HINDUNILVR
Hindustan Unilever
Hindustan Unilever (HINDUNILVR) Stock Analysis & Case Study
Is HINDUNILVR a good buy? The data-driven verdict.
Hindustan Unilever (HINDUNILVR) trades at ₹2,185,on the numbers it worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 58/100.
On the numbers, Hindustan Unilever (HINDUNILVR) worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 58/100, weighing premium at 33.7× earnings, ROE of 31.0%. Below: the full bull case, bear case, sector-relative valuation, and a probability-weighted price target for 2027–2031.
Last updated . Data snapshot for research, not investment advice.
The Downstox take on HINDUNILVR
The puzzle with HUL is that the business and the stock seem to be telling different stories. A 31% ROE and 28.4% ROCE describe an FMCG machine that turns capital into profit with very little drag, yet the Piotroski F-Score of 4 hints that recent momentum on margins, cash conversion or efficiency may be softening rather than building. At a P/E near 34 and a sub-2% yield, you are paying a premium for durability while the near-term operating signals look only middling. Watch whether volume growth and earnings reclaim that quality premium, or whether the multiple is leaning on reputation.
Downstox editorial view, written by our own analysts. Information, not investment advice.
HINDUNILVR fundamentals at a glance, PE, PB, ROE, ROCE, market cap, dividend yield
Is HINDUNILVR overvalued? HINDUNILVR P/E vs its FMCG
HINDUNILVR's P/E of 33.7× sits below the FMCG peer median of 49.7×, so on earnings it screens cheaper than peers, while its 1.88% dividend yield is above the peer median of 1.88%.
The bull case for HINDUNILVR
- High return on equity (31.0%), the business compounds shareholder capital efficiently, the hallmark of a quality franchise.
- Strong ROCE (28.4%) shows the core business earns well above its cost of capital.
The bear case & risks
- At 33.7× earnings the stock carries a premium to the market, strong growth is already in the price, so any miss tends to be punished.
- A steep 10.6× price-to-book means most of the value is intangible/expectations, not assets on the books.
HINDUNILVR Piotroski F-Score: 4/9, how financially strong is it?
The Piotroski F-Score grades financial strength on nine profitability, leverage and efficiency checks. HINDUNILVR scores 4/9,mixed financial health.
HINDUNILVR MTF margin & leverage, Upstox, Zerodha, Groww, Dhan
Margin Trading Facility lets you buy HINDUNILVR with part of the capital. Lower margin % = higher leverage. Rates compared across brokers (no competitor publishes this):
| Broker | Margin required | Approx. leverage |
|---|---|---|
| Upstox | 26.5% | 3.8× |
| Zerodha | 22.6% | 4.4× |
| Groww | 22.6% | 4.4× |
| DhanCHEAPEST | 22.0% | 4.5× |
Compare every broker on the HINDUNILVR MTF page.
HINDUNILVR vs peers,FMCG comparison
About Hindustan Unilever: sector, index & market-cap context
Hindustan Unilever (HINDUNILVR) is a large-cap NSE-listed company in the FMCG sector, and a constituent of the Nifty 50 index group, with a market capitalisation of ₹5.13L Cr. See more Nifty 50 stocks.
How the HINDUNILVR Snapshot Score & forecast are built
The Downstox Snapshot Score is a transparent, rules-based read of Hindustan Unilever's public fundamentals plus a statistical forecast, not an analyst opinion. It rewards low-to-fair valuation, high ROE/ROCE, a strong Piotroski F-Score, a dividend, low volatility and a favourable probability of upside; it penalises rich valuations, weak capital efficiency, a low F-Score and high volatility. The price target is a 10,000-path Monte-Carlo simulation on real historical volatility, a distribution, not a single guess. The bull and bear cases are generated from the same data, so you always see both sides.
This is information, not investment advice. Do your own due diligence and consult a SEBI-registered adviser before investing.
HINDUNILVR analysis, FAQs
Is Hindustan Unilever (HINDUNILVR) a good buy?
On the numbers, Hindustan Unilever (HINDUNILVR) worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 58/100, weighing premium at 33.7× earnings, ROE of 31.0%. This is a data snapshot for research, not investment advice.
Is HINDUNILVR overvalued or undervalued?
HINDUNILVR trades at 33.7× earnings versus a peer median of 49.7×, so it screens cheaper than its FMCG peers.
What is the bull case for HINDUNILVR?
High return on equity (31.0%), the business compounds shareholder capital efficiently, the hallmark of a quality franchise. Strong ROCE (28.4%) shows the core business earns well above its cost of capital.
What are the risks in HINDUNILVR?
At 33.7× earnings the stock carries a premium to the market, strong growth is already in the price, so any miss tends to be punished. A steep 10.6× price-to-book means most of the value is intangible/expectations, not assets on the books.