Paushak (PAUSHAKLTD) Share Price Falls 11.75% as Stock Trades Lower

Q: Why is Paushak Share Price falling today?

Paushak Share Price is down sharply, but no single confirmed cause is established by the market data alone. The stock is reacting within a session that also follows recently reported quarterly numbers and a valuation-sensitive setup.

Updated: 19 Oct 2026 • 9:26 am

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Paushak (PAUSHAKLTD) Share Price Falls 11.75% as Stock Trades Lower

Paushak (PAUSHAKLTD) share price fell to Rs 732.35 today, down 11.75% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 2,046.15 crore.

Paushak Share Price is trading at Rs 732.35 after a sharp 11.75% decline today, with market capitalisation at Rs 2,046.15 crore. As of 19 October 2026 at 9:23:41 AM IST, the Paushak Share Price is moving materially below the previous close, placing the stock in a clear share price fall event for the morning session. For readers tracking Paushak Share Price Today, the move is relevant because the stock has also been in the market after quarterly financial disclosures showed stronger operating and profit metrics.That makes Paushak Share Price news a useful case for comparing price action with fundamentals, sector valuation and peer positioning.

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Paushak (PAUSHAKLTD) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 732.35
Previous Close	Rs 829.85
Today's Move	-Rs 97.50 (-11.75%)
Open	Rs 783.85
High	Rs 783.9
Low	Rs 725
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,046.15 crore
Market Cap Category	Small Cap

Paushak Share Price opened at Rs 783.85, touched a high of Rs 783.90 and a low of Rs 725.00, before last trading at Rs 732.35. The previous close was Rs 829.85, so the stock is down Rs 97.50, or 11.75%, in the latest session. With market capitalisation at Rs 2,046.15 crore, Paushak sits in the Small Cap category. The range shows that Paushak Share Price moved materially lower than its opening level and remained under pressure relative to the previous close. For Paushak Share Price Today, the important point is the size of the gap between the earlier benchmark and the current trade, along with the fact that the stock stayed inside a relatively narrow intraday band after opening. That sets up the fundamental context behind Paushak Share Price before sector and peer comparison.

Why Paushak (PAUSHAKLTD) May Be Moving Today

According to recent news reports, three items were reported on 16 Oct, 05:54 pm for PAUSHAKLTD. The first stated that Q2 EBITDA jumped to 264 million rupees from 148 million rupees year-over-year, while EBITDA margin improved to 29.51% from 25.18%. The second said the company reported Q2 net profit of 135 million rupees, up from 86 million rupees a year earlier. The third said Q2 revenue rose to 893 million rupees from 588 million rupees year-over-year. These same-day disclosures could be prompting Paushak Share Price attention, although the market data itself does not establish a single confirmed cause.

Paushak (PAUSHAKLTD) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,046.15 crore
P/E Ratio	43.27x
P/B Ratio	3.96x
ROE	8.22%
ROCE	9.74%
EPS	Rs 19.18
Book Value Per Share	Rs 209.51
Dividend Yield	0.3%

Paushak (PAUSHAKLTD) fundamental metrics show P/E 43.27x, P/B 3.96x, ROE 8.22%, ROCE 9.74%. These ratios show where the company stands today and are not a call to buy or sell.

Paushak has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,046.15 crore and falls in the Small Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 43.27x, P/B at 3.96x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 8.22% and ROCE of 9.74%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 19.18, book value per share of Rs 209.51, dividend yield of 0.3%, 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 26.96x, median ROE of 7.97%, median ROCE of 10.04%. Together they describe the fundamental backdrop without implying a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Chemicals
Industry	Chemicals
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	43.27x
Benchmark Median P/E	26.96x
Benchmark Average P/E	51.54x
Benchmark P/E Range	4.87x to 877.73x
Company P/B Ratio	3.96x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.87x
Benchmark Average P/B	2.44x
Company ROE	8.22%
Benchmark Median ROE	7.97%
Benchmark Average ROE	-3.26%
Company ROCE	9.74%
Benchmark Median ROCE	10.04%
Benchmark Average ROCE	11.84%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,046.15 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 475.36 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 5,181.85 crore

Paushak (PAUSHAKLTD) operates in the Chemicals sector, within the Chemicals industry.

Paushak (PAUSHAKLTD) has a P/E ratio of 43.27x, which is above the benchmark median of 26.96x, a difference of +60.5%. A P/E difference of this kind is a reference point rather than a recommendation.

Paushak (PAUSHAKLTD) has a ROE of 8.22%, which is above the benchmark median of 7.97%, a difference of +3.14%. Paushak (PAUSHAKLTD) has a ROCE of 9.74%, which is below the benchmark median of 10.04%, a difference of -2.99%.

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 (%)
Solar Industries India	SOLARINDS	1,81,704.03	91.24	26.2	32.49	38.16
Pidilite Industries	PIDILITIND	1,52,678.72	57.64	13.2	24.29	32.38
SRF	SRF	73,098.36	33.81	4.95	13.8	14.21
Gujarat Fluorochemicals	FLUOROCHEM	48,340.04	78.6	6.02	7.65	9.58
Navin Fluorine International	NAVINFLUOR	41,897.44	53.05	9.98	20.24	21.39

Paushak (PAUSHAKLTD) has a P/E ratio of 43.27x compared with the displayed peer median of 57.64x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 8.22% compares with a peer median of 20.24% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 9.74% versus the displayed peer median of 21.39%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Paushak (PAUSHAKLTD) has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,046.15 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching Paushak

Paushak Share Price is down 11.75% today, making the intraday move the first point of attention.
The company reported Rs 893 million revenue and Rs 264 million EBITDA in Q2, which keeps Paushak Share Price linked to financial results.
Reported EBITDA margin improved to 29.51%, while ROE at 8.22% and ROCE at 9.74% give a measured profitability profile.
Paushak Share Price trades at 43.27 times earnings, above the industry median P/E of 26.96.
Paushak Share Price is valued above the sector median on P/B as well, which keeps valuation in focus.

About Paushak

Paushak operates in the Chemicals sector and the Chemicals industry. The company is tracked as a Small Cap on Univest and has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,046.15 crore. Its latest figures point to a business that is measured more by earnings quality, margins and valuation than by size. Paushak Share Price therefore sits within a sector where comparable listed companies span a wide range of scale and profitability. The business context matters because Paushak Share Price is influenced by how the market reads chemical-sector earnings, pricing power and return ratios, not just by the intraday move.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paushak Share Price today?

Ans. Paushak Share Price is trading at Rs 732.35, which is lower by 11.75% from the previous close of Rs 829.85. The intraday low was Rs 725.00 and the stock opened at Rs 783.85.

Why is Paushak Share Price falling today?

Ans. The stock is reacting within a session that also follows recently reported quarterly numbers and a valuation-sensitive setup.

What are the key fundamentals behind Paushak Share Price?

Ans. Paushak Share Price sits alongside a P/E of 43.27, P/B of 3.96, ROE of 8.22%, ROCE of 9.74%, EPS of Rs 19.18 and book value of Rs 209.51 per share, giving clear fundamental context.

How does Paushak Share Price compare with the Chemicals sector?

Ans. Paushak Share Price trades above the sector median on P/E and P/B, while ROE is slightly above the benchmark median and ROCE is slightly below it. The company also has a market cap above the industry median.

What do Paushak Share Price and recent results show together?

Ans. Paushak Share Price is moving lower even after quarterly figures showed Rs 893 million revenue, Rs 264 million EBITDA and improved EBITDA margin at 29.51%. That combination makes the stock relevant for both price action and results analysis.

Is Paushak Share Price expensive versus peers?

Ans. Paushak Share Price is not the highest-valued peer in the set, but it still trades above the industry median on P/E and P/B. Its valuation sits below some premium chemical names and above lower-multiple companies.

What is the market capitalisation of Paushak Share Price?

Ans. Paushak Share Price currently corresponds to a market capitalisation of Rs 2,046.15 crore. That places the company above the sector median market cap in the Chemicals benchmark and supports the Small Cap classification.

What does EPS mean for Paushak Share Price?

Ans. Paushak Share Price is supported by EPS of Rs 19.18, which shows earnings attributable to each share. EPS is useful because it helps investors compare profitability and valuation across chemical sector peers.

Should investors track Paushak Share Price on Univest?

Ans. Paushak Share Price can be tracked on Univest for live price, valuation ratios, sector comparison and 52-week levels. That gives a single view of the stock’s price move, fundamentals and peer positioning.