{"id":220806,"date":"2026-08-27T11:38:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T06:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=220806"},"modified":"2026-08-27T11:39:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T06:09:00","slug":"it-hardware-stocks-below-fair-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-hardware-stocks-below-fair-value\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Undervalued IT Hardware 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>IT hardware sector PE near 22.8-58.0. Redington India trades at 18.4x. Rashi Peripherals at 16.0x. Dixon Technologies at 43.3x.<\/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;\">Three IT hardware stocks, Redington India, Rashi Peripherals and Dixon Technologies, are trading below their respective sector average price to earnings ratios while all three post positive return on equity. Dixon Technologies stands out with the highest return on equity of the group as a contract electronics manufacturer, while Redington India and Rashi Peripherals are established IT product distributors. This gap between valuation and profitability is why these IT hardware 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 IT hardware industry spans electronics distribution and contract manufacturing, with the latter benefiting from production linked incentive schemes aimed at reducing import dependence. Not every stock in the space trades at the same multiple. A screen of listed IT hardware stocks against their sector average price to earnings ratios surfaces three names still priced below that benchmark.<\/p>\n<p>Redington India, Rashi Peripherals and Dixon Technologies all currently trade below their respective industry PE benchmarks, 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 IT hardware distributors and manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=undervalued_ithardware_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\/it-hardware-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Why_These_IT_Hardware_Stocks_Screen_as_Undervalued\" title=\"Why These IT Hardware Stocks Screen as Undervalued\">Why These IT Hardware 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\/it-hardware-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Redington_India_Widest_Discount_Large_Distribution_Scale\" title=\"Redington India: Widest Discount, Large Distribution Scale\">Redington India: Widest Discount, Large Distribution Scale<\/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\/it-hardware-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Rashi_Peripherals_Lowest_PE_Similar_ROE\" title=\"Rashi Peripherals: Lowest PE, Similar ROE\">Rashi Peripherals: Lowest PE, Similar ROE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-hardware-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Dixon_Technologies_Highest_ROE_Contract_Manufacturing\" title=\"Dixon Technologies: Highest ROE, Contract Manufacturing\">Dixon Technologies: Highest ROE, Contract Manufacturing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/it-hardware-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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-hardware-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Risks_to_Consider_Before_Buying_These_IT_Hardware_Stocks\" title=\"Risks to Consider Before Buying These IT Hardware Stocks\">Risks to Consider Before Buying These IT Hardware Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-hardware-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Thin_Margin_Distribution_Risk\" title=\"Thin Margin Distribution Risk\">Thin Margin Distribution Risk<\/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\/it-hardware-stocks-below-fair-value\/#PLI_Scheme_and_Policy_Dependence_for_Dixon_Technologies\" title=\"PLI Scheme and Policy Dependence for Dixon Technologies\">PLI Scheme and Policy Dependence for Dixon Technologies<\/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\/it-hardware-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Currency_and_Component_Cost_Volatility\" title=\"Currency and Component Cost Volatility\">Currency and Component Cost Volatility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-hardware-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Customer_Concentration_in_Contract_Manufacturing\" title=\"Customer Concentration in Contract Manufacturing\">Customer Concentration in Contract Manufacturing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/it-hardware-stocks-below-fair-value\/#How_to_Track_These_IT_Hardware_Stocks\" title=\"How to Track These IT Hardware Stocks\">How to Track These IT Hardware Stocks<\/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\/it-hardware-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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-hardware-stocks-below-fair-value\/#FAQs_on_Undervalued_IT_Hardware_Stocks\" title=\"FAQs on Undervalued IT Hardware Stocks\">FAQs on Undervalued IT Hardware Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-hardware-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Which_IT_hardware_stocks_are_trading_below_their_sector_average_PE\" title=\"Which IT hardware stocks are trading below their sector average PE?\">Which IT hardware stocks are trading below their sector average PE?<\/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\/it-hardware-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Is_Redington_India_undervalued_compared_to_its_sector\" title=\"Is Redington India undervalued compared to its sector?\">Is Redington India 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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-hardware-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Which_of_these_IT_hardware_stocks_has_the_highest_return_on_equity\" title=\"Which of these IT hardware stocks has the highest return on equity?\">Which of these IT hardware stocks has the highest return on equity?<\/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\/it-hardware-stocks-below-fair-value\/#What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_Rashi_Peripherals\" title=\"What is the market capitalisation of Rashi Peripherals?\">What is the market capitalisation of Rashi Peripherals?<\/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\/it-hardware-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Why_does_Dixon_Technologies_trade_at_a_much_higher_price_to_book_multiple\" title=\"Why does Dixon Technologies trade at a much higher price to book multiple?\">Why does Dixon Technologies trade at a much higher price to book multiple?<\/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\/it-hardware-stocks-below-fair-value\/#What_are_the_main_risks_in_undervalued_IT_hardware_stocks\" title=\"What are the main risks in undervalued IT hardware stocks?\">What are the main risks in undervalued IT hardware stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/it-hardware-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Is_a_low_PE_enough_reason_to_buy_an_IT_hardware_stock\" title=\"Is a low PE enough reason to buy an IT hardware stock?\">Is a low PE enough reason to buy an IT hardware stock?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_These_IT_Hardware_Stocks_Screen_as_Undervalued\"><\/span><strong>Why These IT Hardware Stocks Screen as Undervalued<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The IT hardware industry currently carries average price to earnings ratios ranging from close to 23 times for distribution focused businesses to close to 58 times for larger technology distribution peers, and over 50 times for contract electronics manufacturers. A stock trading meaningfully below its own peer group average, while still posting positive return on equity, is a reasonable starting point for a relative valuation screen.<\/p>\n<p>All three companies below clear that bar, with Redington India standing out for the widest gap to its own peer group average among these IT hardware stocks, despite operating in the lower margin distribution business.<\/p>\n<p>The table below lists these three 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>Redington India<\/td>\n<td>REDINGTON<\/td>\n<td>358.55<\/td>\n<td>18.40<\/td>\n<td>58.00<\/td>\n<td>14.67%<\/td>\n<td>27,687<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rashi Peripherals<\/td>\n<td>RPTECH<\/td>\n<td>782.25<\/td>\n<td>16.02<\/td>\n<td>22.75<\/td>\n<td>13.71%<\/td>\n<td>5,208<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dixon Technologies<\/td>\n<td>DIXON<\/td>\n<td>14,700.00<\/td>\n<td>43.26<\/td>\n<td>50.77<\/td>\n<td>30.76%<\/td>\n<td>90,063<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Redington_India_Widest_Discount_Large_Distribution_Scale\"><\/span><strong>Redington India: Widest Discount, Large Distribution Scale<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Redington India distributes IT products, mobile devices and technology solutions across India, the Middle East and Africa. The stock trades at a price to earnings ratio of 18.40, well below its own peer group average of 58.00, at a current price of around Rs 359.<\/p>\n<p>Return on equity of 14.67 percent is supported by a debt to equity ratio of 0.28. On an EPS of Rs 19.25 and book value of Rs 129.97, the price to book multiple works out to 2.72, alongside a dividend yield of 1.69 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rashi_Peripherals_Lowest_PE_Similar_ROE\"><\/span><strong>Rashi Peripherals: Lowest PE, Similar ROE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Rashi Peripherals distributes IT hardware, components and peripherals through a network of channel partners across India. Its price to earnings ratio of 16.02 is the lowest of the three IT hardware stocks in this list, against a sector average of 22.75, at a current share price of around Rs 782.<\/p>\n<p>Return on equity of 13.71 percent is broadly comparable to Redington India, though the debt to equity ratio of 0.49 is higher. On an EPS of Rs 48.97 and book value of Rs 304.98, the price to book multiple works out to 2.57.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dixon_Technologies_Highest_ROE_Contract_Manufacturing\"><\/span><strong>Dixon Technologies: Highest ROE, Contract Manufacturing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dixon Technologies is a contract electronics manufacturer producing mobiles, consumer electronics and appliances for other brands under India&#8217;s production linked incentive scheme. The stock trades at 43.26 times trailing earnings, below its sector average of 50.77, at a current price of around Rs 14,700.<\/p>\n<p>Return on equity of 30.76 percent is the highest of the three IT hardware stocks by a wide margin, and the debt to equity ratio of 0.21 remains low. On an EPS of Rs 340.53 and book value of Rs 764.90, the price to book multiple works out to 19.26, the richest among these three names.<\/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 three companies. Dixon Technologies trades at a far richer price to book multiple, reflecting its manufacturing margins and much higher return on equity relative to the two distributors.<\/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>Redington India<\/td>\n<td>2.72<\/td>\n<td>129.97<\/td>\n<td>1.69%<\/td>\n<td>0.28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rashi Peripherals<\/td>\n<td>2.57<\/td>\n<td>304.98<\/td>\n<td>0.25%<\/td>\n<td>0.49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dixon Technologies<\/td>\n<td>19.26<\/td>\n<td>764.90<\/td>\n<td>0.07%<\/td>\n<td>0.21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Redington India pays the highest dividend yield of the three, typical of a mature, lower margin distribution business, while Dixon Technologies retains nearly all its earnings to fund manufacturing capacity expansion.<\/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_IT_Hardware_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Consider Before Buying These IT Hardware 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 IT hardware stocks exposed to thin margins and policy dependence.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thin_Margin_Distribution_Risk\"><\/span><strong>Thin Margin Distribution Risk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Redington India and Rashi Peripherals operate in a low margin distribution business where earnings are sensitive to volume growth, working capital cycles and vendor relationships.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PLI_Scheme_and_Policy_Dependence_for_Dixon_Technologies\"><\/span><strong>PLI Scheme and Policy Dependence for Dixon Technologies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A meaningful part of Dixon Technologies&#8217; profitability is tied to production linked incentive benefits, and any change in scheme terms or eligibility could affect future earnings.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Currency_and_Component_Cost_Volatility\"><\/span><strong>Currency and Component Cost Volatility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Imported components and foreign currency denominated purchases expose these companies to exchange rate movements and global semiconductor supply conditions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customer_Concentration_in_Contract_Manufacturing\"><\/span><strong>Customer Concentration in Contract Manufacturing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Contract manufacturers like Dixon Technologies depend on a limited set of large brand customers, making revenue sensitive to shifts in client sourcing strategies.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_These_IT_Hardware_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Track These IT Hardware Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investors evaluating these three names should track quarterly volume growth, PLI scheme linked incentives, and how each sector average PE moves relative to each company&#8217;s own multiple over time, rather than relying on the valuation gap in isolation among IT hardware 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 Redington India, Rashi Peripherals and Dixon Technologies 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>Redington India, Rashi Peripherals and Dixon Technologies are the three IT hardware stocks currently trading below their respective sector average price to earnings ratios, while all three post positive return on equity. That combination makes them worth a closer look for investors who already want exposure to India&#8217;s electronics distribution and contract manufacturing theme, though thin margin distribution risk and PLI scheme dependence 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_IT_Hardware_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Undervalued IT Hardware Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_IT_hardware_stocks_are_trading_below_their_sector_average_PE\"><\/span><strong>Which IT hardware stocks are trading below their sector average PE?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Redington India, Rashi Peripherals and Dixon Technologies are currently trading below their respective sector average price to earnings ratios, based on live NSE and BSE pricing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Redington_India_undervalued_compared_to_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Redington India undervalued compared to its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Redington India trades at a price to earnings ratio of 18.40, well below its own peer group average of 58.00, while delivering a return on equity of 14.67 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_of_these_IT_hardware_stocks_has_the_highest_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>Which of these IT hardware stocks has the highest return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Dixon Technologies has by far the highest return on equity of the three at 30.76 percent, reflecting its contract manufacturing margins compared with the distribution businesses of Redington India and Rashi Peripherals.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_Rashi_Peripherals\"><\/span><strong>What is the market capitalisation of Rashi Peripherals?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Rashi Peripherals has a market capitalisation of around Rs 5,208 crore, with a price to earnings ratio of 16.02 against its sector average of 22.75.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_Dixon_Technologies_trade_at_a_much_higher_price_to_book_multiple\"><\/span><strong>Why does Dixon Technologies trade at a much higher price to book multiple?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Dixon Technologies trades at a price to book multiple of 19.26, far higher than Redington India and Rashi Peripherals, reflecting its much higher return on equity of 30.76 percent as a contract electronics manufacturer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_main_risks_in_undervalued_IT_hardware_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the main risks in undervalued IT hardware stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The main risks include thin margins in distribution businesses, dependence on production linked incentive scheme terms for manufacturers, currency and component cost volatility, and customer concentration in contract manufacturing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_low_PE_enough_reason_to_buy_an_IT_hardware_stock\"><\/span><strong>Is a low PE enough reason to buy an IT hardware 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 IT hardware stocks but not a standalone buy signal. 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