Hindustan Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 2.48% (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:HINDUNILVR Hindustan Unilever Ltd NSE:HINDUNILVR
93 GF Score
Price ₹2,120.20
GF Value ₹2,581.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hindustan Unilever ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Hindustan Unilever NSE:HINDUNILVR -0.49% 93 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.48% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:HINDUNILVR with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,581.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Hindustan Unilever's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.56%. Hindustan Unilever's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.91. Hindustan Unilever's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.48%.


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Hindustan Unilever ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hindustan Unilever's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Hindustan Unilever ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Hindustan Unilever Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Hindustan Unilever Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:HINDUNILVR vs PG, CL, KVUE: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Hindustan Unilever's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hindustan Unilever's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Unilever's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Hindustan Unilever ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Hindustan Unilever's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=30.65% / 9.91
=3.09%

Hindustan Unilever's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=24.56% / 9.91
=2.48%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.48% mean?
Hindustan Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.48% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Hindustan Unilever and its competitors.
Is Hindustan Unilever's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Hindustan Unilever's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.48%. Overall, Hindustan Unilever has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Unilever's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to PG and CL?
Hindustan Unilever's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.48% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Hindustan Unilever and its competitors. Hindustan Unilever's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.48%. 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 ₹2,581.92, compared to a current price of ₹2,120.20 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.48%. Hindustan Unilever's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hindustan Unilever (NSE:HINDUNILVR), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.48% 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 ₹2,120.20 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,581.92. GuruFocus considers Hindustan Unilever to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HINDUNILVR:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 2.48%
  • GF Value™: ₹2,581.92 vs. price of ₹2,120.20 (17.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 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.
93GF Score

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₹2,120.20
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₹2,581.92
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