Hindustan Unilever Stock Sinks to New 52-Week Low at Rs 1,888: Key Reasons Behind the Decline
- September 29, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Hindustan Unilever Share Price fell to Rs 1,888.85 on 29 September 2026, down 0.38% from the previous close of Rs 1,896, and it marked a fresh 52-week low. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 4,55,820.70 crore. The day’s move was modest in percentage terms, but the price now sits at the lowest level seen in the past year, which is why Hindustan Unilever Share Price is drawing attention in the latest Stock News. The supplied data confirms the price event, while not establishing a company-specific trigger. For readers following Hindustan Unilever Share Price Today, the focus is on what the numbers show: a softer close, a new yearly low, and valuation metrics that remain elevated relative to parts of the FMCG universe. Univest tracks this move as part of broader Hindustan Unilever Share Price News and market coverage.
Hindustan Unilever Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 1,888.85 |
| Previous Close | Rs 1,896 |
| Today's Move | Rs -7.15 (-0.38%) |
| Open | Rs 1,896 |
| High | Rs 1,896 |
| Low | Rs 1,888 |
| Turnover | Rs 1.21 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 4,55,820.7 crore |
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) traded at Rs 1,888.85. versus the previous close of Rs 1,896, a fall of 0.38%. The stock opened at Rs 1,896, reached Rs 1,896, touched Rs 1,888.
Hindustan Unilever Share Price opened at Rs 1,896, matched the day’s high at Rs 1,896, and touched an intraday low of Rs 1,888 before settling at Rs 1,888.85. That means the stock finished just above its day’s low and exactly at its fresh 52-week low of Rs 1,888. The previous close was Rs 1,896, so the stock declined by Rs 7.15 during the session. Turnover stood at Rs 1.21 crore, while the market capitalisation remained Rs 4,55,820.70 crore. On the face of it, the move was narrow, but the new one-year low makes the session important for Hindustan Unilever Share Price Today coverage and for investors scanning Hindustan Unilever Stock News and Hindustan Unilever Share Price Update. From here, the next question is how the stock’s trading pattern compares with its valuation and financial backdrop.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 4,55,820.7 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 29.78x |
| P/B Ratio | 8.67x |
| ROE | 21.72% |
| ROCE | 28.98% |
| EPS | Rs 63.66 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 218.73 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.16% |
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) fundamental metrics show P/E 29.78x, P/B 8.67x, ROE 21.72%, ROCE 28.98%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 455820.7 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 29.78x, P/B at 8.67x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 21.72% and ROCE of 28.98%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 63.66, book value per share of Rs 218.73, dividend yield of 2.16%, 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 27.88x, median ROE of 16.67%, median ROCE of 18.63%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | FMCG |
| Industry | Household & Personal Products |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 29.78x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 27.88x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 51.99x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 8.67x to 258.95x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 8.67x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 4.01x |
| Company ROE | 21.72% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 16.67% |
| Company ROCE | 28.98% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 18.63% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 4,55,820.7 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 824.04 crore |
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) is classified under sector: FMCG and industry: Household & Personal Products.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) has a P/E ratio of 29.78x, which is above the benchmark median of 27.88x, a difference of +6.81%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) has a ROE of 21.72%, which is above the benchmark median of 16.67%, a difference of +30.29%. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) has a ROCE of 28.98%, which is above the benchmark median of 18.63%, a difference of +55.56%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. | GODREJCP | 90,030.37 | 46.53 | 6.78 | 15.14 | 17.96 |
| Dabur India Ltd. | DABUR | 68,643.27 | 34.72 | 5.76 | 16.99 | 21.37 |
| Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. | COLPAL | 50,431.58 | 37.05 | 25.67 | 80.8 | 110.06 |
| Cupid Ltd. | CUPID | 36,272.22 | 258.95 | 71.93 | 31.18 | 33.93 |
| Gillette India Ltd. | GILLETTE | 22,560.54 | 33.77 | 20.69 | 67.53 | 90.62 |
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) has a P/E ratio of 29.78x compared with the displayed peer median of 37.05x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 21.72% compares with a peer median of 31.18% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 28.98% versus the displayed peer median of 33.93%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) has a market capitalisation of Rs 4,55,820.7 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Hindustan Unilever
- Hindustan Unilever Share Price closed at Rs 1,888.85, which is a fresh 52-week low and a one-year low.
- The session showed a decline of Rs 7.15, or 0.38%, versus the previous close of Rs 1,896.
- Turnover stood at Rs 1.21 crore, with the stock opening, high and close all close to the Rs 1,896 level.
- Hindustan Unilever Fundamental Analysis shows P/E at 29.78, P/B at 8.67, ROE at 21.72% and ROCE at 28.98%.
- The company’s market capitalisation of Rs 4,55,820.70 crore is far above the industry median of Rs 824.04 crore in the supplied benchmark.
About Hindustan Unilever
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. operates in the FMCG sector and the Household & Personal Products industry. The supplied company description fields do not add further operating detail, so the verified profile here is limited to that sector and industry classification. For Hindustan Unilever Share Price readers, this classification is still useful because it places the stock inside a large and closely followed consumer-goods universe. Univest uses this company-level classification in Hindustan Unilever Company News, Hindustan Unilever Stock News and Hindustan Unilever Share News coverage so the market event can be read in the correct industry context. The result is a cleaner view of Hindustan Unilever Share Price Today without adding unsupported business claims.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Hindustan Unilever Share Price hit a fresh 52-week low?
Ans. The supplied data confirms a fresh 52-week low at Rs 1,888.85, but it does not establish a company-specific trigger. The session ended 0.38% lower than the previous close of Rs 1,896.
What is Hindustan Unilever Share Price today?
Ans. Hindustan Unilever Share Price today is Rs 1,888.85. It closed below the previous close of Rs 1,896 and printed a fresh one-year low during the session. The stock moved -0.38% during the session.
What is the market capitalisation of Hindustan Unilever?
Ans. Hindustan Unilever’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 4,55,820.70 crore. That is far above the supplied industry median of Rs 824.04 crore for the same industry benchmark. The company operates in the FMCG sector.
How do Hindustan Unilever valuation ratios look in the supplied data?
Ans. Hindustan Unilever reports a P/E of 29.78 and a P/B of 8.67. Both are above the industry medians supplied for the benchmark set, while ROE and ROCE remain strong. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 29.78x.
How does Hindustan Unilever compare with its peers on P/E?
Ans. Hindustan Unilever’s P/E of 29.78 is below Godrej Consumer Products, Dabur India, Colgate-Palmolive (India), Cupid and Gillette India in the supplied peer set, while remaining above the industry median. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 29.78x.
