HP Adhesives Ltd. (HPAL): HP Adhesives Share Price Rises 8.44% Today; Micro Cap Stock in Focus

HP Adhesives Share Price Today rose to Rs 42, up 8.44%. The micro cap Chemicals stock now has a market capitalisation of Rs 308.24 crore.

HP Adhesives Share Price is in focus on 12 August 2026 after the stock rose 8.44% to Rs 42 from the previous close of Rs 38.73. With a market capitalisation of Rs 308.24 crore, HP Adhesives Ltd. entered the session as a micro cap stock and delivered a clear same-day price rise that was strong enough to place it on the price-rise screen tracked by Univest.

In intraday trade, the stock opened at Rs 42.4, touched a day high of Rs 42.98 and a day low of Rs 41.76, showing that the move held broadly close to the upper end of the session range. The supplied data confirms the price event and the turnover and volume figures show active participation, but the dataset does not establish a company-specific catalyst behind today’s move. That makes the numbers themselves especially important for anyone following HP Adhesives Share Price Today, HP Adhesives Stock News and broader Stock Market Today trends.

Why is the stock trending? First, the price rise is meaningful in percentage terms for a micro cap counter. Second, total traded volume reached 4,38,664 shares across exchanges, including 4,13,559 on NSE and 25,105 on BSE. Third, the company’s reported valuation and profitability metrics create an interesting contrast: a P/E ratio of 51 and P/B ratio of 1.9 sit alongside ROE of 132.86, ROCE of 34.18, EPS of 0.76 and dividend yield of 1.03. For investors tracking HP Adhesives Share Price, the next steps are to monitor whether the stock sustains today’s price action, how its valuation compares with the Chemicals industry benchmark, and how it stands against listed peers. Univest examines each of those angles below.

HP Adhesives Ltd. (HPAL) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 42
Previous Close	Rs 38.73
Today's Change	+Rs 3.27 (+8.44%)
Day Open	Rs 42.4
Day High	Rs 42.98
Day Low	Rs 41.76
Current Volume (BSE)	25,105
BSE Traded Volume	25,105
NSE Traded Volume	4,13,559
Combined NSE + BSE Volume	4,38,664
Turnover	Rs 0.11 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 308.24 crore
Market Cap Category	Micro Cap

HP Adhesives Ltd. (HPAL) traded at Rs 42. versus the previous close of Rs 38.73, a rise of 8.44%. The stock opened at Rs 42.4, reached Rs 42.98, touched Rs 41.76. Reported volume was 25,105.

HP Adhesives Ltd. (HPAL) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 308.24 crore
P/E Ratio	51x
P/B Ratio	1.9x
ROE	132.86%
ROCE	34.18%
EPS	Rs 0.76
Dividend Yield	1.03%

HP Adhesives Ltd. was valued at a P/E ratio of 51x, a P/B ratio of 1.9x. These multiples provide valuation context, but they should not be labelled expensive or inexpensive without a comparable peer or sector benchmark.

Profitability and capital efficiency were represented by ROE of 132.86% and ROCE of 34.18%. ROE relates profit to shareholder equity, while ROCE measures returns generated on the capital employed in the business.

Per-share and shareholder-return metrics included EPS of Rs 0.76, dividend yield of 1.03%. Dividend yield is a current or historical ratio and does not guarantee future distributions.

HP Adhesives Fundamental Analysis shows a micro cap company with a market capitalisation of Rs 308.24 crore, a P/E ratio of 51 and a P/B ratio of 1.9. Profitability metrics stand out more sharply, with ROE at 132.86 and ROCE at 34.18, while EPS is Rs 0.76 and dividend yield is 1.03.

For investors reading HP Adhesives Stock News, the first takeaway is that size and valuation do not tell the whole story by themselves. At Rs 308.24 crore in market capitalisation, HP Adhesives remains a relatively small listed company within the Chemicals space, which can make single-day price moves more pronounced than in larger counters. The P/E ratio of 51 indicates that the stock is trading at 51 times earnings, while the P/B ratio of 1.9 values the company at 1.9 times its book base. On those numbers alone, HP Adhesives Share Price is not a low-multiple case relative to the broad market, and that naturally raises the importance of profitability quality.

That profitability profile is where the data becomes more notable. ROE of 132.86 is far above the level seen in many listed companies and suggests a very high return generated on shareholder equity. ROCE of 34.18 also points to strong returns on capital employed. These two indicators are important because they give context to why a higher valuation multiple may still attract market attention. At the same time, valuation and returns should be read together rather than in isolation, especially for a micro cap stock.

EPS of Rs 0.76 is the earnings attributable to each share based on the supplied data, and it provides a direct anchor for the quoted P/E ratio. Dividend yield of 1.03 adds another layer of context, showing that the stock has a historical or current payout component relative to its market price. For investors searching HP Adhesives Financial Results, HP Adhesives Earnings, HP Adhesives Fundamental Analysis or HP Adhesives Stock Analysis, today’s share price rise sits against a backdrop of elevated profitability metrics, modest scale and a valuation that deserves comparison with the rest of the Chemicals industry. That broader sector lens is the next logical step in the analysis, and Univest examines it below.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Chemicals
Industry	Chemicals
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	51x
Benchmark Median P/E	21.25x
Benchmark Average P/E	47.76x
Benchmark P/E Range	1.39x to 798.3x
Company P/B Ratio	1.9x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.6x
Company ROE	132.86%
Benchmark Median ROE	11.96%
Company ROCE	34.18%
Benchmark Median ROCE	14.37%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 308.24 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 235.09 crore

HP Adhesives Ltd. (HPAL) is classified under sector: Chemicals and industry: Chemicals.

HP Adhesives Ltd. (HPAL) has a P/E ratio of 51x, which is above the benchmark median of 21.25x, a difference of +140%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

HP Adhesives Ltd. (HPAL) has a ROE of 132.86%, which is above the benchmark median of 11.96%, a difference of +1,010.87%. HP Adhesives Ltd. (HPAL) has a ROCE of 34.18%, which is above the benchmark median of 14.37%, a difference of +137.86%.

Track today's top gainers through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

HP Adhesives operates in the Chemicals sector and Chemicals industry. Against the same-industry benchmark of 141 companies, the stock’s P/E of 51 sits above the median of 21.25 and also above the average of 47.76, while its ROE of 132.86 and ROCE of 34.18 are well above benchmark medians and averages.

The supplied sector snapshot is useful because it places HP Adhesives Share Price in a comparable valuation and profitability framework rather than a stand-alone price narrative. The benchmark scope is explicitly the same industry, covering 141 companies. Within that group, the company’s P/E ratio is 51, compared with a median P/E of 21.25 across 115 companies and an average of 47.76. The benchmark range runs from 1.39 to 798.3. That means HP Adhesives is priced above the industry median and also modestly above the industry average on the available P/E data, even though it is still far below the highest multiple seen in the peer universe.

The P/B picture is somewhat closer to industry norms. HP Adhesives has a P/B ratio of 1.9, while the benchmark median is 1.6 and the average is 1.77 across 140 companies. The broader range spans from -61.33 to 42.4. So on book-value multiple, HP Adhesives Share Price trades somewhat above both the median and average, but not by a dramatic margin.

Profitability looks stronger relative to the industry backdrop. The company’s ROE of 132.86 compares with a median of 11.96 and an average of 15.5 across 141 companies. ROCE of 34.18 stands above the benchmark median of 14.37 and average of 17.65. Market-cap context also matters: HP Adhesives at Rs 308.24 crore is above the median industry market capitalisation of Rs 235.09 crore but below the average of Rs 572.1 crore, with the full range running from Rs 5.23 crore to Rs 3,136.86 crore. For anyone following market news, NSE news, BSE news or stocks in news, the stock’s appeal today comes from this mix of meaningful price action, above-benchmark profitability and a valuation that is richer than median sector levels.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Bhansali Engineering Polymers Ltd.	BEPL	3,136.86	15.24	2.65	42.11	56.88
Grauer & Weil (India) Ltd.	GRAUWEIL	3,067.33	19.11	2.73	14.35	19.47
Chemplast Sanmar Ltd.	CHEMPLASTS	2,824.63	0	-9.85	0	183.45
Rossari Biotech Ltd.	ROSSARI	2,824.55	18.58	2.06	16.17	24.37
Nocil Ltd.	NOCIL	2,788.48	41.89	1.55	12.95	17.71

HP Adhesives Ltd. (HPAL) has a P/E ratio of 51x compared with the displayed peer median of 18.58x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 132.86% compares with a peer median of 14.35% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 34.18% versus the displayed peer median of 24.37%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. HP Adhesives Ltd. (HPAL) has a market capitalisation of Rs 308.24 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 5 have a larger market capitalisation.

HP Adhesives Share Price looks distinctly smaller in scale than the listed peers supplied, but its profitability ratios are more striking than several larger Chemicals names. The company’s P/E of 51 is above most peers listed here, while ROE of 132.86 and ROCE of 34.18 compare strongly on several profitability measures.

The market-cap gap is the most visible starting point. HP Adhesives stands at Rs 308.24 crore, while Bhansali Engineering Polymers is at Rs 3,136.86 crore, Grauer & Weil at Rs 3,067.33 crore, Chemplast Sanmar at Rs 2,824.63 crore, Rossari Biotech at Rs 2,824.55 crore and Nocil at Rs 2,788.48 crore. Even the lower end of the peer set remains far larger than HP Adhesives. That matters because smaller market-cap stocks can see sharper price action and faster changes in trading sentiment.

On valuation, HP Adhesives trades at a P/E of 51. That is above Bhansali Engineering Polymers at 15.24, Grauer & Weil at 19.11, Rossari Biotech at 18.58, Nocil at 41.89, JUBILANT AGRI N CON PRO L at 21.65, JG Chemicals at 32.36, SH Kelkar And Company at 26.85 and GOCL Corporation at 1.39. Camlin Fine Sciences, at 408.88, is a clear outlier on the higher side. This suggests HP Adhesives Share Price is valued more aggressively than most peers shown, though not the most expensive in the entire list.

Profitability comparison is more favourable. ROE of 132.86 is above Bhansali Engineering Polymers at 42.11, Grauer & Weil at 14.35, Rossari Biotech at 16.17, Nocil at 12.95, JUBLCPL at 48.1, JG Chemicals at 29.78, Camlin Fine Sciences at 10.55, SH Kelkar at 15.21 and GOCL Corporation at 7.59. ROCE of 34.18 is below Bhansali Engineering Polymers at 56.88 and well below Chemplast Sanmar at 183.45, but above Grauer & Weil at 19.47, Rossari Biotech at 24.37, Nocil at 17.71, JG Chemicals at 29.05, SH Kelkar at 9.48 and GOCL Corporation at 6.53. JUBLCPL at 34.45 is very close. On P/B, HP Adhesives at 1.9 sits below Bhansali Engineering Polymers at 2.65, Grauer & Weil at 2.73, Rossari at 2.06, JUBLCPL at 6.11, JG Chemicals at 4.39 and Camlin Fine Sciences at 2.35, while above Nocil at 1.55 and SH Kelkar at 1.7. This is why Univest views HP Adhesives Share Price as a stock where valuation is demanding relative to many peers, but profitability metrics remain a major part of the market discussion.

Why Investors Are Watching HP Adhesives

HP Adhesives Share Price is getting attention because today’s move combines a meaningful 8.44% gain with a micro cap profile, active cross-exchange volume and financial metrics that are unusual enough to stand out within the Chemicals industry. For market movers and momentum analysis screens, it is the blend of price action and relative profitability that matters most.

• Verified price action: the stock rose Rs 3.27 to Rs 42 from Rs 38.73, after opening at Rs 42.4 and trading between Rs 41.76 and Rs 42.98.
• Volume participation: total volume reached 4,38,664 shares, including 4,13,559 on NSE and 25,105 on BSE, with turnover of Rs 0.11 crore.
• Fundamental context: P/E stands at 51, P/B at 1.9, ROE at 132.86, ROCE at 34.18, EPS at Rs 0.76 and dividend yield at 1.03.
• Sector positioning: the company’s P/E is above industry median and average, while ROE and ROCE are well above both benchmark levels in the same-industry dataset of 141 companies.
• Peer view: the stock is much smaller than the supplied peer group by market cap, yet compares strongly on return ratios.

What should investors monitor next? The key is whether HP Adhesives Share Price holds near today’s upper trading band, how volume evolves after the initial move, and whether the market continues to reward the company’s high reported profitability despite a valuation multiple that is above many sector and peer readings. That is the practical framework Univest would use in tracking this stock update.

About HP Adhesives

HP Adhesives Ltd. is classified in the Chemicals sector and Chemicals industry in the supplied dataset. That sector placement is important because it determines the benchmark universe used to evaluate the company’s valuation and profitability profile, and it also shapes how investors compare the stock with other listed names in the same business environment.

In the market today, HP Adhesives is being viewed as a Chemicals micro cap with a market capitalisation of Rs 308.24 crore. Within its industry dataset, the company sits above the median market-cap level of Rs 235.09 crore but below the average of Rs 572.1 crore. That positions it as a relatively small but not negligible listed player in its segment.

The company’s current market discussion is therefore being led less by broad size and more by the interaction between HP Adhesives Share Price, its valuation metrics and its profitability ratios. A P/E of 51 and P/B of 1.9 place it above median industry multiples, while ROE of 132.86 and ROCE of 34.18 place it well above the benchmark medians and averages. For readers tracking HP Adhesives Latest News, HP Adhesives Company News or HP Adhesives Shareholding Pattern updates on market platforms, this profile explains why the stock can attract attention during a strong single-day move even without a verified company-specific trigger in the supplied data.

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On Univest, users can monitor HP Adhesives Share Price Today alongside indicators such as P/E Ratio, P/B Ratio, ROE, ROCE, EPS, dividend yield, 52 week levels, volume behaviour and peer positioning within the Chemicals industry. That helps readers connect daily market news with deeper stock analysis, sector analysis and company financial context without reducing the discussion to a one-day move.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is HP Adhesives Share Price rising today?

Ans. HP Adhesives Share Price rose because the stock gained 8.44% in the current session, moving from Rs 38.73 to Rs 42. The supplied data confirms strong price action and active volume, but it does not identify a company-specific catalyst.

What is HP Adhesives Share Price Today?

Ans. HP Adhesives Share Price Today is Rs 42. The stock was up Rs 3.27, or 8.44%, from the previous close of Rs 38.73, after trading within an intraday range of Rs 41.76 to Rs 42.98.

What were the day high, day low and opening price for HP Adhesives?

Ans. HP Adhesives opened at Rs 42.4, touched a day high of Rs 42.98 and a day low of Rs 41.76. With the current price at Rs 42, the stock remained close to the upper end of the session range.

How much volume was traded in HP Adhesives today?

Ans. Total traded volume in HP Adhesives stood at 4,38,664 shares. Of this, 4,13,559 shares were traded on NSE and 25,105 on BSE, while reported turnover for the move was Rs 0.11 crore.

What is the market capitalisation of HP Adhesives?

Ans. HP Adhesives has a market capitalisation of Rs 308.24 crore based on the supplied data. That places the company in the Micro Cap category, which helps explain why an 8.44% daily move drew attention.

Is HP Adhesives expensive compared with its industry benchmark?

Ans. On the available sector snapshot, HP Adhesives trades at a P/E of 51 versus an industry median of 21.25 and average of 47.76. Its P/B of 1.9 is also above the median 1.6 and average 1.77.

How profitable is HP Adhesives based on the supplied data?

Ans. HP Adhesives shows ROE of 132.86 and ROCE of 34.18 in the supplied dataset. Both are above the Chemicals industry medians of 11.96 and 14.37 respectively, indicating unusually strong reported return metrics.

What are the key valuation and per-share metrics for HP Adhesives?

Ans. The supplied metrics show HP Adhesives at a P/E of 51 and a P/B of 1.9. EPS is Rs 0.76, which reflects earnings per share, while dividend yield stands at 1.03 based on current pricing.

How does HP Adhesives compare with listed Chemicals peers?

Ans. HP Adhesives is much smaller than peers such as Bhansali Engineering Polymers, Grauer & Weil, Rossari Biotech and Nocil by market cap. However, its ROE of 132.86 is above each of those supplied peer figures.

What should investors monitor next in HP Adhesives?

Ans. Investors can monitor whether HP Adhesives holds near today’s stronger price zone, how volume behaves after the initial move, and whether the market continues to balance its P/E of 51 against ROE of 132.86 and ROCE of 34.18.