Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) Share Price rises 6.73% near 52-week high
- September 24, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. Share Price is Rs 46.16, up 6.73%, and trading near its 52-week high with market capitalisation at Rs 257 crore. HOCL Stock News today centres on the price move, the latest turnover and the company’s valuation context.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. Share Price is trading at Rs 46.16, up Rs 2.91 or 6.73%, as of 24 September 2026 at 1:48 PM IST. The move leaves the stock close to its 52-week high after touching Rs 48.70 during the day, while market capitalisation stands at Rs 257 crore. HOCL Share Price today is therefore notable for both the intraday range and the position near the yearly high, which keeps HOCL Stock News in focus for investors tracking Stock Market Today and 52 Week High Stocks. The latest Univest data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers following Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. Share Price, the main facts are the price, the day’s range, and the company’s current valuation setup.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
The stock opened at Rs 44.50, traded between Rs 43.25 and Rs 48.70, and was last seen at Rs 46.16. Turnover stood at Rs 4.05 crore, which helps frame the day’s activity without adding anything beyond the observed trade value. For those comparing HOCL Share Price Live with broader Share Market Today action, the current move places the stock near a one-year high, but the article stays anchored to verified figures rather than assumptions about why the market moved.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 46.16 |
| Previous Close | Rs 43.25 |
| Today's Move | +Rs 2.91 (+6.73%) |
| Open | Rs 44.5 |
| High | Rs 48.7 |
| Low | Rs 43.25 |
| Turnover | Rs 4.05 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 257 crore |
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) traded at Rs 46.16 versus the previous close of Rs 43.25, a rise of 6.73%. The stock opened at Rs 44.5, reached a high of Rs 48.7 and touched a low of Rs 43.25.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. Share Price today shows a clear intraday advance from the previous close of Rs 43.25 to Rs 46.16, a rise of Rs 2.91 or 6.73%. The stock also moved above the opening price of Rs 44.50 and spent the day between Rs 43.25 and Rs 48.70. That means the current price is Rs 1.91 below the intraday high and Rs 2.91 above the previous close, with turnover at Rs 4.05 crore. In percentage terms, the stock is trading around 1.35% below the day’s high. This is the main price action story in HOCL Share Price today: a fast move that keeps the stock close to its 52-week high while still trading within the session’s range. For investors following HOCL Stock Analysis, the key is to watch how the price behaves around the current level rather than extrapolating a direction from one trading window. That leads naturally to the company’s financial context and valuation.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 257 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 17.59x |
| P/B Ratio | 5.3x |
| ROE | -22.13% |
| ROCE | 2.16% |
| EPS | Rs -0.38 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 8.16 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) fundamental metrics show P/E 17.59x, P/B 5.3x, ROE -22.13%, ROCE 2.16%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 257 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 17.59x, P/B at 5.3x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of -22.13% and ROCE of 2.16%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs -0.38, book value per share of Rs 8.16, dividend yield of 0%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 22.64x, median ROE of 7.74%, median ROCE of 9.9%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Industry | Chemicals |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 17.59x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 22.64x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 44.06x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0x to 754.66x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 5.3x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.06x |
| Company ROE | -22.13% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 7.74% |
| Company ROCE | 2.16% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 9.9% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 257 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 461.72 crore |
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) is classified under sector: Chemicals and industry: Chemicals.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) has a P/E ratio of 17.59x, which is below the benchmark median of 22.64x, a difference of -22.31%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) has a ROE of -22.13%, which is below the benchmark median of 7.74%, a difference of -385.92%. Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) has a ROCE of 2.16%, which is below the benchmark median of 9.9%, a difference of -78.18%.
Track stocks reaching yearly peaks through the Univest 52-week-high screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chembond Chemicals Ltd. | CHEMBOND | 258.61 | 17.59 | 1.49 | 7.98 | 9.63 |
| Diamines & Chemicals Ltd. | DIAMINESQ | 259.03 | 0 | 1.6 | -8.2 | -8.35 |
| India Gelatine & Chemicals Ltd. | INDGELA | 259.12 | 9.93 | 1.29 | 13.75 | 17.66 |
| DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals Ltd. | DSFCL | 252.54 | 0 | 1.24 | -1.73 | -0.76 |
| Arvee Laboratories (India) Ltd. | ARVEE | 266.88 | 65.93 | 7.52 | 7.11 | 10 |
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) has a P/E ratio of 17.59x compared with the displayed peer median of 9.93x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of -22.13% compares with a peer median of 7.11% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 2.16% versus the displayed peer median of 9.63%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) has a market capitalisation of Rs 257 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 4 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd.
- Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. Share Price is Rs 46.16, up 6.73% from the previous close of Rs 43.25.
- The stock touched Rs 48.70 during the day, keeping HOCL Share Price near its 52-week high.
- Turnover stood at Rs 4.05 crore, giving a clear trade-value snapshot for HOCL Stock News.
- Market capitalisation is Rs 257 crore, while P/E is 17.59 and P/B is 5.3.
- ROE is -22.13%, ROCE is 2.16%, EPS is -0.38 and book value is Rs 8.16.
About Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. operates in the Chemicals sector and Chemicals industry. The company is tracked on NSE and BSE under the symbol HOCL. Its market capitalisation is Rs 257 crore, and recent financial figures show a business that has reported uneven revenue and profit trends across the latest quarters. For readers following Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. Share Price, the company profile is best viewed through its industry classification, valuation metrics and recent financial results rather than through broad assumptions about the business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. Share Price in the news today?
Ans. Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. Share Price is in focus because it rose 6.73% to Rs 46.16 and traded near its 52-week high. The latest Univest figures also show turnover of Rs 4.05 crore during the move.
What is Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. Share Price today?
Ans. Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. Share Price is Rs 46.16 as of 24 September 2026 at 1:48 PM IST. It is above the previous close of Rs 43.25 and has moved within a day’s range of Rs 43.25 to Rs 48.70.
How much did HOCL Share Price change today?
Ans. HOCL Share Price gained Rs 2.91, which works out to 6.73% from the previous close. The stock also opened at Rs 44.50, showing a strong intraday move without any need to infer a specific cause.
Is Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. near its 52-week high?
Ans. Yes, Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. Share Price is trading near its 52-week high after touching Rs 48.70 during the day. The current price of Rs 46.16 remains close to that yearly high zone.
What does Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. market cap show?
Ans. The company’s market capitalisation is Rs 257 crore. That figure indicates company size rather than quality, and it helps place HOCL alongside similarly sized chemical peers in the same industry benchmark.
What do the valuation metrics for HOCL indicate?
Ans. HOCL has a P/E of 17.59 and a P/B of 5.3. The P/E is below the chemical sector median, while the P/B is above the sector median, so the valuation picture is mixed.
How do profitability metrics look for Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd.?
Ans. The company reports ROE of -22.13%, ROCE of 2.16% and EPS of -0.38. Those figures show that current profitability and capital returns remain weaker than the broader chemicals benchmark.
Can investors track HOCL Stock News on Univest?
Ans. Yes, Univest tracks HOCL Stock News, HOCL Share Price Live, financial results, valuation ratios and company updates. It also helps readers follow the stock’s position near the 52-week high without adding unsupported commentary.
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