The Defence sector manufactures defense equipment and provides related services, ensuring national security and defense capabilities.

Market Cap

8,04,329.01 Cr.

1D Change %

0.41%

1W Change %

-0.22%

1M Change %

-1%

3M Change %

-13.3%

6M Change %

28.49%

1Y Change %

8.76%

3Y Change %

453.53%

Advance/Decline

Sep 08, 2025

4 Advances

6 Declines

40 %60 %
  • Key Metrics
  • Performance
  • Constituents
  • FAQs

Key Metrics

Net Profit Margin

23.02

Return on Equity (ROE)

23.02

ROA

8.6

ROCE

23

Qtr Sales YoY %

9.53

P/E Ratio

44.96

D/E Ratio

0.01

Sales 3Y CAGR

0.13

Profit 3Y CAGR

0.24

Qtr Profit YoY %

-3.65

Sectoral Comparison

1D1W1M3M6M1Y3Y5Y
0.41%-0.22%-1%-13.3%28.49%8.76%453.53%2665.02%
17.55%17.72%16.38%11.92%29.17%21.3%85.6%240.56%
-0.76%-3.19%-0.25%-8.69%-10.24%-19.16%21.55%79.38%
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Defence Sector Constituents

PersonaliseExport
Company Name
Current Price (Rs)
% Change
2,5392.50%
4,4440.89%
371.900.30%
1,6530.05%
1,441-0.14%
2,665-0.22%
1,004-0.42%
265.35-1.07%
502.15-1.42%
646.95-2.12%
Price Change
Stock Score
Potential Upside
Market Cap (Rs Cr)
1W Returns
1M Returns
3M Returns
6M Returns
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
YTD Returns
Volume
52 Wk High (Rs)
52 Wk Low (Rs)
PE TTM
61.80Upgrade to PrimeUpgrade to Prime14,2121.07%4.58%-17.16%55.91%-7.29%115.64%1.62%1,40,0133,2691,35164.64
38.80Upgrade to PrimeUpgrade to Prime2,97,1770.32%0.07%-10.94%28.72%-5.52%266.97%6.56%5,99,0455,1653,04635.45
1.10Upgrade to PrimeUpgrade to Prime2,71,851-0.53%-3.30%-4.81%34.26%31.14%240.00%26.54%68,97,641436.00240.2549.28
0.71Upgrade to PrimeUpgrade to Prime43,485-1.25%0.73%-30.91%23.73%-11.20%734.59%5.48%7,13,2662,5451,18051.69
-2.00Upgrade to PrimeUpgrade to Prime52,836-1.19%-3.84%-25.46%26.97%11.76%253.98%27.14%5,04,4732,097890.0094.35
-5.70Upgrade to PrimeUpgrade to Prime1,07,5010.44%1.07%-21.73%13.98%21.13%1,132%18.77%6,60,2703,7751,91849.66
-4.21Upgrade to PrimeUpgrade to Prime9,536-5.63%5.17%-11.28%54.16%15.90%202.44%29.13%1,82,2421,196584.2058.9
-2.85Upgrade to PrimeUpgrade to Prime2,956-0.45%3.35%-15.43%7.50%-21.44%--25.87%3,64,253393.00200.1074.71
-7.21Upgrade to PrimeUpgrade to Prime2,169-2.91%17.37%-15.08%36.99%-28.10%--19.57%1,61,639727.00304.20-25.29
-14.00Upgrade to PrimeUpgrade to Prime2,607-2.38%3.59%-21.44%34.01%7.29%74.42%28.64%3,51,034972.50404.7041.95

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9,66,260.46

1.52%

31 Advances

31 Declines

50%50%
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8,78,662.88

0.53%

13 Advances

17 Declines

43.33%56.67%
Real Estate

7,82,708.37

1.42%

56 Advances

37 Declines

60.22%39.78%
Consumer Durables

7,51,329.38

0.86%

31 Advances

28 Declines

52.54%47.46%
Construction

7,16,529.94

-0.03%

59 Advances

36 Declines

62.11%37.89%
Chemicals

6,49,284.31

0.89%

100 Advances

66 Declines

60.24%39.76%

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current Market Cap of the Defence sector?
    The current Market Cap of the Defence sector is ₹ 804329.01 Cr.
  • What are the returns generated by the Defence sector?
    The returns generated by Defence are :
    • 1 day returns: 0.41
    • 1 week returns: -0.22
    • 1 month returns: -1.0
    • 3 months returns: -13.3
    • 6 months returns: 28.49
    • 1 year returns: 8.76
    • 3 years returns: 453.53
    • 5 years returns: 2665.02
  • How many Companies are there in the Defence sector?
    There are 10 companies in the Defence sector.
  • What are the top companies in the Defence sector?
    The top 5 companies in the Defence include -
    • 1) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. - ₹ 296240.57 Cr.
    • 2) Bharat Electronics Ltd. - ₹ 273312.63 Cr.
    • 3) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. - ₹ 107028.82 Cr.
    • 4) Bharat Dynamics Ltd. - ₹ 53470.47 Cr.
    • 5) Cochin Shipyard Ltd. - ₹ 44037.09 Cr.
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