
Persistent Systems Ltd. (PERSISTENT) Share Price Rises 2.15% Today: What the Move Shows
Updated: 1 Sept 2026 • 10:59 am
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Persistent Systems Ltd. rose to Rs 5,732, up 2.15% today, with market capitalisation at Rs 92,307.41 crore.
Persistent Systems Ltd. Share Price traded at Rs 5,732 today, up 2.15% or Rs 120.5 from the previous close of Rs 5,611.5, taking the company’s market capitalisation to Rs 92,307.41 crore. In today’s Stock Market Today session, the IT software stock stood out among Stocks Rising Today after moving from an open of Rs 5,648.3 to an intraday high of Rs 5,742.4, with a low of Rs 5,590.
This Persistent Systems Ltd. Share Price Today move puts the company in focus across the Indian Stock Market because the stock has posted a clear same-day price rise while already trading at premium valuation multiples within the IT – Software industry. The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst behind the move. That makes today’s share price gain more relevant as a market-data event than a confirmed company-news trigger.
From a financial context, Persistent Systems Ltd. carries a P/E ratio of 46.03, a P/B ratio of 10.74, ROE of 27.2% and ROCE of 35.09%. Investors tracking Persistent Systems Ltd. Stock News may now watch whether the stock’s price action continues to hold near the day’s high and how its valuation compares with larger IT peers and the wider industry benchmark on Univest.
Persistent Systems Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 5,732 |
| Previous Close | Rs 5,611.5 |
| Today's Move | Rs 120.5 (+2.15%) |
| Open | Rs 5,648.3 |
| High | Rs 5,742.4 |
| Low | Rs 5,590 |
| Turnover | Rs 11.39 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 92,307.41 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Persistent Systems Ltd. (PERSISTENT) rose to Rs 5,732 from the previous close of Rs 5,611.5, a move of Rs 120.5 or 2.15%. The stock opened at Rs 5,648.3, reached a high of Rs 5,742.4, recorded a low of Rs 5,590.
Persistent Systems Ltd. Share Price Today reflects a firm same-day rise, with the stock opening at Rs 5,648.3, touching Rs 5,742.4, slipping to Rs 5,590 and then trading at Rs 5,732. Against the previous close of Rs 5,611.5, that translates into a Rs 120.5 gain or 2.15%, supported by turnover of Rs 11.39 crore.
For investors looking at Persistent Systems Ltd. Share News and intraday Stock Updates, the key fact is straightforward: the stock is rising today and has held above the previous close after testing both lower and higher levels during the session. That keeps Persistent Systems Ltd. among market movers and a top gainer candidate within the IT software space today.
Persistent Systems Ltd. (PERSISTENT) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 92,307.41 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 46.03x |
| P/B Ratio | 10.74x |
| ROE | 27.2% |
| ROCE | 35.09% |
| EPS | Rs 121.92 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 522.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
Persistent Systems Ltd. (PERSISTENT) fundamental metrics show P/E 46.03x, P/B 10.74x, ROE 27.2%, ROCE 35.09%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Persistent Systems Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 92307.41 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 46.03x, P/B at 10.74x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 27.2% and ROCE of 35.09%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 121.92, book value per share of Rs 522.26, dividend yield of 0.71%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 24.02x, median ROE of 11.55%, median ROCE of 13.44%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | IT |
| Industry | IT – Software |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 46.03x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 24.02x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 53.28x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0x to 1,094.92x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 10.74x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.17x |
| Company ROE | 27.2% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 11.55% |
| Company ROCE | 35.09% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 13.44% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 92,307.41 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 241.24 crore |
Persistent Systems Ltd. (PERSISTENT) is classified under sector: IT and industry: IT – Software.
Persistent Systems Ltd. (PERSISTENT) has a P/E ratio of 46.03x, which is above the benchmark median of 24.02x, a difference of +91.63%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Persistent Systems Ltd. (PERSISTENT) has a ROE of 27.2%, which is above the benchmark median of 11.55%, a difference of +135.5%. Persistent Systems Ltd. (PERSISTENT) has a ROCE of 35.09%, which is above the benchmark median of 13.44%, a difference of +161.09%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. | TCS | 8,48,079.71 | 17.18 | 7.08 | 49.11 | 66.25 |
| Infosys Ltd. | INFY | 4,64,119.76 | 15.09 | 4.61 | 31.68 | 42.84 |
| HCL Technologies Ltd. | HCLTECH | 3,57,254.01 | 20.39 | 4.48 | 23.13 | 31.2 |
| Wipro Ltd. | WIPRO | 1,78,674.57 | 13.65 | 2.39 | 15.71 | 18.49 |
| Tech Mahindra Ltd. | TECHM | 1,60,349.88 | 31.02 | 5.15 | 17 | 23.04 |
Persistent Systems Ltd. (PERSISTENT) has a P/E ratio of 46.03x compared with the displayed peer median of 17.18x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 27.2% compares with a peer median of 23.13% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 35.09% versus the displayed peer median of 31.2%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Persistent Systems Ltd. (PERSISTENT) has a market capitalisation of Rs 92,307.41 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 5 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Persistent Systems Ltd.
- The stock is rising today, up Rs 120.5 or 2.15% from the previous close to Rs 5,732.
- Intraday price action has stayed near the session high of Rs 5,742.4 after opening at Rs 5,648.3.
- Profitability metrics remain strong, with ROE at 27.2% and ROCE at 35.09%.
- Valuation is premium versus most large IT peers, with P/E at 46.03 and P/B at 10.74.
- Its Rs 92,307.41 crore market cap places it in the upper tier of listed IT software names.
About Persistent Systems Ltd.
Persistent Systems Ltd. operates in the IT sector and is classified under the IT – Software industry. Based on the supplied market-cap data, it is one of the larger listed companies in its industry, with a market capitalisation of Rs 92,307.41 crore. That places it well above the same-industry median company size and makes it relevant in both NSE News and BSE News coverage when software stocks are in focus.
While the supplied dataset does not include business-segment or product-level detail, the company’s sector and peer set place it alongside major listed software names such as Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Wipro and Tech Mahindra. For investors following Persistent Systems Ltd. Latest News and Persistent Systems Ltd. Stock Performance, that industry placement matters because valuation, profitability and scale are often assessed relative to these software peers on Univest.
Track Persistent Systems Ltd. Share Price on Univest
Use Persistent Systems Ltd. (PERSISTENT) live share-price page, Univest top gainers screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, top-gainers lists and related market analysis.
On Univest, investors can track Persistent Systems Ltd. Share Price Live, day moves, 52-week levels, market insights, fundamental ratios and peer positioning in one place. Univest also helps users follow Persistent Systems Ltd. Market Cap trends, valuation metrics such as P/E Ratio and P/B Ratio, and broader stock analysis across the IT software space.
For readers using Univest as part of their market update routine, Persistent Systems Ltd. Share Price can be monitored alongside peer data, sector benchmarks and verified company metrics. That makes Univest useful for comparing today’s share price rise with the company’s broader fundamental and industry context.
Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).
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