Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) Share Price Falls 2.16% to Rs 521.95
- August 31, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Hindustan Copper Share Price moved lower today, with the stock closing at Rs 521.95 after a decline of 2.16% from the previous close of Rs 533.50. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 51,590.73 cr, keeping it in the Large Cap category. This Hindustan Copper Share Price update is event-led because the day’s decline is clearly visible in the price data, while the supplied figures do not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking Hindustan Copper Share Price Today, the move is relevant because it comes alongside a market cap, valuation profile and sector comparison that can be reviewed with the same set of verified numbers. In Univest coverage, the focus remains on what is observable in the data: price action, current ratios, benchmark context and peer positioning. Hindustan Copper Stock News therefore centers on the measured decline, not on any unsupported reason.
Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 521.95 |
| Previous Close | Rs 533.5 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 11.55 (-2.16%) |
| Open | Rs 528.95 |
| High | Rs 528.95 |
| Low | Rs 520.7 |
| Turnover | Rs 5.64 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 51,590.73 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
Hindustan Copper Share Price Today opened at Rs 528.95, matched the day’s high at Rs 528.95, and touched a low of Rs 520.70 before settling at Rs 521.95. That leaves the stock Rs 11.55 below the previous close of Rs 533.50, which translates into a 2.16% decline. The move was contained within a narrow intraday range of Rs 8.25 between the high and low. Turnover stood at Rs 5.64 cr, which is the exact value supplied for the session. For market-cap context, Hindustan Copper is classified as a Large Cap stock and carries a market capitalisation of Rs 51,590.73 cr. Hindustan Copper Share Price therefore reflects a clear same-day decline, but the data set does not establish a company-specific trigger. In Hindustan Copper Stock News Today, the key factual takeaway is simple: the stock fell from Rs 533.50 to Rs 521.95 while staying close to the lower end of the day’s range. That makes the day’s price action the primary event for Hindustan Copper Share News and the next section of analysis.
Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 51,590.73 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 45.39x |
| P/B Ratio | 13.96x |
| ROE | 30.67% |
| ROCE | 39.44% |
| EPS | Rs 11.75 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 38.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.54% |
Hindustan Copper has a market capitalisation of Rs 51,590.73 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 45.39x, P/B at 13.96x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 30.67% and ROCE of 39.44%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 11.75, book value per share of Rs 38.21, dividend yield of 0.54%, 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 19.35x, median ROE of 15.93%, median ROCE of 18.91%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Non – Ferrous Metals |
| Industry | Metal – Non Ferrous |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 45.39x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 19.35x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 25.37x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 5.7x to 129.59x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 13.96x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.93x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 2.06x |
| Company ROE | 30.67% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 15.93% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | -13.41% |
| Company ROCE | 39.44% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 18.91% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 25.82% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 51,590.73 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 434.41 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 21,018.6 crore |
Hindustan Copper operates in the Non – Ferrous Metals sector and the Metal – Non Ferrous industry. The supplied benchmark covers the same industry and includes 34 companies, which gives a useful backdrop for Hindustan Copper Share Price. On valuation, the company’s P/E of 45.39 is above the sector median of 19.35 and the sector average of 25.37. Its P/B of 13.96 is far above the sector median of 1.93 and also above the sector average of 2.06. On return ratios, ROE of 30.67% is higher than the sector median of 15.93%, while ROCE of 39.44% is above the sector median of 18.91% and the sector average of 25.82%. The sector market-cap median is Rs 434.41 cr and the average is Rs 21,018.60 cr, which highlights the scale range inside the industry. Hindustan Copper Share Price therefore sits in a Large Cap company within a sector where valuation and return profiles differ sharply across names. For Hindustan Copper Stock News, the relevant point is comparison: today’s fall happened against a background where the company’s reported P/E and P/B are higher than the sector reference, while ROE and ROCE are also above the benchmark medians.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindustan Zinc | HINDZINC | 2,62,688.08 | 15.39 | 9.35 | 76.94 | 69.83 |
| Hindalco Industries | HINDALCO | 2,33,026.15 | 14.21 | 1.62 | 10.26 | 10.45 |
| Vedanta | VEDL | 1,12,267.24 | 5.7 | 2.05 | 27.59 | 18.72 |
| MALCO Energy | VOGL | 15,778.42 | 0 | -36.12 | 0 | 0 |
| Gravita India | GRAVITA | 13,481.48 | 34.4 | 5.27 | 21.53 | 21.95 |
Hindustan Copper Share Price can also be read against listed peers in the same industry. Hindustan Zinc has a market cap of Rs 2,62,688.08 cr, P/E of 15.39, P/B of 9.35, ROE of 76.94% and ROCE of 69.83%. Hindalco Industries shows a market cap of Rs 2,33,026.15 cr, P/E of 14.21, P/B of 1.62, ROE of 10.26% and ROCE of 10.45%. Vedanta has a market cap of Rs 1,12,267.24 cr, P/E of 5.70, P/B of 2.05, ROE of 27.59% and ROCE of 18.72%. Against those names, Hindustan Copper’s market cap of Rs 51,590.73 cr is smaller than Hindustan Zinc, Hindalco and Vedanta, while its P/E of 45.39 is materially higher than the three listed peers. Its ROE of 30.67% is above Hindalco and Vedanta, though below Hindustan Zinc, and its ROCE of 39.44% is also above Hindalco and Vedanta. That makes Hindustan Copper Share Price part of a peer set where valuation is not uniform and return ratios vary widely. In Hindustan Copper Stock News, peer comparison is useful because it separates today’s decline from the broader cross-section of industry valuations.
Why Investors Are Watching Hindustan Copper
- Hindustan Copper Share Price fell 2.16% today, with the stock closing at Rs 521.95 after ending the previous session at Rs 533.50.
- The day’s trading range was Rs 520.70 to Rs 528.95, and turnover was Rs 5.64 cr.
- Hindustan Copper has a market capitalisation of Rs 51,590.73 cr and is classified as a Large Cap stock.
- Its P/E ratio is 45.39, P/B ratio is 13.96, ROE is 30.67% and ROCE is 39.44%.
- Against the same-industry benchmark of 34 companies, Hindustan Copper’s P/E and P/B are above the median, while ROE and ROCE are also above the median.
About Hindustan Copper
Hindustan Copper operates in the Non – Ferrous Metals sector and the Metal – Non Ferrous industry. The supplied profile identifies the company through its market-cap category as a Large Cap name and places it within a benchmark set of 34 same-industry companies. Hindustan Copper Share Price therefore belongs to a listed business that can be read through sector classification, valuation ratios and return metrics already supplied in the dataset. For Hindustan Copper Share News and Hindustan Copper Latest News, the verified company context is best understood through its industry group, market capitalisation and comparative numbers rather than through any unsupported business narrative. Univest uses the same framework to keep stock coverage factual, simple and consistent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Hindustan Copper Share Price fall today?
Ans. Hindustan Copper Share Price fell 2.16% to Rs 521.95 from Rs 533.50. The supplied data confirms the decline, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for the move. The previous close was Rs 533.5.
What is Hindustan Copper Share Price today?
Ans. Hindustan Copper Share Price today is Rs 521.95. The stock closed Rs 11.55 lower than the previous close of Rs 533.50 and traded within a day range of Rs 520.70 to Rs 528.95.
Is Hindustan Copper classified as a Large Cap stock?
Ans. Yes. Hindustan Copper is classified as a Large Cap stock in the supplied data. Its market capitalisation stands at Rs 51,590.73 cr, which provides useful context for today’s price movement.
How does Hindustan Copper compare with sector benchmarks?
Ans. Hindustan Copper’s P/E of 45.39 is above the sector median of 19.35, and its P/B of 13.96 is above the sector median of 1.93. ROE and ROCE are also above the benchmark medians.
How does Hindustan Copper compare with peers?
Ans. Hindustan Copper’s market cap of Rs 51,590.73 cr is below Hindustan Zinc, Hindalco and Vedanta, while its P/E of 45.39 is higher than all three peers listed in the supplied comparison set.
