Financial & Valuation Intelligence™
Hindustan Zinc Limited
NSE
HINDZINC
Sector: Metals & Mining· ZincCurrent Price
₹494.7
Market Cap
₹2.27 L Cr
AI Financial Summary
Hindustan Zinc Limited maintains a dominant position in the metals and mining sector, characterized by exceptional profitability margins and robust cash generation capabilities. While the company exhibits strong operational efficiency, shareholders should monitor the compressed current ratio and the long-term trend in book value.
Business Performance (CAGR)
10 Years
Revenue
12.5%
PAT
11.6%
EPS
11.6%
Book Value
-6.9%
Free Cash Flow
5.3%
Valuation Snapshot
P/E15.3
P/B9.4
EV/EBITDA10.7
P/S5.6
Div Yield—
Financial Health
Debt to Equity0.39
Interest Coverage22x
Current Ratio0.25
Cash & Investments₹14.79K Cr
Profitability Metrics
ROE
61.1%
ROCE
61.8%
ROA
32.6%
EBITDA Mgn
54.1%
Op Margin
47.5%
Net Margin
33.9%
Cash Flow Intelligence
Operating Cash Flow₹17.01K Cr
Free Cash Flow₹11.09K Cr
Cash Conversion123.0%
FCF Margin27.1%
Intrinsic Value
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Current Price₹494.7
Margin of Safety██.██%
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AI Business Verdict
Hindustan Zinc is a high-conviction operationally efficient business with significant profitability, recommended for monitoring based on its attractive intrinsic valuation and strong cash flows despite liquidity limitations.
- Industry-leading profitability with ROE consistently above 60%.
- Robust cash generation capability with a strong OCF-to-PAT conversion.
- Manageable debt profile with high interest coverage ratios.
Balance Sheet
AI-Powered Analysis
Balance Sheet Strength™
70/100
Good
Hindustan Zinc Limited maintains a balanced sheet with adequate liquidity and manageable leverage.
AI Confidence
92%
Stability
75
Flexibility
77
Strength Factors
Liquidity42
Leverage86
Working Capital82
Asset Quality92
Shareholder Strength34
Financial Stability75
Financial Flexibility™
77/100
Strong
Capacity to fund growth, withstand downturns and return capital.
Total Assets
₹42.37K Cr
▲ 11.1% YoY
Total Liabilities
₹19.74K Cr
▼ 20.4% YoY
Shareholder Equity
₹22.63K Cr
▲ 69.8% YoY
Net Cash Position
+₹6.06K Cr
Excellent
Debt / Equity
0.39x
Manageable
Enterprise Value
₹2.21 L Cr
Capital Structure
Assets
₹42.37K Cr
Equity
₹22.63K Cr (53.4%)
Liabilities
₹19.74K Cr (46.6%)
Debt Intelligence™
Debt vs Cash Trend
Debt / Equity0.39x
Interest Coverage22.0x
Debt / EBITDA0.63x
Net Debt₹-6.06K Cr
Debt Trend (5Y)3.9%
Debt MaturityWell Staggered
Liquidity Intelligence™
Current Ratio0.25
Quick Ratio0.07
Cash Ratio0.02
Working Capital₹-8.24K Cr
Operating Cash CoverageStrong
Short-term LiquidityWeak
Working Capital Intelligence™
CCC Trend
Receivable Days4
Inventory Days18
Payable DaysNot Available
Cash Conversion Cycle22 days
Asset Quality (% of Total Assets)
Cash & Investments0.8%
Property, Plant & Equip.47.1%
ReceivablesNot Available
InventoryNot Available
GoodwillNot Available
Intangible AssetsNot Available
Other Assets44.9%
Shareholder Strength™
Strength Radar
Book Value CAGR (5Y)-6.9%
Net Worth CAGR (5Y)-6.9%
Retained EarningsWeak
Equity Dilution0.00%
Buyback EfficiencyStrong
Dividend Sustain.Strong
Balance Sheet Evolution
Annual
Balance Sheet Risk Monitor
Debt RiskLow
Liquidity RiskHigh
Working Capital RiskLow
Refinancing RiskLow
Asset Quality RiskLow
Dilution RiskLow
Contingent LiabilityLow
Overall Balance Sheet RiskModerate
Balance Sheet Stress Test™
Economic Slowdown86
Acquisition Capacity80
High Interest Rates96
Dividend Sustainability55
Revenue Decline59
Cash Flow Resilience76
Expansion Capacity60
Overall Resilience Score
73/100
Strong Resilience
AI Balance Sheet Commentary
Overall Assessment
- Hindustan Zinc Limited maintains a balanced sheet with adequate liquidity and manageable leverage.
What Stands Out
- Net cash position — debt fully covered by cash & investments
- Large cash & investment reserves
- High interest coverage
Areas To Monitor
- Tight short-term liquidity cushion
- Slow book value compounding
Financial data based on consolidated numbers and TTM · Source: Company Filings, Annual Report AI Analysis · Data as of: 31/03/2026