Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC): Hindustan Construction Company Share Price rises 5.94% today to Rs 22.3

Published: 24 August 2026 at 9:48:44 AM IST

HCC Share Price rose today, with Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. closing at Rs 22.3 after a gain of 5.94% from the previous close of Rs 21.05. The stock moved between Rs 21 and Rs 22.3 during the session, opened at Rs 21.04 and finished at the day high. Its market capitalisation stood at Rs 5,513.98 crore, which places the move in clear market context for HCC Share Price Today and HCC Stock News readers. The verified data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. In that setting, Univest tracks the same-day share price rise through price action, valuation, sector comparison and company fundamentals so readers can separate what is known from what is not. For investors searching HCC Share Price, this is a factual update on how the stock performed in the Share Market Today.

HCC Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 22.3
Previous Close	Rs 21.05
Today's Move	Rs 1.25 (+5.94%)
Open	Rs 21.04
High	Rs 22.3
Low	Rs 21
Turnover	Rs 2.21 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 5,513.98 crore
Market Cap Category	Mid Cap

Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) rose to Rs 22.3 from the previous close of Rs 21.05, a move of Rs 1.25 or 5.94%. The stock opened at Rs 21.04, reached a high of Rs 22.3, recorded a low of Rs 21.

HCC Share Price Today reflects a same-day rise of Rs 1.25, or 5.94%, to Rs 22.3. The stock opened almost unchanged at Rs 21.04, moved within a narrow intraday band of Rs 21 to Rs 22.3, and ended at the session high. That sequence confirms a straightforward price rise rather than a broader multi-session trend. The turnover of Rs 2.21 crore provides the traded-value context for the move, while the previous close of Rs 21.05 remains the reference point for the day's change. For HCC Stock News and HCC Share News, the key verified takeaway is simple: the stock rose today, and the available data does not identify the reason behind the move. Univest presents the event as a market update first, with no unsupported catalyst added.

Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 5,513.98 crore
P/E Ratio	33.24x
P/B Ratio	2.53x
ROE	10.92%
ROCE	24.16%
EPS	Rs 0.63
Book Value Per Share	Rs 8.31
Dividend Yield	0%

Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) fundamental metrics show P/E 33.24x, P/B 2.53x, ROE 10.92%, ROCE 24.16%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 5513.98 crore and falls in the Mid Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 33.24x, P/B at 2.53x 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. Additional supplied 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 supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 14.52x, median ROE of 13.64%, median ROCE of 16.35%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Infrastructure
Industry	Engineering – Construction
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	33.24x
Benchmark Median P/E	14.52x
Benchmark Average P/E	36.68x
Benchmark P/E Range	0x to 622.25x
Company P/B Ratio	2.53x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.38x
Company ROE	10.92%
Benchmark Median ROE	13.64%
Company ROCE	24.16%
Benchmark Median ROCE	16.35%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 5,513.98 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 245.43 crore

Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) is classified under sector: Infrastructure and industry: Engineering – Construction.

Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) has a P/E ratio of 33.24x, which is above the benchmark median of 14.52x, a difference of +128.93%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) has a ROE of 10.92%, which is below the benchmark median of 13.64%, a difference of -19.94%. Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) has a ROCE of 24.16%, which is above the benchmark median of 16.35%, a difference of +47.77%.

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 (%)
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.	LT	5,62,460.94	33.9	4.94	18.59	15.98
Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd.	RVNL	46,975.5	52.22	4.71	8.98	10.81
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd.	KPIL	23,957.68	21.08	2.96	14.42	18.95
IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd.	IRB	22,863.65	23.96	1.05	38.61	24.76
ITD Cementation India Ltd.	CEMPRO	21,896.9	36.4	8.62	28.24	33.53

Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) has a P/E ratio of 33.24x compared with the displayed peer median of 33.9x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 10.92% compares with a peer median of 18.59% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 24.16% versus the displayed peer median of 18.95%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 5,513.98 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 5 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching HCC

• HCC Share Price rose 5.94% today to Rs 22.3, ending at the day high of Rs 22.3.
• The previous close was Rs 21.05, and the day's move was Rs 1.25 higher on the session.
• Market capitalisation stood at Rs 5,513.98 crore, which places HCC among the larger names in the supplied industry set.
• P/E is 33.24 and P/B is 2.53, so HCC Share Price can be compared with peers on both earnings and book-value multiples.
• ROE is 10.92% and ROCE is 24.16%, giving HCC Share Price a mixed profitability profile versus the same-industry benchmark.

About Hindustan Construction Company Ltd.

Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. operates in the Infrastructure sector and the Engineering – Construction industry. The company is known for participating in large civil engineering and construction projects, and its listed market value is reflected in HCC Market Cap of Rs 5,513.98 crore. In HCC Stock News coverage, the business context matters because the company sits inside a sector where valuation, returns on capital and peer comparison can differ widely.

From a company-analysis standpoint, HCC Share Price is best read with the supplied earnings and asset-based metrics rather than with assumptions about a single-day move. EPS of Rs 0.63 and book value of Rs 8.31 per share help frame the business behind the stock price. Dividend yield is 0, so the current data does not show a payout component. For readers using Univest, the goal is to understand what the company does and how its financial profile compares with the wider industry, not to infer a reason for today's rise that is not verified.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did HCC share price rise today?

Ans. HCC Share Price rose 5.94% to Rs 22.3, but the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The move is best read as a verified same-day price rise alongside turnover of Rs 2.21 crore.

What was HCC share price today?

Ans. HCC Share Price Today was Rs 22.3, which was Rs 1.25 higher than the previous close of Rs 21.05. The stock also touched the day high of Rs 22.3. The previous close was Rs 21.05.

How much did HCC stock gain today?

Ans. HCC Share Price gained 5.94% on the day. The absolute move was Rs 1.25, and the stock opened at Rs 21.04 before ending the session at Rs 22.3. The previous close was Rs 21.05.

What is HCC market cap?

Ans. HCC Market Cap stood at Rs 5,513.98 crore in the supplied data. Market capitalisation shows company size in the market, while valuation and profitability metrics provide additional context. The company operates in the Infrastructure sector.

What is HCC P/E ratio and P/B ratio?

Ans. HCC has a P/E ratio of 33.24 and a P/B ratio of 2.53. Compared with the same-industry median, the P/E is above and the P/B is also above the benchmark median.

How does HCC compare with infrastructure peers?

Ans. HCC Share Price sits in a peer set that includes LT, RVNL, KPIL, IRB and ITD Cementation. Its P/E is close to LT, while its ROCE of 24.16% is stronger than several peers.

What do HCC earnings metrics show?

Ans. HCC reports EPS of Rs 0.63, book value of Rs 8.31 and dividend yield of 0. These numbers show the earnings, accounting net worth and payout backdrop behind HCC Share Price.

Is HCC part of the infrastructure sector?

Ans. Yes, HCC operates in the Infrastructure sector and the Engineering – Construction industry. That sector context is important for HCC Share Price because the same-industry benchmark spans 170 companies. The stock belongs to the Infrastructure sector.