HINDCOPPER - Fundamental Analysis: Financial Health & Valuation
Back to ListFundamental Rating: 3.7
| Stock Code | HINDCOPPER | Market Cap | 51,721 Cr. | Current Price | 535 ₹ | High / Low | 760 ₹ |
| Stock P/E | 77.5 | Book Value | 30.9 ₹ | Dividend Yield | 0.27 % | ROCE | 23.8 % |
| ROE | 18.7 % | Face Value | 5.00 ₹ | DMA 50 | 531 ₹ | DMA 200 | 439 ₹ |
| Chg in FII Hold | -0.22 % | Chg in DII Hold | -0.18 % | PAT Qtr | 156 Cr. | PAT Prev Qtr | 186 Cr. |
| RSI | 49.3 | MACD | 8.33 | Volume | 49,81,253 | Avg Vol 1Wk | 49,96,186 |
| Low price | 198 ₹ | High price | 760 ₹ | PEG Ratio | 10.3 | Debt to equity | 0.05 |
| 52w Index | 60.0 % | Qtr Profit Var | 149 % | EPS | 6.90 ₹ | Industry PE | 73.2 |
Positive
- Strong ROE (18.7%) and ROCE (23.8%) highlight efficient capital use.
- Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05 reflects a healthy balance sheet.
- EPS of ₹6.90 supports profitability.
- Quarterly profit variation of +149% shows strong earnings momentum.
- Stock trading above 200 DMA (₹439) and near 50 DMA (₹531), confirming technical support.
Limitation
- High P/E ratio (77.5) compared to industry average (73.2), suggesting stretched valuation.
- PEG ratio of 10.3 indicates overvaluation relative to growth.
- Dividend yield of 0.27% is negligible, limiting income appeal.
- Current price (₹535) well below 52-week high (₹760), showing resistance at upper levels.
- RSI at 49.3 and MACD (8.33) reflect neutral momentum.
Company Negative News
- Decline in FII holdings (-0.22%) and DII holdings (-0.18%) signals reduced institutional confidence.
- PAT declined from ₹186 Cr. to ₹156 Cr. in the latest quarter.
Company Positive News
- Strong quarterly profit growth (+149%) compared to prior year.
- EPS growth supports long-term fundamentals.
- Stock maintains support above long-term moving averages.
Industry
- Metals and mining sector trading at industry P/E of 73.2, reflecting premium valuations.
- Sector demand driven by copper consumption in infrastructure, EVs, and renewable energy.
- Hindustan Copper’s competitive advantage lies in being India’s only vertically integrated copper producer.
Conclusion
Hindustan Copper shows strong efficiency and earnings momentum but faces stretched valuations, weak dividend yield, and reduced institutional support.
Entry Zone: Attractive accumulation range between ₹520–₹540 near support levels.
Long-Term Guidance: Suitable for investors seeking exposure to copper demand growth, but expect volatility and moderate returns until valuations normalize and earnings stabilize.
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