Hindustan Organic Chemicals (HOCL) Share Price Rises 20% Today
- September 30, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price rose sharply today, with HOCL last traded at Rs 53.35, up 20% from the previous close of Rs 44.46. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 312.49 crore, placing the move firmly in today’s stock news flow. The price move is confirmed in Univest data; a company-specific reason has not been established. That makes the move a pure price action story for now, and it is important because the HOCL Share Price moved from an opening level of Rs 45 to a day high of Rs 53.35. In the first glance, Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price stands out in the Chemicals space, but the fundamentals and sector benchmarks show a mixed backdrop that investors may want to monitor alongside the live share price update on Univest.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 53.35 |
| Previous Close | Rs 44.46 |
| Today's Move | Rs 8.89 (+20%) |
| Open | Rs 45 |
| High | Rs 53.35 |
| Low | Rs 44.6 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 312.49 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Micro Cap |
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) rose to Rs 53.35 from the previous close of Rs 44.46, a move of Rs 8.89 or 20%. The stock opened at Rs 45, reached a high of Rs 53.35, recorded a low of Rs 44.6.
The Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price today was defined by a sharp intraday rise from the previous close, with the stock trading between Rs 44.6 and Rs 53.35 and ending the observed move at the day’s high. This was a straightforward price rise story for HOCL Share Price today, not a narrative built on any stated corporate event. The stock opened at Rs 45, moved above the previous close of Rs 44.46, and reached Rs 53.35 as the latest traded price. That leaves the HOCL Share Price with a gain of Rs 8.89, or 20%, and a market cap of Rs 312.49 crore. For readers tracking Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price Live, the key point is that today’s movement is fully visible in the price path itself. The next useful step is to place this Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price move against fundamentals and sector valuation.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 312.49 crore |
| P/B Ratio | 5.45x |
| 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/B 5.45x, ROE -22.13%, ROCE 2.16%. These ratios show where the company stands today and are not a call to buy or sell.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 312.49 crore and falls in the Micro Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/B at 5.45x 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 26.53x, median ROE of 7.76%, median ROCE of 10%. Together they describe the fundamental backdrop without implying a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Industry | Chemicals |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 26.53x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 50.75x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 5.3x to 769.23x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 5.45x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.06x |
| Company ROE | -22.13% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 7.76% |
| Company ROCE | 2.16% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 10% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 312.49 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 471.93 crore |
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) operates in the Chemicals sector, within the Chemicals industry.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) has a ROE of -22.13%, which is below the benchmark median of 7.76%, a difference of -385.18%. Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) has a ROCE of 2.16%, which is below the benchmark median of 10%, a difference of -78.4%.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Industries India Ltd. | SOLARINDS | 1,73,740.91 | 87.56 | 25.14 | 32.49 | 38.16 |
| Pidilite Industries Ltd. | PIDILITIND | 1,52,683.81 | 56.52 | 12.95 | 24.29 | 32.38 |
| SRF Ltd. | SRF | 73,809.78 | 33.39 | 4.89 | 13.8 | 14.21 |
| Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd. | FLUOROCHEM | 48,773.95 | 78.87 | 6.04 | 7.65 | 9.58 |
| Navin Fluorine International Ltd. | NAVINFLUOR | 43,270.44 | 53.5 | 10.06 | 20.24 | 21.39 |
Its ROE of -22.13% compares with a peer median of 20.24% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 2.16% versus the displayed peer median of 21.39%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) has a market capitalisation of Rs 312.49 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Hindustan Organic Chemicals
- Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price rose 20% intraday and traded at the day high of Rs 53.35.
- The move came without a verified company-specific catalyst, so the price action itself is the main event.
- HOCL Share Price is trading at a P/B of 5.45, above the industry median of 2.06.
- ROE is -22.13 and ROCE is 2.16, which keeps the fundamental analysis mixed.
- The market cap of Rs 312.49 crore is below the Chemicals benchmark median of Rs 471.93 crore.
About Hindustan Organic Chemicals
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. operates in the Chemicals sector and the Chemicals industry. The company is part of the broader Indian stock market universe covered by Univest, where Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price is tracked alongside financial results and valuation metrics. Based on the figures available here, the company’s market position is best understood through its small market cap, book value per share of Rs 8.16, EPS of -0.38 and ROCE of 2.16. The latest Univest figures also show ROE at -22.13 and dividend yield at 0, which helps readers assess the HOCL Share Price through a fundamental lens rather than only through today’s movement. For investors reading HOCL stock news, the company’s profile is important because the day’s price rise has to be evaluated against weak profitability and above-median P/B valuation. In practical terms, Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price is a case where price action, company financials and sector analysis all need to be read together.
Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Reg. No. INH000013776, a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price rise today?
Ans. Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price rose 20% to Rs 53.35 today. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established, so the move should be read as price action first.
What is the current Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price?
Ans. Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price was last traded at Rs 53.35. It moved up from the previous close of Rs 44.46 and touched the day high at the same level, reflecting the full intraday rise.
How much did HOCL Share Price gain today?
Ans. HOCL Share Price gained Rs 8.89, which works out to 20%. The stock opened at Rs 45 and moved through the session to Rs 53.35, keeping the day’s high and latest trade aligned.
What is Hindustan Organic Chemicals market capitalisation?
Ans. Hindustan Organic Chemicals market capitalisation stood at Rs 312.49 crore. That is below the Chemicals benchmark median of Rs 471.93 crore, which gives the HOCL Share Price a smaller-company valuation context.
How does HOCL compare on valuation with the chemicals sector?
Ans. HOCL trades at a P/B of 5.45, above the sector median of 2.06 and above the average of 3.16. The valuation sits higher than the industry centre even after today’s share price rise.
What do ROE and ROCE say about Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price?
Ans. ROE is -22.13 and ROCE is 2.16. Those figures are below the sector medians of 7.76 for ROE and 10 for ROCE, so the fundamentals remain mixed for HOCL Share Price.
What is the book value and EPS for HOCL?
Ans. Book value per share is Rs 8.16 and EPS is -0.38. These two figures show the accounting base and earnings per share behind Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price, and both are important in stock analysis.
Should investors track Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price on Univest?
Ans. Investors can track Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price on Univest for live price updates, valuation ratios and sector context. It is useful when a sharp rise happens without a stated catalyst and fundamentals need a quick read.
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