Hindustan Zinc (HINDZINC) Share Price Falls 2.53% to Rs 551; Large Cap Weakens

Hindustan Zinc Share Price fell to Rs 551 from a previous close of Rs 565.3, marking a 2.53% decline in today’s trade. The company’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 2,38,730.52 crore, keeping it in the Large Cap category. According to latest Univest figures, the move is relevant because it combines a fresh share price decline with a rich valuation profile and a strong profitability backdrop. Hindustan Zinc Share Price is therefore drawing attention not just for the day’s move, but also for how the stock sits versus sector benchmarks, peers and core financial ratios. Hindustan Zinc Stock News around the counter will likely remain focused on these verified numbers rather than any unsupported catalyst.

Univest data confirms the move itself, though no company-specific trigger has been identified.

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

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 551
Previous Close	Rs 565.3
Today's Move	-Rs 14.30 (-2.53%)
Open	Rs 565.3
High	Rs 566.95
Low	Rs 550.05
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,38,730.52 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today opened at Rs 565.3, matched the previous close, touched a high of Rs 566.95 and a low of Rs 550.05, and last traded at Rs 551. The stock moved Rs 14.3 lower on the day, which translates into a 2.53% fall. That places the Hindustan Zinc Share Price close to the day’s lower end and below the opening level, while still within a narrow intraday band. As a Large Cap, the company’s market capitalisation of Rs 2,38,730.52 crore remains substantial, and that scale is one reason Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today is watched closely in stock market updates. On the price record alone, Hindustan Zinc Share Price shows a clear decline in trade, with no verified company-specific trigger identified in the available facts.

For readers tracking Hindustan Zinc Share Price live on Univest, the key point is straightforward: the stock is lower versus the previous close, and the move is measurable rather than extreme. The day’s range, the open and the latest trade together show how Hindustan Zinc Share Price moved through the morning trade before settling near the lower end of the band. That provides the right bridge into Hindustan Zinc Fundamental Analysis.

Hindustan Zinc (HINDZINC) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,38,730.52 crore
P/E Ratio	14x
P/B Ratio	8.5x
ROE	76.94%
ROCE	69.83%
EPS	Rs 40.39
Book Value Per Share	Rs 66.5
Dividend Yield	1.77%

Hindustan Zinc (HINDZINC) fundamental metrics show P/E 14x, P/B 8.5x, ROE 76.94%, ROCE 69.83%. Read together, these ratios describe the company's position rather than a recommendation.

Hindustan Zinc has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,38,730.52 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 14x, P/B at 8.5x 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 40.39, book value per share of Rs 66.5, dividend yield of 1.77%, 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 20.73x, median ROE of 17.15%, 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	14x
Benchmark Median P/E	20.73x
Benchmark Average P/E	24.54x
Benchmark P/E Range	5.14x to 117.8x
Company P/B Ratio	8.5x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.11x
Benchmark Average P/B	2.47x
Company ROE	76.94%
Benchmark Median ROE	17.15%
Benchmark Average ROE	23.69%
Company ROCE	69.83%
Benchmark Median ROCE	18.91%
Benchmark Average ROCE	26.81%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,38,730.52 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 412.95 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 20,333.77 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 14x, which is below the benchmark median of 20.73x, a difference of -32.47%. The P/E comparison frames valuation; it is not a signal to buy or sell.

Hindustan Zinc (HINDZINC) has a ROE of 76.94%, which is above the benchmark median of 17.15%, a difference of +348.63%. Hindustan Zinc (HINDZINC) has a ROCE of 69.83%, which is above the benchmark median of 18.91%, a difference of +269.28%.

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	2,15,419.13	12.91	1.47	10.26	10.45
Vedanta	VEDL	1,01,279.05	5.14	1.85	27.59	18.72
Hindustan Copper	HINDCOPPER	45,841.77	40.22	12.37	30.67	39.44
MALCO Energy	VOGL	12,962.94	0	-29.68	0	0
Gravita India	GRAVITA	10,681.19	27.27	4.18	16.73	17.18

Hindustan Zinc (HINDZINC) has a P/E ratio of 14x compared with the displayed peer median of 12.91x. Peer multiples give relative context only, not a buy or sell view. 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 (HINDZINC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,38,730.52 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 5 peers shown.

Why Investors Are Watching Hindustan Zinc

• Hindustan Zinc Share Price fell 2.53% to Rs 551, which immediately brings the counter into focus in market news.
• The Large Cap market capitalisation of Rs 2,38,730.52 crore makes Hindustan Zinc Share Price important for broader market tracking.
• P/E of 14 and P/B of 8.5 create a valuation profile that differs from many non-ferrous metals peers.
• ROE of 76.94% and ROCE of 69.83% give Hindustan Zinc Fundamental Analysis strong return metrics to compare against the sector benchmark.
• Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today can be monitored alongside sector peers, where the company’s scale and returns stand out.

About Hindustan Zinc

Hindustan Zinc is part of the Non – Ferrous Metals sector and the Metal – Non Ferrous industry. The company’s profile in Hindustan Zinc Stock News is shaped by its large market capitalisation and its strong return metrics. Its earnings base is reflected in EPS of Rs 40.39, while book value of Rs 66.5 offers a reference point for the equity base behind each share. The dividend yield of 1.77% adds another standard measure for investors reviewing Hindustan Zinc Share Price. In market terms, the company stands as a Large Cap name with a widely watched position in the sector and a clear valuation footprint.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today?

Ans. Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today last traded at Rs 551. The stock opened at Rs 565.3, touched a high of Rs 566.95 and a low of Rs 550.05 during the current trade.

What is the market capitalisation of Hindustan Zinc?

Ans. Hindustan Zinc has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,38,730.52 crore. That places Hindustan Zinc Share Price in the Large Cap category and makes it one of the larger names in its sector.

What are the key valuation ratios for Hindustan Zinc Share Price?

Ans. Hindustan Zinc Share Price is supported by a P/E of 14 and a P/B of 8.5. These ratios are useful for comparison with sector peers and the same-industry benchmark. The previous close was Rs 565.3.

How strong are Hindustan Zinc profitability ratios?

Ans. Hindustan Zinc reports ROE of 76.94% and ROCE of 69.83%. Those are strong return measures and help explain why Hindustan Zinc Share Price remains closely watched by market participants. The relevant peer median ROE is 17.15%.

What do EPS and book value show for Hindustan Zinc?

Ans. EPS is Rs 40.39 and book value is Rs 66.5. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share in Hindustan Zinc Share Price analysis.

How does Hindustan Zinc compare with sector peers?

Ans. Hindustan Zinc Share Price compares well on ROE and ROCE against listed peers such as Hindalco, Vedanta, Hindustan Copper and Gravita. Its P/E is also below some higher-valued peers in the group.

What sector and industry does Hindustan Zinc belong to?

Ans. Hindustan Zinc belongs to the Non – Ferrous Metals sector and the Metal – Non Ferrous industry. That sector context matters when reviewing Hindustan Zinc Share Price, valuation and peer performance.