Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Hindustan Unilever's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2055.8. Hindustan Unilever's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2,350 Mil. Therefore, Hindustan Unilever's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹4,830,289 Mil.
Hindustan Unilever's quarterly market cap
declined
from Sep. 2025 (₹5,836,427 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (₹5,440,008 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 (₹5,440,008 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (₹4,830,289 Mil).
Hindustan Unilever's annual market cap
declined
from Mar. 2024 (₹5,264,959 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (₹5,244,300 Mil) and
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from Mar. 2025 (₹5,244,300 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (₹4,830,289 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Hindustan Unilever's Enterprise Value for Today is ₹4,983,356 Mil.
Hindustan Unilever (BOM:500696) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Hindustan Unilever Market Cap Related Terms
Hindustan Unilever Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hindustan Unilever's Market Cap can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Hindustan Unilever's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Hindustan Unilever Market Cap vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hindustan Unilever's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Unilever's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Hindustan Unilever's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Hindustan Unilever (BOM:500696) has a Market Cap of ₹5,049,976 Mil as of Jul. 12, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Hindustan Unilever and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Unilever ranks #8 out of 2044 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Hindustan Unilever's Market Cap too high?
Hindustan Unilever's current Market Cap is ₹5,049,976 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Unilever ranks #8 out of 2044 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Unilever has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Unilever's Market Cap compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hindustan Unilever ranks #8 out of 2044 companies for Market Cap. This places Hindustan Unilever in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 103.23. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Market Cap among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 103.23, based on 2,044 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Hindustan Unilever and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Market Cap is 103.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Unilever's current Market Cap is ₹5,049,976 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Unilever stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Unilever (BOM:500696) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,580.04, compared to a current price of ₹2,149.30 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is ₹5,049,976 Mil. Hindustan Unilever's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hindustan Unilever (BOM:500696), the current Market Cap is ₹5,049,976 Mil as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Hindustan Unilever (BOM:500696) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Unilever stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,149.30 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,580.04.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Unilever to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500696:
Market Cap: ₹5,049,976 Mil
GF Value™: ₹2,580.04 vs. price of ₹2,149.30 (16.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500696 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd is an Indian consumer goods company. The firm offers different brands from distinct categories, including cosmetics and hygiene items, such as detergents, soaps, shampoos, skincare, toothpaste, and deodorants, as well as food and beverages (tea, coffee, packaged foods). Its product portfolio contains household brands such as Lux, Lifebuoy, Pepsodent, Closeup, Pureit, Axe, Brooke Bond, Bru, Knorr, Kissan, Pond's, Vaseline, Lakme, Dove, Clinic Plus, Sunsilk, Kwality Wall's, Surf Excel, Rin, Wheel, and Fair and Lovely. The company's segments include Home Care, which generates maximum revenue, Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Foods, and others. Geographically, it generates a majority of its revenue from India.
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