BEL vs HINDUNILVR: Stock Comparison

Bharat Electronics Ltd vs Hindustan Unilever LtdUpdated 12 August 2026, 4:08 PM ISTNSE & company filings

Hindustan Unilever Ltd is the larger company by market capitalisation. Bharat Electronics Ltd shows faster revenue growth, lower leverage and a higher ROCE, while Hindustan Unilever Ltd shows a lower P/E, a higher ROE and a higher dividend yield. 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

BEL leads 5; HINDUNILVR leads 8 of 13

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These companies operate in different sectors (Capital Goods 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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BELHINDUNILVR

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Market CapContext only
BEL
₹2.96 L Cr
HINDUNILVR
₹4.84 L Cr
P/E RatioHINDUNILVR has the lower reading
BEL
48.04x
HINDUNILVR
32.32x
P/B RatioHINDUNILVR has the lower reading
BEL
12.31x
HINDUNILVR
9.92x
EPSHINDUNILVR has the higher reading
BEL
₹8.41
HINDUNILVR
₹45.08
Book ValueContext only
BEL
₹32.82
HINDUNILVR
₹207.44
Dividend YieldHINDUNILVR has the higher reading
BEL
0.62%
HINDUNILVR
2.11%

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

Key Differences

Market Cap
HINDUNILVR is the larger company
₹4.84 L Cr vs ₹2.96 L Cr
P/E Ratio
HINDUNILVR has a lower P/E
32.32x vs 48.04x
P/B Ratio
HINDUNILVR has a lower P/B
9.92x vs 12.31x
EPS
HINDUNILVR has higher earnings per share
₹45.08 vs ₹8.41
Dividend Yield
HINDUNILVR has a higher dividend yield
2.11% vs 0.62%
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)
BEL has faster revenue growth
11.7% vs 4.3%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)
HINDUNILVR has faster EPS growth
21.4% vs 4.5%
Qtr Sales Growth
BEL has stronger quarterly sales growth
11.8% vs 7.64%

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

Profile

MetricBELHINDUNILVR
SectorCapital GoodsFast Moving Consumer Goods
IndustryAerospace & DefenseDiversified FMCG

Price

MetricBELHINDUNILVR
Live Price₹405.7₹2,063
Day Change-0.04%-0.09%
Volume1.31 Cr9.96 L
52-Week High₹473.45₹2,750
52-Week Low₹361.2₹2,016
Distance from 52W High-14.31%-24.98%

Valuation

MetricBELHINDUNILVR
Market Cap₹2.96 L Cr₹4.84 L Cr
P/E Ratio48.04x32.32x
P/B Ratio12.31x9.92x
EPS₹8.41₹45.08
Book Value₹32.82₹207.44
Dividend Yield0.62%2.11%

Growth

MetricBELHINDUNILVR
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)11.7%4.3%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)4.5%21.4%
Qtr Sales Growth11.8%7.64%
Qtr Profit Growth4.62%8.62%

Profitability & Leverage

MetricBELHINDUNILVR
ROE27.6%31%
ROCE36.5%28.4%
Net Margin22.29%23.25%
Operating Margin29.2%23.3%
Debt to Equity0x0.03x

Shareholding

As of Jun 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricBELHINDUNILVR
Promoter Holding51.14%0%
FII Holding18.02% 1.48 pp9.5% 0.6 pp
DII Holding21.02% 1.03 pp16.99% 0.59 pp
Public Holding9.82% 0.45 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: Bharat Electronics 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.