Punjab National Bank (PNB) Share Price Falls 2.2% in Today’s Trade

Q: Why did PNB Share Price fall today?

PNB Share Price fell 2.2% to Rs 110.9 in today’s trade. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established, so the move should be read through price action and valuation context.

Updated: 1 Oct 2026 • 2:15 pm

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Punjab National Bank (PNB) Share Price Falls 2.2% in Today’s Trade

Punjab National Bank (PNB) share price fell to Rs 110.9 today, down 2.2% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 1,29,525.47 crore.

PNB Share Price is under pressure in today’s trade, with Punjab National Bank last traded at Rs 110.9, down 2.2% from the previous close of Rs 113.4. The stock’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,29,525.47 crore, placing it in the Large Cap category. For readers tracking PNB Share Price Today, the move is notable because it came with a clear intraday range and a bank-specific fundamental backdrop that remains easy to compare with public-sector peers.That keeps the focus on PNB Share Price action, the valuation setup and the sector context rather than on assumptions.

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Punjab National Bank (PNB) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 110.9
Previous Close	Rs 113.4
Today's Move	-Rs 2.50 (-2.2%)
Open	Rs 112.65
High	Rs 113.3
Low	Rs 110.4
Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,29,525.47 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

PNB Share Price Today opened at Rs 112.65, touched a high of Rs 113.3 and a low of Rs 110.4, before last trading at Rs 110.9. The stock moved Rs 2.5 lower than the previous close, which is a 2.2% share price decline. For a Large Cap bank, that is enough to keep PNB Share Price on investor watchlists even without reading extra into the move. The day’s range shows that PNB Share Price stayed close to the lower end of intraday trade, with the market cap still above Rs 1.29 lakh crore. From a price action lens, PNB Share Price Today is therefore defined by a lower trade, a contained range and a clear deviation from the prior close. That sets up the next question: what do the fundamentals and valuation say about PNB Share Price?

Why Punjab National Bank (PNB) May Be Moving Today

According to recent news reports, Punjab National Bank maintained its one-year Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate at 8.80% on 30 Sept, 06:23 pm. The bank’s decision to keep the one-year MCLR unchanged suggests steady funding-cost conditions and a predictable lending-rate environment for its loan portfolio. The move may be connected to PNB Share Price Today because rate-setting decisions are closely watched in banking stocks, but the market data itself does not establish a single confirmed cause.

Punjab National Bank (PNB) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,29,525.47 crore
P/E Ratio	5.9x
P/B Ratio	0.89x
ROE	12.93%
ROCE	13.26%
EPS	Rs 19.22
Book Value Per Share	Rs 127.02
Dividend Yield	2.65%

Punjab National Bank (PNB) fundamental metrics show P/E 5.9x, P/B 0.89x, ROE 12.93%, ROCE 13.26%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

Punjab National Bank has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,29,525.47 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 5.9x, P/B at 0.89x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 12.93% and ROCE of 13.26%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 19.22, book value per share of Rs 127.02, dividend yield of 2.65%, 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 7.34x, median ROE of 14.7%, median ROCE of 11.73%. Taken together, they outline the fundamentals rather than a view on the stock.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Bank
Industry	Bank – Public
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	5.9x
Benchmark Median P/E	7.34x
Benchmark Average P/E	7.8x
Benchmark P/E Range	5.04x to 10.94x
Company P/B Ratio	0.89x
Benchmark Median P/B	0.97x
Benchmark Average P/B	1.12x
Company ROE	12.93%
Benchmark Median ROE	14.7%
Benchmark Average ROE	15.15%
Company ROCE	13.26%
Benchmark Median ROCE	11.73%
Benchmark Average ROCE	12.42%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,29,525.47 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 84,413.94 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 1,44,736.53 crore

Punjab National Bank (PNB) operates in the Bank sector, within the Bank – Public industry.

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has a P/E ratio of 5.9x, which is below the benchmark median of 7.34x, a difference of -19.62%. On its own, the P/E gap is a valuation reference point, not a trading call.

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has a ROE of 12.93%, which is below the benchmark median of 14.7%, a difference of -12.04%. Punjab National Bank (PNB) has a ROCE of 13.26%, which is above the benchmark median of 11.73%, a difference of +13.04%.

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 (%)
State Bank Of India	SBIN	8,90,293.07	10.29	1.51	16.68	12.16
Union Bank Of India	UNIONBANK	1,31,221.68	6.3	0.99	16.22	14.57
Bank Of Baroda	BANKBARODA	1,17,751.92	6.58	0.71	12.47	11.2
Canara Bank	CANBK	1,08,484.99	5.47	0.93	18.03	14.46
Indian Bank	INDIANB	1,07,487.73	8.5	1.41	17.81	16.28

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has a P/E ratio of 5.9x compared with the displayed peer median of 6.58x. This peer read is a relative benchmark rather than a trading signal. Its ROE of 12.93% compares with a peer median of 16.68% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 13.26% versus the displayed peer median of 14.46%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Punjab National Bank (PNB) has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,29,525.47 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching PNB

PNB Share Price Today fell 2.2%, which keeps the intraday move in focus for active market watchers.
The Large Cap market capitalisation of Rs 1,29,525.47 crore makes PNB Share Price relevant in the banking universe.
P/E of 5.9 and P/B of 0.89 place PNB Share Price at a lower valuation than several public-sector bank peers.
ROE of 12.93% and ROCE of 13.26% give a clear profitability snapshot for PNB Fundamental Analysis.
The one-year MCLR at 8.80% is a bank-specific detail that investors may track alongside PNB Share Price Today.

About Punjab National Bank

Punjab National Bank is a public-sector bank in the Bank – Public industry and the broader Bank sector. PNB Share Price reflects a lender that operates across core banking activity, with its financial profile best read through valuation, return ratios and book value rather than through market narratives alone. The company’s current snapshot shows a Large Cap bank with a market capitalisation of Rs 1,29,525.47 crore, EPS of Rs 19.22, book value of Rs 127.02 and dividend yield of 2.65%. For PNB Stock News readers, the business context is simple: PNB is a large Indian bank whose Share Price often moves with sector-wide valuation comparisons, profitability ratios and rate-related expectations.

Track PNB Share Price on Univest

Use Punjab National Bank (PNB) live share-price page, Univest top decliners screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, top decliners and related market analysis.

You can track PNB Share Price on Univest for live price updates, key valuation ratios, 52-week levels and broader market insights. The platform also helps readers follow PNB Share Price Today alongside fundamental analysis, peer comparison and sector context in one place. For investors comparing PNB Stock News, PNB Share Price Update and PNB Stock Analysis, Univest keeps the numbers organised around the same company view.

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 Reg. No. INH000013776, a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did PNB Share Price fall today?

Ans. PNB Share Price fell 2.2% to Rs 110.9 in today’s trade.

What is PNB Share Price Today?

Ans. PNB Share Price Today was Rs 110.9, compared with the previous close of Rs 113.4. The stock opened at Rs 112.65 and moved between Rs 110.4 and Rs 113.3 during the trade window.

Is PNB a Large Cap bank?

Ans. Yes, PNB is in the Large Cap category with a market capitalisation of Rs 1,29,525.47 crore. That size context matters because PNB Share Price is often judged alongside other large public-sector banks.

What is the P/E ratio of PNB Share Price?

Ans. PNB trades at a P/E ratio of 5.9. In the same public-sector bank set, that is below the benchmark median of 7.34 and the average of 7.8, which gives PNB Share Price a lower-valuation position.

How does PNB compare on P/B ratio?

Ans. PNB’s P/B ratio is 0.89. That is below the benchmark median of 0.97 and the average of 1.12, so PNB Share Price sits at a discount to many peers on book-value terms.

What are PNB ROE and ROCE?

Ans. PNB reports ROE of 12.93% and ROCE of 13.26%. ROE measures return on shareholder equity, while ROCE measures returns generated on capital employed, both of which are important in PNB Fundamental Analysis.

What is PNB book value and EPS?

Ans. PNB’s EPS is Rs 19.22 and book value is Rs 127.02 per share. These figures help investors judge whether PNB Share Price is trading close to the bank’s accounting net worth and earnings base.

Should investors track PNB Share Price on Univest?

Ans. Investors can track PNB Share Price on Univest to monitor live price movement, valuation ratios, 52-week levels and market insights. That helps place PNB Share Price Today in context with sector and peer benchmarks.