Varun Beverages (VBL) Share Price Falls 2.35% Today as Stock Slips to Rs 397.25

Varun Beverages Share Price fell to Rs 397.25 today, down Rs 9.55 or 2.35%, taking the Large Cap FMCG company’s market capitalisation to Rs 1,37,564.85 crore. The stock opened at Rs 398.65 and stayed within a relatively narrow intraday band of Rs 396.60 to Rs 403.25, while turnover stood at Rs 18.23 crore at the time of this update.

For investors tracking Varun Beverages Share Price Today, the supplied data confirms a clear same-day decline but does not establish a company-specific catalyst behind the move. That still makes the stock relevant in today’s Market News because the pullback is happening in a high-market-cap Consumer Food name trading at a premium valuation versus several industry reference points.

Varun Beverages Stock News is also drawing attention because the technical picture has weakened. The stock is below its 50-day moving average of Rs 429.78 and its 200-day moving average of Rs 464.40, while RSI stands at 32.89, a level that points to weak momentum rather than strength. On Univest, that combination makes the latest Varun Beverages Share Price Update important to monitor alongside valuation, profitability and peer positioning.

Varun Beverages (VBL) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 397.25
Previous Close	Rs 406.8
Today's Move	-Rs 9.55 (-2.35%)
Open	Rs 398.65
High	Rs 403.25
Low	Rs 396.6
Turnover	Rs 18.23 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,37,564.85 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Varun Beverages Share Price Today reflects a definite intraday decline, with the stock slipping from a previous close of Rs 406.80 to Rs 397.25. The opening at Rs 398.65 placed the stock below the prior close, and the session range of Rs 396.60 to Rs 403.25 shows that the price remained under pressure through the day.

In absolute terms, the stock is down Rs 9.55, or 2.35%, versus the previous close. The fact that the day high of Rs 403.25 stayed below Rs 406.80 suggests that the recovery attempt never fully reclaimed the earlier level. At the same time, the gap between the day low of Rs 396.60 and the current price of Rs 397.25 indicates the stock was hovering close to the weaker end of the session range when this article was prepared.

Turnover of Rs 18.23 crore shows that the move is being priced in actively by the market. As a Large Cap stock, VBL often attracts attention when even moderate percentage declines appear on the tape. That is why today’s Varun Beverages Share Price Fall is being watched not just as price action, but as a signal to check whether momentum and valuation remain aligned.

Varun Beverages (VBL) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,37,564.85 crore
P/E Ratio	40.64x
P/B Ratio	6.32x
ROE	16.94%
ROCE	20.73%
EPS	Rs 10.01
Book Value Per Share	Rs 64.36
Dividend Yield	0.37%

Varun Beverages Fundamental Analysis suggests that the stock still carries strong scale, but the valuation context remains important after today’s decline. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,37,564.85 crore, placing it well above the same-industry market-cap average of Rs 6,388.22 crore and median of Rs 194.49 crore across 120 companies in the benchmark set.

On valuation, Varun Beverages trades at a P/E ratio of 40.64 and a P/B ratio of 6.32. The P/E is above the industry median of 23.47 but below the industry average of 42.73, while the P/B is above both the benchmark median of 2.04 and average of 3.52. That means the market continues to assign VBL a richer balance-sheet multiple than much of the Consumer Food pack even after the latest share price decline.

Profitability metrics remain respectable. ROE stands at 16.94% against the same-industry median of 11.58% and average of 14.84%, while ROCE is 20.73% compared with the median of 13.81% and average of 16.82%. EPS is Rs 10.01, which reflects earnings attributable to each share. Book value is Rs 64.36 per share, showing the accounting net worth behind each share. Dividend yield stands at 0.37%, which indicates a modest historical payout relative to the current stock price. On Univest, that leaves the Varun Beverages Share Price story balanced between premium valuation and above-benchmark profitability.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	FMCG
Industry	Consumer Food
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	40.64x
Benchmark Median P/E	23.47x
Benchmark Average P/E	42.73x
Benchmark P/E Range	1.38x to 828.84x
Company P/B Ratio	6.32x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.04x
Benchmark Average P/B	3.52x
Company ROE	16.94%
Benchmark Median ROE	11.58%
Benchmark Average ROE	14.84%
Company ROCE	20.73%
Benchmark Median ROCE	13.81%
Benchmark Average ROCE	16.82%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,37,564.85 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 194.49 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 6,388.22 crore

Varun Beverages operates in FMCG within the Consumer Food industry, and the sector comparison gives useful context for today’s decline. The same-industry benchmark covers 121 companies, with 102 valid P/E readings, 119 P/B readings, and 117 each for ROE and ROCE, providing a broad base for comparison.

The company P/E of 40.64 sits above the benchmark median P/E of 23.47 but below the benchmark average of 42.73. The wider industry P/E range runs from 1.38 to 828.84, which shows just how dispersed valuations are in Consumer Food. On price-to-book, Varun Beverages at 6.32 is clearly above the median of 2.04 and the average of 3.52, although still far below the benchmark maximum of 44.17.

Profitability looks firmer than the broader industry screen. The company ROE of 16.94% exceeds both the median of 11.58% and average of 14.84%, while ROCE of 20.73% is above the median 13.81% and average 16.82%. Market-cap context also matters: VBL’s Rs 1,37,564.85 crore places it far above the benchmark median of Rs 194.49 crore and average of Rs 6,388.22 crore, though below the benchmark maximum of Rs 2,69,009.49 crore. For readers following Varun Beverages Stock News, this suggests the stock sits in the upper tier of its industry on size and profitability, but not at a low multiple.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Nestle India	NESTLEIND	2,69,009.49	71.07	44.17	76.34	98.35
Britannia Industries	BRITANNIA	1,21,385.58	46.71	21.33	53.62	56.48
Jubilant FoodWorks	JUBLFOOD	31,534	73.31	13.57	17.93	25.56
Hatsun Agro Product	HATSUN	25,228.47	72.03	12.89	19.45	17.4
MILKY MIST DAIRY FOOD L	MILKYMIST	21,270.77	167.11	9.21	0	0

Against listed Consumer Food peers, Varun Beverages occupies a middle ground on valuation and profitability rather than the extreme ends of either measure. Its market capitalisation of Rs 1,37,564.85 crore is above Britannia Industries at Rs 1,21,385.58 crore and well above Jubilant FoodWorks at Rs 31,534 crore, Hatsun Agro Product at Rs 25,228.47 crore and MILKY MIST DAIRY FOOD L at Rs 21,270.77 crore, though below Nestle India at Rs 2,69,009.49 crore.

Its P/E of 40.64 is lower than Nestle India’s 71.07, Britannia’s 46.71, Jubilant FoodWorks’ 73.31, Hatsun’s 72.03 and MILKYMIST’s 167.11. That makes VBL less richly priced on earnings than these named peers. However, its P/B of 6.32 remains below Nestle’s 44.17, Britannia’s 21.33, Jubilant’s 13.57, Hatsun’s 12.89 and MILKYMIST’s 9.21.

On returns, VBL’s ROE of 16.94% is below Nestle’s 76.34%, Britannia’s 53.62%, Jubilant’s 17.93% and Hatsun’s 19.45%, but still ahead of weaker names elsewhere in the broader industry dataset. ROCE at 20.73% is below Nestle’s 98.35%, Britannia’s 56.48% and Jubilant’s 25.56%, though above Hatsun’s 17.40%. From a Varun Beverages Stock Analysis perspective, the company combines scale with comparatively moderate peer valuation, but not top-tier peer returns.

Why Investors Are Watching Varun Beverages

• Price action: The stock is down 2.35% today from Rs 406.80 to Rs 397.25.
• Momentum: RSI at 32.89 and price below the 50 DMA of Rs 429.78 and 200 DMA of Rs 464.40 point to weak technical positioning.
• Valuation: A P/E of 40.64 and P/B of 6.32 keep valuation in focus despite the latest decline.
• Profitability: ROE of 16.94% and ROCE of 20.73% remain above same-industry medians.
• Sector standing: A market cap of Rs 1,37,564.85 crore leaves VBL among the larger Consumer Food players.

About Varun Beverages

Varun Beverages is classified in the FMCG sector and the Consumer Food industry. Based on the supplied market data, it is one of the largest listed names in its industry by market capitalisation, with a valuation and profitability profile that places it prominently within the same-industry benchmark set. For investors scanning Varun Beverages Company News, that sector placement matters because Consumer Food companies are often judged not only on earnings multiples but also on return ratios, balance-sheet valuation and relative scale within the listed peer universe.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Varun Beverages Share Price falling today?

Ans. The supplied data confirms Varun Beverages Share Price is down 2.35% today at Rs 397.25 versus the previous close of Rs 406.80. However, the data does not establish a company-specific catalyst behind today’s decline.

What is Varun Beverages Share Price Today?

Ans. Varun Beverages Share Price Today is Rs 397.25 at the time of this update. The stock opened at Rs 398.65, touched a day high of Rs 403.25 and a day low of Rs 396.60.

How much has Varun Beverages stock fallen today?

Ans. Varun Beverages stock has declined by Rs 9.55 in absolute terms, which translates into a 2.35% fall from the previous close of Rs 406.80 to the current price of Rs 397.25.

Is Varun Beverages a large-cap stock?

Ans. Yes, Varun Beverages is classified as a Large Cap stock in the supplied data. Its market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,37,564.85 crore, making it one of the larger companies in Consumer Food.

What is the P/E ratio of Varun Beverages?

Ans. Varun Beverages trades at a P/E ratio of 40.64. That is above the same-industry median of 23.47, but slightly below the same-industry average of 42.73 in the supplied Consumer Food benchmark set.

How does Varun Beverages compare on profitability?

Ans. The company reports ROE of 16.94% and ROCE of 20.73%. Both figures are above the same-industry medians of 11.58% and 13.81%, and also above the averages of 14.84% and 16.82%.

What are the key fundamental metrics of Varun Beverages?

Ans. Key supplied metrics include market capitalisation of Rs 1,37,564.85 crore, P/E of 40.64, P/B of 6.32, EPS of Rs 10.01, book value of Rs 64.36, ROE of 16.94% and dividend yield of 0.37%.

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