Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) Share Price Falls 5.3% in Today’s Trade
- September 15, 2026
- Posted by: Kunal Singla
- Category: News
Hindustan Construction Company Share Price moved lower today, with HCC trading at Rs 18.75 after a 5.3% decline from the previous close of Rs 19.80. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 5,312.28 crore, keeping Hindustan Construction Company in the Mid Cap category. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger. In that setting, the move is relevant because it resets attention on Hindustan Construction Company Share Price Today, HCC Stock News and the broader Hindustan Construction Company Share Price fall without inviting unsupported assumptions about the reason for the decline. Univest data also shows that the stock is being tracked alongside infrastructure peers on valuation and return metrics, which helps frame the latest move in a sector context.
Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 18.75 |
| Previous Close | Rs 19.8 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 1.05 (-5.3%) |
| Open | Rs 19.8 |
| High | Rs 19.85 |
| Low | Rs 18.71 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,312.28 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Mid Cap |
Hindustan Construction Company Share Price opened at Rs 19.80, touched a high of Rs 19.85 and a low of Rs 18.71, before last trading at Rs 18.75 as of 08 October 2026 at 3:22:56 PM IST. The stock is down Rs 1.05, or 5.3%, from the previous close of Rs 19.80. That makes HCC Share Price Today a clear same-day price fall rather than a session-neutral move. The trading range shows that the stock was closer to its low than its high, with the day’s low at Rs 18.71 and current price just above it. Market capitalisation of Rs 5,312.28 crore places Hindustan Construction Company in the Mid Cap bucket, which is the category used throughout this article. For readers following Hindustan Construction Company Share Price Live, the main takeaway is the size of the decline and where the stock stands within the day’s range, not a cause that has not been verified. That price action sets up the wider Hindustan Construction Company Stock Analysis and the fundamental comparison that follows.
Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,312.28 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 31.27x |
| P/B Ratio | 2.38x |
| ROE | 10.92% |
| ROCE | 24.16% |
| EPS | Rs 0.63 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 8.31 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) fundamental metrics show P/E 31.27x, P/B 2.38x, ROE 10.92%, ROCE 24.16%. Taken on their own, these numbers offer context rather than a trading signal.
Hindustan Construction Company has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,312.28 crore and falls in the Mid Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 31.27x, P/B at 2.38x 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. According to latest Univest data, additional 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 latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 14.73x, median ROE of 11.24%, median ROCE of 15.35%. They set out the fundamental picture and are not a rating on the stock.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Infrastructure |
| Industry | Engineering – Construction |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 31.27x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 14.73x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 34.12x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0x to 577.99x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 2.38x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.28x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 2.23x |
| Company ROE | 10.92% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 11.24% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 15.61% |
| Company ROCE | 24.16% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 15.35% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 17.12% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 5,312.28 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 252.53 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 4,925.87 crore |
Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) operates in the Infrastructure sector, within the Engineering – Construction industry.
Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) has a P/E ratio of 31.27x, which is above the benchmark median of 14.73x, a difference of +112.29%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) has a ROE of 10.92%, which is below the benchmark median of 11.24%, a difference of -2.85%. Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) has a ROCE of 24.16%, which is above the benchmark median of 15.35%, a difference of +57.39%.
Track stocks among today's decliners through the Univest top decliners 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 | LT | 5,19,125.18 | 30.68 | 4.47 | 18.59 | 15.98 |
| Rail Vikas Nigam | RVNL | 41,450.2 | 45.43 | 4.1 | 8.98 | 10.81 |
| Kalpataru Projects International | KPIL | 24,806.42 | 21.89 | 3.08 | 14.42 | 18.95 |
| IRB Infrastructure Developers | IRB | 21,583.39 | 22.08 | 0.96 | 4.17 | 7.72 |
| ITD Cementation India | CEMPRO | 19,923.92 | 32.48 | 7.69 | 28.24 | 33.53 |
Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) has a P/E ratio of 31.27x compared with the displayed peer median of 30.68x. The comparison is relative and should not be read as a recommendation. Its ROE of 10.92% compares with a peer median of 14.42% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 24.16% versus the displayed peer median of 15.98%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,312.28 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Hindustan Construction Company
- Hindustan Construction Company Share Price fell 5.3% today, making the latest move the first data point investors will notice in HCC Stock News.
- The current price of Rs 18.75 sits near the day’s low of Rs 18.71, which keeps HCC Share Price Today under close observation.
- P/E of 31.27 and P/B of 2.38 place Hindustan Construction Company Share Price above the same-industry median on valuation.
- ROCE of 24.16% is stronger than the industry benchmark, adding context to the HCC Fundamental Analysis view.
- Hindustan Construction Company Market Cap of Rs 5,312.28 crore places the company in the Mid Cap category across Univest data.
About Hindustan Construction Company
Hindustan Construction Company operates in Infrastructure and the Engineering – Construction industry. The company is tracked by investors as part of the broader construction and infrastructure universe, where project execution, capital efficiency and valuation ratios tend to matter in stock analysis. Hindustan Construction Company Share Price is therefore watched alongside sector peers such as L&T, RVNL, KPIL and IRB. In this article’s context, the business profile is best understood through its industry classification, market capitalisation and financial ratios rather than through unsupported assumptions about project wins or order flow. For readers following HCC Company News, the important point is that the stock belongs to a cyclical, benchmark-sensitive segment where price action and fundamentals are usually judged together.
Track Hindustan Construction Company Share Price on Univest
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You can track Hindustan Construction Company Share Price on Univest for live price updates, fundamental ratios, 52-week levels and market insights in one place. The platform also helps readers compare HCC Stock News with infrastructure peers and monitor Hindustan Construction Company Share Price Today alongside valuation and return metrics. For market participants watching Hindustan Construction Company Share Price Update, Univest keeps the stock’s price action and company context easy to review during the trading session.
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
What is Hindustan Construction Company Share Price today?
Ans. Hindustan Construction Company Share Price was Rs 18.75 at the latest update. It was down 5.3% from the previous close of Rs 19.80, placing today’s move firmly in the price-fall category.
Why is Hindustan Construction Company Share Price falling today?
Ans. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger. The move is therefore best read through price action, valuation ratios and peer comparison rather than an unverified trigger.
What was the previous close for HCC Share Price?
Ans. The previous close for HCC Share Price was Rs 19.80. The stock opened at the same level, moved between Rs 18.71 and Rs 19.85, and last traded at Rs 18.75 during the session.
What does the HCC market cap indicate?
Ans. HCC market cap stood at Rs 5,312.28 crore, which places Hindustan Construction Company in the Mid Cap category. Market capitalisation indicates company size, not quality, and should be read with valuation and return ratios.
How does Hindustan Construction Company compare on valuation?
Ans. Hindustan Construction Company Share Price reflects a P/E of 31.27 and a P/B of 2.38. That is above the industry median P/E of 14.73 and P/B of 1.28, but below the average P/E.
What do ROE and ROCE say about HCC?
Ans. HCC reported ROE of 10.92% and ROCE of 24.16%. ROE is slightly below the industry median, while ROCE is clearly above the benchmark median, suggesting stronger capital-employed returns on the latest figures.
What are EPS and book value for Hindustan Construction Company?
Ans. EPS is Rs 0.63 and book value is Rs 8.31 per share. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value reflects the accounting net worth behind each share in the HCC share price context.
Does Hindustan Construction Company pay a dividend yield?
Ans. Dividend yield is 0% in the latest Univest figures, so there is no current payout yield to factor into Hindustan Construction Company Share Price analysis. Investors are therefore focused on valuation and return metrics.
Which peers are useful for HCC Stock Analysis?
Ans. Useful peers include Larsen & Toubro, Rail Vikas Nigam, Kalpataru Projects International and IRB Infrastructure Developers. These names operate in the same infrastructure engineering and construction industry and help frame HCC Share Price relative to sector benchmarks.
