Hindustan Zinc Ltd. (HINDZINC): Hindustan Zinc Share Price rises 2.65% to Rs 588.70

Published: 18 September 2026 at 9:49:48 AM IST

Hindustan Zinc Share Price is in focus after the stock rose 2.65% to Rs 588.70 on 18 September 2026, adding Rs 15.20 from the previous close of Rs 573.50. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 2,40,188.26 crore, placing it among the most valuable names in its industry benchmark set. The day opened at Rs 578 and touched an intraday high of Rs 591.80 and a low of Rs 578.

The supplied data confirms the price rise and shows the stock ended the session above both its open and previous close, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today, the most relevant verified context is the move itself, the turnover of Rs 6.38 crore, and the company’s fundamental profile. Univest is using only the supplied data here, so the note stays factual and event-led. Investors watching Hindustan Zinc Stock News can use this update to understand how the session unfolded and what numbers now frame Hindustan Zinc Share Price News.

Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 588.7
Previous Close	Rs 573.5
Today's Move	Rs 15.2 (+2.65%)
Open	Rs 578
High	Rs 591.8
Low	Rs 578
Turnover	Rs 6.38 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,40,188.26 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Hindustan Zinc Ltd. (HINDZINC) rose to Rs 588.7 from the previous close of Rs 573.5, a move of Rs 15.2 or 2.65%. The stock opened at Rs 578, reached a high of Rs 591.8, recorded a low of Rs 578.

Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today reflects a clean same-day gain of Rs 15.20, or 2.65%, with the stock closing at Rs 588.70 versus Rs 573.50 previously. The day’s range between Rs 578 and Rs 591.80 shows that the session stayed within a relatively tight band while ending closer to the upper end of that band. The opening price of Rs 578 also placed the stock above the previous close from the start of trading. On the facts supplied, this is a Hindustan Zinc Share Price Rise that can be described directly, without assigning a cause. For Hindustan Zinc Share Price Live tracking, the key session markers are the open, high, low, close and turnover.

In plain Stock Market Today terms, Hindustan Zinc Stock Gaining Today is best understood through the actual price change rather than speculation. Univest notes that the move also makes Hindustan Zinc one of the Stocks in News for the session, but the verified data only confirms the day’s price action and does not identify why the stock moved.

Hindustan Zinc Ltd. (HINDZINC) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,40,188.26 crore
P/E Ratio	14.2x
P/B Ratio	8.62x
ROE	76.94%
ROCE	69.83%
EPS	Rs 40.39
Book Value Per Share	Rs 66.5
Dividend Yield	1.74%

Hindustan Zinc Ltd. (HINDZINC) fundamental metrics show P/E 14.2x, P/B 8.62x, ROE 76.94%, ROCE 69.83%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

Hindustan Zinc Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 240188.26 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 14.2x, P/B at 8.62x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 76.94% and ROCE of 69.83%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 40.39, book value per share of Rs 66.5, dividend yield of 1.74%, 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 20.82x, median ROE of 16.91%, median ROCE of 18.91%. 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	14.2x
Benchmark Median P/E	20.82x
Benchmark Average P/E	56.59x
Benchmark P/E Range	5.1x to 988x
Company P/B Ratio	8.62x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.85x
Company ROE	76.94%
Benchmark Median ROE	16.91%
Company ROCE	69.83%
Benchmark Median ROCE	18.91%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,40,188.26 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 441 crore

Hindustan Zinc Ltd. (HINDZINC) is classified under sector: Non – Ferrous Metals and industry: Metal – Non Ferrous.

Hindustan Zinc Ltd. (HINDZINC) has a P/E ratio of 14.2x, which is below the benchmark median of 20.82x, a difference of -31.8%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

Hindustan Zinc Ltd. (HINDZINC) has a ROE of 76.94%, which is above the benchmark median of 16.91%, a difference of +355%. Hindustan Zinc Ltd. (HINDZINC) has a ROCE of 69.83%, which is above the benchmark median of 18.91%, a difference of +269.28%.

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 (%)
Hindalco Industries Ltd.	HINDALCO	2,18,700.09	13.48	1.54	10.26	10.45
Vedanta Ltd.	VEDL	1,00,105.93	5.1	1.83	27.59	18.72
Hindustan Copper Ltd.	HINDCOPPER	46,586.38	41.3	12.71	30.67	39.44
MALCO Energy Ltd.	VOGL	13,623.79	0	-31.19	0	0
Gravita India Ltd.	GRAVITA	11,975.79	30.34	4.65	16.73	17.18

Hindustan Zinc Ltd. (HINDZINC) has a P/E ratio of 14.2x compared with the displayed peer median of 13.48x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 76.94% compares with a peer median of 16.73% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 69.83% versus the displayed peer median of 17.18%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Hindustan Zinc Ltd. (HINDZINC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,40,188.26 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching Hindustan Zinc

• Hindustan Zinc Share Price rose 2.65% to Rs 588.70, adding Rs 15.20 from the previous close of Rs 573.50.
• The day’s high was Rs 591.80 and the low was Rs 578, so the session stayed within a defined intraday range.
• Market capitalisation stands at Rs 2,40,188.26 crore, which is far above the industry benchmark median of Rs 441 crore.
• P/E is 14.2, below the industry median of 20.82, while P/B is 8.62, above the benchmark median of 1.85.
• ROE of 76.94% and ROCE of 69.83% are both well above the same-industry medians of 16.91% and 18.91%.

About Hindustan Zinc

Hindustan Zinc Ltd. operates in the Non – Ferrous Metals sector and the Metal – Non Ferrous industry. The supplied dataset identifies the company through its listed market metrics rather than a segment-by-segment business note, so this section stays focused on what is verified. The business context is that it is part of a metals group whose stock is tracked on NSE and BSE under the symbol HINDZINC.

For readers following Hindustan Zinc Company News, the company’s current market profile is important because the share price is supported by a large market capitalisation, strong earnings per share of Rs 40.39, and book value of Rs 66.5. The dividend yield of 1.74% also adds context for investors comparing income and valuation. Univest uses these facts to frame Hindustan Zinc Stock News in a way that is useful for both quick readers and longer-form stock analysis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Hindustan Zinc Share Price rise today?

Ans. The supplied data confirms that Hindustan Zinc Share Price rose 2.65% to Rs 588.70, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The session is relevant because the stock ended above the previous close.

What is Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today?

Ans. Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today is Rs 588.70, compared with the previous close of Rs 573.50. The stock added Rs 15.20 during the session, which is a verified same-day gain.

What is Hindustan Zinc's market capitalisation?

Ans. Hindustan Zinc’s market capitalisation is Rs 2,40,188.26 crore. That places it well above the same-industry benchmark median of Rs 441 crore and benchmark average of Rs 20,508.19 crore. The company operates in the Non – Ferrous Metals sector.

How does Hindustan Zinc compare with sector valuation?

Ans. Hindustan Zinc has a P/E of 14.2, below the sector median of 20.82, and a P/B of 8.62, above the sector median of 1.85. This makes the valuation picture mixed.

What do Hindustan Zinc ROE and ROCE show?

Ans. Hindustan Zinc reports ROE of 76.94% and ROCE of 69.83%. Both are well above the same-industry medians of 16.91% and 18.91%, showing strong returns on equity and capital employed. ROE stands at 76.94%.

What are Hindustan Zinc EPS, book value and dividend yield?

Ans. Hindustan Zinc has EPS of Rs 40.39, book value of Rs 66.5 and dividend yield of 1.74%. These three figures help frame earnings, accounting value and income context for the share price.

How does Hindustan Zinc compare with peers?

Ans. Hindustan Zinc’s market cap is higher than the listed peer set shown here, while its ROE and ROCE are also higher than every supplied peer. Its P/B remains above most peers, including Hindalco and Vedanta.

Where can I track Hindustan Zinc Share Price on Univest?

Ans. You can track Hindustan Zinc Share Price on Univest for live price updates, fundamental ratios, shareholding pattern, 52-week levels and market insights. The page also links price action with sector and peer context.