The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK): The Karnataka Bank Share Price hits fresh 52-week high at Rs 337.60

Published: 26 August 2026 at 9:48 AM IST

The Karnataka Bank Share Price rose to Rs 337.60 today, up 1.03% from the previous close, and touched a fresh 52-week high of Rs 341. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 12,613.95 crore, keeping The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) in focus among bank stocks in news today. The move is relevant because the supplied data confirms a new one-year high in The Karnataka Bank Share Price, while also showing valuation, profitability and sector benchmarks that help place the stock in context. Univest tracks the event as a fresh 52-week high and not as an all-time high, since the supplied data does not support that claim. Investors following The Karnataka Bank Share Price Today can use the day’s price action, fundamentals and peer comparison to understand why the stock is drawing attention.

The Karnataka Bank Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 337.6
Previous Close	Rs 334.15
Today's Move	+Rs 3.45 (+1.03%)
Open	Rs 338.05
High	Rs 341
Low	Rs 335.7
Turnover	Rs 0.84 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 12,613.95 crore

The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) traded at Rs 337.6 versus the previous close of Rs 334.15, a rise of 1.03%. The stock opened at Rs 338.05, reached a high of Rs 341 and touched a low of Rs 335.7.

The Karnataka Bank Share Price Today closed the latest session at Rs 337.60 after opening at Rs 338.05, moving between an intraday low of Rs 335.70 and an intraday high of Rs 341. The stock added Rs 3.45, or 1.03%, versus the previous close of Rs 334.15. The high of Rs 341 is also the fresh 52-week high, which makes this a notable stock news item for Share Market Today watchers.

The turnover for the day stood at Rs 0.84 crore. That figure provides a factual sense of traded value, but it does not by itself establish any company-specific trigger. What the supplied data confirms is a fresh yearly high in The Karnataka Bank Share Price and a higher close than the previous day. For investors tracking The Karnataka Bank Share Price Live, the key point is that the price is now trading near its one-year peak, which keeps the stock in the 52 Week High Stocks conversation within Indian Stock Market coverage.

With the current session printing a new high, the next section focuses on valuation, earnings and balance-sheet context rather than assuming a reason that is not directly supplied.

The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 12,613.95 crore
P/E Ratio	8.79x
P/B Ratio	0.97x
ROE	11.61%
ROCE	12.35%
EPS	Rs 38.01
Book Value Per Share	Rs 345.42
Dividend Yield	1.5%

The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) fundamental metrics show P/E 8.79x, P/B 0.97x, ROE 11.61%, ROCE 12.35%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

The Karnataka Bank Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 12613.95 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 8.79x, P/B at 0.97x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 11.61% and ROCE of 12.35%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 38.01, book value per share of Rs 345.42, dividend yield of 1.5%, 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 15.29x, median ROE of 12.48%, median ROCE of 11.17%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Bank
Industry	Bank – Private
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	8.79x
Benchmark Median P/E	15.29x
Benchmark Average P/E	20.18x
Benchmark P/E Range	7.15x to 66.29x
Company P/B Ratio	0.97x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.36x
Company ROE	11.61%
Benchmark Median ROE	12.48%
Company ROCE	12.35%
Benchmark Median ROCE	11.17%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 12,613.95 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 19,020.41 crore

The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) is classified under sector: Bank and industry: Bank – Private.

The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) has a P/E ratio of 8.79x, which is below the benchmark median of 15.29x, a difference of -42.51%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) has a ROE of 11.61%, which is below the benchmark median of 12.48%, a difference of -6.97%. The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) has a ROCE of 12.35%, which is above the benchmark median of 11.17%, a difference of +10.56%.

Track stocks reaching yearly peaks through the Univest 52-week-high screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
The South Indian Bank Ltd.	SOUTHBANK	11,826.35	7.86	1.01	13.54	14.79
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd.	UJJIVANSFB	13,524.82	14.93	1.92	10.9	11.51
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd.	TMB	13,805.08	9.56	1.31	13.99	18.27
The Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd.	J&KBANK	16,104.79	7.15	0.97	17.46	20.48
Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd.	EQUITASBNK	8,590.93	16.83	1.37	1.71	4.38

The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) has a P/E ratio of 8.79x compared with the displayed peer median of 9.56x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 11.61% compares with a peer median of 13.54% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 12.35% versus the displayed peer median of 14.79%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. The Karnataka Bank Ltd. (KTKBANK) has a market capitalisation of Rs 12,613.95 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 3 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching The Karnataka Bank Ltd.

• The Karnataka Bank Share Price touched Rs 341, which is the fresh 52-week high in today’s session.
• The Karnataka Bank Share Price Today ended at Rs 337.60, above the previous close of Rs 334.15.
• The stock’s P/E ratio is 8.79 and P/B ratio is 0.97, both below the supplied industry median.
• ROE is 11.61% and ROCE is 12.35%, giving a profitability and capital-efficiency backdrop for The Karnataka Bank Fundamental Analysis.
• The Karnataka Bank Market Cap is Rs 12,613.95 crore, and the company is part of the Bank – Private industry.

About The Karnataka Bank

The Karnataka Bank Ltd. is classified in the Bank sector and the Bank – Private industry. The supplied company data focuses on price, valuation, profitability and recent financial results. For readers tracking The Karnataka Bank Share Price, the relevant company profile today is the banking business context reflected in the sector and industry classification, along with the published earnings and book-value data.

Univest presents this as part of a broader The Karnataka Bank Stock News update so that The Karnataka Bank Share Price can be viewed with company, sector and peer context in one place. The latest results and valuation metrics are the most direct facts available for the current stock discussion.

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You can track The Karnataka Bank Share Price on Univest for live price updates, market capitalisation, valuation ratios, company financials, shareholding pattern, 52-week levels and stock news. Univest brings The Karnataka Bank Share Price Today together with sector context, peer comparison and fundamental analysis in one place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did The Karnataka Bank Share Price make headlines today?

Ans. The Karnataka Bank Share Price made headlines because it rose to Rs 337.60 and touched a fresh 52-week high of Rs 341. The session also closed above the previous close of Rs 334.15.

What is The Karnataka Bank Share Price today?

Ans. The Karnataka Bank Share Price today is Rs 337.60. It gained Rs 3.45, or 1.03%, during the session and finished above the previous close of Rs 334.15. The stock moved 1.03% during the session.

Is The Karnataka Bank Share Price at a one-year high?

Ans. Yes, the stock reached a fresh 52-week high of Rs 341. That means The Karnataka Bank Share Price is currently at a yearly high based on the supplied market data.

What is The Karnataka Bank market capitalisation?

Ans. The Karnataka Bank Market Cap stands at Rs 12,613.95 crore. This places the company below the supplied industry median market capitalisation of Rs 19,020.41 crore in the same industry benchmark.

How does The Karnataka Bank compare on valuation?

Ans. The Karnataka Bank Share Price is supported by a P/E of 8.79 and P/B of 0.97. Both metrics are below the supplied industry medians, which gives the stock a lower-valuation profile in this dataset.

What do ROE and ROCE show for The Karnataka Bank?

Ans. ROE is 11.61% and ROCE is 12.35% for The Karnataka Bank. These figures indicate the company’s reported return measures and can be compared with the supplied peer and sector benchmarks.

How does The Karnataka Bank compare with peers on profitability?

Ans. The Karnataka Bank Share Price sits alongside peers where ROE and ROCE vary widely. Its ROE of 11.61% is below the industry median, while ROCE of 12.35% is above that benchmark.

What is the book value per share for The Karnataka Bank?

Ans. The book value per share is Rs 345.42. That is higher than the current share price of Rs 337.60, which gives additional context to The Karnataka Bank Share Price today.

Does The Karnataka Bank pay a dividend yield?

Ans. Yes, the supplied dividend yield is 1.5%. For The Karnataka Bank Share Price, that is a factual historical yield figure and should be read alongside earnings, book value and sector context.

What should readers track next for The Karnataka Bank Share Price?

Ans. Readers should track the next price session, changes in valuation, quarterly revenue and net profit, and how The Karnataka Bank Share Price behaves relative to the supplied peer group and industry benchmark.