Primo Chemicals (PRIMO) Share Price Falls 8.43% as Micro Cap Trades at Rs 23.80

Primo Chemicals Share Price moved lower in the latest trade, with the stock at Rs 23.80, down 8.43% from the previous close of Rs 25.99. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 629.85 crore, placing Primo Chemicals in the Micro Cap category. The move keeps Primo Chemicals Share Price, Primo Chemicals Share Price Today and Primo Chemicals Stock News in focus for investors tracking chemical names. Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified. As of 21 October 2026 at 10:22:56 AM IST, the share price fall reflects a clear intraday decline rather than a broader narrative shift, so the key question becomes how the valuation and sector context compare with the stock’s current price action.

For readers scanning Primo Chemicals Share Price news, the important point is simple: the stock is trading below the previous close, while its earnings multiple, return ratios and sector benchmark position provide the next layer of context. Univest data shows that the day’s move is already large enough to draw attention even without any stated trigger. The rest of this note separates the price move from the fundamental profile, sector backdrop and peer comparison, so the discussion stays anchored to verified facts rather than assumptions.

Primo Chemicals (PRIMO) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 23.8
Previous Close	Rs 25.99
Today's Move	-Rs 2.19 (-8.43%)
Open	Rs 24.74
High	Rs 25.15
Low	Rs 23.75
Market Capitalisation	Rs 629.85 crore
Market Cap Category	Micro Cap

Primo Chemicals Share Price Today shows a clean intraday fall. The stock opened at Rs 24.74, touched a high of Rs 25.15 and a low of Rs 23.75, and last traded at Rs 23.80. That leaves the share price below both the opening level and the previous close of Rs 25.99. The day change was Rs -2.19, or -8.43%, which is the central fact behind today’s Primo Chemicals Share Price fall. The market capitalisation of Rs 629.85 crore keeps the company in the Micro Cap category, so even a modest rupee move can appear sharp in percentage terms. The day’s range also shows that Primo Chemicals Share Price spent much of the morning below the prior close. With no verified catalyst attached to the decline, the price action itself is the main event and the main reason Primo Chemicals Share Price Today is drawing attention.

From a stock analysis angle, the key numbers to watch are the previous close, day open, high, low and current price, because they frame the full Primo Chemicals Share Price move without adding any unsupported story. That leads directly into the fundamental side of Primo Chemicals Share Price and what the valuation ratios say.

Primo Chemicals (PRIMO) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 629.85 crore
P/E Ratio	39.42x
P/B Ratio	1.68x
ROE	2.91%
ROCE	6.9%
EPS	Rs 0.66
Book Value Per Share	Rs 15.47
Dividend Yield	0%

Primo Chemicals (PRIMO) fundamental metrics show P/E 39.42x, P/B 1.68x, ROE 2.91%, ROCE 6.9%. Read together, these ratios describe the company's position rather than a recommendation.

Primo Chemicals has a market capitalisation of Rs 629.85 crore and falls in the Micro Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 39.42x, P/B at 1.68x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 2.91% and ROCE of 6.9%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 0.66, book value per share of Rs 15.47, 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 25.96x, median ROE of 7.98%, median ROCE of 10.08%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Chemicals
Industry	Chemicals
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	39.42x
Benchmark Median P/E	25.96x
Benchmark Average P/E	50.95x
Benchmark P/E Range	3.92x to 907.61x
Company P/B Ratio	1.68x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.86x
Benchmark Average P/B	3.13x
Company ROE	2.91%
Benchmark Median ROE	7.98%
Benchmark Average ROE	-3.34%
Company ROCE	6.9%
Benchmark Median ROCE	10.08%
Benchmark Average ROCE	11.75%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 629.85 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 459.55 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 5,144.33 crore

Primo Chemicals (PRIMO) operates in the Chemicals sector, within the Chemicals industry.

Primo Chemicals (PRIMO) has a P/E ratio of 39.42x, which is above the benchmark median of 25.96x, a difference of +51.85%. The P/E comparison frames valuation; it is not a signal to buy or sell.

Primo Chemicals (PRIMO) has a ROE of 2.91%, which is below the benchmark median of 7.98%, a difference of -63.53%. Primo Chemicals (PRIMO) has a ROCE of 6.9%, which is below the benchmark median of 10.08%, a difference of -31.55%.

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	1,78,992.04	89.88	25.81	32.49	38.16
Pidilite Industries	PIDILITIND	1,50,952.3	56.99	13.06	24.29	32.38
SRF	SRF	71,800.02	33.21	4.86	13.8	14.21
Gujarat Fluorochemicals	FLUOROCHEM	48,899.18	79.51	6.09	7.65	9.58
Navin Fluorine International	NAVINFLUOR	41,841.77	52.98	9.96	20.24	21.39

Primo Chemicals (PRIMO) has a P/E ratio of 39.42x compared with the displayed peer median of 56.99x. Peer multiples give relative context only, not a buy or sell view. Its ROE of 2.91% compares with a peer median of 20.24% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 6.9% versus the displayed peer median of 21.39%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Primo Chemicals (PRIMO) has a market capitalisation of Rs 629.85 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching Primo Chemicals

• Primo Chemicals Share Price fell 8.43% in the latest trade and is now at Rs 23.80.
• The stock is a Micro Cap with market capitalisation of Rs 629.85 crore, so price swings are more visible.
• P/E of 39.42 and P/B of 1.68 keep valuation in focus for Primo Chemicals Share Price.
• ROE of 2.91% and ROCE of 6.9% sit below the chemicals sector medians.
• Peer comparison shows Primo Chemicals Share Price is much smaller than the listed chemicals companies used here.

About Primo Chemicals

Primo Chemicals operates in the Chemicals sector and the Chemicals industry. The company is identified in the market as a Micro Cap with a market capitalisation of Rs 629.85 crore. In the context used by Univest data, Primo Chemicals Share Price is assessed alongside chemicals peers and sector benchmarks rather than a broader diversified universe. The available company profile is therefore most useful when read through the lens of valuation, return ratios and sector positioning. For investors following Primo Chemicals Share Price, the practical focus remains on the listed financial ratios, the current market cap and how the company compares with other chemicals names on the same metrics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Primo Chemicals Share Price fall today?

Ans. Primo Chemicals Share Price fell 8.43% to Rs 23.80 from a previous close of Rs 25.99. Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified.

What is Primo Chemicals Share Price Today?

Ans. Primo Chemicals Share Price Today was Rs 23.80 in the latest trade. The stock opened at Rs 24.74, touched Rs 25.15, and then moved to a low of Rs 23.75 during the day.

How much did Primo Chemicals share price decline?

Ans. Primo Chemicals Share Price declined by Rs 2.19, which works out to -8.43%. That move is measured against the previous close of Rs 25.99 and reflects the latest intraday price action.

What is Primo Chemicals market capitalisation?

Ans. Primo Chemicals has a market capitalisation of Rs 629.85 crore. According to latest Univest figures, that places the company in the Micro Cap category and above the sector median market cap.

What are the key valuation ratios for Primo Chemicals Share Price?

Ans. Primo Chemicals Share Price has a P/E ratio of 39.42 and a P/B ratio of 1.68. EPS is Rs 0.66, book value is Rs 15.47, and dividend yield is 0. The previous close was Rs 25.99.

How do Primo Chemicals ROE and ROCE look?

Ans. Primo Chemicals reports ROE of 2.91% and ROCE of 6.9%. Those numbers sit below the same-industry benchmark medians, so they add important context to Primo Chemicals Share Price analysis. The relevant peer median ROE is 7.98%.

How does Primo Chemicals compare with chemicals peers?

Ans. Primo Chemicals Share Price is smaller than peers such as SRF, Pidilite, Solar Industries and Navin Fluorine. Its P/E is below some peers, but its ROE and ROCE are lower than all the listed peer figures here.

What does Primo Chemicals book value tell investors?

Ans. Primo Chemicals has a book value of Rs 15.47 per share. Primo Chemicals Share Price at Rs 23.80 is above that level, which gives a basic accounting reference point for valuation discussion.

Should investors track Primo Chemicals Share Price today?

Ans. Investors tracking Primo Chemicals Share Price today will want to watch the current price versus previous close, the 52-week context when available on Univest, and whether the valuation and return ratios change over time.