{"id":220884,"date":"2026-08-27T12:04:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T06:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=220884"},"modified":"2026-08-27T12:04:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T06:34:30","slug":"tyre-stocks-below-fair-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/tyre-stocks-below-fair-value\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Undervalued Tyre Stocks Trading Below Fair Value"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Tyre sector PE near 21.2. Apollo Tyres trades at 16.5x. JK Tyre and Industries at 16.8x. 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 tyre stocks, Apollo Tyres and JK Tyre and Industries, are trading below the sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio of close to 21.2 times while both post positive return on equity. JK Tyre carries the higher return on equity of the two, while Apollo Tyres runs the lower leverage balance sheet. This gap between valuation and profitability is why these tyre 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 tyre industry serves both original equipment manufacturers and the replacement market, with earnings closely tied to natural rubber prices, export demand and vehicle production cycles. Not every stock in the space trades at the same multiple. A screen of listed tyre stocks against the sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio surfaces two names still priced below that benchmark.<\/p>\n<p>Apollo Tyres and JK Tyre and Industries both currently trade below the broader tyre 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 tyre manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=undervalued_tyre_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\/tyre-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Why_These_Tyre_Stocks_Screen_as_Undervalued\" title=\"Why These Tyre Stocks Screen as Undervalued\">Why These Tyre 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\/tyre-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Apollo_Tyres_Larger_Scale_Lower_Leverage\" title=\"Apollo Tyres: Larger Scale, Lower Leverage\">Apollo Tyres: Larger Scale, Lower Leverage<\/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\/tyre-stocks-below-fair-value\/#JK_Tyre_and_Industries_Higher_ROE_Higher_Leverage\" title=\"JK Tyre and Industries: Higher ROE, Higher Leverage\">JK Tyre and Industries: Higher ROE, Higher Leverage<\/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\/tyre-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\/tyre-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Risks_to_Consider_Before_Buying_These_Tyre_Stocks\" title=\"Risks to Consider Before Buying These Tyre Stocks\">Risks to Consider Before Buying These Tyre 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\/tyre-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Natural_Rubber_Price_Volatility\" title=\"Natural Rubber Price Volatility\">Natural Rubber Price 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\/tyre-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Leverage_Sensitivity_for_JK_Tyre\" title=\"Leverage Sensitivity for JK Tyre\">Leverage Sensitivity for JK Tyre<\/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\/tyre-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Vehicle_Production_Cyclicality\" title=\"Vehicle Production Cyclicality\">Vehicle Production Cyclicality<\/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\/tyre-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Export_and_Currency_Exposure\" title=\"Export and Currency Exposure\">Export and Currency Exposure<\/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\/tyre-stocks-below-fair-value\/#How_to_Track_These_Tyre_Stocks\" title=\"How to Track These Tyre Stocks\">How to Track These Tyre 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\/tyre-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\/tyre-stocks-below-fair-value\/#FAQs_on_Undervalued_Tyre_Stocks\" title=\"FAQs on Undervalued Tyre Stocks\">FAQs on Undervalued Tyre 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\/tyre-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Which_tyre_stocks_are_trading_below_the_sector_average_PE\" title=\"Which tyre stocks are trading below the sector average PE?\">Which tyre 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\/tyre-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Is_Apollo_Tyres_undervalued_compared_to_its_sector\" title=\"Is Apollo Tyres undervalued compared to its sector?\">Is Apollo Tyres 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\/tyre-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Which_of_these_tyre_stocks_has_the_higher_return_on_equity\" title=\"Which of these tyre stocks has the higher return on equity?\">Which of these tyre stocks has the higher return on equity?<\/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\/tyre-stocks-below-fair-value\/#What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_JK_Tyre_and_Industries\" title=\"What is the market capitalisation of JK Tyre and Industries?\">What is the market capitalisation of JK Tyre and Industries?<\/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\/tyre-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Which_of_these_tyre_stocks_carries_more_debt\" title=\"Which of these tyre stocks carries more debt?\">Which of these tyre stocks carries more debt?<\/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\/tyre-stocks-below-fair-value\/#What_are_the_main_risks_in_undervalued_tyre_stocks\" title=\"What are the main risks in undervalued tyre stocks?\">What are the main risks in undervalued tyre 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\/tyre-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Is_a_low_PE_enough_reason_to_buy_a_tyre_stock\" title=\"Is a low PE enough reason to buy a tyre stock?\">Is a low PE enough reason to buy a tyre stock?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_These_Tyre_Stocks_Screen_as_Undervalued\"><\/span><strong>Why These Tyre Stocks Screen as Undervalued<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The tyre industry currently carries an average price to earnings ratio of close to 21.2 times trailing earnings for companies in this manufacturing 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 JK Tyre carrying the higher return on equity of the two, a distinction worth noting among tyre stocks that otherwise trade at very similar valuation multiples.<\/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>Apollo Tyres<\/td>\n<td>APOLLOTYRE<\/td>\n<td>440.15<\/td>\n<td>16.50<\/td>\n<td>21.24<\/td>\n<td>12.39%<\/td>\n<td>28,186<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>JK Tyre and Industries<\/td>\n<td>JKTYRE<\/td>\n<td>380.25<\/td>\n<td>16.84<\/td>\n<td>21.24<\/td>\n<td>14.59%<\/td>\n<td>11,062<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apollo_Tyres_Larger_Scale_Lower_Leverage\"><\/span><strong>Apollo Tyres: Larger Scale, Lower Leverage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Apollo Tyres manufactures tyres for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and two wheelers, with a presence across India and Europe. The stock trades at a price to earnings ratio of 16.50, below the sector average of 21.24, at a current price of around Rs 440.<\/p>\n<p>Return on equity of 12.39 percent is supported by a debt to equity ratio of 0.22, the lower of the two tyre stocks in this list. On an EPS of Rs 26.90 and book value of Rs 264.92, the price to book multiple works out to 1.68, alongside a dividend yield of 1.35 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JK_Tyre_and_Industries_Higher_ROE_Higher_Leverage\"><\/span><strong>JK Tyre and Industries: Higher ROE, Higher Leverage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>JK Tyre and Industries manufactures tyres primarily for the commercial vehicle and passenger car segments, with a strong presence in the domestic replacement market. Its price to earnings ratio of 16.84 sits just above Apollo Tyres, at a current share price of around Rs 380.<\/p>\n<p>Return on equity of 14.59 percent is the highest of the two names, though the debt to equity ratio of 0.81 is meaningfully higher than Apollo Tyres. On an EPS of Rs 22.78 and book value of Rs 210.23, the price to book multiple works out to 1.83, slightly above Apollo Tyres.<\/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 highlight the different capital structures of these two companies. JK Tyre&#8217;s higher return on equity comes alongside meaningfully greater leverage than Apollo Tyres.<\/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>Apollo Tyres<\/td>\n<td>1.68<\/td>\n<td>264.92<\/td>\n<td>1.35%<\/td>\n<td>0.22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>JK Tyre and Industries<\/td>\n<td>1.83<\/td>\n<td>210.23<\/td>\n<td>1.04%<\/td>\n<td>0.81<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Apollo Tyres pays a slightly higher dividend yield despite trading at a marginally lower price to book multiple, while JK Tyre and Industries carries close to four times the leverage of Apollo Tyres to support its higher return on equity.<\/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_Tyre_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Consider Before Buying These Tyre 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 tyre stocks exposed to raw material and demand cycles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_Rubber_Price_Volatility\"><\/span><strong>Natural Rubber Price Volatility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Natural rubber and crude derived inputs account for a large share of tyre manufacturing costs, and price swings in these commodities can compress margins even when volumes hold steady.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leverage_Sensitivity_for_JK_Tyre\"><\/span><strong>Leverage Sensitivity for JK Tyre<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>JK Tyre&#8217;s higher debt to equity ratio makes its earnings more sensitive to interest rate movements and refinancing conditions compared with the lower leverage profile of Apollo Tyres.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vehicle_Production_Cyclicality\"><\/span><strong>Vehicle Production Cyclicality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Original equipment demand for tyres is tied to automobile production cycles, which can slow during periods of weaker consumer or commercial vehicle sales.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Export_and_Currency_Exposure\"><\/span><strong>Export and Currency Exposure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both companies have meaningful export exposure, making revenue sensitive to currency fluctuations and demand conditions in international markets, particularly Europe for Apollo Tyres.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_These_Tyre_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Track These Tyre Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investors evaluating these two names should track quarterly volume growth, natural rubber price trends, 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 tyre 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 Apollo Tyres and JK Tyre and Industries 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>Apollo Tyres and JK Tyre and Industries are the two tyre stocks currently trading below the sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio of close to 21.2 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 tyre manufacturing theme, though raw material cost volatility and leverage differences 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_Tyre_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Undervalued Tyre Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_tyre_stocks_are_trading_below_the_sector_average_PE\"><\/span><strong>Which tyre stocks are trading below the sector average PE?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Apollo Tyres and JK Tyre and Industries are currently trading below the tyre sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio of close to 21.2 times, based on live NSE and BSE pricing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Apollo_Tyres_undervalued_compared_to_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Apollo Tyres undervalued compared to its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Apollo Tyres trades at a price to earnings ratio of 16.50, below the sector average of 21.24, while delivering a return on equity of 12.39 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_of_these_tyre_stocks_has_the_higher_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>Which of these tyre stocks has the higher return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> JK Tyre and Industries has a higher return on equity of 14.59 percent compared with Apollo Tyres at 12.39 percent, though it also carries meaningfully more leverage.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_JK_Tyre_and_Industries\"><\/span><strong>What is the market capitalisation of JK Tyre and Industries?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> JK Tyre and Industries has a market capitalisation of around Rs 11,062 crore, with a price to earnings ratio of 16.84 against the sector average of 21.24.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_of_these_tyre_stocks_carries_more_debt\"><\/span><strong>Which of these tyre stocks carries more debt?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> JK Tyre and Industries carries a debt to equity ratio of 0.81, close to four times higher than Apollo Tyres&#8217; ratio of 0.22.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_main_risks_in_undervalued_tyre_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the main risks in undervalued tyre stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The main risks include volatility in natural rubber and crude derived input prices, leverage sensitivity to interest rate changes, cyclicality in vehicle production, and currency exposure from export markets.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_low_PE_enough_reason_to_buy_a_tyre_stock\"><\/span><strong>Is a low PE enough reason to buy a tyre 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 tyre stocks but not a standalone buy signal. 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