HINDUNILVR vs MAXHEALTH: Stock Comparison

HINDUSTAN UNILEVER vs MAX HEALTHCARE INSUpdated 9 Oct 26, 4:08 PM ISTNSE & company filings

HINDUSTAN UNILEVER is the larger company by market capitalisation. HINDUSTAN UNILEVER shows a lower P/E, a higher ROE and a higher dividend yield, while MAX HEALTHCARE INS shows faster revenue growth. 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

HINDUNILVR leads 9; MAXHEALTH leads 4 of 13

Not a rating
These companies operate in different sectors (Fast Moving Consumer Goods vs Healthcare). 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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HINDUNILVRMAXHEALTH

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Market CapContext only
₹4.37 L Cr
₹86,035 Cr
P/E RatioHINDUNILVR has the lower reading
29.23x ✓
59.01x
P/B RatioMAXHEALTH has the lower reading
8.97x
8.01x ✓
EPSHINDUNILVR has the higher reading
₹11.2 ✓
₹3.32
Book ValueContext only
₹208.58
₹110.42
Dividend YieldHINDUNILVR has the higher reading
2.2% ✓
0.23%

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

Key Differences

Market Cap
HINDUNILVR is the larger company
₹4.37 L Cr vs ₹86,035 Cr
P/E Ratio
HINDUNILVR has a lower P/E
29.23x vs 59.01x
P/B Ratio
MAXHEALTH has a lower P/B
8.01x vs 8.97x
EPS
HINDUNILVR has higher earnings per share
₹11.2 vs ₹3.32
Dividend Yield
HINDUNILVR has a higher dividend yield
2.2% vs 0.23%
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)
MAXHEALTH has faster revenue growth
12.2% vs 4.3%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)
HINDUNILVR has faster EPS growth
21.4% vs 7.3%
Qtr Sales Growth
MAXHEALTH has stronger quarterly sales growth
10.42% vs -3.94%

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

Profile

MetricHINDUNILVRMAXHEALTH
SectorFast Moving Consumer GoodsHealthcare
IndustryDiversified FMCGHospital

Price

MetricHINDUNILVRMAXHEALTH
Live Price₹1,856.7₹883.8
Day Change0.66%1.19%
Volume13.01 L53.77 L
52-Week High₹2,667.2₹1,221.9
52-Week Low₹1,826.9₹870
Distance from 52W High-30.39%-27.67%

Valuation

MetricHINDUNILVRMAXHEALTH
Market Cap₹4.37 L Cr₹86,035 Cr
P/E Ratio29.23x59.01x
P/B Ratio8.97x8.01x
EPS₹11.2₹3.32
Book Value₹208.58₹110.42
Dividend Yield2.2%0.23%

Growth

MetricHINDUNILVRMAXHEALTH
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)4.3%12.2%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)21.4%7.3%
Qtr Sales Growth-3.94%10.42%
Qtr Profit Growth-1.83%-5.63%

Profitability & Leverage

MetricHINDUNILVRMAXHEALTH
ROE21.74%13.42%
ROCE23.66%12.13%
Net Margin23.25%17.23%
Operating Margin22.08%22.82%
Debt to Equity0x0.32x

Shareholding

As of Jun 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricHINDUNILVRMAXHEALTH
Promoter Holding0%23.71%
FII Holding9.5%▼ 0.6 pp41.78%▼ 3.61 pp
DII Holding16.99%▲ 0.59 pp29.96%▲ 3.64 pp
Public Holding11.61%▲ 0.01 pp4.56%▼ 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.