Hindustan Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:HINDUNILVR Hindustan Unilever Ltd NSE:HINDUNILVR
96 GF Score
Price ₹2,130.60
GF Value ₹2,580.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hindustan Unilever Dividend Payout Ratio?

Hindustan Unilever NSE:HINDUNILVR -0.93% 96 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:HINDUNILVR with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,580.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 996 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hindustan Unilever ranks worse than 85.74% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Hindustan Unilever's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Hindustan Unilever Ltd is 0.94, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Unilever's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:HINDUNILVR' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 0.84   Max: 1.08
Current: 0.94

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hindustan Unilever was 1.08. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 0.84.

NSE:HINDUNILVR's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
85.74% of 996 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs NSE:HINDUNILVR: 0.94

As of today (2026-07-14), the Dividend Yield % of Hindustan Unilever is 1.91%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hindustan Unilever was 2.08%. The lowest was 0.65%. And the median was 1.49%.

Hindustan Unilever's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹0.00.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hindustan Unilever was 27.70% per year. The lowest was 2.20% per year. And the median was 10.70% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Hindustan Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Hindustan Unilever Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Hindustan Unilever Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hindustan Unilever's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Hindustan Unilever Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Hindustan Unilever Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.85 0.84 0.93 0.99 0.95

Hindustan Unilever Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 1.97 0.00 1.76 0.00

NSE:HINDUNILVR vs PG, CL, KVUE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Hindustan Unilever's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hindustan Unilever's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Unilever's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Hindustan Unilever Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Hindustan Unilever's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
=43/ 45.381
=0.95

Hindustan Unilever's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0/ 11.957
=0.00

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Hindustan Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hindustan Unilever and its competitors. Over the past decade, Hindustan Unilever's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 1.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Unilever ranks #854 out of 996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 85.7%.
Is Hindustan Unilever's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Hindustan Unilever's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 1.08. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Unilever ranks #854 out of 996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hindustan Unilever ranks #854 out of 996 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Hindustan Unilever in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. Historically, Hindustan Unilever's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 1.08 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.43, based on 996 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hindustan Unilever and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Unilever's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 (NSE:HINDUNILVR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,580.74, compared to a current price of ₹2,130.60 — trading 17.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hindustan Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 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 (NSE:HINDUNILVR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Unilever stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹2,130.60 is trading 17.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,580.74. GuruFocus considers Hindustan Unilever to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HINDUNILVR:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: ₹2,580.74 vs. price of ₹2,130.60 (17.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HINDUNILVR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hindustan Unilever Business Description

Other Exchanges 500696:India
Address B. D. Sawant Marg, Unilever House, Chakala, Andheri (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400099
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.
96GF Score

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