Hindustan Zinc (HINDZINC) Share Price falls 4.42% to Rs 594.20; stock news, valuation and sector context

Published:   31 August 2026 at 9:20:12 AM IST

Hindustan Zinc fell to Rs 594.20, down 4.42% today, with market capitalisation at Rs 2,62,688.08 crore. The Hindustan Zinc Share Price move came without a verified company-specific catalyst in the supplied data.

Hindustan Zinc Share Price moved lower today, with the stock ending at Rs 594.20 after a 4.42% decline. The move reduced the stock by Rs 27.50 from the previous close of Rs 621.70, while market capitalisation remained at Rs 2,62,688.08 crore. In the supplied Hindustan Zinc Stock News data, the price event is clear, but no company-specific catalyst is established. That makes the session relevant mainly as a price action update rather than a reason-led move.

For readers tracking Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today, the decline is important because it came after an opening at Rs 603.80 and a day high of the same level, before the stock touched a low of Rs 592.05. Univest notes the day’s move as a factual share price fall, and the available numbers allow a review of valuation, sector context and peer positioning. In short, the Hindustan Zinc Share Price story today is about the decline itself, the company’s Large Cap profile and how the stock compares within the non-ferrous metals space.

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

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 594.2
Previous Close	Rs 621.7
Today's Move	-Rs 27.50 (-4.42%)
Open	Rs 603.8
High	Rs 603.8
Low	Rs 592.05
Turnover	Rs 4.33 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,62,688.08 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

The day’s trade in Hindustan Zinc Share Price was defined by a lower close relative to the previous session. The stock opened at Rs 603.80, which also marked the day high, and then moved to a low of Rs 592.05 before settling at Rs 594.20. That leaves the stock Rs 27.50 below the previous close of Rs 621.70, equal to a 4.42% decline. The turnover was Rs 4.33 crore.

As per the supplied classification, Hindustan Zinc is a Large Cap company, and its market capitalisation stands at Rs 2,62,688.08 crore. The fact pattern is straightforward: Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today weakened during the session and closed below both the previous close and the opening level. The move is material enough to appear in Hindustan Zinc Stock News and Hindustan Zinc Share Price Fall searches, but the supplied data does not establish a reason behind it.

From a market-news perspective, this is a clean Hindustan Zinc Share Price Update: the session had a tight range between Rs 603.80 and Rs 592.05, the close was nearer the low than the open, and the stock finished with a clear day-on-day decline. That sets up the next question for investors: how does this price sit against fundamentals and the broader sector backdrop?

Hindustan Zinc (HINDZINC) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,62,688.08 crore
P/E Ratio	15.39x
P/B Ratio	9.35x
ROE	76.94%
ROCE	69.83%
EPS	Rs 40.39
Book Value Per Share	Rs 66.5
Dividend Yield	1.61%

The Hindustan Zinc Share Price fall comes against a set of financial ratios that remain central to any Hindustan Zinc Fundamental Analysis. The stock trades at a P/E of 15.39 and a P/B of 9.35. Its EPS is Rs 40.39, which is the earnings attributable to each share, while book value is Rs 66.5 per share, showing the accounting net worth behind each share. Dividend yield is 1.61%.

Return ratios in the supplied data are elevated: ROE is 76.94% and ROCE is 69.83%. These figures describe profitability on equity and capital employed, but they should be read alongside valuation rather than in isolation. The market capitalisation of Rs 2,62,688.08 crore and the Large Cap label place the company among the biggest names in the sector by size, not by quality. For Hindustan Zinc Share Price readers, the key point is that the decline happened even as the company’s reported return ratios remain far above the sector benchmark.

In a stock analysis context, Hindustan Zinc Stock News today is therefore not about weak reported fundamentals. Instead, the available numbers show a company with a high P/B, a moderate P/E relative to peers in the same industry, and a sizeable market value. Univest frames this as a factual Hindustan Zinc Share Price news event that needs valuation and sector context more than narrative speculation.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Non – Ferrous Metals
Industry	Metal – Non Ferrous
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	15.39x
Benchmark Median P/E	19.35x
Benchmark Average P/E	25.37x
Benchmark P/E Range	5.7x to 129.59x
Company P/B Ratio	9.35x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.93x
Benchmark Average P/B	2.06x
Company ROE	76.94%
Benchmark Median ROE	15.93%
Benchmark Average ROE	-13.41%
Company ROCE	69.83%
Benchmark Median ROCE	18.91%
Benchmark Average ROCE	25.82%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,62,688.08 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 434.41 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 21,018.6 crore

Hindustan Zinc operates in the Non – Ferrous Metals sector and the Metal – Non Ferrous industry. The supplied sector snapshot covers 34 companies in the same industry, which is useful for benchmarking Hindustan Zinc Share Price against sector norms. The company’s P/E of 15.39 is below the sector median of 19.35 and below the sector average of 25.37. Its P/B of 9.35 is well above the sector median of 1.93 and the sector average of 2.06.

On profitability, Hindustan Zinc’s ROE of 76.94% is far above the sector median of 15.93%, while ROCE of 69.83% is also above the sector median of 18.91%. The market cap of Rs 2,62,688.08 crore is higher than the sector median market cap of Rs 434.41 crore and also exceeds the sector average of Rs 21,018.6 crore. Within this industry benchmark, Hindustan Zinc Share Price sits in a large, highly valued company with returns that are well above the median sector profile.

The sector context matters because Hindustan Zinc Stock Analysis is not only about one day’s decline. It is also about how the company’s valuation and return ratios compare with the broader non-ferrous basket. Univest uses the benchmark scope of the same industry to keep the comparison factual. That makes Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today relevant to both event-driven and valuation-driven searches.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Hindalco Industries	HINDALCO	2,33,026.15	14.21	1.62	10.26	10.45
Vedanta	VEDL	1,12,267.24	5.7	2.05	27.59	18.72
Hindustan Copper	HINDCOPPER	51,590.73	45.39	13.96	30.67	39.44
MALCO Energy	VOGL	15,778.42	0	-36.12	0	0
Gravita India	GRAVITA	13,481.48	34.4	5.27	21.53	21.95

Hindustan Zinc Share Price can be read more clearly when compared with listed peers in the same sector. Against Hindalco Industries, Vedanta, Hindustan Copper and Gravita India, Hindustan Zinc has the largest market capitalisation in the peer set, with Rs 2,62,688.08 crore. Hindalco follows at Rs 2,33,026.15 crore and Vedanta at Rs 1,12,267.24 crore.

On valuation, Hindustan Zinc’s P/E of 15.39 is above Vedanta’s 5.7 and close to Hindalco’s 14.21, but below Hindustan Copper’s 45.39 and Gravita India’s 34.4. Its P/B of 9.35 is much higher than Hindalco’s 1.62 and Vedanta’s 2.05, yet lower than Hindustan Copper’s 13.96. The ROE and ROCE profile is notably different: Hindustan Zinc’s 76.94% ROE and 69.83% ROCE are above the peer figures supplied for the other companies in this set. In peer terms, Hindustan Zinc Share Price is tied to a very large company with a premium book multiple and very strong return ratios.

Why Investors Are Watching Hindustan Zinc

• The Hindustan Zinc Share Price fell 4.42% today to Rs 594.20.
• The stock closed Rs 27.50 below the previous close of Rs 621.70.
• Market capitalisation stands at Rs 2,62,688.08 crore, and the market-cap category is Large Cap.
• The company’s P/E is 15.39, P/B is 9.35, ROE is 76.94% and ROCE is 69.83%.
• In the same industry benchmark, the company’s P/E is below the sector median of 19.35 and its ROE and ROCE are above the sector medians.

About Hindustan Zinc

Hindustan Zinc belongs to the Non – Ferrous Metals sector and the Metal – Non Ferrous industry. The supplied data positions it as a Large Cap company with a market capitalisation of Rs 2,62,688.08 crore. For Hindustan Zinc Share Price readers, the business context is best understood through its sector and industry classification, which places it within the same benchmark universe used for the valuation comparison. Univest uses this company context to keep Hindustan Zinc Stock News grounded in verified market structure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Hindustan Zinc Share Price falling today?

Ans.  The supplied data confirms a 4.42% decline to Rs 594.20, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The session opened at Rs 603.80, touched Rs 592.05, and closed below the previous Rs 621.70.

What is Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today?

Ans.  Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today is Rs 594.20. The stock fell Rs 27.50 from the previous close of Rs 621.70, and the market capitalisation stands at Rs 2,62,688.08 crore. The previous close was Rs 621.7.

How does Hindustan Zinc compare on valuation?

Ans.  Hindustan Zinc has a P/E of 15.39 and a P/B of 9.35. In the same industry benchmark, its P/E is below the median of 19.35, while its P/B is far above the median of 1.93.

What do Hindustan Zinc’s return ratios show?

Ans.  Hindustan Zinc reports ROE of 76.94% and ROCE of 69.83%. Both are above the sector medians of 15.93% and 18.91%, respectively, within the same industry benchmark of 34 companies. ROE stands at 76.94%.

How does Hindustan Zinc compare with peers?

Ans.  Hindustan Zinc has the largest market capitalisation among the supplied peers at Rs 2,62,688.08 crore. Its P/E is close to Hindalco’s 14.21 and above Vedanta’s 5.7, while its ROE and ROCE are higher than the listed peer figures.