Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Lenskart Shares Debut Below Issue Price Amid Valuation Concerns
A company called Lenskart, which sells glasses and contact lenses, recently started selling its shares to the public.
On the first day, the shares were a little bit cheaper than the price the company set.
Some experts think the price Lenskart asked for its shares was too high, especially considering how they handle employee stock options.
They also noted that the company's financial measurements for the future look expensive.
However, Lenskart is a big company in India for selling eyewear, with many stores and an online shop.
They have been growing well and their profits have increased.
Even though some investors were a bit disappointed on the first day, others see the company as having good potential for the future because of its size and growth.
Lenskart shares debuted on the stock market at a price lower than the issue price on NSE and BSE.
Analysts have raised concerns about the 'investor unfriendly' ESOP structure and the company's high valuations.
The IPO was priced in the range of ₹325-₹357, with an upper cut-off of ₹402, valuing the company at over ₹49,000 crore.
Lenskart, India's largest eyewear chain, has shown strong financial growth, with profits increasing significantly.
Despite initial performance, the company has a substantial market presence with over 1,000 physical stores and an e-commerce platform.
- Who
- Lenskart
- What
- Lenskart shares debuted on the stock market below their issue price, facing questions about valuation and ESOP structure.
- When
- The IPO was priced on October 27th, with the listing performance noted around that time.
- Where
- NSE and BSE (stock exchanges)
- Why
- The stock debuted below the issue price due to high valuation concerns and an 'investor unfriendly' ESOP structure, despite the company's strong growth and market position.
IPO Priced High
Strong Growth & Future Potential
Valuation Concerns
IPO Priced High
Analysts point out the Lenskart stock listing is 'investor unfriendly' due to ESOPs with no cash component and question high valuations. SBI Securities notes the FY25 EV/Sales and EV/EBITDA multiples of 10.1x and 68.7x are a premium.
Strong Growth & Future Potential
Despite some concerns, Lenskart has shown strong financial and operating metric growth. The company has a significant presence with over 1,000 physical stores and an e-commerce platform.
Investor Sentiment
IPO Priced High
Some retail investors who bid at the upper cut-off of ₹402 were disappointed by the listing performance. The issue was priced at a 24% premium to its initial price band.
Strong Growth & Future Potential
Lenskart is India's largest eyewear chain and an online retailing platform, indicating strong market position. The company's profit grew significantly in the first six months of fiscal 2022.
- Company Name
- Lenskart
- IPO Price Band
- ₹325-₹357
- IPO Upper Cut-off Price
- ₹402
- Total IPO Size
- ₹2,778 crore
- Offer For Sale (OFS)
- ₹1,500 crore (24% stake)
- Valuation at Issue Price
- Over ₹49,000 crore
- Physical Stores
- Over 1,000
- Fiscal 2021 Profit
- ₹6,066 crore