ITC vs Hindustan Unilever: Which Stock is Better? [2026]

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ITC vs Hindustan Unilever: Which Stock is Better? [2026]

The dividend king vs the premium FMCG compounder. ITC is cheap with a fat yield; HUL commands a premium for brand power and rural reach. This page scores both stocks on 8 weighted fundamentals so you can decide at a glance. Data is illustrative and for educational purposes—always verify on the latest filings before investing.

ITC
76
Weighted score / 100
HUL
63
Weighted score / 100
Verdict: ITC edges ahead on our weighted scorecard, but both are quality names in FMCG.

Head-to-Head Fundamentals

MetricITCHULRule
PE Ratio2758Lower is better
ROE (%)2722Higher is better
Debt/Equity00Lower is better
Profit Margin (%)3017Higher is better
Revenue Growth 5Y (%)89Higher is better
Dividend Yield (%)2.71.8Higher is better
Current Ratio2.91.3Higher is better
Promoter Holding (%)062Higher is better

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