Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL): Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price rises 10.47% to Rs 47.78
- September 24, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price is in focus after HOCL rose 10.47% to Rs 47.78 from Rs 43.25, adding Rs 4.53 in a single session. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 257 crore, which places the move in a clear small absolute-capitalisation context without changing the fact that today’s event is a same-day price rise.
The available data confirms the share price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. In other words, HOCL Share Price Today reflects a verified move, while the reason for the advance is not stated in the supplied data. For readers tracking HOCL Stock News and HOCL News Today, the key point is the scale of the move versus the day’s range: Rs 44.50 opened, Rs 48.70 was the high, and Rs 43.25 was both the previous close and the day low. Univest is covering the stock as one of the Stocks in News, with the focus on what the numbers show rather than unsupported explanation.
For investors looking at HOCL Share Price Update, the session is important because the stock closed materially above the previous close, and the turnover of Rs 2.57 crore shows the value traded during the day. The next things to monitor are whether the price holds near the new level, how the chemicals sector compares on valuation, and whether the fundamental ratios support the move.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 47.78 |
| Previous Close | Rs 43.25 |
| Today's Move | Rs 4.53 (+10.47%) |
| Open | Rs 44.5 |
| High | Rs 48.7 |
| Low | Rs 43.25 |
| Turnover | Rs 2.57 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 257 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Micro Cap |
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) rose to Rs 47.78 from the previous close of Rs 43.25, a move of Rs 4.53 or 10.47%. The stock opened at Rs 44.5, reached a high of Rs 48.7, recorded a low of Rs 43.25.
HOCL Share Price Today advanced from Rs 43.25 to Rs 47.78, a gain of 10.47% or Rs 4.53. The stock opened at Rs 44.50, reached an intraday high of Rs 48.70 and stayed above the previous close for the session. The day’s low was Rs 43.25, matching the prior close, which makes the close above that level a notable part of the price action. The turnover of Rs 2.57 crore provides the traded-value context for the move. On this basis, HOCL Stock Gaining Today is best described as a sharp same-day share price rise rather than anything more specific.
The range between the low and high was Rs 5.45, showing a wide intraday swing relative to the opening price. Univest notes that this is a price action event first and a story about company fundamentals second. For HOCL Share Price Live and HOCL Share News searches, the verified facts are the price, the change, the high, the low and the turnover.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 257 crore |
| 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/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 and falls in the Micro Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, 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. 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 26.35x, median ROE of 7.72%, median ROCE of 9.86%. 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 | 26.35x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 51.25x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 5.16x to 754.66x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 5.3x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.09x |
| Company ROE | -22.13% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 7.72% |
| Company ROCE | 2.16% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 9.86% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 257 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 433.93 crore |
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) is classified under sector: Chemicals and industry: Chemicals.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) has a ROE of -22.13%, which is below the benchmark median of 7.72%, a difference of -386.66%. Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. (HOCL) has a ROCE of 2.16%, which is below the benchmark median of 9.86%, a difference of -78.09%.
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 | 1,80,844.37 | 89.61 | 25.73 | 32.49 | 38.16 |
| Pidilite Industries Ltd. | PIDILITIND | 1,59,966.35 | 60.98 | 13.97 | 24.29 | 32.38 |
| SRF Ltd. | SRF | 75,117.01 | 34.83 | 5.1 | 13.8 | 14.21 |
| Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd. | FLUOROCHEM | 49,324.85 | 79.85 | 6.12 | 7.65 | 9.58 |
| Navin Fluorine International Ltd. | NAVINFLUOR | 43,296.87 | 54.9 | 10.32 | 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 257 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 5 have a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching Hindustan Organic Chemicals
- HOCL Share Price rose 10.47% today to Rs 47.78, after closing above the previous close of Rs 43.25.
- The day’s high was Rs 48.70, while the low was Rs 43.25, showing a wide intraday price range.
- Market capitalisation stands at Rs 257 crore, which is below the chemicals industry median of Rs 433.93 crore.
- P/B is 5.3, while ROE is -22.13 and ROCE is 2.16, giving a mixed financial backdrop.
- EPS is -0.38, book value is Rs 8.16 and dividend yield is 0, which helps frame HOCL Financial Results context.
About Hindustan Organic Chemicals
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. operates in the chemicals sector and the chemicals industry. The supplied data does not break down revenue mix, product lines or segment disclosure, so this note stays with the verified company-level context. HOCL is listed on NSE and BSE, and its stock is tracked by investors who follow Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price, HOCL Share Price Today and HOCL Stock News for same-day market moves.
From a market-capitalisation perspective, the company’s Rs 257 crore valuation is well below the benchmark median in the same industry set. The firm’s book value of Rs 8.16 per share and EPS of -0.38 help describe the balance-sheet and earnings context, while ROE of -22.13 and ROCE of 2.16 show the return profile supplied in the dataset. Univest uses this company overview to help readers connect today’s share price rise with the underlying listed entity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Hindustan Organic Chemicals share price rise today?
Ans. The supplied data confirms that Hindustan Organic Chemicals Share Price rose 10.47% today, but it does not state a company-specific catalyst. The verified facts are the move, the intraday range and the turnover.
What is the current HOCL share price?
Ans. HOCL Share Price is Rs 47.78. It gained Rs 4.53 from the previous close of Rs 43.25, making today’s move a clear same-day price rise rather than a static market update.
How much did HOCL rise today?
Ans. HOCL rose 10.47% today. The stock moved from Rs 43.25 to Rs 47.78, and the day’s high of Rs 48.70 shows that the price traded above the opening level during the session.
What is HOCL market capitalisation?
Ans. HOCL market capitalisation is Rs 257 crore. That figure is below the chemicals industry median of Rs 433.93 crore across the supplied benchmark set of 179 companies. The company operates in the Chemicals sector.
Is HOCL expensive compared with chemicals peers?
Ans. HOCL’s P/B ratio is 5.3, above the industry median of 2.09 and above the average of 3.12. The supplied data supports a higher valuation than the median on this measure.
What do HOCL ROE and ROCE show?
Ans. HOCL has ROE of -22.13 and ROCE of 2.16. Both are below the chemicals industry medians of 7.72 and 9.86 respectively, which gives useful profitability context for HOCL Share Price.
What is HOCL EPS and book value?
Ans. HOCL EPS is -0.38 and book value is Rs 8.16 per share. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share at the supplied price level.
Does HOCL pay a dividend?
Ans. The supplied dividend yield is 0. That means no dividend yield is reflected in the dataset, so investors are seeing the current HOCL Share Price rise without a payout yield in the provided figures.
