Worth Peripherals (WORTHPERI) Share Price rises 12.65% as Rs 170.1 stock gains

Worth Peripherals Share Price is in focus today after the stock moved to Rs 170.1, up 12.65% from the previous close of Rs 151, with market capitalisation at Rs 242.68 crore. The price move is confirmed in Univest data; a company-specific reason has not been established. For readers tracking Worth Peripherals Share Price Today, the move matters because it changes the intraday context in the Paper sector while leaving the underlying valuation and business profile to be judged separately. As of 16 October 2026 at 1:22:40 PM IST, Worth Peripherals Share Price was trading between Rs 158 and Rs 172.8, after opening at Rs 166. This Worth Peripherals Stock News update therefore centres on price action first, and then on the financial context that can help explain whether the move sits comfortably with fundamentals and sector benchmarks. Univest data shows the stock is one of the day’s notable movers within the paper space.

Worth Peripherals Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 170.1
Previous Close	Rs 151
Today's Move	Rs 19.1 (+12.65%)
Open	Rs 166
High	Rs 172.8
Low	Rs 158
Market Capitalisation	Rs 242.68 crore
Market Cap Category	Micro Cap

Worth Peripherals Ltd. (WORTHPERI) rose to Rs 170.1 from the previous close of Rs 151, a move of Rs 19.1 or 12.65%. The stock opened at Rs 166, reached a high of Rs 172.8, recorded a low of Rs 158.

Worth Peripherals Share Price Today shows a clear intraday rise, with the stock moving from the previous close of Rs 151 to Rs 170.1. The share price rose by Rs 19.1, opened at Rs 166, touched a high of Rs 172.8 and a low of Rs 158 during the current trading session. According to latest Univest figures, that places Worth Peripherals Share Price near the upper part of its intraday range as the market continues to assess the move.

The important point for Worth Peripherals Share Price Today is straightforward: the stock is rising today on a verified price move, while no company-specific catalyst is established in the available record. That makes the event a price action story rather than a news-led revaluation story. For investors following Worth Peripherals Share Price Live, the current level of Rs 170.1, the day’s gain of 12.65% and the Rs 242.68 crore market cap are the key facts to track. Worth Peripherals Share Price is therefore best read as an intraday gain in a listed paper company, not as a confirmed outcome of a disclosed trigger. The next step is to place this price rise against Worth Peripherals Fundamental Analysis and the Paper sector benchmark.

Worth Peripherals Ltd. (WORTHPERI) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 242.68 crore
P/E Ratio	15.48x
P/B Ratio	1.23x
ROE	10.24%
ROCE	13.82%
EPS	Rs 9.75
Book Value Per Share	Rs 122.73
Dividend Yield	0.66%

Worth Peripherals Ltd. (WORTHPERI) fundamental metrics show P/E 15.48x, P/B 1.23x, ROE 10.24%, ROCE 13.82%. These ratios show where the company stands today and are not a call to buy or sell.

Worth Peripherals Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 242.68 crore and falls in the Micro Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 15.48x, P/B at 1.23x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 10.24% and ROCE of 13.82%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 9.75, book value per share of Rs 122.73, dividend yield of 0.66%, 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 14.81x, median ROE of 4.55%, median ROCE of 6.58%. Together they describe the fundamental backdrop without implying a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Paper
Industry	Paper & Paper Products
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	15.48x
Benchmark Median P/E	14.81x
Benchmark Average P/E	20.98x
Benchmark P/E Range	2.93x to 102.95x
Company P/B Ratio	1.23x
Benchmark Median P/B	0.65x
Company ROE	10.24%
Benchmark Median ROE	4.55%
Company ROCE	13.82%
Benchmark Median ROCE	6.58%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 242.68 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 146.3 crore

Worth Peripherals Ltd. (WORTHPERI) operates in the Paper sector, within the Paper & Paper Products industry.

Worth Peripherals Ltd. (WORTHPERI) has a P/E ratio of 15.48x, which is above the benchmark median of 14.81x, a difference of +4.52%. A P/E difference of this kind is a reference point rather than a recommendation.

Worth Peripherals Ltd. (WORTHPERI) has a ROE of 10.24%, which is above the benchmark median of 4.55%, a difference of +125.05%. Worth Peripherals Ltd. (WORTHPERI) has a ROCE of 13.82%, which is above the benchmark median of 6.58%, a difference of +110.03%.

Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
JK Paper Ltd.	JKPAPER	7,270.88	21.81	1.25	5	7.8
West Coast Paper Mills Ltd.	WSTCSTPAPR	6,223.46	23.7	1.45	4.39	7.11
Soma Papers & Industries Ltd.	KSSMART	1,469.79	20.61	4.25	43.67	36.83
Seshasayee Paper and Boards Ltd.	SESHAPAPER	1,384.03	13.77	0.66	4.1	5.6
Andhra Paper Ltd.	ANDHRAPAP	1,359.74	49.22	0.69	0.96	1.99

Worth Peripherals Ltd. (WORTHPERI) has a P/E ratio of 15.48x compared with the displayed peer median of 21.81x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 10.24% compares with a peer median of 4.39% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 13.82% versus the displayed peer median of 7.11%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Worth Peripherals Ltd. (WORTHPERI) has a market capitalisation of Rs 242.68 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching Worth Peripherals

• Worth Peripherals Share Price is up 12.65% today, with the stock trading at Rs 170.1 against a previous close of Rs 151.
• The current move is a verified price rise, but according to Univest data no company-specific catalyst is established.
• Worth Peripherals Share Price has ROE of 10.24% and ROCE of 13.82%, which stand out within the paper industry comparison set.
• The company’s P/E of 15.48 and P/B of 1.23 give Worth Peripherals Share Price a clear valuation anchor for further stock analysis.
• Worth Peripherals Share Price sits in the Paper sector with a market cap of Rs 242.68 crore, making sector context important for any reading of the move.

About Worth Peripherals

Worth Peripherals Ltd. operates in the Paper sector and the Paper & Paper Products industry. Worth Peripherals Share Price matters to investors because the company’s listed metrics show how it is positioned within a broader paper universe that includes larger and more profitable peers. The company description reported for this article type is limited to sector and industry identification, so the focus remains on the company’s financial profile and market position rather than on business-line detail.

From the numbers, Worth Peripherals Share Price is tied to a company with market cap of Rs 242.68 crore, P/E of 15.48, P/B of 1.23, ROE of 10.24%, ROCE of 13.82%, EPS of Rs 9.75, book value of Rs 122.73 and dividend yield of 0.66%. Those figures together form the clearest company overview available for readers tracking Worth Peripherals Share Price Today and Worth Peripherals Stock News.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Worth Peripherals Share Price today?

Ans. Worth Peripherals Share Price is Rs 170.1, which is 12.65% higher than the previous close of Rs 151. The move also places the stock within an intraday range of Rs 158 to Rs 172.8.

Why is Worth Peripherals Share Price rising today?

Ans. Worth Peripherals Share Price is rising today on a verified intraday gain, but according to Univest data no company-specific catalyst is established. The article therefore treats it as a price action event, not a confirmed news-driven move.

What was the previous close for Worth Peripherals Share Price?

Ans. The previous close for Worth Peripherals Share Price was Rs 151. The stock opened at Rs 166 and moved to Rs 170.1, which means the current trade is above both the prior close and the opening level.

What is Worth Peripherals market cap?

Ans. Worth Peripherals has a market capitalisation of Rs 242.68 crore. In the same industry benchmark, that is above the median market cap of Rs 146.3 crore, while still below the benchmark average of Rs 567.72 crore.

What does Worth Peripherals Fundamental Analysis show?

Ans. Worth Peripherals Fundamental Analysis shows a P/E of 15.48, P/B of 1.23, ROE of 10.24%, ROCE of 13.82%, EPS of Rs 9.75 and book value of Rs 122.73. Those ratios give the share price useful context.

How does Worth Peripherals compare with paper sector peers?

Ans. Worth Peripherals Share Price is backed by a P/E below JK Paper and West Coast Paper Mills, but above Seshasayee Paper and Boards. Its ROE and ROCE also compare better than several peers in the listed paper set.

What is the P/B ratio of Worth Peripherals Share Price?

Ans. Worth Peripherals Share Price has a P/B ratio of 1.23. That sits above the sector median of 0.65 and the sector average of 0.82, which places the stock above the central benchmark range on that measure.

What is the EPS and book value of Worth Peripherals?

Ans. Worth Peripherals reports EPS of Rs 9.75 and book value of Rs 122.73. EPS reflects earnings attributable to each share, while book value per share shows the accounting net worth behind each share.

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Readers can track Worth Peripherals Share Price on Univest for live share price tracking, key valuation ratios, 52-week levels and market insights in one place. For Worth Peripherals Share Price Today, that makes it easier to follow price action alongside fundamental ratios rather than viewing the move in isolation. Univest also helps users compare Worth Peripherals Share Price with sector peers and the broader paper industry.