Hindustan Zinc (HINDZINC) Share Price falls 2.36% as stock slips to Rs 574.30

Published:   28 September 2026 at 12:22:53 PM IST

Hindustan Zinc Share Price declined to Rs 574.30 on 28 September 2026, down 2.36% from the previous close, with the company valued at Rs 2,48,533.26 Cr in market capitalisation. The move places Hindustan Zinc in focus for Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today searches, especially because the supplied data confirms the fall but does not establish a company-specific catalyst. In this Hindustan Zinc Stock News update, the key facts are the day’s price change, the opening range, the market-cap profile and the valuation backdrop that investors typically examine after a share price fall. Univest is tracking the event as a factual market update rather than a narrative built around assumptions.

The stock opened at Rs 572.40, touched a high of Rs 580.45 and a low of Rs 572.40, and closed at Rs 574.30. Turnover stood at Rs 4.61 Cr. For readers following Hindustan Zinc Share Price Live or Hindustan Zinc Share Price News, the main point is that today’s decline is visible in the data, while the reason behind it is not supplied. Univest places that price move alongside the company’s valuation and sector context so the fall can be read in a structured way.

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

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 574.3
Previous Close	Rs 588.2
Today's Move	-Rs 13.90 (-2.36%)
Open	Rs 572.4
High	Rs 580.45
Low	Rs 572.4
Turnover	Rs 4.61 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,48,533.26 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today shows a clean same-day decline from Rs 588.20 to Rs 574.30, a fall of Rs 13.90 or 2.36%. The stock opened below the previous close at Rs 572.40, reached an intraday high of Rs 580.45 and matched the opening level as the day’s low at Rs 572.40. That leaves a relatively narrow intraday range around the opening level, with the close ending below the prior session. The market-cap category supplied for the company is Large Cap, and the current market capitalisation is Rs 2,48,533.26 Cr.

From a Hindustan Zinc Share Price Update perspective, the data confirms a one-day price decline, but it does not establish a company-specific trigger. Turnover for the session was Rs 4.61 Cr, which is a factual traded-value figure and should be read only as part of the day’s market record. For anyone tracking Hindustan Zinc Stock Falling Today or Hindustan Zinc Share Price Fall, today’s move is best understood as a documented price event within the current session rather than a move explained by an identified event in the supplied data. The next check point for Univest readers is whether the price continues to trade above or below the nearby reference levels in future sessions.

Hindustan Zinc (HINDZINC) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,48,533.26 crore
P/E Ratio	14.56x
P/B Ratio	8.85x
ROE	76.94%
ROCE	69.83%
EPS	Rs 40.39
Book Value Per Share	Rs 66.5
Dividend Yield	1.7%

Hindustan Zinc Share Price is being viewed against a strong fundamental base on the supplied figures. The company’s market capitalisation is Rs 2,48,533.26 Cr, with a P/E ratio of 14.56 and a P/B ratio of 8.85. EPS stands at Rs 40.39, book value per share is Rs 66.5 and dividend yield is 1.7%. These are all useful anchors for Hindustan Zinc Fundamental Analysis because they show how the current price relates to earnings, accounting value and historical payout.

The company’s ROE is 76.94 and ROCE is 69.83, both indicating very high return ratios on the supplied data. That does not explain the day’s decline, but it does provide context for why Hindustan Zinc Share Price News often attracts attention from investors who examine profitability and capital efficiency together. In addition, the valuation picture can be read through Enterprise Value only if supplied; in this dataset the focus remains on market cap, P/E, P/B, EPS, book value and dividend yield. Univest uses these figures to separate price action from business quality, which is important when a stock falls without a verified catalyst.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Non – Ferrous Metals
Industry	Metal – Non Ferrous
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	14.56x
Benchmark Median P/E	20.68x
Benchmark Average P/E	25.46x
Benchmark P/E Range	5.28x to 125.1x
Company P/B Ratio	8.85x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.01x
Benchmark Average P/B	2.21x
Company ROE	76.94%
Benchmark Median ROE	16.23%
Benchmark Average ROE	-13.44%
Company ROCE	69.83%
Benchmark Median ROCE	18.4%
Benchmark Average ROCE	25.73%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,48,533.26 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 410.79 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 19,703 crore

Hindustan Zinc operates in the Non – Ferrous Metals sector and the Metal – Non Ferrous industry. The supplied benchmark covers the same industry with 34 companies, which makes the sector comparison meaningful for Hindustan Zinc Share Price analysis. The company’s P/E of 14.56 is below the industry median of 20.68 and below the industry average of 25.46. Its P/B of 8.85 is well above the industry median of 2.01 and above the industry average of 2.21. ROE at 76.94 is above the industry median of 16.23, and ROCE at 69.83 is above the industry median of 18.4.

On market capitalisation, Hindustan Zinc at Rs 2,48,533.26 Cr is far above the industry median of Rs 410.79 Cr and above the industry average of Rs 19,703 Cr. That positioning matters for Hindustan Zinc Stock Analysis because it frames the company as much larger than the typical listed peer in the same industry set. The sector data also shows a wide valuation spread, with benchmark P/E ranging from 5.28 to 125.1 and P/B ranging from -30.78 to 12.94. Univest uses that range to place today’s Hindustan Zinc Share Price movement inside the broader non-ferrous metals valuation landscape.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Hindalco Industries	HINDALCO	2,19,351.78	13.38	1.52	10.26	10.45
Vedanta	VEDL	1,03,899.01	5.28	1.9	27.59	18.72
Hindustan Copper	HINDCOPPER	47,829.01	42.08	12.94	30.67	39.44
MALCO Energy	VOGL	13,443.91	0	-30.78	0	0
Gravita India	GRAVITA	11,031.04	28.15	4.31	16.73	17.18

Hindustan Zinc Share Price can also be read against the supplied peer set. Hindalco Industries has a P/E of 13.38, P/B of 1.52, ROE of 10.26, ROCE of 10.45 and market cap of Rs 2,19,351.78 Cr. Vedanta shows a P/E of 5.28, P/B of 1.9, ROE of 27.59 and ROCE of 18.72 with market cap of Rs 1,03,899.01 Cr. Hindustan Copper reports a P/E of 42.08 and P/B of 12.94, while Gravita India shows a P/E of 28.15 and P/B of 4.31.

Against this set, Hindustan Zinc’s P/E of 14.56 sits above Vedanta and close to Hindalco, while its P/B of 8.85 is much higher than Hindalco and Vedanta and below Hindustan Copper. Its ROE and ROCE are also materially higher than the named large peers in the list, which makes the current Hindustan Zinc Share Price comparison more about valuation structure than about short-term price movement alone. Univest presents the peer view so the day’s decline is read alongside relative metrics rather than in isolation.

Why Investors Are Watching Hindustan Zinc

• Hindustan Zinc Share Price fell 2.36% today to Rs 574.30.
• The previous close was Rs 588.20, and the day’s low was Rs 572.40.
• Market capitalisation stands at Rs 2,48,533.26 Cr under the Large Cap category.
• P/E is 14.56, P/B is 8.85, EPS is Rs 40.39 and dividend yield is 1.7%.
• ROE is 76.94 and ROCE is 69.83, which are both above the sector benchmark figures supplied.

About Hindustan Zinc

Hindustan Zinc is classified in the Non – Ferrous Metals sector and the Metal – Non Ferrous industry. The supplied dataset focuses on company-level market data, valuation ratios and sector classification rather than business-segment detail. For Hindustan Zinc Stock News readers, the most immediate factual profile is the company’s large market capitalisation, its valuation multiples and its place in the same industry benchmark that includes 34 companies. Univest keeps this company overview to verified classification and numerical context.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Hindustan Zinc Share Price fall today?

Ans.  The data shows Hindustan Zinc Share Price fell 2.36% to Rs 574.30, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The session facts are the open, high, low, close, turnover and market-cap context.

What is Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today?

Ans.  Hindustan Zinc Share Price Today is Rs 574.30. It closed below the previous close of Rs 588.20 after opening at Rs 572.40 and trading between Rs 572.40 and Rs 580.45 during the session.

What is Hindustan Zinc’s market capitalisation?

Ans.  Hindustan Zinc’s market capitalisation is Rs 2,48,533.26 Cr. The company is also placed in the Large Cap category, which gives size context but does not explain the day’s price move.

How is Hindustan Zinc valued versus the sector?

Ans.  Hindustan Zinc has a P/E of 14.56 and P/B of 8.85. In the same industry benchmark, the median P/E is 20.68 and median P/B is 2.01, while ROE and ROCE are above the benchmark medians.

How does Hindustan Zinc compare with peers?

Ans.  Compared with Hindalco, Vedanta and Hindustan Copper, Hindustan Zinc’s P/E is mid-range, while its P/B is much higher than Hindalco and Vedanta. Its ROE and ROCE are also stronger than those peers on the supplied figures.