Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week Low

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price stood at Rs 1,970.45, down 1.23%, after hitting a fresh 52-week low of Rs 1,967. Market capitalisation was Rs 4,68,743.46 crore.

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price was at Rs 1,970.45 on 02 September 2026 at 10:48 AM IST, down Rs 24.55 or 1.23% for the day, after slipping to a fresh 52-week low of Rs 1,967. With a market capitalisation of Rs 4,68,743.46 crore, the stock’s move matters not only because it marks a new one-year low, but also because it comes in one of the Indian stock market’s largest FMCG names.

The supplied data confirms the price event and shows a weaker intraday setup, with the stock opening at Rs 1,986.20, failing to move above that level, and then falling to the day’s low. Turnover stood at Rs 5.23 crore. The data confirms that the stock is trending in Stocks in News and among 52 Week Low Stocks because of the fresh price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for why the stock is falling today.

For investors tracking Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Stock News, the immediate focus is on price action, valuation, profitability and how the company compares with its Household & Personal Products peers. Univest notes that the stock’s market position remains large, but the one-year low shifts attention toward whether operating quality and sector-relative valuation still support investor interest.

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 1,970.45
Previous Close	Rs 1,995
Today's Move	Rs -24.55 (-1.23%)
Open	Rs 1,986.2
High	Rs 1,986.2
Low	Rs 1,967
Turnover	Rs 5.23 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 4,68,743.46 crore

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) traded at Rs 1,970.45. versus the previous close of Rs 1,995, a fall of 1.23%. The stock opened at Rs 1,986.2, reached Rs 1,986.2, touched Rs 1,967.

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price Today reflects a weak trading session so far. The stock opened below the previous close, did not exceed the opening level of Rs 1,986.20, and touched a fresh 52-week trough at Rs 1,967 before recovering slightly to Rs 1,970.45.

From a pure Price Action perspective, the stock closed previously at Rs 1,995 and was later seen at Rs 1,970.45, translating into a day decline of Rs 24.55 or 1.23%. The session opened at Rs 1,986.20, which also remained the day’s high, while the day’s low matched the new 52-week low at Rs 1,967. That kind of intraday range indicates sustained Selling Pressure rather than a brief opening dip.

Turnover of Rs 5.23 crore shows that the move was recorded in active market trade, while the company’s Market Cap of Rs 4,68,743.46 crore underlines that this is not a thinly followed counter. For readers looking for a Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price Update, the verified data shows a stock making a fresh yearly low during the morning session on NSE and BSE-linked market tracking. The next question is whether the weakness in the Share Price is also supported by fundamental context.

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 4,68,743.46 crore
P/E Ratio	31.34x
P/B Ratio	9.12x
ROE	21.72%
ROCE	28.98%
EPS	Rs 63.66
Book Value Per Share	Rs 218.73
Dividend Yield	2.06%

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) fundamental metrics show P/E 31.34x, P/B 9.12x, ROE 21.72%, ROCE 28.98%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 468743.46 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 31.34x, P/B at 9.12x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 21.72% and ROCE of 28.98%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 63.66, book value per share of Rs 218.73, dividend yield of 2.06%, 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 29.74x, median ROE of 16.35%, median ROCE of 18.25%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	FMCG
Industry	Household & Personal Products
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	31.34x
Benchmark Median P/E	29.74x
Benchmark Average P/E	52.7x
Benchmark P/E Range	7.54x to 269.27x
Company P/B Ratio	9.12x
Benchmark Median P/B	3.58x
Company ROE	21.72%
Benchmark Median ROE	16.35%
Company ROCE	28.98%
Benchmark Median ROCE	18.25%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 4,68,743.46 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 1,367.3 crore

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) is classified under sector: FMCG and industry: Household & Personal Products.

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) has a P/E ratio of 31.34x, which is above the benchmark median of 29.74x, a difference of +5.38%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) has a ROE of 21.72%, which is above the benchmark median of 16.35%, a difference of +32.84%. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) has a ROCE of 28.98%, which is above the benchmark median of 18.25%, a difference of +58.79%.

Track stocks falling to yearly lows through the Univest 52-week-low screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.	GODREJCP	92,404.44	48.14	7.02	15.14	17.96
Dabur India Ltd.	DABUR	67,969.16	34.57	5.74	16.99	21.37
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd.	COLPAL	50,426.14	37.45	25.95	80.8	110.06
Cupid Ltd.	CUPID	37,677.39	269.27	74.8	31.18	33.93
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd.	PGHH	25,581.17	32.35	29.77	120.51	157.81

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) has a P/E ratio of 31.34x compared with the displayed peer median of 37.45x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 21.72% compares with a peer median of 31.18% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 28.98% versus the displayed peer median of 33.93%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) has a market capitalisation of Rs 4,68,743.46 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching Hindustan Unilever Ltd.

• The stock hit a fresh 52-week low of Rs 1,967 and was trading at Rs 1,970.45, down 1.23%.
• Intraday trade stayed below the previous close of Rs 1,995, with the open and high both at Rs 1,986.20.
• Fundamentals remain material, with P/E at 31.34, ROE at 21.72, ROCE at 28.98 and dividend yield at 2.06.
• Its market capitalisation of Rs 4,68,743.46 crore is far above both industry median and average benchmarks.
• Peer and sector comparisons show premium valuation features alongside stronger-than-median profitability.

About Hindustan Unilever Ltd.

Hindustan Unilever Ltd. operates in the FMCG sector and is classified under the Household & Personal Products industry. In market-structure terms, it is one of the largest listed companies in its space, with a market capitalisation of Rs 4,68,743.46 crore, far ahead of the peer group supplied for comparison.

The company’s positioning in Household & Personal Products makes it relevant to investors tracking defensive consumption names on NSE and BSE. Based on the supplied industry mapping, it sits within a segment where listed peer valuations, profitability and market size vary widely, from smaller-cap businesses to premium consumer franchises. That context matters because Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price is being judged not only on today’s stock move, but also against the economics of a large branded consumer business in India. For readers following Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Company News and Stock Updates, the combination of size, profitability and sector leadership is what keeps the stock under close watch on Univest.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price in focus today?

Ans. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price is in focus because the stock fell 1.23% to Rs 1,970.45 after touching a fresh 52-week low of Rs 1,967. The supplied data confirms the event, but not a company-specific catalyst.

What is the fresh 52-week low for Hindustan Unilever Ltd.?

Ans. The fresh 52-week low for Hindustan Unilever Ltd. is Rs 1,967. The stock later traded at Rs 1,970.45 on 02 September 2026, remaining below the previous close of Rs 1,995 during the session.

What does today’s price action show for Hindustan Unilever Ltd.?

Ans. Today’s price action shows weakness through the session. The stock opened at Rs 1,986.20, which also remained the day’s high, and then dropped to Rs 1,967 before trading slightly higher at Rs 1,970.45.

What is Hindustan Unilever Ltd. market capitalisation?

Ans. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. had a market capitalisation of Rs 4,68,743.46 crore in the supplied data. That places it far above the same-industry median market cap of Rs 1,367.30 crore and average of Rs 12,119.47 crore.

How is Hindustan Unilever Ltd. valued on P/E and P/B?

Ans. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. trades at a P/E of 31.34 and a P/B of 9.12. Its P/E is above the industry median of 29.74, while its P/B is well above the industry median of 3.58.

What do the profitability metrics indicate for Hindustan Unilever Ltd.?

Ans. The company’s ROE stands at 21.72 and ROCE at 28.98, showing solid profitability on the supplied numbers. Both metrics are above the same-industry medians of 16.35 for ROE and 18.25 for ROCE.

What are the EPS, book value and dividend yield of Hindustan Unilever Ltd.?

Ans. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. reported EPS of Rs 63.66, book value per share of Rs 218.73 and dividend yield of 2.06. These figures add valuation and income context to the stock’s fresh one-year low.

How does Hindustan Unilever Ltd. compare with peers?

Ans. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. is much larger than supplied peers such as Godrej Consumer Products, Dabur India and Colgate-Palmolive (India). Its P/E of 31.34 is lower than several peers, while ROE and ROCE remain solid but not peer-leading.

Which sector does Hindustan Unilever Ltd. belong to?

Ans. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. belongs to the FMCG sector and the Household & Personal Products industry. The supplied benchmark covers 30 same-industry companies and 252 companies across the broader sector universe.

Where can investors track Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price updates?

Ans. Investors can track Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Share Price on Univest for live share price monitoring, 52-week levels, valuation ratios, profitability metrics, peer comparison and sector context. That helps connect daily stock moves with broader financial analysis.