Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC): Hindustan Construction Company Share Price Rises 6.96% Today
- August 27, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Hindustan Construction Company Share Price was in focus today after HCC rose 6.96% to Rs 25.51 from the previous close of Rs 23.85. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 5,920 Cr, placing the move in a relevant market-cap context for the day. HCC Share Price Today also needs to be read alongside the day range of Rs 24.16 to Rs 26.02, the open at Rs 24.28 and turnover of Rs 9.09 Cr. The supplied data confirms a clear price rise, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers following HCC Stock News, the key question is whether the move can be read together with valuation, sector positioning and company financials. Univest tracks this kind of stock news with a mix of price action and research-style context.
Hindustan Construction Company Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 25.51 |
| Previous Close | Rs 23.85 |
| Today's Move | Rs 1.66 (+6.96%) |
| Open | Rs 24.28 |
| High | Rs 26.02 |
| Low | Rs 24.16 |
| Turnover | Rs 9.09 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,920 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Mid Cap |
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) rose to Rs 25.51 from the previous close of Rs 23.85, a move of Rs 1.66 or 6.96%. The stock opened at Rs 24.28, reached a high of Rs 26.02, recorded a low of Rs 24.16.
HCC opened at Rs 24.28, touched an intraday high of Rs 26.02 and a low of Rs 24.16, and settled at Rs 25.51. The day’s gain of Rs 1.66, or 6.96%, built on the previous close of Rs 23.85. With turnover at Rs 9.09 Cr, the stock showed a measurable same-day share price rise within the Indian Stock Market without any stated company-specific trigger. The move also placed HCC among the Stocks in News and the broader Top Gainers Today conversation on the Share Market Today watchlist. For readers following HCC Share Price Live or HCC Share Price Update on Univest, the main verified takeaway is the price action itself and the day’s trading band.
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,920 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 37.66x |
| P/B Ratio | 2.87x |
| ROE | 10.92% |
| ROCE | 24.16% |
| EPS | Rs 0.63 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 8.31 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) fundamental metrics show P/E 37.66x, P/B 2.87x, ROE 10.92%, ROCE 24.16%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 5920 crore and falls in the Mid Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 37.66x, P/B at 2.87x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 10.92% and ROCE of 24.16%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 0.63, book value per share of Rs 8.31, dividend yield of 0%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 14.79x, median ROE of 14.12%, median ROCE of 16.46%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Infrastructure |
| Industry | Engineering – Construction |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 37.66x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 14.79x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 37.68x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0x to 622.25x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 2.87x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.41x |
| Company ROE | 10.92% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 14.12% |
| Company ROCE | 24.16% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 16.46% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,920 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 251.18 crore |
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) is classified under sector: Infrastructure and industry: Engineering – Construction.
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) has a P/E ratio of 37.66x, which is above the benchmark median of 14.79x, a difference of +154.63%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) has a ROE of 10.92%, which is below the benchmark median of 14.12%, a difference of -22.66%. Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) has a ROCE of 24.16%, which is above the benchmark median of 16.46%, a difference of +46.78%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larsen & Toubro Ltd. | LT | 5,66,361.52 | 33.54 | 4.88 | 18.59 | 15.98 |
| Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. | RVNL | 45,536.84 | 51.28 | 4.62 | 8.98 | 10.81 |
| Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. | KPIL | 23,635.77 | 20.9 | 2.94 | 14.42 | 18.95 |
| IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd. | IRB | 22,718.72 | 24.63 | 1.08 | 38.61 | 24.76 |
| ITD Cementation India Ltd. | CEMPRO | 21,981.08 | 36.66 | 8.68 | 28.24 | 33.53 |
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) has a P/E ratio of 37.66x compared with the displayed peer median of 33.54x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 10.92% compares with a peer median of 18.59% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 24.16% versus the displayed peer median of 18.95%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,920 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 5 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Hindustan Construction Company
- HCC Share Price rose 6.96% today to Rs 25.51 after closing at Rs 23.85 in the previous session.
- The intraday range was Rs 24.16 to Rs 26.02, with the day opening at Rs 24.28.
- Market capitalisation stands at Rs 5,920 Cr, which is the company’s size reference in today’s HCC Stock Analysis.
- The stock trades at a P/E of 37.66, a P/B of 2.87, ROE of 10.92 and ROCE of 24.16.
- In the same-industry benchmark, HCC’s P/E is near the average, ROE is below the median and ROCE is above the median.
About Hindustan Construction Company
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. operates in Infrastructure and the Engineering – Construction industry. The company is part of a sector that includes large engineering and construction businesses with varied project profiles, order books and execution cycles. HCC Share Price Today is therefore influenced not only by daily market moves but also by how investors read the company’s financial ratios, market cap and relative standing in the construction space. HCC’s current fundamentals show EPS of Rs 0.63, book value of Rs 8.31 and dividend yield of 0, which give a basic snapshot of earnings and balance-sheet value per share. For readers studying HCC Company News or HCC Latest News, the business context matters because infrastructure names are often compared through valuation, profitability and peer benchmarking rather than through price alone. Univest presents this profile to make HCC Stock Performance easier to track alongside the wider market update.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Hindustan Construction Company share price rise today?
Ans. The data confirms a 6.96% rise to Rs 25.51, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The move is best read through the day’s price action, valuation ratios and sector context.
What is Hindustan Construction Company share price today?
Ans. Hindustan Construction Company Share Price today is Rs 25.51, up Rs 1.66 from the previous close of Rs 23.85. The stock moved within a day range of Rs 24.16 to Rs 26.02.
How much did HCC gain today?
Ans. HCC gained 6.96% in today’s trade. The share price rose from Rs 23.85 to Rs 25.51, and turnover for the session was Rs 9.09 Cr. The previous close was Rs 23.85.
What is HCC market capitalisation?
Ans. HCC’s market capitalisation is Rs 5,920 Cr. That places the company above the industry median market cap in the supplied benchmark set and close to the benchmark average. The company operates in the Infrastructure sector.
What is HCC P/E ratio and P/B ratio?
Ans. HCC trades at a P/E ratio of 37.66 and a P/B ratio of 2.87. In the same-industry benchmark, the P/E is near the average and the P/B is above the median.
What do HCC ROE and ROCE show?
Ans. HCC’s ROE is 10.92 and ROCE is 24.16. Compared with the benchmark, ROE is below the median while ROCE is above both the median and average in the supplied industry set.
How does HCC compare with peers?
Ans. HCC’s market cap is much smaller than Larsen & Toubro Ltd. but larger than several other peers. Its P/E sits above KPIL, IRB and Engineers India, while ROCE is stronger than many peers in the set.
Is HCC paying a dividend?
Ans. HCC’s dividend yield is 0 in the supplied data. That means the current snapshot does not show an active dividend yield contribution, so investors are likely to focus on valuation and profitability metrics instead.
