{"id":220754,"date":"2026-08-27T11:51:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T06:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=220754"},"modified":"2026-08-27T11:51:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T06:21:27","slug":"education-stocks-below-fair-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/education-stocks-below-fair-value\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Undervalued Education Stocks Trading Below Fair Value"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Education sector PE near 35. Navneet Education trades at 8.4x. S Chand and Company at 7.2x. Both post positive earnings and low debt.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #F0F9FF; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #1f4e79; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\">Two education stocks, Navneet Education and S Chand and Company, are trading well below the sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio of close to 35 times, both with modest but positive return on equity and low leverage. Navneet Education combines textbook publishing with a stationery business, while S Chand and Company focuses primarily on educational publishing. This gap between valuation and profitability is why these education stocks stand out on a simple sector screen, though a formal buy rating needs deeper company specific research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>India&#8217;s educational publishing industry has faced a mixed few years, with digital learning adoption competing against steady demand for printed textbooks and stationery tied to the academic calendar. Not every stock in the space carries the same valuation. A screen of listed education stocks against the sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio surfaces two names trading at a steep discount to that benchmark.<\/p>\n<p>Navneet Education and S Chand and Company both currently trade well below the broader education industry PE, despite posting positive earnings. This piece breaks down why each stock screens as undervalued, what the underlying financials show, and the risks that come with owning educational publishing companies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=undervalued_education_articles\">Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/education-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Why_These_Education_Stocks_Screen_as_Undervalued\" title=\"Why These Education Stocks Screen as Undervalued\">Why These Education Stocks Screen as Undervalued<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/education-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Navneet_Education_Publishing_and_Stationery_Combined\" title=\"Navneet Education: Publishing and Stationery Combined\">Navneet Education: Publishing and Stationery Combined<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/education-stocks-below-fair-value\/#S_Chand_and_Company_Deepest_Discount_in_the_Group\" title=\"S Chand and Company: Deepest Discount in the Group\">S Chand and Company: Deepest Discount in the Group<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/education-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Valuation_Snapshot_PE_PB_and_Dividend_Yield\" title=\"Valuation Snapshot: PE, PB and Dividend Yield\">Valuation Snapshot: PE, PB and Dividend Yield<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/education-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Risks_to_Consider_Before_Buying_These_Education_Stocks\" title=\"Risks to Consider Before Buying These Education Stocks\">Risks to Consider Before Buying These Education Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/education-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Digital_Learning_Disruption\" title=\"Digital Learning Disruption\">Digital Learning Disruption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/education-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Curriculum_and_Syllabus_Changes\" title=\"Curriculum and Syllabus Changes\">Curriculum and Syllabus Changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/education-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Seasonal_and_Working_Capital_Intensity\" title=\"Seasonal and Working Capital Intensity\">Seasonal and Working Capital Intensity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/education-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Paper_and_Printing_Cost_Volatility\" title=\"Paper and Printing Cost Volatility\">Paper and Printing Cost Volatility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/education-stocks-below-fair-value\/#How_to_Track_These_Education_Stocks\" title=\"How to Track These Education Stocks\">How to Track These Education Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/education-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/education-stocks-below-fair-value\/#FAQs_on_Undervalued_Education_Stocks\" title=\"FAQs on Undervalued Education Stocks\">FAQs on Undervalued Education Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/education-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Which_education_stocks_are_trading_below_the_sector_average_PE\" title=\"Which education stocks are trading below the sector average PE?\">Which education stocks are trading below the sector average PE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/education-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Is_Navneet_Education_undervalued_compared_to_its_sector\" title=\"Is Navneet Education undervalued compared to its sector?\">Is Navneet Education undervalued compared to its sector?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/education-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Why_does_S_Chand_and_Company_trade_below_its_own_book_value\" title=\"Why does S Chand and Company trade below its own book value?\">Why does S Chand and Company trade below its own book value?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/education-stocks-below-fair-value\/#What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_S_Chand_and_Company\" title=\"What is the market capitalisation of S Chand and Company?\">What is the market capitalisation of S Chand and Company?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/education-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Are_these_education_stocks_debt_free\" title=\"Are these education stocks debt free?\">Are these education stocks debt free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/education-stocks-below-fair-value\/#What_are_the_main_risks_in_undervalued_education_stocks\" title=\"What are the main risks in undervalued education stocks?\">What are the main risks in undervalued education stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/education-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Is_a_low_PE_enough_reason_to_buy_an_education_stock\" title=\"Is a low PE enough reason to buy an education stock?\">Is a low PE enough reason to buy an education stock?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_These_Education_Stocks_Screen_as_Undervalued\"><\/span><strong>Why These Education Stocks Screen as Undervalued<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The education industry currently carries an average price to earnings ratio of close to 35 times trailing earnings for publishing and learning companies in this classification. A stock trading meaningfully below that average, while still posting positive earnings, is a reasonable starting point for a relative valuation screen.<\/p>\n<p>Both companies below clear that bar by a wide margin, a combination not always available among education stocks with positive, if modest, profitability.<\/p>\n<p>The table below lists these two companies alongside their current price, valuation multiple and return ratios.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>NSE Ticker<\/th>\n<th>CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>PE Ratio<\/th>\n<th>Sector PE<\/th>\n<th>ROE<\/th>\n<th>Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Navneet Education<\/td>\n<td>NAVNETEDUL<\/td>\n<td>133.12<\/td>\n<td>8.35<\/td>\n<td>35.17<\/td>\n<td>7.15%<\/td>\n<td>2,949<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>S Chand and Company<\/td>\n<td>SCHAND<\/td>\n<td>137.01<\/td>\n<td>7.16<\/td>\n<td>35.17<\/td>\n<td>7.20%<\/td>\n<td>490<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Navneet_Education_Publishing_and_Stationery_Combined\"><\/span><strong>Navneet Education: Publishing and Stationery Combined<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Navneet Education publishes textbooks and educational content alongside a meaningful stationery products business sold under its own brands. The stock trades at a price to earnings ratio of 8.35, well below the sector average of 35.17, at a current price of around Rs 133.<\/p>\n<p>Return on equity of 7.15 percent is modest but positive, supported by a debt to equity ratio of just 0.05. On an EPS of Rs 15.96 and book value of Rs 92.32, the price to book multiple works out to 1.44, close to its own book value.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"S_Chand_and_Company_Deepest_Discount_in_the_Group\"><\/span><strong>S Chand and Company: Deepest Discount in the Group<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>S Chand and Company publishes school and higher education textbooks and learning materials across a wide range of subjects and curricula. Its price to earnings ratio of 7.16 is the lowest of the two education stocks in this list, at a current share price of around Rs 137.<\/p>\n<p>Return on equity of 7.20 percent is broadly similar to Navneet Education, and the debt to equity ratio of 0.13 remains low. On an EPS of Rs 19.41 and book value of Rs 298.84, the price to book multiple of 0.46 means the stock trades at less than half its own book value, the deepest discount of the two.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valuation_Snapshot_PE_PB_and_Dividend_Yield\"><\/span><strong>Valuation Snapshot: PE, PB and Dividend Yield<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the headline price to earnings ratio, book value multiples and dividend yield round out the valuation picture for these two companies. S Chand and Company trades at a much steeper discount to book value than Navneet Education, despite similar profitability.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>Price to Book<\/th>\n<th>Book Value (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>Dividend Yield<\/th>\n<th>Debt to Equity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Navneet Education<\/td>\n<td>1.44<\/td>\n<td>92.32<\/td>\n<td>1.12%<\/td>\n<td>0.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>S Chand and Company<\/td>\n<td>0.46<\/td>\n<td>298.84<\/td>\n<td>2.88%<\/td>\n<td>0.13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>S Chand and Company pays the higher dividend yield of the two and trades well below its own book value, while Navneet Education carries the lower leverage of the pair. Both remain modestly profitable, low debt businesses priced at a significant discount to the broader education sector.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\">Check Live PE, PB and ROE Data on the Univest Screener<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_Consider_Before_Buying_These_Education_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Consider Before Buying These Education Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A discount to the sector average price to earnings ratio does not remove company specific risk for education stocks exposed to curriculum changes and digital disruption.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_Learning_Disruption\"><\/span><strong>Digital Learning Disruption<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The gradual shift toward digital and online learning content poses a long term structural risk to printed textbook demand, even as physical books remain dominant in many segments today.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Curriculum_and_Syllabus_Changes\"><\/span><strong>Curriculum and Syllabus Changes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Changes in state or national curricula can require costly content revisions and inventory write downs, disrupting revenue and profitability in the affected academic years.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seasonal_and_Working_Capital_Intensity\"><\/span><strong>Seasonal and Working Capital Intensity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Textbook sales are heavily concentrated around the start of the academic year, creating working capital swings and seasonal revenue patterns that can complicate quarterly comparisons.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paper_and_Printing_Cost_Volatility\"><\/span><strong>Paper and Printing Cost Volatility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Paper prices and printing costs can rise sharply during periods of commodity inflation, compressing margins for publishers unable to pass through costs quickly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_These_Education_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Track These Education Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investors evaluating these two names should track annual order volumes ahead of the academic year, working capital cycles, and how the sector average PE moves relative to each company&#8217;s own multiple over time, rather than relying on the valuation gap in isolation among education stocks. Comparing these numbers regularly is the most reliable way to judge whether the discount to fair value remains intact or has already closed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track Navneet Education and S Chand share prices live and set price alerts.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Navneet Education and S Chand and Company are the two education stocks currently trading well below the sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio of close to 35 times, while both maintain positive, if modest, return on equity. That combination makes them worth a closer look for investors who already want exposure to India&#8217;s educational publishing theme, though digital disruption and curriculum change risk mean position sizing and diversification still matter when adding these names to a portfolio.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Undervalued_Education_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Undervalued Education Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_education_stocks_are_trading_below_the_sector_average_PE\"><\/span><strong>Which education stocks are trading below the sector average PE?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Navneet Education and S Chand and Company are currently trading well below the education sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio of close to 35 times, based on live NSE and BSE pricing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Navneet_Education_undervalued_compared_to_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Navneet Education undervalued compared to its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Navneet Education trades at a price to earnings ratio of 8.35, far below the sector average of 35.17, while delivering a modest but positive return on equity of 7.15 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_S_Chand_and_Company_trade_below_its_own_book_value\"><\/span><strong>Why does S Chand and Company trade below its own book value?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> S Chand and Company trades at a price to book multiple of 0.46, reflecting the market&#8217;s cautious view of the traditional publishing business, even though its return on equity of 7.20 percent is positive and comparable to Navneet Education.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_S_Chand_and_Company\"><\/span><strong>What is the market capitalisation of S Chand and Company?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> S Chand and Company has a market capitalisation of around Rs 490 crore, with a price to earnings ratio of 7.16 against the sector average of 35.17.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_these_education_stocks_debt_free\"><\/span><strong>Are these education stocks debt free?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Navneet Education carries a debt to equity ratio of just 0.05, close to debt free, while S Chand and Company runs a similarly low ratio of 0.13.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_main_risks_in_undervalued_education_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the main risks in undervalued education stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The main risks include long term disruption from digital learning content, costly curriculum and syllabus changes, seasonal working capital swings tied to the academic year, and volatility in paper and printing costs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_low_PE_enough_reason_to_buy_an_education_stock\"><\/span><strong>Is a low PE enough reason to buy an education stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> A price to earnings ratio below the sector average is a useful starting screen for education stocks but not a standalone buy signal. 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