
Praj Industries (PRAJIND) Share Price near 52-week low as PRAJIND trades at Rs 272
Updated: 21 Oct 2026 • 10:24 am
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Praj Industries Share Price is trading at Rs 272, down 1.32% from the previous close of Rs 275.65, and it remains near its 52-week low while the market capitalisation stands at Rs 5,066.81 cr. The latest Univest data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking Praj Industries Share Price Today, the move is relevant because the stock is being assessed against its one-year low, its recent trading range, and a valuation that remains well above its industry benchmark. Praj Industries Stock News is therefore being watched through both price action and fundamentals, not only through the intraday move. In early trade, the stock is showing selling pressure after opening at Rs 275.3, and the current Price Action points to a weak tone. Univest is tracking the stock because the setup combines a near 52-week trough, elevated valuation multiples, and subdued momentum.
Praj Industries Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 272 |
| Previous Close | Rs 275.65 |
| Today's Move | Rs -3.65 (-1.32%) |
| Open | Rs 275.3 |
| High | Rs 275.3 |
| Low | Rs 270.85 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,066.81 crore |
Praj Industries Ltd. (PRAJIND) traded at Rs 272 versus the previous close of Rs 275.65, a fall of 1.32%. The stock opened at Rs 275.3, reached a high of Rs 275.3, touched a low of Rs 270.85.
Praj Industries Share Price Today shows a gap between the opening level and the current trade. The stock opened at Rs 275.3, matched the day high at Rs 275.3, and touched a low of Rs 270.85 before trading at Rs 272. That leaves it Rs 3.65 lower than the previous close, which is a decline of 1.32%. The intraday range is tight, but the tone remains soft because the stock is hovering close to its 52-week low rather than recovering cleanly from it. Praj Industries Share Price also reflects a market capitalisation of Rs 5,066.81 cr, which places it in the mid-cap range within its industry. For readers following Praj Industries Share Price Live, this kind of move usually draws attention from Stock Market Today screens, 52 Week Low Stocks lists and broader Share Market Today monitoring. The latest price action keeps Praj Industries Stock News focused on support behaviour and whether the stock can stabilise around the current zone. That makes the next layer of analysis, technical momentum, especially important for stock analysis.
Praj Industries Ltd. (PRAJIND) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,066.81 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 168.28x |
| P/B Ratio | 3.85x |
| ROE | 1.78% |
| ROCE | 5.22% |
| EPS | Rs 1.64 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 71.53 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
Praj Industries Ltd. (PRAJIND) fundamental metrics show P/E 168.28x, P/B 3.85x, ROE 1.78%, ROCE 5.22%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Praj Industries Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,066.81 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 168.28x, P/B at 3.85x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 1.78% and ROCE of 5.22%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 1.64, book value per share of Rs 71.53, dividend yield of 1.31%, 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 25.81x, median ROE of 13.34%, median ROCE of 15.86%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Capital Goods |
| Industry | Engineering – Industrial Equipments |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 168.28x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 25.81x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 45.1x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0x to 721.38x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 3.85x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.96x |
| Company ROE | 1.78% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 13.34% |
| Company ROCE | 5.22% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 15.86% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,066.81 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 336.38 crore |
Praj Industries Ltd. (PRAJIND) is classified under sector: Capital Goods and industry: Engineering – Industrial Equipments.
Praj Industries Ltd. (PRAJIND) has a P/E ratio of 168.28x, which is above the benchmark median of 25.81x, a difference of +552%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Praj Industries Ltd. (PRAJIND) has a ROE of 1.78%, which is below the benchmark median of 13.34%, a difference of -86.66%. Praj Industries Ltd. (PRAJIND) has a ROCE of 5.22%, which is below the benchmark median of 15.86%, a difference of -67.09%.
Track stocks falling to yearly lows through the Univest 52-week-low screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIVENI POWER TRANS LTD | TRIVENIPT | 5,544.12 | 0 | 11.55 | -8.47 | -8.44 |
| Tempsens Instruments (India) Ltd. | TEMPSENS | 4,485.05 | 66.6 | 7.39 | 15.34 | 18.58 |
| GMM Pfaudler Ltd. | GMMPFAUDLR | 5,794.99 | 77.76 | 4.73 | 4.67 | 12.11 |
| Skipper Ltd. | SKIPPER | 6,364.06 | 28.32 | 3.21 | 15.88 | 23.18 |
| Harsha Engineers International Ltd. | HARSHA | 3,986.37 | 25.78 | 2.77 | 11.69 | 14.36 |
Praj Industries Ltd. (PRAJIND) has a P/E ratio of 168.28x compared with the displayed peer median of 28.32x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 1.78% compares with a peer median of 11.69% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 5.22% versus the displayed peer median of 14.36%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Praj Industries Ltd. (PRAJIND) has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,066.81 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 3 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Praj Industries
- Praj Industries Share Price is trading near a 52-week low, which keeps it on Stock Market Today watchlists.
- The share price is below both the 50 DMA and 200 DMA, which points to weak price structure.
- The P/E ratio of 168.28 is far above the same-industry median, making valuation a central part of the discussion.
- ROE of 1.78% and ROCE of 5.22% are below the industry benchmark, which limits fundamental comfort.
- Praj Industries Stock News is also being followed because the company carries a market cap of Rs 5,066.81 cr.
About Praj Industries
Praj Industries Ltd. operates in the Capital Goods sector and belongs to the Engineering – Industrial Equipments industry. The company is followed by investors for its industrial engineering and process solutions profile, and its latest quarterly revenue is Rs 715.82 cr for Jun 2026. Praj Industries Share Price is therefore not being tracked only as a chart point; it is also being watched as a business with operating scale and a measurable revenue base. The company’s market position matters because investors often compare its earnings quality, asset base and market valuation with other industrial engineering names. In this context, Praj Industries Share Price Today reflects the market’s current view of that business mix. Univest uses the company overview alongside financial ratios, sector context and peer comparison to build a fuller stock analysis picture. For readers scanning Praj Industries Stock News or Praj Industries Latest News, the business story matters as much as the intraday move. The name remains relevant in Indian Stock Market screens because industrial engineering companies often move on both operating updates and valuation resets.
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You can track Praj Industries Share Price on Univest for live price updates, 52 Week Low levels, technical indicators, fundamental ratios, shareholding pattern and market insights. Univest also helps readers follow Praj Industries Share Price Today with a clear view of support, resistance, moving averages, valuation, sector context and peer comparison. If you are scanning Praj Industries Stock News or Praj Industries Share News, Univest keeps the stock view organised around price action and financial context rather than noise.
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 Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Registration Number INH000013776), a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Praj Industries Share Price falling today?
Ans. Praj Industries Share Price is down 1.32% at Rs 272 versus the previous close of Rs 275.65. Univest data confirms the move, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst.
What is Praj Industries Share Price today?
Ans. Praj Industries Share Price is Rs 272. The stock opened at Rs 275.3, touched Rs 275.3 as the day high and Rs 270.85 as the day low, showing a weak intraday tone.
Is Praj Industries near its 52-week low?
Ans. Yes, Praj Industries Share Price is trading near its 52-week low. The latest price action keeps the stock close to a yearly low and well below its longer-term moving averages.
What is Praj Industries market cap?
Ans. Praj Industries Share Price corresponds to a market capitalisation of Rs 5,066.81 cr. That places the company in the mid-cap range within its industry, though valuation remains the more striking feature.
How expensive is Praj Industries compared with peers?
Ans. Praj Industries Share Price carries a P/E of 168.28 and a P/B of 3.85. Those multiples are higher than the industry median of 25.81 on P/E and 2.96 on P/B.
What do ROE and ROCE say about Praj Industries?
Ans. Praj Industries Share Price sits alongside ROE of 1.78% and ROCE of 5.22%. Both are below the industry medians, which suggests a weaker return profile than many same-industry peers. ROE stands at 1.78%.
What is Praj Industries EPS and book value?
Ans. Praj Industries Share Price is supported by EPS of Rs 1.64 and book value of Rs 71.53 per share. EPS reflects earnings per share, while book value shows accounting net worth per share.
Does Praj Industries pay a dividend yield?
Ans. Praj Industries Share Price data includes a dividend yield of 1.31. That figure reflects historical payout relative to the current price and should be read as a past yield measure.
What sector does Praj Industries belong to?
Ans. Praj Industries Share Price belongs to the Capital Goods sector and the Engineering – Industrial Equipments industry. The sector benchmark covers 166 same-industry companies and helps frame the valuation comparison.
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