Paul Merchants (PML) Share Price Falls 9.60% to Rs 446.00 Today

Paul Merchants Share Price fell to Rs 446.00 on 29 October 2026, down Rs 47.35 or 9.60% from the previous close of Rs 493.35. The Finance sector stock, classified as a Micro Cap by Univest, carries a market capitalisation of Rs 144.92 crore. The latest quote was recorded at 1:53 PM IST, so the session was still running when this report was prepared.

What happened today is a clear single-session decline. Paul Merchants Share Price Today sits at the lowest point of the day, after the stock opened at Rs 463.80 and slipped from there. No company announcement is linked to the move in the information available to Univest, so this report sticks to price action, fundamentals and sector context.

Why is the stock trending? A fall of 9.60% in one session is a large move for any listed company, and it puts Paul Merchants Stock News in front of readers searching for share price updates. The important financial metrics are a price-to-book ratio of 0.17, return on equity of 1.19%, return on capital employed of 2.54% and a negative earnings per share of Rs 31.82. What should investors monitor next? The sections below cover the trading range, the balance sheet ratios, the same-industry benchmark and the peer set, so the price fall can be read in context.

Paul Merchants (PML) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 446
Previous Close	Rs 493.35
Today's Move	-Rs 47.35 (-9.6%)
Open	Rs 463.8
High	Rs 463.8
Low	Rs 446
Market Capitalisation	Rs 144.92 crore
Market Cap Category	Micro Cap

Paul Merchants Share Price Today stands at Rs 446.00 against a previous close of Rs 493.35, a decline of Rs 47.35 or 9.60%. The stock is trading at the day low, with the day high at Rs 463.80 equal to the opening price. This section sets out exactly how the stock has moved so far in the session.

The stock opened at Rs 463.80, which was also its highest level of the day. From that open, the price moved down to Rs 446.00, a drop of Rs 17.80 or 3.84% inside the session. The gap between the previous close and the opening price was already a fall, since Rs 463.80 sits below Rs 493.35. In other words, the stock began the day lower and then extended the decline, with no recovery above the opening level so far.

Paul Merchants Share Price Fall is measured on a single session. According to latest Univest data, the stock has fallen for one session only, so the cumulative fall since the starting base of Rs 493.35 is the same 9.60%. The market capitalisation of Rs 144.92 crore places the company in the Micro Cap group, and that size matters because smaller companies can see wider price swings than large caps in a single session.

Paul Merchants (PML) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 144.92 crore
P/B Ratio	0.17x
ROE	1.19%
ROCE	2.54%
EPS	Rs -31.82
Book Value Per Share	Rs 2,938.31
Dividend Yield	0%

Paul Merchants (PML) fundamental metrics show P/B 0.17x, ROE 1.19%, ROCE 2.54%. Taken on their own, these numbers offer context rather than a trading signal.

Paul Merchants has a market capitalisation of Rs 144.92 crore and falls in the Micro Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/B at 0.17x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 1.19% and ROCE of 2.54%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs -31.82, book value per share of Rs 2,938.31, 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 19.88x, median ROE of 1.46%, median ROCE of 2.89%. They set out the fundamental picture and are not a rating on the stock.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Finance
Industry	Finance – Investment
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Benchmark Median P/E	19.88x
Benchmark Average P/E	58.98x
Benchmark P/E Range	0x to 696.59x
Company P/B Ratio	0.17x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.02x
Benchmark Average P/B	2.64x
Company ROE	1.19%
Benchmark Median ROE	1.46%
Benchmark Average ROE	2.66%
Company ROCE	2.54%
Benchmark Median ROCE	2.89%
Benchmark Average ROCE	16.85%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 144.92 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 34.99 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 2,518.76 crore

Paul Merchants (PML) operates in the Finance sector, within the Finance – Investment industry.

Paul Merchants (PML) has a ROE of 1.19%, which is below the benchmark median of 1.46%, a difference of -18.49%. Paul Merchants (PML) has a ROCE of 2.54%, which is below the benchmark median of 2.89%, a difference of -12.11%.

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 (%)
Bajaj Finserv	BAJAJFINSV	2,69,146.31	26.2	3.19	26.47	11.88
Authum Investment & Infrastructure	AIIL	41,200.18	19.97	2.65	13.12	13.85
Cholamandalam Financial Holdings	CHOLAHLDNG	23,662.78	9.16	1.43	39.52	10.52
TVS Holdings	TVSHLTD	23,217.25	11.06	3.12	60.8	19.39
Capri Global Capital	CGCL	22,519.21	17.06	2.81	16.6	11.68

Its ROE of 1.19% compares with a peer median of 26.47% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 2.54% versus the displayed peer median of 11.88%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Paul Merchants (PML) has a market capitalisation of Rs 144.92 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching Paul Merchants

• Paul Merchants Share Price fell 9.60% to Rs 446.00 from a previous close of Rs 493.35, a one-session decline.
• The stock is trading at its day low of Rs 446.00 after opening at its day high of Rs 463.80.
• The price-to-book ratio of 0.17 sits far below the Finance – Investment benchmark median of 1.02.
• Return on equity of 1.19% and return on capital employed of 2.54% are below the benchmark medians of 1.46% and 2.89%.
• With a market capitalisation of Rs 144.92 crore, the company is a Micro Cap in a peer group led by Rs 2,69,146.31 crore Bajaj Finserv.

About Paul Merchants

Paul Merchants is a listed company in the Finance sector, operating in the Finance – Investment industry. The company is a Micro Cap with a market capitalisation of Rs 144.92 crore, and its book value per share of Rs 2,938.31 reflects the accounting net worth held behind each share. Paul Merchants Company News and filings are the primary places where changes in its business would first appear, and Univest tracks the stock alongside the other companies in its industry.

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Investors who want to follow Paul Merchants Share Price can use Univest to track the live price, key fundamental ratios, 52-week levels and market insights on one page. The Paul Merchants Share Price Live view on Univest updates through the session, and the same page shows the ratios and peer figures discussed in this report.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Paul Merchants share price falling today?

Ans. Paul Merchants Share Price fell 9.60% to Rs 446.00 from a previous close of Rs 493.35. No catalyst is linked to the move in the information available, so the decline is described through price data only.

What is the Paul Merchants share price today?

Ans. Paul Merchants Share Price Today is Rs 446.00 as of 29 October 2026 at 1:53 PM IST. That is Rs 47.35 below the previous close of Rs 493.35, and the stock is trading at the day low.

How much has Paul Merchants stock fallen today?

Ans. The stock has fallen Rs 47.35, or 9.60%, from its previous close of Rs 493.35. It opened at Rs 463.80, its day high, and has since moved down to Rs 446.00 during the session.

What is the market capitalisation of Paul Merchants?

Ans. Paul Merchants has a market capitalisation of Rs 144.92 crore and is classified as a Micro Cap. Market capitalisation shows company size and does not indicate quality. The benchmark median for its industry is Rs 34.99 crore.

What are the key fundamentals of Paul Merchants?

Ans. Paul Merchants has a price-to-book ratio of 0.17, return on equity of 1.19%, return on capital employed of 2.54%, book value of Rs 2,938.31 per share and negative earnings per share of Rs 31.82.

How does Paul Merchants compare with its sector benchmark?

Ans. Against the Finance – Investment benchmark of 201 companies, the price-to-book ratio of 0.17 is below the median of 1.02. Return on equity of 1.19% and return on capital employed of 2.54% are also below the medians of 1.46% and.

Which peers are compared with Paul Merchants?

Ans. Univest compares Paul Merchants with Bajaj Finserv, Authum Investment & Infrastructure, Cholamandalam Financial Holdings, TVS Holdings and Capri Global Capital. All five have a much larger market capitalisation and higher price-to-book ratios than Paul Merchants.

Does Paul Merchants pay a dividend?

Ans. The dividend yield for Paul Merchants is 0%, so no payout is reflected against the current price of Rs 446.00. Dividend yield is historical data and does not guarantee any future payout from the company.

Where can I track Paul Merchants share price live?

Ans. You can follow Paul Merchants Share Price Live on Univest, which shows the current price, fundamental ratios, 52-week levels and peer figures. The page updates through the trading session so the latest move stays visible.