Hindustan Unilever Limited (IN:HINDUNILVR)
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Rating:73Outperform
Price Target:
₹2,509.00
▲(4.70% Upside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:05/02/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance—especially improving profitability and an exceptionally low-debt balance sheet—partly offset by inconsistent cash conversion. Technical indicators are neutral with improving short-term trend but weaker longer-term averages. Valuation is the main drag due to a high P/E and only moderate dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Wide brand portfolio & distribution
HUL’s large portfolio across Home Care, Beauty & Personal Care and Foods, plus deep reach into kirana, modern trade and e‑commerce, creates durable category diversification, steady repeat purchase volumes and high barriers for new entrants, supporting resilient sales over months.
Negative Factors
Inconsistent cash conversion
Profits have not consistently converted into operating cash, with coverage near 0.73 recently and uneven free cash flow. Structural working‑capital swings or timing mismatches can constrain liquidity for capex, buybacks or dividends over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Wide brand portfolio & distribution
HUL’s large portfolio across Home Care, Beauty & Personal Care and Foods, plus deep reach into kirana, modern trade and e‑commerce, creates durable category diversification, steady repeat purchase volumes and high barriers for new entrants, supporting resilient sales over months.
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Hindustan Unilever Limited (HINDUNILVR) vs. iShares MSCI India ETF (INDA)
Market Cap
₹5.12T
Dividend Yield1.84%
Average Volume (3M)131.28K
Price to Earnings (P/E)40.4
Beta (1Y)0.61
Revenue Growth3.84%
EPS Growth41.22%
CountryIN
Employees19,427
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryHousehold & Personal Products
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)46.35
Shares Outstanding2,349,591,300
10 Day Avg. Volume118,280
30 Day Avg. Volume131,277
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.78
Price to Book (P/B)9.91
Price to Sales (P/S)7.49
P/FCF Ratio47.48
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
₹2,536.00Price Target Upside5.83% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)48.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹697.45B
Hindustan Unilever Limited Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Hindustan Unilever Limited, a consumer goods company that manufactures and sells home and personal care, food, and refreshment products in India and internationally. The company operates through Home Care, Beauty & Personal Care, Foods & Refreshme...
How the Company Makes Money
Hindustan Unilever Limited primarily makes money by selling branded FMCG products to customers across India through a large distribution network. Revenue is generated mainly from the sale of finished goods in its core operating segments—Home Care ...
Hindustan Unilever Limited Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
88
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
92
Very Positive
Cash Flow
78
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 642.43B | 644.68B | 628.81B | 617.25B | 604.01B | 523.06B |
| Gross Profit | 283.03B | 282.95B | 274.44B | 270.85B | 241.06B | 223.58B |
| EBITDA | 160.76B | 150.54B | 159.08B | 152.56B | 145.71B | 130.47B |
| Net Income | 108.89B | 150.40B | 106.49B | 102.77B | 101.20B | 88.79B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 820.34B | 797.52B | 798.80B | 784.99B | 730.87B | 705.17B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 82.46B | 74.95B | 127.93B | 135.42B | 88.75B | 78.04B |
| Total Debt | 17.75B | 14.78B | 16.48B | 14.84B | 12.19B | 10.43B |
| Total Liabilities | 328.72B | 307.44B | 302.71B | 270.76B | 225.65B | 214.30B |
| Stockholders Equity | 487.16B | 487.39B | 494.02B | 512.18B | 503.04B | 490.61B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 56.50B | 101.70B | 106.11B | 139.92B | 87.99B | 78.20B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 62.67B | 114.28B | 118.86B | 154.69B | 99.91B | 90.48B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -40.31B | -41.17B | 64.73B | -53.24B | -14.94B | -17.28B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -59.92B | -108.06B | -131.01B | -100.34B | -89.53B | -80.15B |
Hindustan Unilever Limited Technical Analysis
Negative
2396.40
Price Trends
2201.28
Negative
2278.57
Negative
2365.57
Negative
Market Momentum
-2.36
Positive
40.04
Neutral
5.26
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For IN:HINDUNILVR, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 2396.4 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2281.32, above the 50-day MA of 2201.28, and above the 200-day MA of 2365.57, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -2.36 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 40.04 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 5.26 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for IN:HINDUNILVR.
Hindustan Unilever Limited Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | ₹792.04B | 38.40 | ― | 1.62% | 5.01% | 7.14% | |
75 Outperform | ₹1.08T | 54.03 | ― | 1.42% | 25.67% | 8.14% | |
73 Outperform | ₹5.12T | 40.36 | ― | 1.84% | 3.84% | 41.22% | |
70 Outperform | ₹588.69B | 43.58 | ― | 2.42% | -2.73% | -9.21% | |
65 Neutral | ₹313.32B | 38.08 | ― | 2.08% | -0.44% | 1.84% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
59 Neutral | ₹1.04T | 54.14 | ― | 1.67% | 7.81% | 0.51% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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Hindustan Unilever Limited Corporate Events
Hindustan Unilever posts FY26 earnings call recording for investors
Apr 30, 2026
Hindustan Unilever Limited has informed stock exchanges that the audio and video recording of its earnings conference call for the quarter and financial year ended 31 March 2026 has been made available on the company’s investor relations web...
Hindustan Unilever Board to Review FY26 Results and Consider Final Dividend on 30 April
Apr 23, 2026
Hindustan Unilever Limited has notified exchanges that its Board of Directors will meet on 30 April 2026 to review and approve the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and financial year ended 31 March 2026. At the...
Hindustan Unilever to Transfer Unclaimed Shares and Dividends to IEPF
Apr 22, 2026
Hindustan Unilever Limited has notified equity shareholders that, in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Rules, it will transfer shares linked to dividends that have remained unpaid or uncl...
Hindustan Unilever Schedules April 30 Earnings Call for FY26 Results
Apr 22, 2026
Hindustan Unilever Limited has announced that it will host an earnings conference call on 30 April 2026 to discuss its financial results for the quarter and full year ended 31 March 2026. The call, aimed at analysts and investors, will follow the ...
Hindustan Unilever Reopens One-Year Special Window for Legacy Physical Share Transfers
Apr 6, 2026
Hindustan Unilever has informed stock exchanges that, in line with a recent SEBI circular, a special window has been reopened for one year to re-lodge transfer requests of physical share certificates that were originally submitted before April 1, ...
Hindustan Unilever Denies Plans to Divest Foods Portfolio
Mar 20, 2026
Hindustan Unilever Limited has clarified that its foods business remains an important and attractive segment for the company, despite a related announcement issued by its parent, Unilever PLC. The company stated that it is not engaged in any discu...
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