Neogen Chemicals Ltd. (NEOGEN) Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week High

Neogen Chemicals Ltd. Share Price Today rose 7.15% to Rs 2434.40, touched a fresh 52-week high of Rs 2482.70 and took market capitalisation to Rs 6038.48 crore.

Neogen Chemicals Ltd. Share Price jumped to Rs 2434.40 on 18 August 2026, up 7.15% from the previous close of Rs 2272.00, after the stock touched a fresh 52-week high of Rs 2482.70. With a market capitalisation of Rs 6038.48 crore, the move has put the chemicals stock firmly among the market movers being tracked in Stock Market Today and Share Market Today screens.

The verified data confirms a strong one-day price event: the stock opened at Rs 2240.80, traded as high as Rs 2482.70, and remained well above the previous close during the session. Turnover stood at Rs 5.89 crore with current volume of 24,206 shares, underlining clear trading activity as Neogen Chemicals Ltd. Share Price Today hit a new yearly high.

What is driving attention right now is the combination of a fresh 52-week peak, a mid-cap market cap within the listed chemicals universe, and valuation and profitability metrics that can be compared directly with sector and peer data. The supplied data confirms the price event but does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For investors following Neogen Chemicals Ltd. Stock News, the next step is to assess whether the latest price action is supported by the stock's valuation profile, return ratios and relative positioning within the Chemicals sector. Univest examines each of those layers below.

Neogen Chemicals Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 2,434.4
Previous Close	Rs 2,272
Today's Change	+Rs 162.4 (+7.15%)
Day Open	Rs 2,240.8
Fresh 52-Week High	Rs 2,482.7
Day Low	Rs 2,240.8
Current Volume	24,206
Turnover	Rs 5.89 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 6,038.48 crore

Neogen Chemicals Ltd. (NEOGEN) traded at Rs 2,434.4. versus the previous close of Rs 2,272, a rise of 7.15%. The stock opened at Rs 2,240.8, reached Rs 2,482.7, touched Rs 2,240.8. Reported volume was 24,206.

Neogen Chemicals Ltd. Share Price Today saw a decisive intraday expansion, with the stock opening at Rs 2240.80, matching the day's low, and then rallying to a fresh 52-week high of Rs 2482.70. That sequence points to sustained buying interest through the session rather than a brief spike.

In absolute terms, Neogen Chemicals Ltd. Share Price was up Rs 162.40 versus the previous close of Rs 2272.00, translating into a 7.15% gain. The fact that the session low was also the opening price suggests the stock moved higher after the market open without revisiting lower levels in the supplied session range.

The intraday band between Rs 2240.80 and Rs 2482.70 shows wide price action for the day, and the stock was trading at Rs 2434.40 at the time of the data snapshot. That left it slightly below the day high but still firmly elevated relative to the previous close, keeping Neogen Chemicals Ltd. Share Price News relevant among 52 Week High Stocks and Stocks in News discussions.

Trading value also offers useful context. Turnover of Rs 5.89 crore alongside 24,206 shares of current volume indicates tangible participation as the stock reached a one-year high. While the supplied dataset does not identify a company-specific reason for the move, the price event itself is clear: Neogen Chemicals Ltd. Share Price has reset its 52-week peak and is now being watched for whether this higher trading zone holds attention in the sessions ahead. That naturally leads to a deeper look at valuation and financial quality.

Neogen Chemicals Ltd. (NEOGEN) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 6,038.48 crore
P/E Ratio	15.3x
P/B Ratio	2.66x
ROE	42.11%
ROCE	56.88%

Neogen Chemicals Ltd. was valued at a P/E ratio of 15.3x, a P/B ratio of 2.66x. These multiples provide valuation context, but they should not be labelled expensive or inexpensive without a comparable peer or sector benchmark.

Profitability and capital efficiency were represented by ROE of 42.11% and ROCE of 56.88%. ROE relates profit to shareholder equity, while ROCE measures returns generated on the capital employed in the business.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Chemicals
Benchmark Scope	same sector
Company P/E Ratio	15.3x
Benchmark Median P/E	15.13x
Benchmark Average P/E	29.87x
Benchmark P/E Range	0x to 740.1x
Company P/B Ratio	2.66x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.52x
Company ROE	42.11%
Benchmark Median ROE	12.09%
Company ROCE	56.88%
Benchmark Median ROCE	14.63%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 6,038.48 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 239.99 crore

Neogen Chemicals Ltd. (NEOGEN) is classified under sector: Chemicals.

Neogen Chemicals Ltd. (NEOGEN) has a P/E ratio of 15.3x, which is above the benchmark median of 15.13x, a difference of +1.12%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

Neogen Chemicals Ltd. (NEOGEN) has a ROE of 42.11%, which is above the benchmark median of 12.09%, a difference of +248.3%. Neogen Chemicals Ltd. (NEOGEN) has a ROCE of 56.88%, which is above the benchmark median of 14.63%, a difference of +288.79%.

Track stocks reaching yearly peaks through the Univest 52-week-high screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Bhansali Engineering Polymers Ltd.	BEPL	3,078.38	15.3	2.66	42.11	56.88
Grauer & Weil (India) Ltd.	GRAUWEIL	3,054.63	19.23	2.75	14.35	19.47
Rossari Biotech Ltd.	ROSSARI	2,780.51	18.3	2.02	16.17	24.37
GSP CROP SCIENCE LIMITED	GSPCROP	2,756.47	28.06	3.44	18.63	23.5
Nocil Ltd.	NOCIL	2,696.62	41.31	1.53	12.95	17.71

Neogen Chemicals Ltd. (NEOGEN) has a P/E ratio of 15.3x compared with the displayed peer median of 19.23x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 42.11% compares with a peer median of 16.17% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 56.88% versus the displayed peer median of 23.5%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Neogen Chemicals Ltd. (NEOGEN) has a market capitalisation of Rs 6,038.48 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching Neogen Chemicals Ltd.

The stock is being watched because the verified data combines a fresh one-year high with a meaningful daily gain, healthy market size and notable profitability versus sector and peers. These are the main factual reasons Neogen Chemicals Ltd. Share Price is in focus today.

• Fresh price event: the stock rose 7.15%, gained Rs 162.40 and touched a new 52-week high of Rs 2482.70.
• Intraday strength: the share opened at Rs 2240.80, which was also the day's low, before moving higher through the session.
• Trading activity: current volume stood at 24,206 shares with turnover of Rs 5.89 crore.
• Valuation context: P/E of 15.30 is close to the chemicals sector median of 15.13 and below the sector average of 29.87.
• Profitability context: ROE of 42.11% and ROCE of 56.88% are well above the sector medians and averages.
• Relative scale: market capitalisation of Rs 6038.48 crore is above the supplied sector average and above the five listed peers in the peer set.

About Neogen Chemicals Ltd.

Neogen Chemicals Ltd. (NEOGEN) is classified in the Chemicals sector in the supplied market data. The stock is listed and tracked under the symbol NEOGEN, and current market activity places it among the more closely watched chemicals names in today's Indian Stock Market screens.

Based on the verified data used for this article, the company is being assessed here primarily through its market-based and financial metrics rather than through an operating segment breakdown. That includes its current market capitalisation of Rs 6038.48 crore, valuation ratios such as P/E of 15.30 and P/B of 2.66, and profitability indicators including ROE of 42.11% and ROCE of 56.88%.

Within the listed Chemicals universe covered by the sector benchmark, Neogen Chemicals Ltd. Share Price currently stands out for its fresh 52-week high, larger market size and stronger return ratios than many same-sector companies. For readers following Neogen Chemicals Ltd. Latest News, the stock's position within the Chemicals sector is the central verified context available from the supplied dataset. Univest will typically present this alongside live market data, sector comparison and historical levels so users can track how the stock behaves after a yearly high.

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On Univest, users can follow Neogen Chemicals Ltd. Share Price Today alongside stock performance, peer comparison, market cap trends and broader Chemicals sector context. For traders and long-term market participants alike, keeping an eye on fresh highs, day range, turnover and comparative valuation can help structure a more informed watchlist without turning that process into a recommendation.

As Neogen Chemicals Ltd. Stock News develops, Univest remains a practical platform for checking whether the stock continues to trade near its 52-week peak, how it compares with sector benchmarks, and where it stands versus listed chemical peers on profitability and valuation measures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neogen Chemicals Ltd. Share Price today?

Ans. Neogen Chemicals Ltd. Share Price was Rs 2434.40 at the time of the supplied data update on 18 August 2026. The stock was up Rs 162.40, or 7.15%, from the previous close of Rs 2272.00.

Did Neogen Chemicals Ltd. hit a 52-week high today?

Ans. Yes, Neogen Chemicals Ltd. Share Price touched a fresh 52-week high of Rs 2482.70 during the session. The stock later traded at Rs 2434.40, still well above the previous close and firmly in one-year high territory.

How much did Neogen Chemicals Ltd. gain today?

Ans. The stock gained Rs 162.40 in absolute terms, which equals a 7.15% rise over the previous close of Rs 2272.00. That move pushed Neogen Chemicals Ltd. Share Price into today's list of major chemicals sector market movers.

What was the intraday range for Neogen Chemicals Ltd. shares?

Ans. The stock opened at Rs 2240.80, which was also the day's low, and climbed to a high of Rs 2482.70. This intraday range shows strong upward price action as the share reached a fresh yearly high.

What is the market capitalisation of Neogen Chemicals Ltd.?

Ans. Neogen Chemicals Ltd. had a market capitalisation of Rs 6038.48 crore in the supplied data. That is substantially above the chemicals sector median of Rs 239.99 crore and average of Rs 543.69 crore.

Is Neogen Chemicals Ltd. expensive based on P/E?

Ans. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 15.30. That is very close to the same-sector median of 15.13 and below the sector average of 29.87, so the earnings multiple does not appear stretched against this benchmark.

How do Neogen Chemicals Ltd. profitability ratios compare with the sector?

Ans. Neogen Chemicals Ltd. reported ROE of 42.11% and ROCE of 56.88% in the supplied dataset. Both figures are far above the chemicals sector median of 12.09% ROE and 14.63% ROCE.

How does Neogen Chemicals Ltd. compare with listed peers?

Ans. Compared with peers like Grauer & Weil, Rossari Biotech, GSP Crop Science and Nocil, the company has a larger market cap at Rs 6038.48 crore and stronger ROE and ROCE, while its P/E remains lower than several peers.

What was the trading turnover and volume in Neogen Chemicals Ltd.?

Ans. The supplied session data shows turnover of Rs 5.89 crore and current volume of 24,206 shares. These figures confirm active participation as Neogen Chemicals Ltd. Share Price moved to a fresh 52-week peak.

Why is Neogen Chemicals Ltd. in the news today?

Ans. Neogen Chemicals Ltd. is in focus because the stock rose 7.15% and hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 2482.70. The verified data confirms the price event, valuation context and sector positioning, though not a company-specific catalyst.