Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) Share Price falls 3.39% today; stock closes at Rs 537.7

Published:   27 August 2026 at 2:41:49 PM IST

Hindustan Copper Share Price declined today as the stock closed at Rs 537.7, down 3.39% from the previous close of Rs 556.55. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 51,561.72 crore, placing it in the Large Cap category. Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) recorded a same-day share price fall, and the supplied data confirms the event without establishing a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking Hindustan Copper Share Price Today, the move matters because the day’s range, valuation multiples and sector comparison all provide useful context. Univest is covering the stock as part of its Hindustan Copper Stock News and Hindustan Copper Share News coverage so investors can review the factual price action, fundamentals and relative positioning in one place.

On the session itself, the stock opened at Rs 547.1, touched a high of Rs 553 and a low of Rs 536.6, before settling close to the lower end of the range. That path suggests the decline held through the day rather than appearing only in the final minutes. Turnover of Rs 75.44 crore shows active trading in the session, and the close remained below both the opening level and the prior close. For those following Hindustan Copper Share Price, the combination of a gap down from the previous session and a close near the day’s low gives a clear picture of the price action, even though the data does not point to a stated trigger.

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

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 537.7
Previous Close	Rs 556.55
Today's Move	-Rs 18.85 (-3.39%)
Open	Rs 547.1
High	Rs 553
Low	Rs 536.6
Turnover	Rs 75.44 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 51,561.72 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Hindustan Copper Share Price Today opened at Rs 547.1, traded between Rs 553 and Rs 536.6, and ended at Rs 537.7. That means the stock closed Rs 18.85 below the previous close of Rs 556.55, matching a 3.39% decline for the session. The price action shows a lower close than the opening level, with the day’s low near the closing price. Turnover stood at Rs 75.44 crore. Because the company is classified as a Large Cap, the fall is being read in the context of a sizeable listed business rather than a newly listed or unclassified name. In Hindustan Copper Share Price terms, the move is significant enough to draw attention, but the supplied data does not specify a separate trigger. For now, Hindustan Copper Stock News is centred on the day’s change, the intraday range and the close relative to the previous session.

The stock also remained above both of its longer-term moving averages in the supplied data, with the 50-day DMA at Rs 526.53 and the 200-day DMA at Rs 522.77. RSI at 56.42 suggests the session ended with momentum that is neither deeply stretched nor weak on the provided measure. These indicators do not explain the decline on their own, but they add context for readers watching Hindustan Copper Share Price Today alongside recent trend levels. For a single-session update, the main takeaway is that the stock declined despite closing above those two reference averages.

Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 51,561.72 crore
P/E Ratio	47.35x
P/B Ratio	14.57x
ROE	18.9%
ROCE	24%
EPS	Rs 11.75
Book Value Per Share	Rs 38.21
Dividend Yield	0.51%

Hindustan Copper has a market capitalisation of Rs 51,561.72 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 47.35x, P/B at 14.57x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 18.9% and ROCE of 24%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 11.75, book value per share of Rs 38.21, dividend yield of 0.51%, 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 17.83x, median ROE of 17.15%, median ROCE of 19.18%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Non – Ferrous Metals
Industry	Metal – Non Ferrous
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	47.35x
Benchmark Median P/E	17.83x
Benchmark Average P/E	23.74x
Benchmark P/E Range	5.7x to 129.9x
Company P/B Ratio	14.57x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.97x
Benchmark Average P/B	2.25x
Company ROE	18.9%
Benchmark Median ROE	17.15%
Benchmark Average ROE	24.03%
Company ROCE	24%
Benchmark Median ROCE	19.18%
Benchmark Average ROCE	26.92%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 51,561.72 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 431.68 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 21,870.24 crore

The company operates in the Non – Ferrous Metals sector and the Metal – Non Ferrous industry. The benchmark scope covers the same industry and includes 32 companies. Hindustan Copper Share Price is trading with a P/E of 47.35 against a benchmark median P/E of 17.83 and average P/E of 23.74, while the benchmark range spans from 5.7 to 129.9. Its P/B of 14.57 is also above the sector median P/B of 1.97 and average P/B of 2.25. On profitability, ROE of 18.9% is above the benchmark median of 17.15%, while ROCE of 24% is above the median of 19.18% and below the benchmark average of 26.92%. The sector’s market capitalisation median is Rs 431.68 crore and average is Rs 21,870.24 crore, with the company’s own market cap far above both. For Hindustan Copper Share Price Today, the sector snapshot shows that the stock is valued above most industry reference points even as the day’s price falls.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Hindustan Zinc	HINDZINC	2,50,054.38	15.52	9.43	76.94	69.83
Hindalco Industries	HINDALCO	2,35,958.78	14.5	1.65	10.26	10.45
Vedanta	VEDL	1,07,457.46	5.7	2.05	27.59	18.72
MALCO Energy	VOGL	16,087.34	0	-36.83	0	0
Gravita India	GRAVITA	13,294.75	34.67	5.31	21.53	21.95

Against the supplied peers, Hindustan Copper Share Price sits at Rs 537.7 with a P/E of 47.35 and P/B of 14.57. Hindustan Zinc trades at a P/E of 15.52, P/B of 9.43, ROE of 76.94% and ROCE of 69.83%, with market capitalisation of Rs 250,054.38 crore. Hindalco Industries has a P/E of 14.5 and P/B of 1.65, while Vedanta shows a P/E of 5.7 and P/B of 2.05. Gravita India carries a P/E of 34.67 and P/B of 5.31. On the supplied numbers, Hindustan Copper Share Price is at a higher P/E and P/B than these peers, while its ROE of 18.9% and ROCE of 24% are above Hindalco but below Hindustan Zinc. Univest’s peer view makes Hindustan Copper Stock News useful for relative valuation tracking.

That relative gap also helps explain why readers may watch the stock after a daily decline. Even with today’s fall, Hindustan Copper Share Price remains aligned to a large-cap profile and a profitability base that is stronger than some peers on the supplied metrics. The article does not infer whether valuation will compress, stabilise or move further; it only places the session within the available sector and peer data. For a single-day update, that combination of price action and relative multiples is often the most practical lens.

Why Investors Are Watching Hindustan Copper

• Hindustan Copper Share Price fell 3.39% today to Rs 537.7.
• The stock closed Rs 18.85 below the previous close of Rs 556.55.
• Today’s range was Rs 536.6 to Rs 553, with opening at Rs 547.1.
• P/E is 47.35 and P/B is 14.57, above the sector medians.
• ROE is 18.9%, ROCE is 24% and dividend yield is 0.51%.

About Hindustan Copper

Hindustan Copper operates in the Non – Ferrous Metals sector and the Metal – Non Ferrous industry. The stock is listed on Indian exchanges and tracked under the symbol HINDCOPPER. On the supplied data, Hindustan Copper Share Price is best understood as a large listed metals business with valuation and profitability metrics that can be compared against sector and peer reference points. Univest uses this company context to place today’s share price fall within a wider stock analysis framework.

Track Hindustan Copper Share Price on Univest

Use Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) live share-price page,Univest top decliners screener,Univest market blogsto review live stock data, top decliners and related market analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Hindustan Copper Share Price fall today?

Ans.  Hindustan Copper Share Price fell 3.39% today to Rs 537.7. The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst or external trigger for the decline.

What was Hindustan Copper Share Price today?

Ans.  Hindustan Copper Share Price today closed at Rs 537.7, compared with the previous close of Rs 556.55. The stock moved within an intraday range of Rs 536.6 to Rs 553.

What is Hindustan Copper’s market capitalisation?

Ans.  Hindustan Copper’s market capitalisation is Rs 51,561.72 crore. The data also places the company in the Large Cap category, giving the day’s share price fall a clear company-size context. The company operates in the Non – Ferrous Metals sector.

How does Hindustan Copper compare with sector valuation?

Ans.  Hindustan Copper Share Price is supported by a P/E of 47.35 and P/B of 14.57, both above the sector medians of 17.83 and 1.97 in the same industry benchmark of 32 companies.

What do ROE, ROCE and EPS show for Hindustan Copper?

Ans.  Hindustan Copper reports ROE of 18.9%, ROCE of 24% and EPS of Rs 11.75. These figures show profitability, capital return and per-share earnings in the same factual frame as the day’s price move.

How does Hindustan Copper compare with peers?

Ans.  On the supplied peer set, Hindustan Copper Share Price trades at higher P/E and P/B multiples than Hindalco, Vedanta, Gravita India and Hindustan Zinc. Its ROE and ROCE sit between the listed peers.

What is the book value and dividend yield for Hindustan Copper?

Ans.  Hindustan Copper’s book value is Rs 38.21 per share and dividend yield is 0.51%. These are factual valuation and payout metrics that help frame Hindustan Copper Share Price alongside today’s decline.