{"id":220790,"date":"2026-08-27T11:54:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T06:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=220790"},"modified":"2026-08-27T11:54:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T06:24:28","slug":"gas-distribution-stocks-below-fair-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/gas-distribution-stocks-below-fair-value\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Undervalued Gas Distribution Stocks Trading Below Fair Value"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Gas distribution sector PE near 15.2. Gujarat Gas trades at 14.0x. Gujarat State Petronet at 9.6x. Both post positive ROE.<\/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 gas distribution stocks, Gujarat Gas and Gujarat State Petronet, are trading below the sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio of close to 15.2 times while both post positive return on equity. Gujarat State Petronet trades at the wider discount of the two with a near debt free balance sheet, while Gujarat Gas combines city gas distribution with industrial supply contracts. This gap between valuation and profitability is why these gas distribution 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 city gas distribution industry has grown steadily on the back of CNG vehicle adoption and piped cooking gas connections, though industrial gas volumes and input cost pass through remain recurring swing factors for margins. Not every stock in the space carries the same multiple. A screen of listed gas distribution stocks against the sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio surfaces two names still priced below that benchmark.<\/p>\n<p>Gujarat Gas and Gujarat State Petronet both currently trade below the broader gas distribution industry PE, despite posting positive return on equity. This piece breaks down why each stock screens as undervalued, what the underlying financials show, and the risks that come with owning city gas and transmission companies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=undervalued_gasdist_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\/gas-distribution-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Why_These_Gas_Distribution_Stocks_Screen_as_Undervalued\" title=\"Why These Gas Distribution Stocks Screen as Undervalued\">Why These Gas Distribution 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\/gas-distribution-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Gujarat_Gas_City_Gas_and_Industrial_Supply_Combined\" title=\"Gujarat Gas: City Gas and Industrial Supply Combined\">Gujarat Gas: City Gas and Industrial Supply 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\/gas-distribution-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Gujarat_State_Petronet_Wider_Discount_Near_Debt_Free\" title=\"Gujarat State Petronet: Wider Discount, Near Debt Free\">Gujarat State Petronet: Wider Discount, Near Debt Free<\/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\/gas-distribution-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\/gas-distribution-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Risks_to_Consider_Before_Buying_These_Gas_Distribution_Stocks\" title=\"Risks to Consider Before Buying These Gas Distribution Stocks\">Risks to Consider Before Buying These Gas Distribution 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\/gas-distribution-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Gas_Price_and_Input_Cost_Volatility\" title=\"Gas Price and Input Cost Volatility\">Gas Price and Input Cost Volatility<\/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\/gas-distribution-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Industrial_Volume_Cyclicality\" title=\"Industrial Volume Cyclicality\">Industrial Volume Cyclicality<\/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\/gas-distribution-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Regulatory_and_Tariff_Risk\" title=\"Regulatory and Tariff Risk\">Regulatory and Tariff Risk<\/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\/gas-distribution-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Competition_from_Alternative_Fuels\" title=\"Competition from Alternative Fuels\">Competition from Alternative Fuels<\/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\/gas-distribution-stocks-below-fair-value\/#How_to_Track_These_Gas_Distribution_Stocks\" title=\"How to Track These Gas Distribution Stocks\">How to Track These Gas Distribution 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\/gas-distribution-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\/gas-distribution-stocks-below-fair-value\/#FAQs_on_Undervalued_Gas_Distribution_Stocks\" title=\"FAQs on Undervalued Gas Distribution Stocks\">FAQs on Undervalued Gas Distribution 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\/gas-distribution-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Which_gas_distribution_stocks_are_trading_below_the_sector_average_PE\" title=\"Which gas distribution stocks are trading below the sector average PE?\">Which gas distribution 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\/gas-distribution-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Is_Gujarat_Gas_undervalued_compared_to_its_sector\" title=\"Is Gujarat Gas undervalued compared to its sector?\">Is Gujarat Gas 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\/gas-distribution-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Why_does_Gujarat_State_Petronet_trade_at_a_wider_discount\" title=\"Why does Gujarat State Petronet trade at a wider discount?\">Why does Gujarat State Petronet trade at a wider discount?<\/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\/gas-distribution-stocks-below-fair-value\/#What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_Gujarat_State_Petronet\" title=\"What is the market capitalisation of Gujarat State Petronet?\">What is the market capitalisation of Gujarat State Petronet?<\/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\/gas-distribution-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Are_these_gas_distribution_stocks_debt_free\" title=\"Are these gas distribution stocks debt free?\">Are these gas distribution 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\/gas-distribution-stocks-below-fair-value\/#What_are_the_main_risks_in_undervalued_gas_distribution_stocks\" title=\"What are the main risks in undervalued gas distribution stocks?\">What are the main risks in undervalued gas distribution 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\/gas-distribution-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Is_a_low_PE_enough_reason_to_buy_a_gas_distribution_stock\" title=\"Is a low PE enough reason to buy a gas distribution stock?\">Is a low PE enough reason to buy a gas distribution stock?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_These_Gas_Distribution_Stocks_Screen_as_Undervalued\"><\/span><strong>Why These Gas Distribution Stocks Screen as Undervalued<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The gas distribution industry currently carries an average price to earnings ratio of close to 15.2 times trailing earnings for companies in this city gas and transmission classification. A stock trading meaningfully below that average, while still posting positive return on equity, is a reasonable starting point for a relative valuation screen.<\/p>\n<p>Both companies below clear that bar, with Gujarat State Petronet carrying the lower leverage of the two, a distinction worth noting among gas distribution stocks that otherwise look similarly undervalued on a headline basis.<\/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>Gujarat Gas<\/td>\n<td>GUJENERGY<\/td>\n<td>251.90<\/td>\n<td>13.97<\/td>\n<td>15.15<\/td>\n<td>10.95%<\/td>\n<td>23,826<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gujarat State Petronet<\/td>\n<td>GSPL<\/td>\n<td>268.35<\/td>\n<td>9.57<\/td>\n<td>15.15<\/td>\n<td>8.63%<\/td>\n<td>15,174<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gujarat_Gas_City_Gas_and_Industrial_Supply_Combined\"><\/span><strong>Gujarat Gas: City Gas and Industrial Supply Combined<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gujarat Gas distributes CNG and piped natural gas to households, vehicles and industrial customers primarily across Gujarat and Maharashtra. The stock trades at a price to earnings ratio of 13.97, below the sector average of 15.15, at a current price of around Rs 252.<\/p>\n<p>Return on equity of 10.95 percent is supported by a debt to equity ratio of 0.18. On an EPS of Rs 18.18 and book value of Rs 196.53, the price to book multiple works out to 1.29.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gujarat_State_Petronet_Wider_Discount_Near_Debt_Free\"><\/span><strong>Gujarat State Petronet: Wider Discount, Near Debt Free<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gujarat State Petronet operates natural gas transmission pipelines connecting sources to city gas distributors and industrial consumers across Gujarat. Its price to earnings ratio of 9.57 is the wider discount to the sector average of 15.15 among these two gas distribution stocks, at a current share price of around Rs 268.<\/p>\n<p>Return on equity of 8.63 percent is more modest than Gujarat Gas, though the debt to equity ratio of 0.01 keeps the balance sheet close to debt free. On an EPS of Rs 28.10 and book value of Rs 211.64, the price to book multiple of 1.27 is broadly similar to Gujarat Gas.<\/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 add useful context for these two companies. Both trade at similar price to book multiples despite the gap in earnings based valuation.<\/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>Gujarat Gas<\/td>\n<td>1.29<\/td>\n<td>196.53<\/td>\n<td>1.17%<\/td>\n<td>0.18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gujarat State Petronet<\/td>\n<td>1.27<\/td>\n<td>211.64<\/td>\n<td>1.86%<\/td>\n<td>0.01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Gujarat State Petronet pays a higher dividend yield and carries far less leverage than Gujarat Gas, consistent with its role as an infrastructure focused transmission operator rather than a retail distributor. Both remain conservatively financed relative to many capital intensive utilities.<\/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_Gas_Distribution_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Consider Before Buying These Gas Distribution 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 gas distribution stocks tied to volume growth and input costs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gas_Price_and_Input_Cost_Volatility\"><\/span><strong>Gas Price and Input Cost Volatility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Natural gas procurement costs can swing with global LNG prices, and the ability to pass these costs through to customers varies by segment and regulatory approval timelines.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industrial_Volume_Cyclicality\"><\/span><strong>Industrial Volume Cyclicality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Industrial and commercial gas volumes are tied to broader economic activity, and a slowdown in manufacturing demand can directly affect transmission and distribution volumes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regulatory_and_Tariff_Risk\"><\/span><strong>Regulatory and Tariff Risk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gas transmission tariffs and city gas distribution licenses are subject to regulatory oversight, and changes in allowed tariffs or new entrant competition can affect future profitability.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Competition_from_Alternative_Fuels\"><\/span><strong>Competition from Alternative Fuels<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Electric vehicles and alternative energy sources present a long term competitive threat to CNG demand, a factor worth monitoring even though near term volumes remain healthy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_These_Gas_Distribution_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Track These Gas Distribution Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investors evaluating these two names should track quarterly volume growth across CNG, PNG and industrial segments, 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 gas distribution 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 Gujarat Gas and Gujarat State Petronet 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>Gujarat Gas and Gujarat State Petronet are the two gas distribution stocks currently trading below the sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio of close to 15.2 times, while both maintain positive return on equity. That combination makes them worth a closer look for investors who already want exposure to India&#8217;s city gas and transmission theme, though input cost volatility and regulatory 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_Gas_Distribution_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Undervalued Gas Distribution Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_gas_distribution_stocks_are_trading_below_the_sector_average_PE\"><\/span><strong>Which gas distribution stocks are trading below the sector average PE?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Gujarat Gas and Gujarat State Petronet are currently trading below the gas distribution sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio of close to 15.2 times, based on live NSE and BSE pricing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Gujarat_Gas_undervalued_compared_to_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Gujarat Gas undervalued compared to its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Gujarat Gas trades at a price to earnings ratio of 13.97, below the sector average of 15.15, while delivering a return on equity of 10.95 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_Gujarat_State_Petronet_trade_at_a_wider_discount\"><\/span><strong>Why does Gujarat State Petronet trade at a wider discount?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Gujarat State Petronet trades at 9.57 times earnings against a sector average of 15.15, reflecting its more modest return on equity of 8.63 percent relative to Gujarat Gas, even with a near debt free balance sheet.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_Gujarat_State_Petronet\"><\/span><strong>What is the market capitalisation of Gujarat State Petronet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Gujarat State Petronet has a market capitalisation of around Rs 15,174 crore, with a price to earnings ratio of 9.57 against the sector average of 15.15.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_these_gas_distribution_stocks_debt_free\"><\/span><strong>Are these gas distribution stocks debt free?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Gujarat State Petronet carries a debt to equity ratio of just 0.01, close to debt free, while Gujarat Gas runs a low ratio of 0.18.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_main_risks_in_undervalued_gas_distribution_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the main risks in undervalued gas distribution stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The main risks include volatility in gas procurement costs, cyclicality in industrial gas volumes, regulatory changes to transmission tariffs and distribution licenses, and long term competition from alternative fuels.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_low_PE_enough_reason_to_buy_a_gas_distribution_stock\"><\/span><strong>Is a low PE enough reason to buy a gas distribution 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 gas distribution stocks but not a standalone buy signal. 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