National Aluminium Company (NATIONALUM) Share Price Falls 2.8% Today

National Aluminium Company Share Price was at Rs 369.85 on 01 September 2026 at 2:19:09 PM IST, down Rs 10.65 or 2.8% from the previous close of Rs 380.5. The move places the Large Cap aluminium stock among the notable weak counters of the session, with market capitalisation at Rs 72,363.29 crore and turnover at Rs 6.21 crore.

The supplied dataset confirms the price move but does not identify a company-specific reason for the decline. That means the clearest way to read the session is through verified market data: the stock traded below both its previous close and opening level, hovered close to the intraday low, and currently sits around important medium-term averages. For readers tracking factual market developments rather than speculation, this is mainly a price-action and valuation story.

National Aluminium Company (NATIONALUM) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 369.85
Previous Close	Rs 380.5
Today's Move	-Rs 10.65 (-2.8%)
Open	Rs 383.35
High	Rs 383.65
Low	Rs 369.2
Turnover	Rs 6.21 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 72,363.29 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

National Aluminium Company Share Price shows a weak intraday structure. The stock opened at Rs 383.35, touched a high of Rs 383.65, and then fell to Rs 369.2 before trading at Rs 369.85. Because the current price is much closer to the day’s low than to the high, the data points to selling pressure that remained visible through the session.

The intraday range between Rs 383.65 and Rs 369.2 was Rs 14.45. Against the previous close of Rs 380.5, the decline of Rs 10.65 is notable for a company of this size. Turnover of Rs 6.21 crore indicates there was measurable participation behind the move, even though the dataset does not provide a catalyst. In short, the session reflects broad weakness in the counter rather than a quick dip-and-recovery pattern.

National Aluminium Company (NATIONALUM) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 72,363.29 crore
P/E Ratio	10.35x
P/B Ratio	2.96x
ROE	29.42%
ROCE	39.71%
EPS	Rs 36.76
Book Value Per Share	Rs 128.53
Dividend Yield	3.02%

Fundamentally, the company still screens as profitable. It trades at a P/E ratio of 10.35 and a P/B ratio of 2.96, while ROE stands at 29.42% and ROCE at 39.71%. Those return ratios are strong on their own and become more interesting when viewed alongside a relatively modest earnings multiple.

EPS is Rs 36.76 and book value per share is Rs 128.53, providing two core reference points for earnings and accounting net worth. Dividend yield is 3.02%, which adds income context to the stock’s profile. None of these figures explains today’s fall by itself, but they do show that the stock is not being discussed solely because of price weakness; it also has a distinct valuation and profitability mix.

From a market-structure perspective, the stock is trading below the 50-day moving average of Rs 380.92 and slightly below the 200-day moving average of Rs 372.88. RSI is 56.61, which is broadly neutral rather than extreme. That combination suggests the current move is important, but the supplied technical data does not indicate a deeply oversold condition on its own.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Non – Ferrous Metals
Industry	Aluminium & Aluminium Products
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	10.35x
Benchmark Median P/E	19.94x
Benchmark Average P/E	23.82x
Benchmark P/E Range	4.98x to 79.89x
Company P/B Ratio	2.96x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.07x
Benchmark Average P/B	3.86x
Company ROE	29.42%
Benchmark Median ROE	14.04%
Benchmark Average ROE	20.85%
Company ROCE	39.71%
Benchmark Median ROCE	16.16%
Benchmark Average ROCE	19.96%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 72,363.29 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 214.31 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 10,389.73 crore

The sector comparison gives important context to the session. In the same-industry benchmark of 24 Aluminium & Aluminium Products companies, the company’s P/E of 10.35 is below the median of 19.94 and the average of 23.82. The industry range runs from 4.98 to 79.89, so the stock sits in the lower part of the disclosed earnings-multiple band.

Its P/B ratio of 2.96 is above the industry median of 2.07 but below the average of 3.86. Profitability is stronger than the benchmark: ROE of 29.42% is above the median of 14.04% and average of 20.85, while ROCE of 39.71% is well above the median of 16.16% and average of 19.96%. This creates a notable mix of relatively low earnings valuation and high return ratios.

Scale also matters. With a market cap of Rs 72,363.29 crore, the company is far above the same-industry median market cap of Rs 214.31 crore and above the average of Rs 10,389.73 crore. It is therefore not just another small peer in the basket; it is one of the larger listed names in the space, which can make any single-session decline attract wider attention.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Vedanta Aluminium Metal	VAML	1,70,043.22	0	33.79	0	0
Arfin India	ARFIN	1,445.11	79.89	8.47	9.46	14.82
MMP Industries	MMP	1,027.28	19.94	2.8	9.26	10.57
Baheti Recycling Industries	BAHETI	900.31	33.27	9.91	35.75	21.86
Maan Aluminium	MAANALU	725.52	54.7	2.64	9.08	10.76

Against the disclosed peers, the company looks inexpensive on earnings. Its P/E of 10.35 is below Arfin India at 79.89, MMP Industries at 19.94, Baheti Recycling Industries at 33.27, and Maan Aluminium at 54.7. Its P/B of 2.96 is close to MMP Industries at 2.8 and Maan Aluminium at 2.64, but below Arfin India at 8.47 and Baheti Recycling Industries at 9.91.

Returns also compare well. ROE of 29.42% is above Arfin India, MMP Industries and Maan Aluminium, though below Baheti Recycling Industries at 35.75%. ROCE of 39.71% is higher than all four of those peers listed in the comparison. On market cap, the company remains far larger than these peer names, though smaller than Vedanta Aluminium Metal at Rs 1,70,043.22 crore.

Why Investors Are Watching the Stock

• The stock fell 2.8% to Rs 369.85 from Rs 380.5 in a single session.
• It traded near the day’s low of Rs 369.2 after opening at Rs 383.35 and touching Rs 383.65.
• P/E at 10.35 is below the industry median of 19.94 and average of 23.82.
• ROE of 29.42% and ROCE of 39.71% are above sector benchmark medians.
• The price is below both the 50 DMA of Rs 380.92 and the 200 DMA of Rs 372.88, while RSI is 56.61.

About National Aluminium Company

National Aluminium Company operates in the Non – Ferrous Metals sector and is classified under Aluminium & Aluminium Products. Based on the supplied benchmark data, it sits in an industry where company sizes vary sharply, valuation multiples are spread across a wide range, and profitability differs meaningfully from peer to peer. That makes direct comparison especially useful when a large-cap stock records a sharp daily decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is National Aluminium Company Share Price falling today?

Ans.  The supplied data confirms that the stock fell 2.8% to Rs 369.85 from the previous close of Rs 380.5. However, the dataset does not identify any company-specific catalyst for the decline.

What is National Aluminium Company Share Price today?

Ans.  It is Rs 369.85 as of 01 September 2026 at 2:19:09 PM IST, down Rs 10.65 or 2.8% for the session. The previous close was Rs 380.5. The stock moved 2.8% lower during the session.

What does today’s price action show?

Ans.  The stock opened at Rs 383.35, hit a high of Rs 383.65, and fell to Rs 369.2. Trading near Rs 369.85 indicates that weakness remained visible through the session. The previous close was Rs 380.5.

How is the stock valued on P/E and P/B?

Ans.  The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 10.35 and a P/B ratio of 2.96. Its P/E is below the industry median of 19.94 and average of 23.82. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 10.35x.

How does profitability compare with the industry?

Ans.  ROE is 29.42% against an industry median of 14.04%, while ROCE is 39.71% against an industry median of 16.16%. On the supplied data, profitability is stronger than benchmark medians. ROE stands at 29.42%.

How does the company compare with peers?

Ans.  Compared with Arfin India, MMP Industries, Baheti Recycling Industries and Maan Aluminium, it has the lowest disclosed P/E and the highest disclosed ROCE among those peers listed. Comparable listed companies include Vedanta Aluminium Metal, Arfin India, MMP Industries.

What sector does it operate in?

Ans.  It operates in the Non – Ferrous Metals sector and falls under Aluminium & Aluminium Products. The stock belongs to the Non – Ferrous Metals sector. Its industry classification is Aluminium & Aluminium Products.

What should investors watch next?

Ans.  The key levels in the supplied data are the day low of Rs 369.2, the 200 DMA of Rs 372.88, and the 50 DMA of Rs 380.92. Investors may also continue to compare valuation and profitability metrics against industry peers.