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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

Weighted score / 100

HUL

Weighted score / 100

Verdict: ITC edges ahead on our weighted scorecard, but both are quality names in FMCG.

Head-to-Head Fundamentals

Metric	ITC	HUL	Rule
PE Ratio	27	58	Lower is better
ROE (%)	27	22	Higher is better
Debt/Equity	0	0	Lower is better
Profit Margin (%)	30	17	Higher is better
Revenue Growth 5Y (%)	8	9	Higher is better
Dividend Yield (%)	2.7	1.8	Higher is better
Current Ratio	2.9	1.3	Higher is better
Promoter Holding (%)	0	62	Higher is better

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