Vedanta vs Hindustan Zinc: Which Metal Stock Will Shine Ahead of Q4 Result? Mcap, ROE, Dividend | Comparison

Vedanta vs Hindustan Zinc: Metals have emerged as a key market theme this quarter, with most stocks in the segment witnessing a sharp rally in recent weeks. As the metal pack takes centre stage, two prominent players,Vedanta Limited and Hindustan Zinc, continue to remain investors' favourites, as they are backed by consistent dividend payouts, strong industry positioning, and a robust long-term growth outlook.

Vedanta Limited and its subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc, have seen heightened volatility in recent trading sessions amid fluctuations in silver and steel prices, coupled with rising geopolitical uncertainties. These developments have kept both stocks in focus as investors closely track their near-term trajectory.

Vedanta share price ended 1% higher at Rs 720.95 per share on BSE with a market capitalisation of Rs 2,81,919.43 crore at 3:20 pm. Hindustan Zinc share price today closed 3.66% higher at Rs 559.05 per share on BSE.

Vedanta vs Hindustan Zinc: MCap, ROE, Other Details

Vedanta share price has a return on equity (ROE) of 16.26%, whereas Hindustan Zinc share price has an ROE of 152.98%. Vedanta stock's standalone and consolidated price to earnings ratio stood at 23.01% and 13.62% respectively. The Anil Agarwal-led metal conglomerate stock has an Mcap of 2,82,623.30 crore.

Hindustan Zinc stock's standalone and consolidated price to earnings ratio stood at 20.17% and 19.98% respectively. Hindustan Zinc's Mcap stood at Rs 2,35,793.93 crore.

Vedanta vs Hindustan Zinc: Share Price Trend

Vedanta share price ended higher on Wednesday. The stock touched a 52-week high mark of Rs 770 per share on January 29, 2026. The stock dipped to its 52-week low mark of Rs 368.10 per share on April 8, 2025. Vedanta stock has delivered 20% returns since the beginning of the year 2026. Its share price value has jumped close to 52.93% in six months and 92% in one year.

Hindustan Zinc share price also ended higher during Wednesday's trading session. The stock had touched its 52-week high mark of Rs 732.60 per share on BSE on Janjuary 28, 2025. The stock dipped to its 52-week low mark of Rs 397 per share on April 9, 2025.

Vedanta vs Hindustan Zinc: Q4 Preview

Vedanta Limited is likely to see 4% sequential surge in its net consolidated profit for the fourth quarter of financial year 2025-26. The conglomerate's net revenue is likely to jump 20% on a year-on-year basis. Whereas, Vedanta's EBITDA is likely to jump 55.4% on a year-on-year (YoY) basis during the quarter, as per Nuvama report. The firm's net profit is likely to see a sharp 120% returns.

Hindustan Zinc's Q4 revenue is likely to jump 11.2% on a quarter on quarter (QoQ) basis. The silver producer's EBITDA may jump 52.2% on an annual basis during the quarter. Its net profit is likely to jump nearly 50% on a yearly basis in Q4, as per Nuvama report.

Vedanta vs Hindustan Zinc: Dividend Payout

Vedanta Limited's board of directors paid an interim dividend of Rs 11 per share in March 2026. Before that, the company had announced Rs 16 dividend to eligible shareholders in August 2025. Another dividend announced in 2025 was of Rs 7 per share in June.

Vedanta has announced 49 dividends since July 2001. The stock has a dividend yield of 4.71%, as per Trendlyne. Hindustan Zinc has announced around 44 dividends since June 28, 2001. The metal producer has declared an equity dividend amounting to Rs 10 per share in the past 12 months. At Wednesday's closing price, the stock has a dividend yield of 1.79%.