Hindustan Zinc (HINDZINC) Share Price Falls 2% as Large Cap Slips

Hindustan Zinc Share Price is lower today at Rs 514.3, down 2% from the previous close, with market capitalisation at Rs 2,27,258.78 crore. The move matters because Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today is trading below the prior close while still carrying a large market value and a strong profitability profile. According to latest Univest figures, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. That makes the focus of Hindustan Zinc Stock News the numbers themselves: the opening level, the intraday range and the valuation backdrop. Hindustan Zinc Share Price therefore sits at the centre of today's share price fall, with the latest Univest data pointing to a market-led move rather than a stated company event. Investors tracking Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today can use this update to compare today's decline with the company’s fundamentals, sector standing and peer valuation.

Hindustan Zinc (HINDZINC) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 514.3
Previous Close	Rs 524.8
Today's Move	-Rs 10.50 (-2%)
Open	Rs 520
High	Rs 520.05
Low	Rs 511.4
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,27,258.78 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today shows a clear intraday decline from Rs 524.8 to Rs 514.3, a fall of Rs 10.5 or 2%. The stock opened at Rs 520, touched a high of Rs 520.05 and a low of Rs 511.4, which places the current quote near the lower end of the day's range. Hindustan Zinc Share Price is being watched as a Large Cap stock with a market capitalisation of Rs 2,27,258.78 crore, so even a 2% move is meaningful in absolute value terms. The latest Univest figures show that the price stayed below the previous close through the morning. For readers following Hindustan Zinc Share Price Live, the important point is not just the percentage fall but the full price path: open, high, low and the final quote captured as of 22 October 2026 at 9:23:35 AM IST. That sets up the next question for Hindustan Zinc Share Price analysis: whether fundamentals and valuation help frame today's move.

Hindustan Zinc (HINDZINC) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,27,258.78 crore
P/E Ratio	10.65x
P/B Ratio	7.4x
ROE	76.94%
ROCE	69.83%
EPS	Rs 49.3
Book Value Per Share	Rs 70.92
Dividend Yield	1.91%

Hindustan Zinc (HINDZINC) fundamental metrics show P/E 10.65x, P/B 7.4x, ROE 76.94%, ROCE 69.83%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

Hindustan Zinc has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,27,258.78 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 10.65x, P/B at 7.4x 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. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 49.3, book value per share of Rs 70.92, dividend yield of 1.91%, 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 18.88x, median ROE of 18.2%, median ROCE of 19.41%. Taken together, they outline the fundamentals rather than a view 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	10.65x
Benchmark Median P/E	18.88x
Benchmark Average P/E	22.12x
Benchmark P/E Range	3.25x to 113.58x
Company P/B Ratio	7.4x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.72x
Benchmark Average P/B	2.27x
Company ROE	76.94%
Benchmark Median ROE	18.2%
Benchmark Average ROE	23.48%
Company ROCE	69.83%
Benchmark Median ROCE	19.41%
Benchmark Average ROCE	26.81%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,27,258.78 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 390.34 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 19,168.27 crore

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

Hindustan Zinc (HINDZINC) has a P/E ratio of 10.65x, which is below the benchmark median of 18.88x, a difference of -43.59%. On its own, the P/E gap is a valuation reference point, not a trading call.

Hindustan Zinc (HINDZINC) has a ROE of 76.94%, which is above the benchmark median of 18.2%, a difference of +322.75%. Hindustan Zinc (HINDZINC) has a ROCE of 69.83%, which is above the benchmark median of 19.41%, a difference of +259.76%.

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 (%)
Hindalco Industries	HINDALCO	2,02,250.39	12.22	1.39	10.26	10.45
Vedanta	VEDL	95,022.43	4.68	1.68	27.59	18.72
Hindustan Copper	HINDCOPPER	42,674.77	35.8	11.01	30.67	39.44
MALCO Energy	VOGL	11,422.24	NA	-26.15	NA	NA
Gravita India	GRAVITA	10,674.18	26.18	4.01	16.73	17.18

Hindustan Zinc (HINDZINC) has a P/E ratio of 10.65x compared with the displayed peer median of 19.2x. This peer read is a relative benchmark rather than a trading signal. Its ROE of 76.94% compares with a peer median of 22.16% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 69.83% versus the displayed peer median of 17.95%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Hindustan Zinc (HINDZINC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,27,258.78 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 5 peers shown.

Why Investors Are Watching Hindustan Zinc

• Hindustan Zinc Share Price is trading 2% lower at Rs 514.3, with the move confirmed against a previous close of Rs 524.8.
• The company remains a Large Cap with market capitalisation of Rs 2,27,258.78 crore, which keeps Hindustan Zinc Share Price important in the sector.
• Hindustan Zinc Share Price has a P/E of 10.65, below the sector median of 18.88, while its P/B of 7.4 stays above the sector median of 1.72.
• ROE of 76.94% and ROCE of 69.83% remain strong readings in the latest Univest data.
• Peer comparison shows Hindustan Zinc Share Price above many listed peers on returns, with size and valuation both drawing attention in the non-ferrous metals space.

About Hindustan Zinc

Hindustan Zinc operates in the Non – Ferrous Metals sector and the Metal – Non Ferrous industry. The company is associated with large-scale metals operations and sits among the biggest listed names in its peer group by market capitalisation. Hindustan Zinc Share Price is therefore shaped by a business that combines scale, earnings power and sector positioning. In today's Hindustan Zinc Stock News context, the company is being discussed as a large listed metals business with strong return metrics and an established place in the industry benchmark set. Hindustan Zinc Share Price reflects that position while the market weighs its valuation ratios against peers and the broader industry median.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Hindustan Zinc Share Price falling today?

Ans. Hindustan Zinc Share Price is down 2% today to Rs 514.3 from Rs 524.8. According to Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. The intraday range extended from Rs 511.4 to Rs 520.05.

What is Hindustan Zinc Share Price today?

Ans. Hindustan Zinc Share Price today is Rs 514.3. It opened at Rs 520, touched a high of Rs 520.05 and a low of Rs 511.4, placing it near the lower end of the day's range.

How much did Hindustan Zinc Share Price fall?

Ans. Hindustan Zinc Share Price fell by Rs 10.5, which equals 2% from the previous close of Rs 524.8. The move is intraday and should be read with the opening level and range.

What is Hindustan Zinc market capitalisation?

Ans. Hindustan Zinc has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,27,258.78 crore. That makes Hindustan Zinc Share Price a large-cap market reference in the non-ferrous metals space and the biggest company in the peer set shown.

What does Hindustan Zinc P/E ratio show?

Ans. Hindustan Zinc Share Price carries a P/E ratio of 10.65. In the same industry benchmark, that sits below the median of 18.88 and the average of 22.12, which gives valuation context.

What are Hindustan Zinc ROE and ROCE?

Ans. Hindustan Zinc Share Price is backed by ROE of 76.94% and ROCE of 69.83%. These figures place the company well above the industry median and average, highlighting strong return metrics in the latest Univest data.

How does Hindustan Zinc compare with sector peers?

Ans. Hindustan Zinc Share Price has higher ROE and ROCE than Hindalco and Vedanta in the peer set shown. It also has the highest market capitalisation among the listed peers, while its P/B remains elevated.

What is Hindustan Zinc book value per share?

Ans. Hindustan Zinc Share Price has a book value of Rs 70.92. Book value per share shows the accounting net worth behind each share, and it sits far below the current market price in this snapshot.

What dividend yield is linked to Hindustan Zinc Share Price?

Ans. Hindustan Zinc Share Price carries a dividend yield of 1.91%. Dividend yield is a historical payout measure relative to the current price, so it adds income context but does not indicate future payout certainty.