Vedanta vs Hindustan Zinc: Which Metal Stock Is A Better Bet Post Q4 Result, Vedanta Demerger? Comparison

Vedanta vs Hindustan Zinc: Vedanta Limited reported a strong set of fourth-quarter results, supported by robust operational performance across its key business segments. Meanwhile, its subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc, witnessed a notable surge in Q4 revenue, largely driven by the recent rally in silver prices. With Vedanta's share price now trading on an ex-demerger basis, investors may begin to reassess their allocation towards metal stocks.

As both Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc remain dominant players in the metal space, it becomes important to evaluate how they stack up against each other. Here's a closer look at the two stocks across key parameters such as share price trends, Q4 performance, dividend payout, market capitalisation, and overall investment appeal.

Vedanta vs Hindustan Zinc: MCap, P/E

Vedanta Limited's total market capitalisation stood at Rs 1,13,205.73 crore on NSE on Thursday, April 30. Its P/E ratio stood at 7.59. Hindustan Zinc stock's total market capitalisation stood at Rs 2,51,829.01 crore. The metal stock's P/E ratio stood at 18.2%.

Vedanta vs Hindustan Zinc: Q4 Result Comparison

Vedanta's net profit for Q4FY26 stood at Rs 9352 crore in Q4FY26, which was 88.5% higher than Rs 4961 crore reported in the year-ago period. The conglomerate's total revenue from operations stood at Rs 24609 crore in Q4FY26, which was 47.4% higher than Rs 17032 crore reported in the year-ago period.

Hindustan Zinc reported a 67.59% year-on-year increase in its net consolidated profit to Rs 5,033 crore in Q4FY26 against Rs 3,003 crore reported in the year-ago period. The company had reported a net revenue from operations of Rs 12,692 crore in Q4FY26 against Rs 8,829 crore reported in Q4FY25. Hindustan Zinc's Earnings Per Share (EPS) stood at Rs 11.91 per share during the quarter under review.

Vedanta vs Hindustan Zinc: Dividend Comparison

Vedanta has announced a total of 49 dividends since July 23, 2001, as per Trendlyne data. In the past 12 months, Vedanta declared an equity dividend of close to Rs 34 per share and its dividend yield stood at 12.52% at its market price on April 30.

Hindustan Zinc has announced nearly 45 dividends since June 28, 2001, as per Trendlyne website. The silver producer has rewarded its investors with Rs 21 per share dividend in 12 months and its dividend yield stood at 3.52% (at April 30 price).

Vedanta share price closed 6.2% lower at Rs 271.55 per share on NSE on Thursday, April 31. On the same day, the stock started trading with its post-demerger valuation. Hindustan Zinc share price closed 1.01% lower at Rs 595.95 per share on NSE on Thursday, April 30.