Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) Share Price falls 2.18% today; stock slips to Rs 501.90

Published:   24 September 2026 at 11:49:19 AM IST

Hindustan Copper Share Price fell to Rs 501.90 today, down 2.18%, with market capitalisation at Rs 49,149 crore. The move puts Hindustan Copper back in focus on Univest as investors review today’s decline alongside valuation, sector and peer context. The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. Even so, the stock’s News Today search interest is understandable because the fall comes after a close near Rs 513.10 and keeps the company active in stock analysis screens. The latest share price update is best read with fundamentals, sector benchmarks and ownership context rather than speculation.

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

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 501.9
Previous Close	Rs 513.1
Today's Move	-Rs 11.20 (-2.18%)
Open	Rs 503.65
High	Rs 507
Low	Rs 500.05
Turnover	Rs 16.45 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 49,149 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Hindustan Copper Share Price Today closed at Rs 501.90, compared with the previous close of Rs 513.10, which means a decline of Rs 11.20 or 2.18% in a single session. The stock opened at Rs 503.65, touched an intraday high of Rs 507.00 and a low of Rs 500.05. That range shows that the day’s move stayed contained around the Rs 500 mark, even as the share price fall kept the counter in market news. Turnover stood at Rs 16.45 crore, which is a factual traded-value figure and should be read as part of the session snapshot, not as a cause of the decline. With the company placed in the Large Cap category by the supplied data, the day’s price action is being tracked closely by market participants watching Hindustan Copper Share Price Live and Hindustan Copper Stock News on Univest. The event is straightforward: the stock declined, and the data does not provide a company-specific trigger. That makes the next lens a closer look at valuation and business quality, which is where Hindustan Copper Share Price analysis moves next.

Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 49,149 crore
P/E Ratio	43.65x
P/B Ratio	13.43x
ROE	30.67%
ROCE	39.44%
EPS	Rs 11.75
Book Value Per Share	Rs 38.21
Dividend Yield	0.56%

The above metrics also show that Hindustan Copper Share Price is not moving in isolation from business quality markers. A higher P/E and P/B can indicate that the market is paying a premium relative to earnings and book value, while ROE and ROCE help show how efficiently the company has used equity and capital employed. Because the supplied data does not include revenue, net profit, margins or cash-flow figures, the analysis remains anchored to the exact values available. For investors scanning Hindustan Copper Latest News, the key point is that today’s share price fall has to be read against a company that still shows substantial profitability ratios, but also a valuation that is far above the sector norm described below. That naturally leads to shareholding and ownership context on Univest.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Non – Ferrous Metals
Industry	Metal – Non Ferrous
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	43.65x
Benchmark Median P/E	19.55x
Benchmark Average P/E	24x
Benchmark P/E Range	5.37x to 130.22x
Company P/B Ratio	13.43x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.14x
Benchmark Average P/B	2.59x
Company ROE	30.67%
Benchmark Median ROE	16.91%
Benchmark Average ROE	24.36%
Company ROCE	39.44%
Benchmark Median ROCE	18.91%
Benchmark Average ROCE	27.3%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 49,149 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 434.48 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 20,990.04 crore

Hindustan Copper operates in the Non – Ferrous Metals sector and the Metal – Non Ferrous industry, using the benchmark scope of the same industry across 32 companies. Within that set, Hindustan Copper Share Price sits alongside a sector median P/E of 19.55 and an average P/E of 24.00, while the company’s own P/E is 43.65. On P/B, the company’s 13.43 compares with a sector median of 2.14 and an average of 2.59. On profitability, Hindustan Copper’s ROE of 30.67% is above the benchmark median of 16.91% and above the benchmark average of 24.36%. Its ROCE of 39.44% is also above the benchmark median of 18.91% and above the benchmark average of 27.30%. The benchmark market capitalisation median is Rs 434.48 crore and the average is Rs 20,990.04 crore, while Hindustan Copper’s market capitalisation is Rs 49,149 crore. This sector picture is central to Hindustan Copper Share Price Today because it shows that the stock is valued materially above the industry’s central tendency while also posting stronger-than-benchmark return ratios. In stock market terms, that combination often makes valuation and profitability the core comparison points for Hindustan Copper Stock Analysis and Hindustan Copper Fundamental Analysis on Univest.

The same industry benchmark also helps place the move in context for investors tracking Non – Ferrous Metals news. Hindustan Zinc has a P/E of 14.75, P/B of 8.96, ROE of 76.94% and ROCE of 69.83%, with market capitalisation of Rs 2,49,399.45 crore. Hindalco Industries shows a P/E of 13.72, P/B of 1.56, ROE of 10.26% and ROCE of 10.45%, with market capitalisation of Rs 2,19,104.59 crore. Vedanta reports a P/E of 5.37, P/B of 1.93, ROE of 27.59% and ROCE of 18.72%, with market capitalisation of Rs 1,02,452.17 crore. Compared with these peers, Hindustan Copper Share Price carries the highest listed P/E among the named large peers here and a much higher P/B than all except Hindustan Zinc. That comparison does not explain today’s fall, but it does explain why valuation remains central whenever Hindustan Copper Stock News is discussed in the sector context. Univest users following the stock can therefore compare company-specific numbers with the broader metal universe rather than relying on a single session move.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Hindustan Zinc	HINDZINC	2,49,399.45	14.75	8.96	76.94	69.83
Hindalco Industries	HINDALCO	2,19,104.59	13.72	1.56	10.26	10.45
Vedanta	VEDL	1,02,452.17	5.37	1.93	27.59	18.72
MALCO Energy	VOGL	14,022.65	0	-32.1	0	0
Gravita India	GRAVITA	11,545.86	29.41	4.51	16.73	17.18

Peer comparison shows that Hindustan Copper Share Price is trading on a richer valuation than several listed names in the non-ferrous metal space. Its P/E of 43.65 is above Hindustan Zinc at 14.75, Hindalco at 13.72, Vedanta at 5.37 and Gravita India at 29.41 in the comparison set. Its P/B of 13.43 is higher than Hindalco at 1.56, Vedanta at 1.93 and Gravita India at 4.51, and also above Jain Resource Recycling at 6.40. On profitability, Hindustan Copper’s ROE of 30.67% is below Hindustan Zinc’s 76.94% but above Hindalco’s 10.26%, Vedanta’s 27.59% and Gravita India’s 16.73%. ROCE of 39.44% is below Hindustan Zinc’s 69.83% but above Hindalco’s 10.45%, Vedanta’s 18.72% and Gravita India’s 17.18%. With market capitalisation of Rs 49,149 crore, Hindustan Copper stands below the very large peer set in size but well above several smaller listed comparables. That is why Hindustan Copper Share Price remains an active stock analysis name on Univest for readers comparing valuation and return ratios across the sector.

Why Investors Are Watching Hindustan Copper

• Hindustan Copper Share Price fell 2.18% today to Rs 501.90, compared with the previous close of Rs 513.10.
• The stock’s day range was Rs 500.05 to Rs 507.00, while the session opened at Rs 503.65.
• Market capitalisation stands at Rs 49,149 crore, and the company is classified as Large Cap in the supplied data.
• P/E is 43.65, P/B is 13.43, ROE is 30.67% and ROCE is 39.44%, which keeps fundamentals central to the Hindustan Copper Share Price debate.
• In the non-ferrous metals peer set, Hindustan Copper Share Price compares with Hindustan Zinc, Hindalco, Vedanta, Gravita India, Jain Resource Recycling and others on valuation and returns.

About Hindustan Copper

Hindustan Copper operates in the Non – Ferrous Metals sector and the Metal – Non Ferrous industry. The supplied classification places the company within a broad metals universe that includes mining, processing and related metal businesses, but the present dataset does not add company-description detail beyond that sector and industry frame. For that reason, the most factual way to view Hindustan Copper Share Price is through the available market data, valuation ratios and peer comparisons. On Univest, that keeps the article tied to verified numbers rather than assumptions. Readers tracking Hindustan Copper Company News can use the sector and industry labels as the starting point for deeper stock analysis, while the company’s listed peers provide the comparison set used throughout this article.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Hindustan Copper Share Price fall today?

Ans.  The supplied data confirms that Hindustan Copper Share Price fell 2.18% today to Rs 501.90, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for the move. The session details are still useful for stock news tracking.

What is Hindustan Copper Share Price today?

Ans.  Hindustan Copper Share Price today is Rs 501.90. It finished below the previous close of Rs 513.10, with the day’s decline at Rs 11.20 or 2.18% according to the supplied market data.

What is the market capitalisation of Hindustan Copper?

Ans.  Hindustan Copper has a market capitalisation of Rs 49,149 crore. The supplied data classifies the company as Large Cap, which gives context to the current Hindustan Copper Share Price discussion.

Is Hindustan Copper expensive compared with sector peers?

Ans.  Hindustan Copper trades at a P/E of 43.65 and P/B of 13.43, both above the sector median and average in the supplied benchmark set. That makes valuation a key factor in Hindustan Copper Share Price analysis.

How does Hindustan Copper compare with peers on profitability?

Ans.  Hindustan Copper reports ROE of 30.67% and ROCE of 39.44%, above the sector benchmark median and average. These figures help explain why Hindustan Copper Share Price is followed closely in peer comparison screens.

What does the dividend yield show for Hindustan Copper?

Ans.  Hindustan Copper’s dividend yield is 0.56%. This is a historical payout measure relative to the current price, and it adds context to Hindustan Copper Share Price without implying any future payout outcome.

What are the key ratios to track in Hindustan Copper Stock News?

Ans.  The key supplied ratios are P/E of 43.65, P/B of 13.43, ROE of 30.67%, ROCE of 39.44%, EPS of Rs 11.75 and book value of Rs 38.21. Together they shape Hindustan Copper Share Price analysis.