{"id":261378,"date":"2026-09-22T11:34:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T06:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=261378"},"modified":"2026-09-22T11:34:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T06:04:40","slug":"hul-vs-itc-vs-nestle-india-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hul-vs-itc-vs-nestle-india-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India: Side-by-Side Comparison of India&#8217;s Top FMCG Stocks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>HUL, ITC and Nestle India compared on market cap, valuation, ROE, 52-week range and dividend yield. Data as of September 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#F0F9FF;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#1F4E79;font-size:14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\">HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India is a side-by-side comparison of three of India&#8217;s leading FMCG companies. HUL carries the largest market cap of the three, ITC trades at the lowest PE alongside the highest dividend yield, and Nestle India posts by far the highest ROE and PE of the trio. Each company&#8217;s numbers are presented here without a declared &#8220;better&#8221; pick, since the right stock depends on an investor&#8217;s own criteria.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India starts with the core numbers most investors compare across leading FMCG companies: market capitalisation, valuation, profitability, and the 52-week trading range. Figures below are as of September 2026 and will shift with daily price moves.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&#038;utm_medium=3stock-compare\"><strong>Tap to Access Best Research Pieces on Univest<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style:italic;color:#000000;margin:14px 0;\">Also read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs\/hdfc-bank-vs-icici-bank-vs-axis-bank-comparison\">HDFC Bank vs ICICI Bank vs Axis Bank: Side-by-Side Comparison of Three Leading Private Banks<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hul-vs-itc-vs-nestle-india-comparison\/#HUL_vs_ITC_vs_Nestle_India_Key_Metrics_at_a_Glance\" title=\"HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India: Key Metrics at a Glance\">HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India: Key Metrics at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hul-vs-itc-vs-nestle-india-comparison\/#Valuation_Comparison_PE_and_PB_Ratios\" title=\"Valuation Comparison: PE and PB Ratios\">Valuation Comparison: PE and PB Ratios<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hul-vs-itc-vs-nestle-india-comparison\/#Profitability_Comparison_Return_on_Equity\" title=\"Profitability Comparison: Return on Equity\">Profitability Comparison: Return on Equity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hul-vs-itc-vs-nestle-india-comparison\/#52-Week_Trading_Range_Comparison\" title=\"52-Week Trading Range Comparison\">52-Week Trading Range Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hul-vs-itc-vs-nestle-india-comparison\/#Dividend_Yield_Comparison\" title=\"Dividend Yield Comparison\">Dividend Yield Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hul-vs-itc-vs-nestle-india-comparison\/#What_Should_Investors_Look_at_Beyond_These_Numbers\" title=\"What Should Investors Look at Beyond These Numbers?\">What Should Investors Look at Beyond These Numbers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hul-vs-itc-vs-nestle-india-comparison\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hul-vs-itc-vs-nestle-india-comparison\/#FAQs_on_HUL_vs_ITC_vs_Nestle_India\" title=\"FAQs on HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India\">FAQs on HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hul-vs-itc-vs-nestle-india-comparison\/#What_is_the_market_cap_difference_between_HUL_ITC_and_Nestle_India\" title=\"What is the market cap difference between HUL, ITC and Nestle India?\">What is the market cap difference between HUL, ITC and Nestle India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hul-vs-itc-vs-nestle-india-comparison\/#Which_of_the_three_has_the_highest_PE_ratio\" title=\"Which of the three has the highest PE ratio?\">Which of the three has the highest PE ratio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hul-vs-itc-vs-nestle-india-comparison\/#Which_of_the_three_has_the_highest_ROE\" title=\"Which of the three has the highest ROE?\">Which of the three has the highest ROE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hul-vs-itc-vs-nestle-india-comparison\/#What_is_the_52-week_range_for_HUL_ITC_and_Nestle_India\" title=\"What is the 52-week range for HUL, ITC and Nestle India?\">What is the 52-week range for HUL, ITC and Nestle India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hul-vs-itc-vs-nestle-india-comparison\/#Which_of_these_three_stocks_pays_the_highest_dividend_yield\" title=\"Which of these three stocks pays the highest dividend yield?\">Which of these three stocks pays the highest dividend yield?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hul-vs-itc-vs-nestle-india-comparison\/#Why_does_Nestle_India_have_such_a_high_ROE\" title=\"Why does Nestle India have such a high ROE?\">Why does Nestle India have such a high ROE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hul-vs-itc-vs-nestle-india-comparison\/#Why_does_ITC_trade_at_a_lower_PE_than_HUL_and_Nestle_India\" title=\"Why does ITC trade at a lower PE than HUL and Nestle India?\">Why does ITC trade at a lower PE than HUL and Nestle India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hul-vs-itc-vs-nestle-india-comparison\/#Is_one_of_HUL_ITC_or_Nestle_India_better_than_the_others\" title=\"Is one of HUL, ITC or Nestle India better than the others?\">Is one of HUL, ITC or Nestle India better than the others?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HUL_vs_ITC_vs_Nestle_India_Key_Metrics_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><strong>HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India: Key Metrics at a Glance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>HUL<\/th>\n<th>ITC<\/th>\n<th>Nestle India<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Market Cap (approx.)<\/td>\n<td>Rs 4,78,530 crore<\/td>\n<td>Rs 3,39,870 crore<\/td>\n<td>Rs 2,80,888 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PE Ratio (TTM)<\/td>\n<td>31.96<\/td>\n<td>16.84<\/td>\n<td>73.72<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PB Ratio<\/td>\n<td>Not disclosed<\/td>\n<td>Not disclosed<\/td>\n<td>Not disclosed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ROE (%)<\/td>\n<td>22.41%<\/td>\n<td>28.53%<\/td>\n<td>67.85%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>52-Week High<\/td>\n<td>Not disclosed<\/td>\n<td>Not disclosed<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,535.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>52-Week Low<\/td>\n<td>Not disclosed<\/td>\n<td>Not disclosed<\/td>\n<td>Rs 1,084.70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dividend Yield<\/td>\n<td>2.01%<\/td>\n<td>5.35%<\/td>\n<td>0.82%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Check the Univest Screener for live data<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valuation_Comparison_PE_and_PB_Ratios\"><\/span><strong>Valuation Comparison: PE and PB Ratios<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On valuation, ITC trades at a considerably lower PE of 16.84 compared with HUL&#8217;s 31.96, while Nestle India commands the richest valuation of the three at a PE of 73.72, reflecting its premium packaged-foods positioning and asset-light balance sheet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Profitability_Comparison_Return_on_Equity\"><\/span><strong>Profitability Comparison: Return on Equity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On return on equity, Nestle India stands out sharply at 67.85%, a figure partly inflated by its relatively small equity base for a company of its scale, followed by ITC at 28.53% and HUL at 22.41%.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"52-Week_Trading_Range_Comparison\"><\/span><strong>52-Week Trading Range Comparison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nestle India&#8217;s 52-week range of Rs 1,084.70 to Rs 1,535.90 is available from recent trading data; comparable 52-week range figures for HUL and ITC from the same data source were not available and should be checked directly on the Univest Screener or NSE for the latest levels.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&#038;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track HUL, ITC and Nestle India live prices.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dividend_Yield_Comparison\"><\/span><strong>Dividend Yield Comparison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ITC offers the highest dividend yield among the three at 5.35%, well ahead of HUL at 2.01% and Nestle India at 0.82%, making it the more income-oriented pick of the trio on this single metric.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_Investors_Look_at_Beyond_These_Numbers\"><\/span><strong>What Should Investors Look at Beyond These Numbers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the metrics above, investors comparing these three FMCG majors should track rural versus urban volume growth trends, premiumisation within each company&#8217;s portfolio, and for ITC specifically, the ongoing FMCG-versus-cigarettes business mix debate that has long shaped how the stock is valued relative to pure-play FMCG peers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style:italic;color:#000000;margin:14px 0;\">Also read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs\/tcs-vs-infosys-vs-wipro-comparison\">TCS vs Infosys vs Wipro: Side-by-Side Comparison of India&#8217;s Top IT Services Stocks<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Snapshot:<\/strong> HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India is a widely searched comparison among investors tracking this sector. HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India highlights differences in valuation. HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India highlights differences in profitability. HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India highlights differences in dividend yield. HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India is best read as a factual snapshot rather than a recommendation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In short:<\/strong> HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India remains one of the most-searched sector comparisons on Dalal Street. HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India draws attention every earnings season. HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India is tracked closely by retail and institutional investors alike. HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India numbers should always be checked live before acting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick recap:<\/strong> HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India. HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India. HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India data as of September 2026.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India highlights how differently three leading names in the same sector can score across valuation, profitability and dividend metrics, even when operating in the same space. This comparison does not declare a winner; investors should weigh these figures against their own research and risk appetite. Please read the disclaimer below before making any investment decision.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#CC0000;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information as of September 2026 and may not reflect real-time prices. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. This comparison does not recommend or endorse any single stock over another; investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_HUL_vs_ITC_vs_Nestle_India\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on HUL vs ITC vs Nestle India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_market_cap_difference_between_HUL_ITC_and_Nestle_India\"><\/span><strong>What is the market cap difference between HUL, ITC and Nestle India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> As of September 2026, HUL has a market cap of approximately Rs 4,78,530 crore, ITC is at approximately Rs 3,39,870 crore, and Nestle India is at approximately Rs 2,80,888 crore.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_of_the_three_has_the_highest_PE_ratio\"><\/span><strong>Which of the three has the highest PE ratio?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Among HUL, ITC and Nestle India, the PE ratios stand at 31.96, 16.84 and 73.72 respectively as of September 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_of_the_three_has_the_highest_ROE\"><\/span><strong>Which of the three has the highest ROE?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> HUL, ITC and Nestle India post ROE of 22.41%, 28.53% and 67.85% respectively as of September 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_52-week_range_for_HUL_ITC_and_Nestle_India\"><\/span><strong>What is the 52-week range for HUL, ITC and Nestle India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> HUL has traded between Not disclosed and Not disclosed, ITC between Not disclosed and Not disclosed, and Nestle India between Rs 1,084.70 and Rs 1,535.90 over the past 52 weeks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_of_these_three_stocks_pays_the_highest_dividend_yield\"><\/span><strong>Which of these three stocks pays the highest dividend yield?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> HUL, ITC and Nestle India carry dividend yields of 2.01%, 5.35% and 0.82% respectively as of September 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_Nestle_India_have_such_a_high_ROE\"><\/span><strong>Why does Nestle India have such a high ROE?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Nestle India&#8217;s ROE of 67.85% is partly a function of its relatively small equity base for a company of its scale, alongside strong profitability from its packaged foods portfolio.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_ITC_trade_at_a_lower_PE_than_HUL_and_Nestle_India\"><\/span><strong>Why does ITC trade at a lower PE than HUL and Nestle India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> ITC has historically traded at a lower PE than pure-play FMCG peers partly due to its cigarettes business, which carries ESG-related concerns among some investors, alongside limited cigarette volume growth.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_one_of_HUL_ITC_or_Nestle_India_better_than_the_others\"><\/span><strong>Is one of HUL, ITC or Nestle India better than the others?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> This comparison does not declare one stock better than another; 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