Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) Share Price Falls 2.1% as Large Cap Sinks to Rs 469.85

Hindustan Copper Share Price moved lower on 08 October 2026, with the stock last traded at Rs 469.85, down 2.1% from the previous close of Rs 479.95. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 46,963.52 crore, keeping it in the Large Cap category. Hindustan Copper Share Price is drawing attention because the decline came without a company-specific catalyst being established. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger. In the latest session, Hindustan Copper Share Price moved within a narrow intraday band and stayed close to the day’s low. For readers following Hindustan Copper Share Price on Univest, the move is relevant because the valuation profile remains well above the sector median even after the decline.

Hindustan Copper Share Price also matters for investors tracking Hindustan Copper Share Price today because the stock combines a high ROE and ROCE profile with a premium valuation versus the non-ferrous metal set. According to latest Univest figures, the market is pricing in stronger financial quality than many listed peers, while today’s price fall has brought short-term share price news into focus.

Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 469.85
Previous Close	Rs 479.95
Today's Move	-Rs 10.10 (-2.1%)
Open	Rs 480.9
High	Rs 485.4
Low	Rs 468.3
Market Capitalisation	Rs 46,963.52 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Hindustan Copper Share Price opened at Rs 480.90, touched a high of Rs 485.40 and a low of Rs 468.30, and was last traded at Rs 469.85. The share price fall of Rs 10.10 from the previous close reflects a 2.1% decline for the latest session. Hindustan Copper Share Price therefore moved below the prior close soon after the open and stayed under pressure through the day’s range. The company’s market capitalisation of Rs 46,963.52 crore places it squarely in the Large Cap bracket, which is important context for Hindustan Copper Share Price Today. For readers scanning Hindustan Copper Share Price Live updates, the key takeaway is straightforward: the stock traded below the previous close and finished near the lower end of its intraday range. Hindustan Copper Share Price, on today’s move alone, shows a measured decline rather than a sharp dislocation, and that sets up the fundamental discussion that follows.

Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 46,963.52 crore
P/E Ratio	40.83x
P/B Ratio	12.56x
ROE	30.67%
ROCE	39.44%
EPS	Rs 11.75
Book Value Per Share	Rs 38.21
Dividend Yield	0.6%

Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) fundamental metrics show P/E 40.83x, P/B 12.56x, ROE 30.67%, ROCE 39.44%. Taken on their own, these numbers offer context rather than a trading signal.

Hindustan Copper has a market capitalisation of Rs 46,963.52 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 40.83x, P/B at 12.56x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 30.67% and ROCE of 39.44%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 11.75, book value per share of Rs 38.21, dividend yield of 0.6%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 20.41x, median ROE of 18.05%, median ROCE of 18.91%. They set out the fundamental picture and are not a rating on the stock.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Non – Ferrous Metals
Industry	Metal – Non Ferrous
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	40.83x
Benchmark Median P/E	20.41x
Benchmark Average P/E	23.79x
Benchmark P/E Range	5.19x to 118.02x
Company P/B Ratio	12.56x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.08x
Benchmark Average P/B	2.56x
Company ROE	30.67%
Benchmark Median ROE	18.05%
Benchmark Average ROE	23.82%
Company ROCE	39.44%
Benchmark Median ROCE	18.91%
Benchmark Average ROCE	26.9%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 46,963.52 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 411.74 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 20,229.78 crore

Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) operates in the Non – Ferrous Metals sector, within the Metal – Non Ferrous industry.

Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) has a P/E ratio of 40.83x, which is above the benchmark median of 20.41x, a difference of +100.05%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) has a ROE of 30.67%, which is above the benchmark median of 18.05%, a difference of +69.92%. Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) has a ROCE of 39.44%, which is above the benchmark median of 18.91%, a difference of +108.57%.

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

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Hindustan Zinc	HINDZINC	2,35,899.56	13.66	8.29	76.94	69.83
Hindalco Industries	HINDALCO	2,11,216.82	12.5	1.42	10.26	10.45
Vedanta	VEDL	1,04,231.39	5.19	1.87	27.59	18.72
MALCO Energy	VOGL	12,161.31	NA	-27.84	NA	NA
Gravita India	GRAVITA	11,076.8	28.18	4.32	16.73	17.18

Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) has a P/E ratio of 40.83x compared with the displayed peer median of 13.08x. The comparison is relative and should not be read as a recommendation. Its ROE of 30.67% compares with a peer median of 22.16% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 39.44% versus the displayed peer median of 17.95%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) has a market capitalisation of Rs 46,963.52 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 3 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching Hindustan Copper

• Hindustan Copper Share Price fell 2.1% in the latest session and is trading near the lower end of the day’s range.
• Hindustan Copper Share Price carries a P/E of 40.83 and a P/B of 12.56, both above the sector centre.
• Hindustan Copper Share Price shows ROE of 30.67% and ROCE of 39.44%, which are stronger than the sector median.
• Hindustan Copper Share Price sits in the Large Cap category with market capitalisation of Rs 46,963.52 crore.
• Hindustan Copper Share Price is being watched alongside sector peers in Non – Ferrous Metals and Metal – Non Ferrous.

About Hindustan Copper

Hindustan Copper operates in the Non – Ferrous Metals sector and the Metal – Non Ferrous industry. The business is associated with copper production and related metal operations, and its listing places Hindustan Copper Share Price within a sector that is often assessed through valuation, return ratios and peer positioning. Hindustan Copper Share Price is supported by a strong ROE and ROCE profile, while its EPS and book value provide a useful base for analysis of per-share economics. The company’s Large Cap status also shapes how investors view Hindustan Copper Share Price compared with smaller metal companies in the same industry. In Univest, this combination of scale, returns and valuation is central to the stock’s profile.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Hindustan Copper Share Price fall today?

Ans. Hindustan Copper Share Price fell 2.1% to Rs 469.85 from the previous close of Rs 479.95. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established for the move.

What is the current Hindustan Copper Share Price?

Ans. Hindustan Copper Share Price was last traded at Rs 469.85 on 08 October 2026 at 1:53:14 PM IST. The stock opened at Rs 480.90 and moved within a range of Rs 468.30 to Rs 485.40.

How much did Hindustan Copper Share Price decline today?

Ans. Hindustan Copper Share Price declined by Rs 10.10, which translates into a 2.1% fall versus the previous close. That places the move in the latest session rather than as a multi-day trend.

Is Hindustan Copper Share Price expensive compared with peers?

Ans. Hindustan Copper Share Price trades at a P/E of 40.83 and a P/B of 12.56, both above the sector median and above several listed peers. The stock’s valuation therefore sits on the richer side of the peer set.

What does Hindustan Copper Fundamental Analysis show?

Ans. Hindustan Copper Fundamental Analysis shows ROE of 30.67%, ROCE of 39.44%, EPS of Rs 11.75, book value of Rs 38.21 and dividend yield of 0.6. These numbers indicate stronger returns alongside a premium valuation.

How does Hindustan Copper compare with the sector benchmark?

Ans. In the Non – Ferrous Metals benchmark of 32 companies, Hindustan Copper Share Price is above the median on P/E, P/B, ROE and ROCE. That makes its return profile stronger than the benchmark centre.

What is Hindustan Copper market capitalisation today?

Ans. Hindustan Copper Share Price corresponds to a market capitalisation of Rs 46,963.52 crore. That places the company in the Large Cap category and well above the sector median market capitalisation.

Which peers are relevant for Hindustan Copper Share Price?

Ans. Relevant peers include Hindustan Zinc, Hindalco Industries, Vedanta and Gravita India These names help place Hindustan Copper Share Price against valuation, return ratios and market capitalisation in the same industry.

Should investors track Hindustan Copper Share Price on Univest?

Ans. Yes. Univest lets readers follow Hindustan Copper Share Price with live price, valuation ratios, sector context and peer comparison in one place. That makes it easier to monitor the stock’s latest market position and financial backdrop.