CIPLA vs HINDUNILVR: Stock Comparison

Cipla Ltd vs Hindustan Unilever LtdUpdated 26 Aug 26, 4:08 PM ISTNSE & company filings

Hindustan Unilever Ltd is the larger company by market capitalisation. Cipla Ltd shows lower leverage, 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

CIPLA leads 2; HINDUNILVR leads 11 of 13

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These companies operate in different sectors (Healthcare 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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CIPLAHINDUNILVR

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Market CapContext only
₹1.14 L Cr
₹4.75 L Cr
P/E RatioHINDUNILVR has the lower reading
33.75x
31.89x
P/B RatioCIPLA has the lower reading
3.3x
9.79x
EPSHINDUNILVR has the higher reading
₹41.7
₹45.07
Book ValueContext only
₹426.25
₹207.44
Dividend YieldHINDUNILVR has the higher reading
0.9%
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 ₹1.14 L Cr
P/E Ratio
HINDUNILVR has a lower P/E
31.89x vs 33.75x
P/B Ratio
CIPLA has a lower P/B
3.3x vs 9.79x
EPS
HINDUNILVR has higher earnings per share
₹45.07 vs ₹41.7
Dividend Yield
HINDUNILVR has a higher dividend yield
2.17% vs 0.9%
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)
HINDUNILVR has faster revenue growth
4.3% vs -2.1%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)
HINDUNILVR has faster EPS growth
21.4% vs -54.6%
Qtr Sales Growth
HINDUNILVR has stronger quarterly sales growth
7.64% vs -2.8%

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

Profile

MetricCIPLAHINDUNILVR
SectorHealthcareFast Moving Consumer Goods
IndustryPharmaceuticalsDiversified FMCG

Price

MetricCIPLAHINDUNILVR
Live Price₹1,402.7₹2,021
Day Change-1.36%-0.16%
Volume9.15 L7.65 L
52-Week High₹1,673₹2,750
52-Week Low₹1,165.7₹2,006.2
Distance from 52W High-16.16%-26.51%

Valuation

MetricCIPLAHINDUNILVR
Market Cap₹1.14 L Cr₹4.75 L Cr
P/E Ratio33.75x31.89x
P/B Ratio3.3x9.79x
EPS₹41.7₹45.07
Book Value₹426.25₹207.44
Dividend Yield0.9%2.17%

Growth

MetricCIPLAHINDUNILVR
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)-2.1%4.3%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)-54.6%21.4%
Qtr Sales Growth-2.8%7.64%
Qtr Profit Growth-54.6%8.62%

Profitability & Leverage

MetricCIPLAHINDUNILVR
ROE11.6%31%
ROCE15.5%28.4%
Net Margin13.96%23.25%
Operating Margin20.9%23.3%
Debt to Equity0.02x0.03x

Shareholding

As of Jun 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricCIPLAHINDUNILVR
Promoter Holding9.17%0%
FII Holding20.21% 2.35 pp9.5% 0.6 pp
DII Holding34.63% 2.66 pp16.99% 0.59 pp
Public Holding15.94% 0.31 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.

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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.