# HRL vs PURE

[HRL](https://nepse.link/stocks/HRL) (Himalayan Reinsurance Limited) and [PURE](https://nepse.link/stocks/PURE) (Pure Energy Limited) are two of the most traded Others stocks on NEPSE. Their numbers side by side, as of 2026-11-06, with results from q4 FY 082/083.

PURE is ahead of HRL on 3 of the 5 measures below. None of this is a recommendation; it is what the latest numbers say. HRL is the bigger company by market value (Rs 5,515.51 crore), 9.3 times PURE (Rs 592.00 crore).

## Which is ahead on each measure

- HRL is cheaper on price to book (4.4 against 7.1 for PURE).
- PURE has done better over a year (-7.4% against -37.7% for HRL).
- HRL declared the bigger latest dividend (4.74% for 080/081).
- PURE earns more on its equity (ROE 3.05% against -18.49%).
- PURE grew its net profit faster against the same quarter last year (-20.9% against -268.0% for HRL).

## HRL and PURE side by side

| Measure | HRL | PURE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Last close | Rs 507.50 | Rs 740.00 |
| Change, 1 month | +3.00% | -1.99% |
| Change, 1 year | -37.73% | -7.38% |
| EPS | Rs -21.50 | Rs 3.16 |
| P/E | -23.6 | 234.2 |
| Book value per share | Rs 115.58 | Rs 103.64 |
| Price to book | 4.39 | 7.14 |
| ROE | -18.49% | 3.05% |
| Net profit growth, same quarter last year | -268.0% | -20.9% |
| Latest dividend | 4.74% (080/081) | 0.00% (082/083) |
| Market value | Rs 5,515.51 crore | Rs 592.00 crore |
| Average daily turnover, 30 days | Rs 5.30 crore | Rs 0.33 crore |

## Do they move together?

Over the last year their daily returns had a correlation of 0.36 (1 means they move in step, 0 means unrelated). That is moderate: they often move the same way, but not always.

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