Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week Low
- August 19, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price stood at Rs 2016.15, down 0.97% today, after touching a fresh 52-week low of Rs 2015.05. Market capitalisation: Rs 4,85,237.59 crore.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price slipped to Rs 2016.15 on 19 August 2026, down Rs 19.85 or 0.97% from the previous close of Rs 2036, after the stock touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 2015.05. With a market capitalisation of Rs 4,85,237.59 crore, the move has pushed the FMCG heavyweight into fresh focus in Stock Market Today and among Stocks in News.
The verified data confirms the price event clearly: Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price opened at Rs 2036, moved as high as Rs 2041.5, and later dropped to its new one-year low before trading just above that level. Turnover stood at Rs 6.51 crore with volume of 32,303 shares, showing that the decline was accompanied by actual market activity rather than an isolated print.
For investors tracking Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Stock News, the immediate significance is not only the 52-week trough itself but also the combination of weak price action, a large market cap and valuation metrics that remain visible despite the fall. The supplied data confirms what happened in the market, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for why the stock is falling today. That makes price behaviour, valuation context and sector comparison especially relevant. In this Univest analysis, the focus is on what the numbers show now and what investors may want to monitor next.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 2,016.15 |
| Previous Close | Rs 2,036 |
| Today's Change | Rs -19.85 (-0.97%) |
| Day Open | Rs 2,036 |
| Fresh 52-Week Low | Rs 2,015.05 |
| Day High | Rs 2,041.5 |
| Current Volume | 32,303 |
| Turnover | Rs 6.51 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 4,85,237.59 crore |
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) traded at Rs 2,016.15. versus the previous close of Rs 2,036, a fall of 0.97%. The stock opened at Rs 2,036, reached Rs 2,041.5, touched Rs 2,015.05. Reported volume was 32,303.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price Today reflects a clear intraday deterioration, with the stock opening flat to the previous close and then sliding to a fresh 52-week low. The move shows that selling pressure emerged after the open, leaving the stock near the session low.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price began the day at Rs 2036, exactly in line with the previous close of Rs 2036. Early trade still allowed the stock to test Rs 2041.5 on the upside, but that strength did not hold. The share later fell to Rs 2015.05, which now stands as the fresh 52-week low and yearly low, before last trading at Rs 2016.15.
The day change of Rs -19.85 and decline of 0.97% indicate a contained but notable setback for such a large-cap stock. The fact that the live price remained only Rs 1.10 above the day’s low suggests the session ended near the weakest zone of the trading range. In Price Action terms, that usually keeps traders focused on whether the stock can stabilise above the new support area formed around the 52-week trough.
Participation also matters in Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price Update discussions. Current volume stood at 32,303 shares, while turnover was Rs 6.51 crore. For a company with market capitalisation of Rs 4,85,237.59 crore, the move was modest in percentage terms but still important because it reset the one-year low. That is why Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price Today is drawing attention across Share Market Today, Market News and FMCG stock screens, leading naturally into a closer look at fundamentals.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 4,85,237.59 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 32.21x |
| P/B Ratio | 5.03x |
| ROE | 16.48% |
| ROCE | 21.18% |
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. was valued at a P/E ratio of 32.21x, a P/B ratio of 5.03x. These multiples provide valuation context, but they should not be labelled expensive or inexpensive without a comparable peer or sector benchmark.
Profitability and capital efficiency were represented by ROE of 16.48% and ROCE of 21.18%. ROE relates profit to shareholder equity, while ROCE measures returns generated on the capital employed in the business.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | FMCG |
| Benchmark Scope | same sector |
| Company P/E Ratio | 32.21x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 32.21x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 32.21x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 32.21x to 32.21x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 5.03x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 5.03x |
| Company ROE | 16.48% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 16.48% |
| Company ROCE | 21.18% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 21.18% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 4,85,237.59 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 2,885.02 crore |
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) is classified under sector: FMCG.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) has a P/E ratio of 32.21x, which is equal to the benchmark median of 32.21x, a difference of 0%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) has a ROE of 16.48%, which is equal to the benchmark median of 16.48%, a difference of 0%. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) has a ROCE of 21.18%, which is equal to the benchmark median of 21.18%, a difference of 0%.
Track stocks falling to yearly lows through the Univest 52-week-low screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADF Foods Ltd. | ADFFOODS | 2,885.02 | 32.21 | 5.03 | 16.48 | 21.18 |
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) has a P/E ratio of 32.21x compared with the displayed peer median of 32.21x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 16.48% compares with a peer median of 16.48% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 21.18% versus the displayed peer median of 21.18%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) has a market capitalisation of Rs 4,85,237.59 crore. Among the 1 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
The stock is attracting attention because the fresh 52-week low combines an important price milestone with visible valuation and sector data. For investors scanning 52 Week Low Stocks and Top Losers Today lists, Hindustan Unilever Ltd. remains notable for several verified reasons.
- Fresh price event: Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price touched a new 52-week low of Rs 2015.05 and was trading at Rs 2016.15, down 0.97% on the day.
- Weak intraday position: The stock stayed close to the session low after opening at Rs 2036 and rising only briefly to Rs 2041.5.
- Large-cap relevance: The company’s market capitalisation of Rs 4,85,237.59 crore means even modest price changes are closely tracked in the Indian Stock Market.
- Visible valuation context: P/E of 32.21 and P/B of 5.03 keep Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Fundamental Analysis active despite the drop.
- Profitability metrics: ROE of 16.48 and ROCE of 21.18 provide a measurable financial backdrop to current Stock Updates.
- Sector and peer alignment: The supplied FMCG benchmark and listed peer show the same P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE figures, with scale as the key differentiator.
About Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
Based on the supplied dataset, Hindustan Unilever Ltd. is classified in the FMCG sector and is tracked on the market under the symbol HINDUNILVR. In the context of Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Company News and Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price Live coverage, that sector classification is important because it shapes how the stock is compared on valuation, profitability and market size.
The current data set is especially useful from a market-analysis perspective. It places the company inside the FMCG universe, shows that it is being discussed in relation to another listed FMCG peer, and confirms that it carries a very large market capitalisation of Rs 4,85,237.59 crore. That scale alone makes Hindustan Unilever Ltd. a relevant name in NSE News, BSE News and broader market updates whenever it reaches a new yearly low.
For readers using Univest for Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Stock News, the practical takeaway is that the company is a major listed FMCG stock whose price action now warrants closer monitoring alongside valuation ratios, return metrics and sector context rather than in isolation.
Track Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price on Univest
Use Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) live share-price page, Univest 52-week-low screener, Univest market blogs to review live stock data, yearly-low lists and related market analysis.
Investors following Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price can use Univest to track live price movements, 52-week levels, market capitalisation, valuation ratios and broader market insights in one place. For a stock that has just printed a fresh one-year low, keeping an eye on daily price action and benchmark comparisons becomes especially useful.
Univest also helps readers monitor Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price Today alongside fundamental ratios such as P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE, while placing the stock within its FMCG sector context. That makes Univest relevant not only for Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Latest News but also for ongoing review of share price behaviour after important market events such as a 52-week trough.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price?
Ans. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price was Rs 2016.15 at the time of this update. The stock was down Rs 19.85, or 0.97%, from the previous close of Rs 2036 after touching a fresh 52-week low intraday.
Why is Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price in focus today?
Ans. The stock is in focus because it hit a fresh 52-week low of Rs 2015.05 on 19 August 2026. It then traded at Rs 2016.15, keeping attention on weak price action in a large-cap FMCG name.
What was the fresh 52-week low for Hindustan Unilever Ltd.?
Ans. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. touched a fresh 52-week low of Rs 2015.05 during the session. That level also matched the day’s low, showing the stock reached a new one-year trough and remained close to it.
How much did Hindustan Unilever Ltd. fall today?
Ans. The stock fell by Rs 19.85 on the day, equivalent to a decline of 0.97%. It closed the gap from the previous close of Rs 2036 to a last traded price of Rs 2016.15.
What do today’s trading levels show for Hindustan Unilever Ltd.?
Ans. The stock opened at Rs 2036, rose to Rs 2041.5, and later fell to Rs 2015.05 before trading at Rs 2016.15. This shows early stability gave way to intraday weakness near the session low.
What is the market capitalisation of Hindustan Unilever Ltd.?
Ans. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. had a market capitalisation of Rs 4,85,237.59 crore in the supplied data. That scale makes the stock important in market updates even when the day’s percentage move appears relatively limited.
What valuation ratios are available for Hindustan Unilever Ltd.?
Ans. The supplied valuation metrics show a P/E ratio of 32.21 and a P/B ratio of 5.03 for Hindustan Unilever Ltd. These ratios are central to assessing how the market is pricing the stock at current levels.
What profitability metrics are available for Hindustan Unilever Ltd.?
Ans. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. shows ROE of 16.48 and ROCE of 21.18 in the verified dataset. These metrics help investors judge the company’s return profile while the stock trades near its fresh yearly low.
How does Hindustan Unilever Ltd. compare with the supplied sector benchmark?
Ans. In the supplied FMCG benchmark, Hindustan Unilever Ltd. matches the median and average exactly on P/E at 32.21, P/B at 5.03, ROE at 16.48 and ROCE at 21.18, while its market cap is much larger.
How does Hindustan Unilever Ltd. compare with the listed peer in the data?
Ans. The supplied peer, ADF Foods Ltd., has the same P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE figures as Hindustan Unilever Ltd. The key difference is market size, with Hindustan Unilever Ltd. far larger at Rs 4,85,237.59 crore.
