ITC Ltd. Shows Strong Long-Term Performance Amid Short-Term Market Fluctuations

ITC Ltd., a prominent player in the Cigarettes/Tobacco industry, has shown notable activity today, aligning closely with sector performance. The stock's market capitalization stands at Rs 5,28,596.42 crore, categorizing it as a large-cap entity. Currently, ITC's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 26.62, slightly below the industry average of 27.02.
In terms of moving averages, ITC is performing higher than its 5-day, 20-day, and 50-day averages, although it remains below the 100-day and 200-day moving averages. The stock also boasts a high dividend yield of 3.3%, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Over the past year, ITC has delivered a performance of 4.84%, which is marginally lower than the Sensex's 5.15%. In the short term, the stock has experienced a slight decline of 0.41% today, compared to a 0.45% drop in the Sensex. However, its performance over the last three years has been robust, with a gain of 65.70%, significantly outpacing the Sensex's 31.47% during the same period.