. Share Price in active focus.
• Megastar Foods Ltd. Fundamental Analysis shows P/E, P/B, ROE, ROCE, EPS and book value that can be checked against the move.
• The FMCG and Consumer Food setting gives Megastar Foods Ltd. Share Price a sector framework for comparison.
• Peer numbers show different valuation and return profiles, so Megastar Foods Ltd. Share Price can be judged against larger listed food companies.

About Megastar Foods Ltd.

Megastar Foods Ltd. operates in FMCG, within the Consumer Food industry. The company is part of a segment where pricing power, product mix and consistency of returns often matter more than a single day’s move. For readers following Megastar Foods Ltd. Share Price, the business context matters because it helps explain why the stock is compared with other food and consumer names rather than with unrelated sectors. Megastar Foods Ltd. Stock News today is framed by its market cap of Rs 287.88 crore, which places it well below the larger consumer food names in the peer set, while still giving it a listed market presence that can be tracked on Univest. Megastar Foods Ltd. Share Price and its fundamentals are therefore best viewed through the lens of company overview, valuation and industry position. the latest Univest figures point to a stock with explicit earnings per share, book value and return ratios, all of which help build a more complete view of the company’s stock performance and financial analysis profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Megastar Foods Ltd. Share Price rising today?

Ans. Megastar Foods Ltd. Share Price is rising today because it is trading at Rs 266.5, up 8.78% from the previous close. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established.

What is Megastar Foods Ltd. Share Price today?

Ans. Megastar Foods Ltd. Share Price today is Rs 266.5. The stock is higher by Rs 21.5 from the previous close of Rs 245, and the market capitalisation stands at Rs 287.88 crore.

What is the market capitalisation of Megastar Foods Ltd.?

Ans. Megastar Foods Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 287.88 crore. That places the company above the industry median market cap in the same-industry benchmark, while still far below the largest Consumer Food peers.

What does Megastar Foods Ltd. Fundamental Analysis show?

Ans. Megastar Foods Ltd. Fundamental Analysis shows a P/E of 27.91, P/B of 2.63, ROE of 9.46%, ROCE of 11.65%, EPS of Rs 8.78 and book value of Rs 93.06, with dividend yield at 0.

How does Megastar Foods Ltd. compare with sector benchmarks?

Ans. Megastar Foods Ltd. Share Price is backed by ratios that sit above the industry median on P/E and P/B, while ROE and ROCE sit below benchmark medians. The same-industry snapshot covers 121 companies.

What is the previous close for Megastar Foods Ltd. Share Price?

Ans. The previous close for Megastar Foods Ltd. Share Price was Rs 245. The stock opened at Rs 243.5 and traded between Rs 243.5 and Rs 266.5 during the day.

Is Megastar Foods Ltd. a high-dividend stock?

Ans. No. The listed dividend yield for Megastar Foods Ltd. is 0. That means the current figure does not show a dividend payout, so investors should focus on valuation and return ratios instead.

Which peers are relevant for Megastar Foods Ltd. Share Price comparison?

Ans. Relevant peers for Megastar Foods Ltd. Share Price comparison include Nestle India, Varun Beverages, Britannia Industries, Jubilant FoodWorks and Hatsun Agro Product. Their valuation and return profiles differ sharply from MEGASTAR.

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