Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL): Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price Rises 8.78% Today
- September 23, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price rose today, with HOCL closing at Rs 41.62 versus Rs 38.26 in the previous session, a gain of Rs 3.36 or 8.78%. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 261.98 crore. This is the key share price rise in HOCL Share Price Today, and the supplied data confirms the move without establishing a company-specific catalyst. The stock opened at Rs 42, touched a high of Rs 43.20 and a low of Rs 41.50, while turnover stood at Rs 0.9 crore. In this HOCL Stock News update, Univest is focusing on the verified move, the valuation context and the Chemicals sector backdrop so readers can assess why Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price is drawing attention in Stock Market Today.
For investors tracking HOCL Share Price Live and HOCL Share Price Update, the main questions are straightforward: what does the price action show, how does the stock compare with Chemicals peers, and whether the current fundamentals add context to the move. Univest is presenting only verified data here, so the article stays factual and suitable for quick reading on Share Market Today, Stocks in News and Indian Stock Market screens.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 41.62 |
| Previous Close | Rs 38.26 |
| Today's Move | Rs 3.36 (+8.78%) |
| Open | Rs 42 |
| High | Rs 43.2 |
| Low | Rs 41.5 |
| Turnover | Rs 0.9 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 261.98 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Micro Cap |
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) rose to Rs 41.62 from the previous close of Rs 38.26, a move of Rs 3.36 or 8.78%. The stock opened at Rs 42, reached a high of Rs 43.2, recorded a low of Rs 41.5.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price Today moved from Rs 38.26 to Rs 41.62, adding Rs 3.36 or 8.78% in a single session. The stock traded between Rs 41.50 and Rs 43.20 after opening at Rs 42. This same-day price rise places HOCL among the Stocks Rising Today and gives it a clear place in Top Gainers Today conversations, while the verified data does not establish any company-specific trigger. On the day, turnover was Rs 0.9 crore, which is the factual traded-value measure available in the data. Univest is therefore treating the move as an event-led share price gain rather than attaching an unverified reason.
The close at Rs 41.62 is also well above the previous close of Rs 38.26, so the day’s market update is easy to quantify. For readers searching HOCL Share Price Today, Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price News and HOCL Stock Performance, the relevant point is that the stock rose sharply on the day and finished near the upper part of the day’s range.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 261.98 crore |
| P/B Ratio | 4.69x |
| ROE | 0% |
| ROCE | 1,204.99% |
| EPS | Rs -0.38 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 8.16 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) fundamental metrics show P/B 4.69x, ROE 0%, ROCE 1,204.99%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 261.98 crore and falls in the Micro Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/B at 4.69x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 0% and ROCE of 1204.99%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied 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 supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 26.44x, median ROE of 7.72%, median ROCE of 9.95%. 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 |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 26.44x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 51.01x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 4.97x to 762.82x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 4.69x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.02x |
| Company ROE | 0% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 7.72% |
| Company ROCE | 1,204.99% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 9.95% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 261.98 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 447.66 crore |
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) is classified under sector: Chemicals and industry: Chemicals.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) has a ROE of 0%, which is below the benchmark median of 7.72%, a difference of -100%. Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) has a ROCE of 1,204.99%, which is above the benchmark median of 9.95%, a difference of +12,010.45%.
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 | 1,74,102.87 | 90.81 | 26.08 | 32.49 | 38.16 |
| Pidilite Industries Ltd. | PIDILITIND | 1,60,419.6 | 60.39 | 13.83 | 24.29 | 32.38 |
| SRF Ltd. | SRF | 75,437.15 | 34.75 | 5.09 | 13.8 | 14.21 |
| Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd. | FLUOROCHEM | 50,096.54 | 80.2 | 6.15 | 7.65 | 9.58 |
| Navin Fluorine International Ltd. | NAVINFLUOR | 43,539.3 | 54.83 | 10.31 | 20.24 | 21.39 |
Its ROE of 0% compares with a peer median of 20.24% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 1,204.99% versus the displayed peer median of 21.39%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) has a market capitalisation of Rs 261.98 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 5 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Hindustan Organic Chemicals
- Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price rose 8.78% today, moving from Rs 38.26 to Rs 41.62.
- The stock opened at Rs 42, touched Rs 43.20 and recorded a low of Rs 41.50 during the session.
- Market capitalisation stands at Rs 261.98 crore, which is below the Chemicals industry median of Rs 447.66 crore.
- P/B is 4.69, EPS is -0.38, book value is Rs 8.16 and dividend yield is 0.
- HOCL’s P/B sits above the industry median of 2.02, while ROE is 0 and ROCE is 1204.99 in the supplied data.
About Hindustan Organic Chemicals
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. operates in the Chemicals sector and Chemicals industry. The supplied data does not provide a detailed segment breakdown, so the company profile here stays focused on the verified market context. HOCL is listed on NSE and BSE, and its Share Price Today reflects the day’s move in the market. The current Market Cap is Rs 261.98 crore, which places the company below the industry median in the supplied Chemicals benchmark set.
From an investor-information standpoint, the most relevant company facts are the share price, valuation and profitability metrics already outlined above. Univest is keeping this section factual and compact, because the article’s purpose is to explain HOCL Share Price, the day’s price rise and the company’s standing within the Chemicals industry. Readers searching HOCL Latest News, HOCL Company News and HOCL Stock Performance can use this as a quick company overview.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Hindustan Organic Chemicals share price rise today?
Ans. The data confirms that Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price rose 8.78% today, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The move is supported only by the verified price, opening range, high-low and turnover figures.
What is Hindustan Organic Chemicals share price today?
Ans. Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price Today is Rs 41.62. It closed above the previous close of Rs 38.26 after adding Rs 3.36 in the session, based on the supplied market data.
How much did HOCL rise in today's session?
Ans. HOCL rose Rs 3.36, which equals 8.78% for the day. The stock opened at Rs 42, reached Rs 43.20 and recorded a low of Rs 41.50 before closing at Rs 41.62.
What is HOCL market capitalisation?
Ans. HOCL market capitalisation is Rs 261.98 crore. That is below the Chemicals industry median of Rs 447.66 crore in the supplied benchmark set, which helps frame the company’s current size.
What is HOCL valuation based on P/B ratio?
Ans. HOCL trades at a P/B ratio of 4.69. That is above the Chemicals industry median of 2.02 and above the industry average of 2.69, based on the supplied sector snapshot.
What do HOCL EPS, book value and dividend yield show?
Ans. HOCL EPS is -0.38, book value is Rs 8.16 and dividend yield is 0. Together, these figures provide a factual snapshot of earnings, accounting net worth per share and historical payout relative to price.
How does HOCL compare with Chemicals peers?
Ans. HOCL’s market cap is much smaller than the supplied peers, while its P/B of 4.69 is below some larger peers such as Pidilite and Solar Industries. Its ROE is 0 in the data provided.
Should investors track Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price on Univest?
Ans. Investors tracking Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price can use Univest for live price updates, valuation context, sector comparison and company news. The platform also brings together market cap, fundamentals and stock-performance context in one place.
