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HINDUNILVR

Hindustan Unilever Limited

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Hindustan Unilever Limited (HINDUNILVR) Stock Analysis & Case Study

Is HINDUNILVR a good buy? The data-driven verdict.

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HINDUNILVR) trades at ₹2,096,on the numbers it worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 63/100.

On the numbers, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HINDUNILVR) worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 63/100, weighing expensive at 44.7× earnings, ROE of 31.0%, a 63% model probability of trading higher in a year. 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.

HINDUNILVR fundamentals at a glance, PE, PB, ROE, ROCE, market cap, dividend yield

Market cap
₹4.92L Cr
Current price
₹2,096
P/E ratio
44.7×
P/B ratio
10.13×
Book value
₹207
Dividend yield
1.96%
ROCE
28.4%
ROE
31.0%
Piotroski F-Score
6/8

How HINDUNILVR ranks against the 2,373 companies in our screener

Is HINDUNILVR overvalued? HINDUNILVR P/E vs its FMCG

HINDUNILVR's P/E of 44.7× sits below the FMCG peer median of 51.0×, so on earnings it screens cheaper than peers, while its 1.96% dividend yield is above the peer median of 1.90%.

HINDUNILVR P/E
44.7×
Peer median P/E
51.0×
HINDUNILVR div yield
1.96%
Peer median yield
1.90%

HINDUNILVR share price target 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, a probability view

Unlike a single guessed number, this is a probability-weighted range from a 10,000-path Monte-Carlo simulation on 9.8y of HINDUNILVR history (8%/yr drift, 21%/yr volatility).

YearLow (P10)Median target (P50)High (P90)Upside vs today
HINDUNILVR 2027₹1,729₹2,249₹2,924+7%
HINDUNILVR 2028₹1,656₹2,412₹3,514+15%
HINDUNILVR 2029₹1,624₹2,588₹4,124+23%
HINDUNILVR 2030₹1,633₹2,776₹4,719+32%
HINDUNILVR 2031₹1,644₹2,978₹5,395+42%

Median (P50) is the central estimate; the P10-P90 band is the 80% confidence range. Probabilities, not promises.

What is the probability HINDUNILVR goes up, or doubles?

63%
Higher in 1 year
Modelled chance the price is above today in 12 months
78%
Higher in 5 years
Modelled chance the price is above today in 5 years
23%
Doubles in 5 years
Modelled chance of reaching ₹4,192 within 5 years

The bull case for HINDUNILVR

  • HINDUNILVR's return on equity of 31.0% ranks in the 94th percentile of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026.
  • HINDUNILVR's return on capital employed of 28.4% ranks in the 91st percentile of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026.
  • A 10,000-path probability model puts a 63% chance the price is higher in a year, with a median target of ₹2,249 (+7%).
  • Relatively low volatility (21%/yr), a steadier ride than the typical mid/small-cap.
  • Upside scenario: the model's optimistic (P90) 3-year path reaches ₹4,124.

The bear case & risks

  • HINDUNILVR's P/E of 44.7x is lower than 30% of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026.
  • A steep 10.1× price-to-book means most of the value is intangible/expectations, not assets on the books.
  • Downside scenario: the model's pessimistic (P10) 3-year path falls to ₹1,624.

HINDUNILVR volatility & expected range, how bumpy is the ride?

Over the last 9.8 years HINDUNILVR compounded at 8%/year with annualized volatility of 21%. That volatility implies a 1-year 80% range of ₹1,729-₹2,924, the honest backbone behind any single price target.

HINDUNILVR price forecast, the full 60-month probability fan

Spot Price · Today
₹0
Based on 9.8 years of daily NSE data ·0.0% annualised volatility
5-yr median forecast
₹0
P(price ↑ in 5y)
0%
1-Year Forecast
2027
₹0
Median (P50)
7.3%
80% range₹1,729-₹2,924
P(price ↑)63%
P(price 2×)0%
3-Year Forecast
2029
₹0
Median (P50)
23.5%
80% range₹1,624-₹4,124
P(price ↑)72%
P(price 2×)9%
5-Year Forecast
2031
₹0
Median (P50)
42.1%
80% range₹1,644-₹5,395
P(price ↑)78%
P(price 2×)23%

HINDUNILVR price probability fan

Each band shows where 10,000 simulated paths land. The wider the fan, the more uncertainty.

Probability Fan
HINDUNILVR simulated paths · 60 months · 10,000 trials
P10-P90 (80%)P25-P75 (50%)Median (P50)

Probability of key outcomes

What are the odds HINDUNILVR hits common targets within the simulated horizon?

0%
P(↑ 1Y)
Above today's price in 1 year
0%
P(↑ 5Y)
Above today's price in 5 years
0%
P(2×)
Doubles within 5 years
0%
P(↓)
Falls below today in 5 years

Full multi-horizon detail on the HINDUNILVR price target & forecast page.

HINDUNILVR Piotroski F-Score: 6/8, how financially strong is it?

6/8

The Piotroski F-Score grades financial strength on profitability, leverage and efficiency checks. Downstox scores the eight checks it can verify from published filings, so 8 is full marks. HINDUNILVR scores 6/8, mixed financial health.

HINDUNILVR MTF margin & leverage across 10 brokers

Margin Trading Facility lets you buy HINDUNILVR with part of the capital. Lower margin % = higher leverage. Rates compared across 10 brokers (no competitor publishes this):

BrokerMargin requiredApprox. leverage
Upstox23.00%4.3×
Zerodha22.60%4.4×
Groww22.56%4.4×
Dhan22.00%4.5×
Kotak NeoCHEAPEST20.00%5.0×
Paytm MoneyCHEAPEST20.00%5.0×
Pocketful26.50%3.8×
Anand Rathi26.50%3.8×
Bajaj Broking23.00%4.3×
Share India26.50%3.8×

Compare every broker on the HINDUNILVR MTF page.

HINDUNILVR vs peers,FMCG comparison

StockP/EDiv yieldMarket cap
HINDUNILVR (this stock)44.7×1.96%₹4.92L Cr
ITC18.2×5.07%₹3.58L Cr
NESTLEIND80.1×0.78%₹2.97L Cr
TATACONSUM64.9×0.92%₹1.07L Cr
BRITANNIA51.0×1.64%₹1.33L Cr
DABUR36.7×2.01%₹72,732 Cr
GODREJCP51.8×1.90%₹1.07L Cr

Fundamentals from Screener.in, as of 9 Aug 2026

About Hindustan Unilever Limited: sector, index & market-cap context

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HINDUNILVR) is a large-cap NSE-listed company in the FMCG sector, and a constituent of the Nifty 50 index, with a market capitalisation of ₹4.92L Cr. See more stocks on our screener.

How the HINDUNILVR Snapshot Score & forecast are built

The Downstox Snapshot Score is a transparent, rules-based read of Hindustan Unilever Limited'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 Limited (HINDUNILVR) a good buy?

On the numbers, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HINDUNILVR) worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 63/100, weighing expensive at 44.7× earnings, ROE of 31.0%, a 63% model probability of trading higher in a year. This is a data snapshot for research, not investment advice.

Is HINDUNILVR overvalued or undervalued?

HINDUNILVR trades at 44.7× earnings versus a peer median of 51.0×, so it screens cheaper than its FMCG peers.

What is the HINDUNILVR share price target for 2031?

HINDUNILVR's probability-weighted 2031 median target is ₹2,978, with an 80% range of ₹1,644-₹5,395 (10,000-path Monte-Carlo).

What is the probability HINDUNILVR doubles in 5 years?

The modelled probability of HINDUNILVR reaching ₹4,192 (2×) within 5 years is 23%.

What is the bull case for HINDUNILVR?

HINDUNILVR's return on equity of 31.0% ranks in the 94th percentile of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026. HINDUNILVR's return on capital employed of 28.4% ranks in the 91st percentile of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026. A 10,000-path probability model puts a 63% chance the price is higher in a year, with a median target of ₹2,249 (+7%).

What are the risks in HINDUNILVR?

HINDUNILVR's P/E of 44.7x is lower than 30% of the 2,373 NSE companies in our screener, as of 9 Aug 2026. A steep 10.1× price-to-book means most of the value is intangible/expectations, not assets on the books.

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