ADANIPORTS vs HINDUNILVR: Stock Comparison

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd vs Hindustan Unilever LtdUpdated 26 Aug 26, 4:08 PM ISTNSE & company filings

Hindustan Unilever Ltd is the larger company by market capitalisation. Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd shows a lower P/E, faster revenue growth and a higher net margin, while Hindustan Unilever Ltd shows a higher ROE, a higher dividend yield and lower leverage. These are relative readings on individual metrics — weigh valuation against growth, margins, leverage and capital efficiency rather than treating any single number as decisive.

Metric snapshot

ADANIPORTS leads 8; HINDUNILVR leads 5 of 13

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These companies operate in different sectors (Services vs Fast Moving Consumer Goods). Valuation and leverage norms differ across sectors, so cross-sector ratio comparisons can mislead — compare each against its own sector peers too.

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ADANIPORTSHINDUNILVR

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Market CapContext only
₹3.92 L Cr
₹4.75 L Cr
P/E RatioADANIPORTS has the lower reading
29.32x
31.79x
P/B RatioADANIPORTS has the lower reading
4.06x
9.76x
EPSADANIPORTS has the higher reading
₹58.52
₹45.07
Book ValueContext only
₹416.5
₹207.44
Dividend YieldHINDUNILVR has the higher reading
0.45%
2.17%

✓ marks the usual favourable reading; it is not a recommendation.

Key Differences

Market Cap
HINDUNILVR is the larger company
₹4.75 L Cr vs ₹3.92 L Cr
P/E Ratio
ADANIPORTS has a lower P/E
29.32x vs 31.79x
P/B Ratio
ADANIPORTS has a lower P/B
4.06x vs 9.76x
EPS
ADANIPORTS has higher earnings per share
₹58.52 vs ₹45.07
Dividend Yield
HINDUNILVR has a higher dividend yield
2.17% vs 0.45%
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)
ADANIPORTS has faster revenue growth
26.5% vs 4.3%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)
HINDUNILVR has faster EPS growth
21.4% vs 3.6%
Qtr Sales Growth
ADANIPORTS has stronger quarterly sales growth
26.5% vs 7.64%

Each difference is a single, relative reading — StockeZee does not name an overall winner.

Profile

MetricADANIPORTSHINDUNILVR
SectorServicesFast Moving Consumer Goods
IndustryPort & Port servicesDiversified FMCG

Price

MetricADANIPORTSHINDUNILVR
Live Price₹1,691.5₹2,021
Day Change-0.66%-0.16%
Volume19.37 L7.65 L
52-Week High₹1,891.1₹2,750
52-Week Low₹1,292₹2,006.2
Distance from 52W High-10.55%-26.51%

Valuation

MetricADANIPORTSHINDUNILVR
Market Cap₹3.92 L Cr₹4.75 L Cr
P/E Ratio29.32x31.79x
P/B Ratio4.06x9.76x
EPS₹58.52₹45.07
Book Value₹416.5₹207.44
Dividend Yield0.45%2.17%

Growth

MetricADANIPORTSHINDUNILVR
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)26.5%4.3%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)3.6%21.4%
Qtr Sales Growth26.5%7.64%
Qtr Profit Growth11.4%8.62%

Profitability & Leverage

MetricADANIPORTSHINDUNILVR
ROE16.4%31%
ROCE14.1%28.4%
Net Margin33.4%23.25%
Operating Margin59%23.3%
Debt to Equity0.66x0.03x

Shareholding

As of Jun 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricADANIPORTSHINDUNILVR
Promoter Holding39.99%0%
FII Holding15.58% 2.33 pp9.5% 0.6 pp
DII Holding13.6% 0.25 pp16.99% 0.59 pp
Public Holding4.79% 0.09 pp11.61% 0.01 pp

How to Read This Comparison

Valuation ratios (P/E, P/B) use the latest consolidated figures where available; growth numbers compare against the same period last year; shareholding percentages come from the most recent quarterly filings, with the change shown against the prior quarter. A "more favourable" highlight is relative between these two companies only — it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a comparison against the wider sector. Rows with no reported data for either company are hidden rather than shown empty.

Deep-dive each company on its stock page for quarterly results, technicals, filings and the full peer set: Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd and Hindustan Unilever Ltd.

Data source: NSE and company filings via StockeZee. This comparison is informational — it is not investment advice, and StockeZee is not a SEBI-registered investment adviser.